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TVENING DREssES.-We have in sto,

IL an elegant and well assorted stock of Dress
materials for evening, to which we would invite
the attention of the ladies'. We have
Rich embroidered Tarleton Robes, in variety
of styles, tucked, flounced, SIC.
Medium embroidered Tarleton Robes, all
colors.
Embroidered Grape Robes
Do Grapes, in pieces
Polka spotted Organdies
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
Do Brocade Silk
With great variety Of Twills, Grapes, Lis
ses, BIC.
Also, short white kid Gloves, half long and
or long do
With variety of rich goods of all descrip-
tons.
Strangers visiting Washington will always
lind at our house the best goods, best assortment,
and prompt attention, and goods always war
ranted to be as stated by us, or taken back. We
always sell TO puHctual customers at the lowest
cash prices. Members of Congress and Others
who may open accounts with us, can rely on
having them at cash prices.
Dec 9-tf D. CLAGETT g. co.
r ONGFELLOW's POEMS, TLLUSTRaT-
/ ED.-A new and beautiful edition of Long
fellow Poems. one volume octave, richly bound
ings.
Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated !;
and ether of the most popular prose and poetical
works in the langusge, got up in the same style.
Childe Harode, with sixty illustrations, London
copy just imported along with many others, by
dec l3 +. TAYLOR.
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
l CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner of Penn
syIpa,ia auenue, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation of the
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly G. G.
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR REMIT OF
il rent three newly finished houses on d, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine COM
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, Sc One
of the houses am now furnishing, and to careful
teeant would fent it low for the approaching ses-
sion. To any person wishing very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is just
such one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov. 27-tf streets, Penn. Avenue
T IME, LIME!-Just received, 700 bushels of as
| good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict Also, fresh supply Of seasoned select Cul-
lings, 3d. "A, and GA White Pine together with
first-rate lot of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-rail
Stuff
Also on hand, general supply of buildin mate
rias.
All Of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers. Apply at
HARKNESS s. PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street. near the Canal
Nov On
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a-"Does Hobson keep Lent -
Most certainly-whatever is lent to
Kim, he is sure to keep."
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WIT AND H u NJ OR

True Humor generally looks serious, while every
body laughs abouth him False Humor is always laugh
ing, whilst every body about him looks serious"
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HOUSES FOR SALE-The subscriber has
i i placed in his hands, for sale, two FRAME
HOUSES. The one is on Eleventh street, near
Maryland avenue the other on Massachusetts
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets. These
houses will be sold great bargain for the money.
Jan. ST. ULYSSES WARD
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1t is popular delusion to think that ali
editor is public bellows, bound to puff
every thing and every body that wants to
use him.
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DRlME ROLL BUTTER
i bbls prime Roll Butter
200 Venison Hams
500 bbls. and half bbs. Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt OF fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
Z. PICKRELL e. co.
feb TT Water street, Georgetown
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A Coop ToAsT!-a Woman: the mornno
star of infancy; the day-star Of manhood,
the evening-star Of age. Bless such stars
May we bask in their Influence until we are
sky-highw ..
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United states Agency and NotariaI OF
fee. established in Is43.

TyDMUND F. BROWN, attorney and .9gent 70,
N Claimants, Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner
&c' continues to settle all kinds of business with
the several branches of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especi-
ally CLAIMS FOR PENaoNs, PATENTS, LANDS, PosT
Oyr,cr AND OTHER CoNTRACTs, &c. FStreet, nea,
Idb styeef Seventeen doors East Of The Treasury De-
pa,fnenf, Washington City, d. c.
IS Letters must be post paid.
feh 6-1aWbm
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"A VEGETABLE FAcE.-A market wo-
man with carroty hair, a turnup nose, red
dish face, gooseberry eyes, mouth that
can't be beet, and general expression Of
lettuce alone.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT,
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York
u packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Id l-2 and whole boxes Ralsins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
3 do Turkey Raisins (free from stones0
cases Bordeau Prlnes;
Also, on hand:
casks Currants;
cases Ctron;
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberres in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchoves, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
A general assortment Of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaron and Vermacilla;
DO Salad Oils &c, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete and to which attention is invited
S. HOLMES,
7th street. nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 1S-tf
DLACK SILK and UTDE BLOND La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses.
which we will sell very low
Also, few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
Flowers, sc. s. PARKER,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
jan 3O-a Pennsylvania svenus,
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A Western speculator said to friend,
"When first came to Chicago, bad not
rag to my back but now have plenty
of them"
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THE PRINTER's SoNG.-The following
has been used, "down east" as very
pleasant substitute for printer dun: II
us to be set to the music Of the jingling Of
the dollars -
"We'll gaiy chase dull care away,
And Danish every sorrow-
Subscribers pay your debts to-day,
And we'll pay ours tomorrow !"
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PREYERs. s.-Some one says Of a congre-
CATION, that " they pray, on their knees on
Sunday, and on their neighbors the rest OF
the week.
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A NTHRACTTE COAL. "A superior lot Of
"a Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
may he had of the subscriber. Orders received at
the Office opposite s. S. Coleman's, or at the yard,
near the Long Bridge.
feb 6-tf JOHN PETIlBONE,
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VALUABLE MEDICINES Connell's Pain
Y Extractor, Great Western Panacea, Life Pills,
Temperance Btters, Balm Of Columbia, SarsaPa.
ra, Expectorant Syrup, Balm of China, Hewes'
Iinment. Acoustic Oil, Mothers Relief, and other
valuable Medicines, prepared at the extensive es-
tablishment Of Constock & Co., Cortland street,
New York.
n For sale at T.. T. BROWNS
Agency Office and Commission store,
street, near Treasury Department
feb 2 2aw6wiD
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The LAST ONE.-A school boy, being
asked by his teacher how he should fog
him, replied, If you please, sir, should
like to have it upon the Italian system
the heavy strokes upwards, and the down
ones light -
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{dga nA-la am no more ~ as Miss Su-
san Moore remarked after taking the bridal
VOW
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NHE ESUBscnIBERke keeps constantly on hand agood
Il assortment of HARDwARE, including hoLoao
,care, Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he and does sell as low
as any other house in the city,
Jan 3l-f GEO. SAVAGE.
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{ The members OF a society having be-
come somewhat remiss in their attendance
it was proposed to pay their debts, and dis
solve the concern. "Pay onr depts in
deedn' said wag, /" let us adjourn now
while we can do so with credit -
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital 95OO,OOO Sterling, or 2 500 900
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall st. N. York.
THE rates of this Society are as low as those of
/ the American companies and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-hirds the amount of
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
Of" participation enjoy the important advantage of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the Distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Societys Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appl-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
CT References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants if required as
the standing, wealth, and security of the above in
stitution.
Il. L. & A. THO SMITH, Agents.
Office on T Street, near the Treasury Departnt.
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FREE EXHIBITIONS

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
l. GALLERY, and Photographic Depots, es-
tabllshed in 1910, and awarded the Medal, four
hrst Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes of Massachusetts,, New York, and Penn
sylvania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
ored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city. n
POS Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
belfs Jewelry store.
sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York
IS Court street, Boston
l36 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
l76 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
13 Main street, Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, st. LOUIS, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus instructions, and all materials furnished
dec III 6m p
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LUMBER, LINE, AND CEMENT.
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper
WARD s. LEHMAN.
Jan. "a, 1876
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
Nl PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for tho above named in
stution, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one more years. or for the
duration of life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles of its operation
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise the subject and forms of application for
insurance be had at my store 7th street, i'm
mediaey opposite the National Intelligencer Office.
G. S. FOWLER, Agent.
feb 24-3iaMH
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n c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
". ESTaBE.ISHJNENT,P Pennsylvania apeaue, OPP
poste Colemans Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Coats, best style, SS so
Do. do. Pants do 2 90
Do. do. Vests do. rs
Making Coats without trimmings 6 90
Do. Pants do dc, ] 25
Do. Vests do do. / 25
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
G. c. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.--Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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DLEASANT and weIl-furnished apart
| ments may be had at Miss GURI,EY'S, on 9
street, near a. fek 7 If
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CONssCNsexs

Per brig Mobile fun New York-M waring d co; Bar. noy Bros Campbell. Owen & co;J C Hodges; 5 I & 1 Jones; McGtan w Bunnsll MOssly & Tucker; E a Loushry; Custer < co; J N Muhlsn; E K Car lsie; 0 Mazanss co: 5 Coeyi Donald & Mar-hall; s Bullard; Wilmington & Callshani Kelly Aleu; ] c Rysn; Meskar Quinn; Maudin d Terrell; Beach, Fla d coi Quinn c WrsiteIdt A Broi c w THrcIon; E l. Andrews X eos DOrranee X Btannrd; s Watkins; Fry, Bliss & co; Lston Dsshon q Myers; Dade and Ray nolds; NJ Sumwali; Phelps, Brown d co: T Graham D .Cohen Smith Dabney ee;J D0blgr; II l. Reynolds; R North eoi Desha, smith & co; E Ceutsr d co; 4 E Ledysrd es; Aling ca; Harrison and Robinson; O. Cummins CO., Rives Battle & cai c Dnl.ss phillipsi Darlington COS Mallory, Ross Blocker H RohiGson Wright Cunningham; swain Williams; li Barney; O'Rsilly S co; W Rowci Iiumphries, Walsh co; Merchant d co; A Pope x Son; l. Guer. finger; W Frank; Foster & BnItrl.; Marshall, Rowe & sa M Wiihers & 60, Capt Buckley; D Resdi T San tordi A Aud; Nswhosss; Lescsnsi COser d Cox; R Bunker; c Gates; Coming; ] Bry Rn; A Arnold; Rs Pcrsss; L Daniels; Daniels Brady; B FoBtane ( Son; T Files; G Raprje; s Twslvrs; Leghiman; Henry X Moil; W McElroy & co;J W Cochran; W Cushman; Van Edalei II A Schroederi Smith Walker eoi Turtcr L'iiommedisu Bro. Price, Ellis 70; Icyy; c F'W .ison co, ] Sloddnrti Hayaud. Clark < co; Bell r X co, Todd; Davis; J Randall; A Dufin; Tounin 4 Son;J |. Day; W II < II T Crawfordi van Antwerp q coi Henry, stoddaa, coi A Knappi Coffin & Gfigss.
 Per bark Martha. from Boston M 0 Brewer; Bowen; Foster & BsuslIc: Whitaker A Sampson; M Sielson Campbell. Owen cos s Coes; Tsrli, Stew \ & co; fl l. Reynolis; T Miller & co; Humphries, Walsh & ca. X Jones; Fry Bliss & eos M Warins { co; c W Wood; C A smlth; E Newhou-e. Ilor- ,"n < Clock whiiss.!. Garner 4 eos Jno Reid &soi c FOnt1 co; w II Redw oOd; Mallory. Ross Block .r;G Cos,sr, IA Hooper; F n Brooks; " II Lewis; M Robinsoni Chamberlain co.
 fer Steamboat l. Day from New Orlrans-M Wa ring GO; s X Jons', Lesssasi Mallory, Rsss | Blocker; DoTrance < Stansrdi c Davehport Stilss co; Foots & co; W Wlcks; Leishiman; J Ca re'ti A Stein; Perryman Sou; Barron. Mead 4 co; Il lisbsr, Ware & Chssbroushi Aud; Hnii; Lip- man Wellington & Caahan; siaardi X eei Dsarnes; DRreushe.
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Correspondence of the Register & Journal On board steamboat Col Cross,
 lQAR

November |1. l646
 GEKTLEmEs-In my former letter told you that should anytbing of importance occur, would inform you of It. l now have the pleasure 10 advise you that an now steamiug down lhe swilt running Rio Grande, bound for Tampico. Six companies eff the Alabama Regiment. yir: Captsin Pickens, from Greene county. Capt. Jones', from Jackson. Capt. Smiih, from Benton, Capt. Moore, from Greene and Capt Ketchum's. from Pike. board under command of Lieut.. Col Earle, with orders to pro- ceed forthwith to the mouth of the river, where we take shipping for Tampico; the remainder of tho regiment will be sent forward immediately with the conpany Of sappsr. and miners under command Of Capt. Swift of ihe U s. Engineer Corps.
 The latest information from Monterey is not of much moment Gen. Taylor was al Salio where also is Gen Worth win his lewiston. From Camargo Gen. Patterson has dispatched part of his forces to Morales Cor Mt Morales) small town about 100 miles distant from Camargo and about 50 miles south of Moaierey. The forces sent portion or the 2d Infantry. be followed by the 2d Tennessee Regiment and the remaining companies of l"iantry Towards Matamoros he has forwarded part Of the al Illinois. These are to be followed by all of that regiment, a.d by the 4sh regiment from that slaIe These troops with others below, we understand form column which is to proceed towards Tamoice via San Fernardo. or the movements of he enemy. w- get hut little information which is reliable = Prior leaving camp i, was reported that under orders from santa Anna. force of i6,00O men had moved for San Luis Potosi. the point si our dss- sination. or the truth of ihis, you will have 'hs
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Tie progress and consideration of the mail seryi f1f the past fully presented in the report ot fhe Postmaster General. The feveoue for the year ending the ih rtieih of June as afnoanted to hree millions four hundred and eighty thousand hundred and ninety y-nne dollars. which Is eight hun Jred and two thousand six hundred and iorty.two dollars and forty five e IS than ha Of the pre- eeding Year. The pay meats for that department during the lime ainnurted fjar million eighty four thousand TWO hun fred and ninrls dollars and twenlstw cents. Of tn snin five hundred and min tyseven thou sand and nnefy srven dollars and eighty cents have been drawn fir the treasury. The disbursements for the year two hundred and thirty six thousand ienF hundred ani thirty four dollars and seveny-seven cents less lhan those n the pfece ding year. While lhe disburst ments have been thus diminished, ihe mail facilities have been enlarged by new mail routes of five thousand seven hundred and ihrtv-hine miles increase of tram poaalion of million seven hundred and sixty-four thousand one hundred and orytye miles. and the establishment of four hundred and eighteen new post offices. Con tractors. pnstlnasters and others. engaged in this branch uf the service, have performed their duti, with energy and taithuness deserving cummenda- ton For sany interesting details connected with the operations othis establishments you are referred lo the report the Postmaster General and his sug gestions for improving it's revenues recommended to your favorable consideration. repeat the opnion expressed in my last annual ge, that the busi ness of this depar mpnt should be regulated that the revenues derived from il should be made equal lhe expenditures and it is believed that ihis may be done by proner notifications of the present laws as suggested in the report of the Postmaster General, without changing the present rates of postage.
 With full reliance npon the wisdom and pariuiism of your deliberations will be my dutv as it will be my anxious desire, te cooperate with y,n in every constitutional effort to promote tue welfare and main tain the honor of our common country.
 JAMES K. POLK.
 WASHINGTON. Decemher R I946
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TUESDAY EVENING, Dec Is

TUESDAY EVENING. Dec IS.
 CoTToS-The transactions of Inc past thee days are estimated a. $500 bales, a foows-on saturday i5oo on Monday 800 and To day about 20OOGDSj0o bales The foreign advices have had other effect upon the Rel than to impart rather activity 10 it. Middlings 9ie. Receipts since Friday 5tes 5ale sxporls ISL yinE the stock on hand this evening 4Ls22 bales.
 ExcHANeR-RaIes are without change, with s fai r smoun of business doing and better supply bills on the market Sterling 5l05i, Francs 5L5N05c45, New York 60 day Bills lt02. Sight l0l per cent discount, Cheeks on New Orleans psr94 per sepI prem, Aabs ma State notes 6t per cent discount.
 FREIaHTs-Two engagements have transplred since sutlaI-s bark for Antwerp at lie. snd brig fer Bos ton s; ac.
 By the eastern mail yesterday we received New York dates of the sth Inst; as late as due.
 The Express sa,s-ihe sales oi Caton are suspended for tho momenii operators are disposed 10 wait Ths impression Is prices will undergo DO ch4nss, holders however have great confidence in lhe article aud look for an ultimate advance. COLUMBUS. Dec 7-Coiton-Thers has bern a Reod dsmand Tor Cotton during the last week. and towatds its close the market became quite anlmstrd several parcels having changed hands al steady prices whch now range from II 10 eic; principal sales ef to SIC. MACON, Dec s-Cotton-Ths market during the grea ter part o the week. since our last report without much activity. Yesterday and 10 day however, iitts bel or feeling has sprung mp and rrrs have improved shade. We quote extreme. 10 day 7@si-prinripal sales 608tc
 HAMBURG, Dec l0-couon-our market since our re port of Thursday last has been somewhat anaIsd and prices have advanced 4c quotations Of that We qunte rom Ito Sc extremes.
 SELMA, Dec l2-The receipts continue to be heavy; but ing Inc decline in prices sale. have been GIT nitad dnr'ng the present week. Extreme rates 6l to 5ac per lb-principal rates Sic.
 The river is sultcisnt, high for the largest class o sisamsrs.
 NEW ORLEANs Dee li-Cotton-A very fair inquiry this hnfnibg nj sal,s io the extent oi 2UlO bales ongdr-fhe market israther quiei, bui sIiG. Sales 3u0 hhds.
 MolA.ses-ssles 200 hbl. 25a 2sc-prees droopins --ofIered "A 25lc.
 flour-We have moi heard nfs transact ion of any im poriancesaes lO0 bbls St Louis al s. loo at Si I9A snd 100 si 65 25.
 Whisky-sinsI sales al lsGIst. and 4 small lot com. man al a..
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The rslions 10 be ef good and wholsnme quality 10 he approved by the Collector; and the different articles comprising the ration lo he delivered on board the cuer in good and sufficient cask and vessels, 10 be provided by the contractor, and ihe eOntents thereof dIsineily marked on each
 IL is to be understood that the contractor will be bound lo iOrn.h open reasonable nnlice .s of,rn as ,nay be required by the c'pti,in olhe cutter, with the approbalinn of the Collector, (nol exceeding up on average one day in each week.) such fresh and fresh vegetables as may be equivalent to the corresponding parts of the ration allowed m the naval service.
 Bidders notified forward their p,sposals To Ihe Secretary of the Treasury. who has decided To ealerlain any bids from. prrsons not engaged ia the business 10 winch said hils relate.
 dee16c JAS. F.. SAUNDERS. Csllector.
 Herald Trmne cop, times.
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 MOBILE.
Wednesday Morning, peeemher 1e, 1saG

in an extra, in advance of it's receiptby the mail In addition to the labor of getting out our regular pa per- the work of setting up len columns extra came very heavy upon our hands, and gave them little rest night before last We insert il in our col umns to-day for our regular and country issues which leaves us no space for any thing else.
 The message was delivered in Washington city at l2 o'clock on Tuesday the 8lh The moment the reading commenced railroad despatch stared for the north and east and reached Baltimore m exact- ly one how. The express locomotive reached Phil adelpha at p m, and New Yo,k at D m, being only eight hours from Washington city.