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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09
IDLE HQuR ROCK,

LILLE HUN bOOh.
lust PUBLISHED-The Idle Hour Book containing
300 pages with GOO engravings-prce only " cen-re-
plets with fun .,,~.
Our Comic Almanacs for 1877 five in number will be is
sued April They will be the best eyer got up and cheap
that. Specimen numbers sent by mall.
The subscribers the attention OF the trade 70 their
unvard and large Of the various kinds Of Children
Books, Song Books, Primers, &c., together with colored
Lhognphc Prnt. the hest in the T,5kss-.oO kinds
PIANO FOkTkS.
PURCHASERS are invited TO call at Chamber
No. 3s3 Broadway for superior and warranted acticle
all imsr
SCOTS BAZAAR.
"a Prince street, east Of Broadcay.
CANDS SCOTT late Of the Bazaar in DEFY street, begs
y acquain his friends and the public thar he has
opened the above house superior STYLE and hopes
merit share Of the public From long
business he hattes himself be able please the
most fadious the accommodations OF his house for BUSH
and comfort he believes cannot be surpassed by
well supplied with the best Of every thing the affords
in the Of Alcs, Wines Liquors, and Segars. Steaks
Chops Cold Cuts Rarebit Poached Eggs Tea Coffee. and
fact large of refreshments all times until
twelve O'Clock al night Plenty Of rooms for private parties
at all times ready myl9lm-rc
no JEWELLERS, IMMATURE PAINTERS, xc.-
4 Z. J. HARTNETT, No. Courtlandt street, near
Broadway wholesale and retail Manufacturers OF Travelling
wiring Dressing and JsHer PSIss Miniature Cases and
made and fitted Jewellers show cases contain watches,
chains rings, keys. pins. thmbles, pencils, &c
variety OF the above articles constantly on hand and
made order with and despatch No. Courandt
street. New York. myl2 im"rc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09
WIGS, WIGS AND ToUPEEs,

ND the real head Of hair of New York
a be had at LAIRD's % Chatham street. formerly Of
36 Pearl street. would quite
thing reference these Wigs since the extensive and
great popularity, firmly establish their worth. But
makers who abound among deem our duty 70 pro-
claims their merits that be msed deprived OF
so valuable a head OF hair.
great variety ofaes hair work. in the var
al imsrh LAIRD'S % Chatham 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

- I-AP-WELDED BOILER fLuES.
=, rrrr CNe and from ~ 10 3inehes IN diameter
~ Csa Dc obtained on''"' THOMAS PROssER,.
al insrs ns" "ss' NJ
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NEW INVENTED WIGS AND TOUPEES.
RATCHELOR'S invented Wigs and Scalps, so per
ID fecy esemble the natural hair defy detection.
scarcely matter Of regret losing Indifferent head
OF hair when new one perfectly adapted TO the
difficulties 50 long ed by wig be pro
way. Remoy ed from 165 Broadway. m2l lms m
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Political Movements.

DEMocsArIc ssu.snLs N ILLlson.-A large portion
Of the delegates OF the recent democratic sonvenen a
Kaskaska ILL., have formally protested against he nesai-
nation Of Lyman Trumbul ESQ. the next congrss-
sonal candidate for the first district place Of heir
present representative, the Hon. Robert Smith. The
grounds Of the protest that the whole proceedings Of
the convention were informal, and that MIR. Smiths
friends taken by surprise IL therefore probable.
that Mr.. Smith will 60 before the people his own
hook.
MAINE u. 8. SENAroR.-The democracy Of " inc ere
yet unable agree upon the individual WHO 81 Ill have
the good fortune to represent them in the cn Q! the
next. Both branches took second ballot a Friday
but neither able to effect . choice In : Senate
Governor Anderson had fifteen votes Mr. l. anlin had
twelve and of the four wing sunrsges Mr. 4sans he'd
three and Mr.. Severance In the House, Mr. Ham,
lin polled the largest part of the democratic force.
ceiving fifty votes Governor Anderson he'd only
and several miscellaneous candidates Of the aDDe
party received fourteen votes Samuel Fsssenden, az
the Liberty party had four yotss George Evans wh1g
had forty eight and w. Fessenden and Edward Kent
each. A motion offered in the Senate, but Laid
the table, that Joint committee should BE- appointed
report the me place and manner Of choosing Soma
tor. ~
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sportinu Intelligence.


The Louisville Journal of the sd instant says The
yesterday very exciting The hvc horses
10 the stand, all looking fine. Mr. Braaleys entry
the favorito at odds Fred Kaye was named ~ nr
second, and did not dsappoint his backers Al the
start MIR. Mallorys colt Bill Barbour took the lead and
kept il for and tree quarters Of mile, the balance
waiting when Nanny Rodgers made play and won the
heat by half length Tho second heat all got on well
together tho Glencoe FLY leading tor and quarter
mile when Fred. Kaye and Nanny Rodgers made play.
After hard contest, Fred beat her out length The
third heat but three arted which was well contested
by Fred and Nanny Owing TO her superior condition.
she won the race The following - the summary =
J. L. Bradley's b. Nanny Rodgers. by imp. Hibis
Gus, dam the dam Of TenbrGk.
J. Metcaliss b. c. Fred. Kaye, by Gray Eagle dam
by Moses. ........... ............ AZ
Gibson Mallorys CHI. c. Bill Barbour by Cray
Eagle, dam by Sir Archy ). -. So
J. d urbIdges gr c. Malcolm, by Gray Eagle,
dam by Bertrand oass
Lin Cocks CHI. f., by imp. Glencoe dam BY Sir
Time, Am l0s-4m 5s-am 5s. Track very heavy.
The for to-day ought to draw a crowd There
four entries Victress the Gray Eagle 6lly from
Tennessee has been beaten but once. The others are
from own State and will give good account Of
themselves.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

STEAMBOAT CoLl.sIoN-Loss OF LYE.-The
steamboat Santa Claus, the mail boat, on her
passage down Friday night in contact with the
propeller Ocean, which plies between this city and Pill
up trip The collision took place In the
Highlands, at two o'clock in the morning. short dis
taace below West Point, at short turn in the river
both boats under Roadway, and not seeing each other
until nearly the moment Of contact The larbosrd gard
and wheel of the Santa Claus carried away; and
the barber colorsd man. who was sleeping In the ahe
lie has wife and family at Poughkespsie Tho Hen
dirk Hudson coming down after the occurrence.
Capt Guttendcn kindly stopped his boat and taking the
passengers board ed tho disabled boat to Cald-
wells Landing where she ID now ying.abany .argvs,
June y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

SUPREME CoURT--SpEcAL TERM.--Mr. Justice
Jewett presiding.-Saturday, June 6-Gerald VS..
ct al vs. Characterization for leave record; or.
dercd to stand to next special term; TO pay
venue denied with costs without prejndica Myers sds
Spear ct al-Motion to set aside default SC granted on
set aside precept granted with COSTS no action for lss
imprisonment to be brought MONT administrator, &c.
70 s scr ISr snsd II! natter
Of an attachment against Stafford, atorney-Moton that
attorney pay over In twenty day 2, that a. At
noticed for this term ordered to stand to next sps
cial term Stewart ads Van Aukin ct sl-Metisn 70
oimsead ads synderMosion 70 set aside rule Tor ads
mcnt. &c; denied with costs, without prejudice. WOOD
ads French ct al-Moon to change venue; granted.
Ferguson ads. Brown-Motion to sci aside execution,
denied. sklman Havens-Motion To set aside de-
@ a. sT pns !. IL
nonsuit denied with costs Paterson OF al ads Bangs
ct alMoon taken by default at this terms opsnsd and
ordered stand special term Clark ct al
ads silliman ct aMoson for Judgment % in CASE OF
nonsuit &C., denied with costs. Mason vs. Hooper-Mo
ton exparc, for commission to take deposition for
motion; granted. Dcaa,5 Tobey; two cascs-Motion
vacaio order for re-srgument Sci ranted by cor
Motion to set aside udgn en rec,si for leave to make
new one; granted Davis ads Gould ct al SURVIVOR.
&c-Moton TO set aside lcfsu granted on terms.
Lathrop ads BrcuelMo.ion for Judgment in Of
nonsuit; granted by default Whitcomb ada Frost-Mo-
notce. &c, granted on terms White and wife Va Osno
Motion 10 set aside order granted al las specai erm
granted with costs and that plaintiffs show cause next
special term why security for costs should mot Be hed
Williams implicated, &C. ads Atwser ct al molten ior
Judgment In of nonsuif, granted unless painun
stpulac and pay costs &C. Supervisors OF Sullivan CO.
ads Tho cope ex rel Qunlanmotion that defendants
have until December special term to make return TO
mandamus granted Waterman ads Chsrss.mot'on ics
ct al-motion to set aside execution, granted Opdyks
ads Miller and wife-motion for two commissions grant
ed by default velc Hough ct al-motion for refer
encc, granted Hunt ads. Neutrality-suspicious. TO change
venue granted by default Daniels ct a. ads. Myers ct
a-moton vacate default, &C. granted with costs, BY
default Denufe ads. Pke-moton to revive this suit In
the name Of Martin Dayer administrator &C.. granted BY
default Duncan ads uddy-motion for judgment ~ In
Of nonsut, granted by default Foster sds Foster
motion satisfy and cancel judgment granted by de-
fault Bradley ads Pctter--motion for judgment a. u
case Of nonst granted by default Rogers ads kmbsll
do. do do. Williams, mplesded, &C. ads Atwaer ct
a-order for costs against PLAINTIFF for not making mo
! tion---.dibany argus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

CAUTION TO Observation-Disclosures are pour
ing into our country by thousands week.
Scamps reapng rich harvest by their skul advan-
age Of their ignorance and fleeing Of them their hard
dollars fast they set foot shores Passage
tickets are ssld them New York. which they ere told
will pay their fare through to Buffalo, but which they
find Of value when they reach this city This 10 but
sharpers. The citizens of New York about calling
meeting for the purpose Of taking to shisld
the ignorant and unsuspecting from tho clutches OF
these heartless villains II il high time something
done-.dibany Citizen, June g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

THE Misunderstanding to the last report OF
the persons appointed for that purpose-made for
tho week ending the 22d nstthe Mormons continued to
leave Nauvoo in great numberst tho ferry boat s Nsn-
forty FIVE Five hundred and thirty mine wagons passed
during the week. which, ut average Of three par
sons each wagon makes the total number leaving the
State one thousand six hundred and seventcen.S Lou
is Republicans, May 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09
M. w Sc, OPTlC IAN,
FROM GERMANY
MI OST RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of New
IVA York. and the public general that he has located him
NO. At BROADWAY,
Where be found large and complete assortment OF

In Gold, Silver and Steel Frames.
INV. would also remind the public whom he partially
known by his annual VISIT Saratoga Springs for the las,
years. that by his knowledge of the Optical science he is
enabled determine the glasses suitable or any eye Per-
with weak be supplied with glasses which will
greatly benefit and strain the sight.
Particular attention Is called TO new style Of Perspectve
polish and ground produce the pure vision and have
been highly recommended the best their effect the
for eserng and improving the sight continued writ
ing and reading.
Short Sighted and such have been
for Cataract, also be suited.
He inserts Glasses Of superior quality in old frames.
and the patronage OF all in want OF his articles
will all Spectacles purchased suit the
sight five exchange them without charge
m27 3msr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09
u. 3. COmmissioner's Once,
noIoro Cnu,iaeionor Marian

Charge Of Larceny the High Seas-John Smith
(colored) brought before the Commissioner yester
day morning, and after a full investigation committed
in eau Of ball. in $780, charge Of stealing $500 from
the captain Of the schooner Edward Wiett. while the
lay the island Of Guadaloupe in the West Indies
the month Of April last The prisoner is also charged
with arson and will be again brought up that charge
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The regstries yesterday exhibited still further de-
in the number Of arrivals at the prnc pa hotels
There are at the
AMnmicAs-J. Roberts, West Point; J. W. Fisk, J. w.
Adams, Matches; Mr. Noarse, Washington; Geo. Came
ron, Charleston; James Turner, Columbia Tennessee
v. Kendall, Waterown; l.. ii and Elijah Colby, M. Nc
Michael Martin McMichacl Philadelphia; r. Fisher, do.
Asrsn-Gilbert Howell, Sag Harbor; Jc I'm Liter,
Philadelphia; Mr. Nye, New Bedford; f. Per kns New
London; &. Foster Worcester; MIR. James, hinebeck;
Niles, Providence; Thomas Chambers, Phi adelpha;
John Evans do; Soutenboro, Alabama Dish op Doane,
New Jersey; w Appleton Boston; Aaron De idwn, do;
C. Dauchy, Troy; Capt Fraser u. g. A.; Crombic,
Rochester; Mcssrs Clarke, Kendall, Bryan and Gage,
Philadelphia; l.. Bliss, ". Y,
CIrv-0: W. Pomeroy, New York; r. Dick inson, Phi
adelphia; b. McCresdy, do; X g. Rogers. U. 8. ~; W.
Gilbert, Peekskil, j. Hitchcock Buffalo; y, b. MUIR
house, Cooperstown; T. Pomeroy, stockbvi dge James
Power, Caski; James Bache Va; q. n I'D wards 8. C.
FsASxLrS-s. Penn, PhlsdeIpbis; A. Heat on, do; H.
Rice, Montreal; d NJ Taylor sonth Bcnd ohm Nellis
ST Johnsville; NJ. Cummins. CanajoharSs; A. Wager
Rhiaebeck; h. Holdredge, do; w. frsbee, do; Jos
Whitney; T. Brown, OgdsnAburgL; u. 81 aith, Pitts
burgh.
HowARp-C. Walbran, 4. g. Yard j. Ball Phi lsdclphia
II. Sheppard Troy; David We,herall. w H. scst, Phi
ladelpha; H. Nye, Conn; J. Mills, Charlcsts N; p ID
Darling, New Orleans; T. Adams, Philadelphia w Bal
J. Van Dyke, Detroit; Mr.. Woods, Canada n Reilly
Ohio 4. Rosellan Glen's Falls; Thomas raws - Cana
da; O. Barber Homer; A. r. Robertson Tan; kidder
Boston; @. Wells, Pittsbugi II. Smart Bsss fort: A
Litch, Boston, 4. y. Holmes, Philadelphh.
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GENIN'S GOSSAMER HATS.

GENIN'S GOSSAMER HATS,
"a WEIGHING from az to 81 ounces. Price only 50 50.
- II Is about two years since the Gossamer Hat first
introduced by the the notice Of the New York
public the highest the most desirable the
article for summer heretofore in
The astonishing success attending them evinced by the
extraordinary large Of sales and the popular aprohs
ton bestowed them by the who have them
their have not been lost upon the who
show that he excel ia his pre-.
for public the Gossamsr hat much lighter aud
pleasant than other before offered They
not ble like the Leaho and Panama to lose either shpe
either peprson or oil from the har 50 commonly the case
with other Hats for the much admired style Of trimmings
originating with the proprietor, esctuay all this
This is decided advantage over all other hats
The public invited TO call and this article at
]. NJ GENINS Hat and Cap Store,
m RI Broadway. OppOSite 81. Paus Church.
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United states Rlarshal,s Once.

A Prussian, named sbhn Burkhardt was arrested yes
terday the complaint Of the master Of Prussian brig
now in this port for deserton The arrest wasmadc
der treaty between the United States and the Prussan
Gpvcrnmcnt which provides that the sailors of both
who shall desert their flags in the ports of either
snail be given up. Burkhardt committed, and viii
be examined this morning before Judge Belts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

ARTIFICIAL EYES.
M ABE and inserted by Dr.. GRAY, No. 19 Bowery N.
v1 York. the only mandatory Of the Human Artificial Eye
the United States Any person that wishes be well suit
should always apply the maker who has been in the
f,rtv mix 1n,krc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

JuNE S-PIesent Lieutenant Governor Gardiner, Chan
ceor Waworth, and eighteen Senator'S
No. IL. w. Sutherland VS.. i. Lake-Mr. r. Niles was
heard defendant in error and Mr. H. Fallen in reply
Judgment afirmed--l5 to ..
No. Is L. s. Fellows ct al j. II. Prentiss. Mr. J.
Slosson was heard for plaintiff in Mr. A. Spen-
Ger defendant in errors and Mr. E. Sandiord in reply
The court then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

ESCAPE AND RE-cAprURE or CoNvICTs AT CLINTON
PRIsoN.-On the LIST inst, about noon, John Lin
coin slas Cooper and James Kemp three of the despe-
rate convicts who have given much trouble Ut that
prison, seized ladder which was in for painting tho
cornce with to the pickets and went over them
under fire from three guards Kemp and Cooper es-
capped without injury-Lncoln was shot through the
cheek with buck shot The convicts through the
woods for life and the Queens dominons And immsdi-
aely pursuit instituted Before night they were oil three
returned to the prison and toilng with shaved
heads and heavy ball and chain to their legs.
The convicts have perfect contempt for muske, but
in great dread of two three guards armed with
rifles The agent Is endeavoring to procure rifles for all
the guards-Ptatfs6urgh Republican
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

J. PRIZE Il Co.
FASHIONABLE HAT STORE
d THE SUBSCRIBERS having opened HAT STORE
LAT No ITO Fulton Of Dutch
fully solicit the patronage oheir old the pub
iic They will constantly keep hand complete assor
of Hats Caps UMBRELLA &c &c. Of the latest STYLE
and will sell lowest prices Single hats made order
at the shortest notice. ICHABOD PRICE,
my3 lm.r THOS. SHANNON.
SPRING FASHION.
~ BROWN CO., l7a Chatham Square, corner Of Mott
steet, wish inform the public q their emit improve
ing fashion, beauty and raby three important considera
tons the The proprietors do confidently assert
their be much superior before sold for the
price Call and satisfy yourself of this fact m2o lms h
METROPOLITAN HAT AND CAP STORE,
NO. I'll ~ GRAND STREET.
N PLUNKETT CO., have just opened this his, new estsb
SAlshment with splendid assortment OF HATS and CAPS
not to be surpassed either quality elegance of shape du
febiy which they offer to the public at the following
bwfprces -
HATS.
First quality Nutria Fur, at - 50
Second do do do do...... .....3 90
First quality Moleskin, do.............. GO
Second do do do..............2 $50
Cars from s7k cents to 81 rs each.
Wholesse and retail orders punctualy attended to- and
customers hats ironed and kept in shape gratis.
al tmsrrc J. PLUNKETT 4 r. PARDESSUS.
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PIANO FOKIES.
PURCHASERS invited call nj Chamber wsreroon
No sS3 Broadway, for superior aad warranted scticle.
all lmsr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

NKXH POOL.-Packet OF the 10th June. The new spIen
Saksdid fast sailing Packet Ship SILAs HOLMES
Capt e. Berry, will sail about Wednesday. June 10
This ship has splendid aceommod tions for CABIN passea
g, and airy rooms deck the accommodations in the
other ships, all II which will BE-
eoastry, should this splendid ship before compenl
make early app cation on board foot Of Pike 81.
W. T. TAPSCOTT
eG South ST.. I'd door below Buriing Slip.
The Packet Ship MARMlON, will succeed the SILAs
HOLMES and sail 18th June. les
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-12-11
- @ARgMyg Igs1s -
S4Ak PORT OF wILmINGTON. Ak
ARRIVED.


Dec 5-brig Uzardo. Mercen. st Thomas.
brig cardenas Cooling, st Pierre, Martinique.
to G w Davis.
4--bris Rowland, Adams. Guadaloupe.
5--brig Rupert, Nickerson, Martinique, to
Hathaway & Son.
brig Ellsworth, johnson, Trinidad, Port Spain,
to master.
brig Winthrop. Lord, Providence, r !, to John,
Gammell.
sch, Warrior, Haven, Turks Island, to g w
Davis.
schr L p Saith, Brewster, New Y ork, to r w
Brown.
schr w Peters. Lord, NY. to E ! utteroh..
schr Laura, Davis, Shalo:te. to G w DAVIS.
6-schr Holt. Holt, N York. to G. VI Davis.
schr Royal Purple, Price, Lockwood's Folly, 10.
G w Davis
schr st. Helena Sparks. Boston. to Barry &
Bryant.
7---schr Mary, Libby, Beverly, Mass, to g w
Davis.
s--Br brig Deborah, Rust, st. Kits, to G w
Davis.
brig Allston. Pisrcc, Antigua, to ] Hathaway &.
Son.
CLEARED.
Dec 4--brig Nancy Pratt, Stevenson, st. JazG
de Cuba.
brig Lvcoming, Carr. Matanzas by 0ammslI.
brig Pactolus, Dean, Havana, by X Dickin~
son & Co.
schr Hudson, Kincaid N York. BY w Davis.
S-schr Royal Purple, Price, Lockwood's Fol-.
ly, by q w Davis.
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WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Frfdays December m. 1s46.

The reader can-see for himself that the
message occupies Our columns to the exclu-
sion of every thing else. We have only space
left to ask the indulgence Of oar readers for
tho total absence of editorial, news, ADVERTISE
msnis and all. But what could we do. We
suppose that the reader would rather have the
message in full and want all else, than want
the message and have the usual dish Of news.
&c. We have no space to comment upon THE
able document, but do most eatnestly recon.
mend its careful pefusal by all parties-pas-
ticularly by our Wing friends. We will en-.
deavor to make all straight next week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-12-11

Iot the past year are fully presented 10 the re,ors
o. We postmaster General. The revenue for the
year ending on the thirsieth of June last amount.
ed 10 tnree million four hundfed and eirhty-sey,n
thousand one hundred and niFsety-t,,nc- dollar.
which Is eight hHndred and two fAnusord .;v
hundred and forty.tss dollars and e.,,.,
less than that of the proceeding Tear. The nav.
ments for that department. duriss the same tim.
amounted to four million eighty.four ,housana
Two hundred and ninety-seven dollars and ,wrn,s.
| TWO cents. 0fthis sum Eve hundred and n;ns. =.
seven thousand and ninety-seven dollars and eich.
| " cents have been drawn from the treasnyv =.
| nc Disbursements for the year were two HUNDREDS
eno Unity SIX Thousand four hundred and thirty.
Iour collars and sevcnty-seven cents less than
those OF the proceeding year. While the disbun..
ments have been thus diminished the mail f..;i;
ties have been enlarged BY new mail ,o,,,.. Co..
thoussLd seven hundred and thirty.nioe n;l... -.
increase Of transportation of one million .r,er.
hundred and aixty-four thousand one hundred
and fortv-fve miles, and the establishment, Of four
hundred and eighteen new post Offices. Con,r,c.
tors. postmastess. and Others engaged in tbis
branch Of the service. have performed their du:cs
with energy and faithfnlness deserving commen-
cation. For many interesting details connect,
ed with TIE operations Of this establishment, you
aie referred to the report Of the Postmaster Gen.
oral; and his suggestions for improving i,s rexco.
ues are recommended to your favorable considera-
uon. repeat the opinion expressed in my last
annual message, that the business of this DEPART
nens should be SO regulated that the revenues
derived from it shotld be made to equal the ex..
Pendltures; and it is believed that this NAV be
done By proper notifications of the prcsen, laws.
as suggested In the report of the Postmaster Gen.
eral without changing the present rates Of postage.
With fall reliance upon the wisdom and pa
triotsm of your deliberations. it will be INV duty.
as ii will be my anxious desire, to cooperate,
with you in every constitutional ,ffort TO promote.
the welfare and maintain the honor of our com.
moo country.
JAMES K. polk.
ARLINGTON, D1caxsrn 9, Is46.