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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-16

ToLERABLY HIGI-We see it stated in the
New Orleans papers. that 81 pewsi in the new
Episcopal Church, erected for the Rev. d.
Hawks, "a native of North Carolina,) recent
ly brought $4,000 at auction. Tolerably
high priced prayers they must have at that
Church, say We
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law TO
be paid on entering them at the Custom House, Will
be found specified at the head of such articles, IN our
page of quotations The following are other regula-
tons: p. :, Ia,
IIernorandrm That in all cases In which tne '"-
voice or entry shall not contain the weight or guam
t;tv or me of goods, wares or merchandise now
WEIGHED or measured, or guaged, the same shall be
weiqhed guaged, or measured, at the expense oil the
owner, agent, or consignee.
Dro,sbacks.-That, from and after the first day of
December 1876 in lieu Of the bounty heretofore au-
thorized by law TO be paid on the expectation oil
nickIed fish of the fisheries Of the United STATES
there shall be allowed, on the expectation thereof
if cured with foreign SALT drawback equal In amount
~ the duty paid on the salt, and no more: TO be as
certaned under such regulations as may be
bv the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Credifs-All duties are payable IN cash-or,
Goods. Wares and Merchandise, on their importa-
ton NAV be placed in Public Stores under the w are
bousipq law and duties paid when such Goods,
Wares &C., are Withdrawn therefrom Except Tor
cxportation) but if not claimed at the expiration
of year, or duties and charges paid are then TO be
an praised and sold under the direcuoh OF inc Soec
tor of the Port.
Tires auo,ped.-On sugar in boxes Is per cent; in
casks 10; in bags and mats 5. Coffee in casks l2 III
bags p and bales 81 Cotton in bales q and In ceroon
Cocoa in casks 10; and in bags ]. Cheese IN boxes
90 Indigo in ccroons IL; and in cases l5. Pepper
in bags 9. Pimento in bags 8. And Figs in drums
10 per cent.
Leakage and breakage.-on spirits 2 per cent
Ale, Beer and Porter In bottles ~. AHotner lquor'
in bottles 8 per cent
Restrictions. No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 30 tons burhen. No Beer, Ale and Porfe'
in casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer mea
sure or if in botties Of packages less than six dozen
No distilled spirits in casks of less capacity than nine
ty gallons, wine measure, except Brandy, which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than
gallons.
Tonnage d,tty-On American vessels and the yes
sells of Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham
burg, Bremen, Lubec, Prussia, Sweden, Norway, Old
enb,rg, Russia Austria, Brazil, Hanover, Papal Do
minions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, Mexican ant
Texian, from whatever port or place, free; and OF
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada
roupe fve cents per ton-when laden with othe
than colonial produce. On French vessels iron
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

For every vessel, either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring rs tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the sea to the city of Baltimore, per
foot, ........... $500. % oo
For every vessel of like draft, from Baltimore
to sea, ................ .....2 on
For the months of December, January February
and March, in addition to every foot such YES
sci draws, ................ .....Io
Belt enacted by the General assembly Of Maryland,
That every master owner of a merchant vessel 60
ing to sea- whether sailing under coastng license or
registered of the burthen of one hundred and twenty
tons and upwards shall be obliged TO receive the first
Pilot who offers to conduct or pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the Pilot to the Capes or shall
pay him hafpilotage; provided the said Pilot shall
speak or board said vessel above Fort Mc1cnry, and
shall be duly licensed to act Pilot; and provided
further, that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capcs into port shall be entitled to
take charge of the vessel as Photo the Capes
on her next voyage.
SEC. 2. And be il enacted, That any master or own
er of merchant vessel sailing under coasting license
or registered of the burthen of hundred tons and
UNIV ards coming from shall be obliged to take the
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct pilot his YES
SELL and shall continue the to the port Of destina
ton or shall pay to him half pilotage provided said
Pilot shall speak or board said vessel before cape
Henry Light House shall bear south, and provided
ALSO the said Pilot shall have branch or license to
the destined port of said vessel.
SEC 8 And be ii enacted, That the owners of all
vessels of the burthcn of seventy five tons and up
wards not exceeding hundred tons, before going
to sea- shall apply to the Board of Pilots for license
to navigate the Chesapeake Bay and shall pay to the
said Board for such license rate of six cents per
tom and such license shall be good for twelve months
SEc4 And be it enacted, That the master of any
vessel for which license is made necessary, by the
preceding section who shall navigate the same with
out such license shall subject himself to receive
Pilot upon the terms as is provided for in the
first section of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
REGUL TON
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.
Extracts. from The Ordinances no,o in force.

Extracts from the Ordinances no,o in force
II is incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage is due,
and the pavments not secured his satisfaction he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
ner as other city dues collected.
The sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is here
by assessed and levied upon every vessel of sixty or
more tons arriving at the Port Of Baltimore, which
by the laws of the United States is required to re-
port and enter at the Custom House, and the collector
Of the port shall be- and is hereby authorised to col
lect the same. .
Also the sum Of two cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby assessed and levied every vessel ofsxy
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
T Whole Number 472.

Oatmeal, for every 1871 lbs. the duty to be equal
10 that pay able quarter barley.
Ifthe produce Of or imported from any British pos.
session out of Europe:-
Wheat, Barley, Bear, or figg. Oats, Rye, Peas.
and Beans, the duty shall be for every quarter Is
Wheatmea, Barley Oatmeal, R emeal Pea
meal, and BeanmeaI, the duty shall be for every
cwt AID.
o. Corn Duties Every description of Grain.
Flour, Meal and Rice, is duty free until the let
Septemb next, and up TO that date the may be
imported in ships of any nation, without distinction
TO whether they carry the flag Of the exporting
country or not.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
WHARFAGE.

SECTION l. Be it enacted and ordained by The May
and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods,
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
on board any vesse or vessels lying at said wharves
placed thereon for the purpose Of shipment or ex
posure for sale, shall pay the following Rates of
Wharfage for each and every day the may re-
main thereon, or any less time, excepting however,
Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which are to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance
for the same to remain the wharves,) to be paid
by the consignee, in event of their being
none, the of the vessel, and all goods shipped
from vessel to another half price, also be
paid by the shipper, owner, the master afore
said.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
BALTIMORE, SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 49, l847

Harper's Ferry and Winchester, Va
81 miles Sill miles.
Carsleaue daily, IA. M. Daily,..........6 P. M.
For Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va
$50 miles, SIS.
n steamboat IeaueS Is que
Daily, exc. Sun. P. NJ. Daily, exc. Mon. 7 A. NJ.
AT PHILADELPHIA
For New York
Cars or q Steamer ledue
Daily, Northumberland and A. M. and b P. M.
For Baltimore
DAILY, al ................s .to r. m.
Daily, exc Sun. .............7 A. NJ and 81 p M
AT NEW YORK
For Boston
Cars or Steamers Leave
Daily, exc. Sun. ........S A. M. ana 0 P M
For Philadelphia
Daily, exc. Sun. .-.....7 and A. III. and d p. Nj.
NEW YORK POST OFFICE.
The Mail for Boston, via Long Island Rail Road,
closes daily, excepting Sundays, at 6 A. M.
The steamboat Mail for Boston, via Stonington and
Providence, closes daily at p. NJ.
The steamboat Mail, via Norwich and Worcester,
for Boston, closes daily at p. NJ.
The great Southern Mail including the Mail for the
Western States, closes daily at n A. NJ.
Southern way Mail, which supplies the Offices in
New Jersey, including Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington City, closes at I AM. and q r. NJ.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

bringing the "a delivery after due notice any
good wharf at Fel's Point during business hours, is
delivery in the city and port of Baltmore-Hides and
articles prohibited 10 be landed in the city certain
periods may be landed where the public authorities
may direct.
In all cases when vessels are obliged (by the quar-
antine regulations or city authoties) to discharge
their cargo in the stream the expense of delivering
the same East of Jones' Falls, will be borne by the
carrier only. But when requested by the consi gnee
TO be delivered IVest of Jones' Falls then the ex
pense shall be equally borne by the carrier and
signee, (each one-haIf.)
If vessel is chartered for voyage out and home,
each shipper shall be entitled to his fair proportion of
the whole home freight, pro rata Of the bulk or
space occupied by each shipper on the outward voy
age.
In all cases where vessel is chartered or freigbted
for voyage out and home, the reighter charter
is bound furnish sufficient cargo, enable said
vessel to return safely home, and the same from Port
to Port, where the charter provides for more than
Port: Provided, no agreement to the contrary
is made by the parties.
STORAGE-per month.
Hogsheads Of Sugar, Tobacco, Molasses, Rum, Oil,
and Pipes of Wine, Brandy and Gin, % cts.
Hhds. Coffee, Copperas, Goldfish and Tallow, 20 Z"
Tierces of Sugar, Rum, Molasses and half
PIoes, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 "
Tiertes of Rice, Coffee. Flaxseed, Alum, &c I2l
Barrels of Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Beef
Pork, Fish, Cheese, Oil and quarter casks
Wine, ...............
Brls. Flour, Coffee, and otherdry articles.
Boxes OF Cuba Sugar. .............. s "
- Fish, Wine, Oil, Lemons and Or
anges..... .................... "
- Soap, Candles, Cheese, Tin, Raisins,
and drums of Figs. ...... "
Bags of Coffee, Cocoa, Pepper, and Pimento, d"
Bales Of Cotton and Hempen Yarn about
300 lbs. Observation-Disclosures. $50. l2E"
Bales OF India Piece, and other similar Goods, 10 "
Indigo in seroons, cents; in cases.... ..... 10 "
Tea in shoots, cents; nalr 40 2cents; boxes,
Kegs OF Butter, Lard Tobacco, Nails Raisins, &c
Hides, Dried ......... ................ l &c
Hemp, per ton....... ..... 49,. ........ so "
COrua9e, per 90. ou -
Iron and Lead per do Observation-Disclosures. 90 "
Dyewood, pei OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 20
Hampers of Bottles Observation-Disclosures. 10 "
Crates of Earthenware NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 30 cts
Grain, per bushel. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. !"
Salt per bushe. ........... .........1..-r..--3 2"
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

The owners Of goods to be at the expense of put
ting them in store, and delivering them.
All goods stored TO be subject 10 months stor-
age if in store 10 days. If less than 10 days, TO
half months storage.
The rsque of loss by fire. robbery, theft, and other
unavoidable occurrences, is in all cases TO be borne
by the owner of the goods: provided usual care be
taken for the security of the property.
WEIGHTS AND TARES.
Sugar, Copperas Alum, Birthstone, Shot, Lead Iron,
Steel, Hemp, Dyewoods, and all other articles
heretofore sold by the cwt of III lbs. or ton of
2210 lbs, shall in future be sold by the decimal
hundred of 100 pounds, or ton OF 1000 pounds.
1are shall be aliotoed as fottotcs:
Sugar in hhds. tierces, II per cent in Cuba boxes
per cent? in flour brls, % lbs. each, do; in linen
bags per cent; and in all other packages the
tuaI tare.
Coffee in linen, single gunny and grass bags, per
cent; in -four brls 20 lbs. each in all other pack
ages the actual tare.
Cocoa in bags per cent.
Pepper in linen single gunny bags, per cent; in
other packages the actual fare.
Pimento in linen or single gunny bags, 3 per cent;
in other packages the actual tare.
Rice in tierces and half tierces, 10 per cent
Copperas, in hhds., 10 per cent.
Teas, Green, whole chests 90 lbs; half do the Can
ton tare: do. Black do do. % lbs; do. 3D. chests
Is lbs; other packages the actual tare.
Cassia, in mats, per cent; boxes and other pack
ages. the actual tare.
indigo in seroons, in single hides II per cent. in all
other cases, the actual tare.
Alum Birthstone Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace, Gloves,
Almonds, Figs Cheese. Soap, Candles, Chocolate,
Currants, Prunes, Starch and all other articles not
before mentioned, the actual tare.
No charge shall be made for casks, brls, boxes or
other packages whatever.
DRAFTS, AS FOLLOW:
On all weights euen beam, per CT to be allowed for
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

other ports and all other foreign vessels (exccp
above cnumeratcd) coming from ports where Anne
rcans permtedto trade, ninety four cts. per ton
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain cts
per toni from Cuba 81 cts per ton; other ports 81
per
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19


Barleymeal for every 2l74 lbs. the duty TO be
equal to that pay able on one quarter barley.
Ryemes and Flour. for every 1856 lbs. the duty TO
be equal to that payable on -eghts of quarter
barley.
Peameal and Beanmeal, for every 272 lbs. the
duty TO be equal to that payable quarter barley
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
TRAVELLING FACILITIES
with Distances and Fare from Baltimore
AT BALTIMORE

AT BALTIMORE
For Philadelphia and New york.
About 100 miles, S3-About 200 miles, Ia IS.
Tar. or n Steamer ledpe Are due
DaiIv. at. .......s p. Nj. Daily, 6 A. M.
and 81 P. NJ. ii p NJ.
For York and Columbia. Pa
IS miles, 81 500 miles, $2l2a.
Cars fedue
Daily, at. ......9 A. NJ. Daily, exc. Sun. 9 a. NJ.
Dailv exc. Sun. 3 p. M. and 81 P. NJ.
For Washington city
40 miles, 81 60-(no round trip tickets issued.)
Daily, at........9 Am
Daily, exc. Sun. g. M. Daily,S A.. N. Pm
and 81 Pm. Daily, Sun. p p. M.
For Cumberland, &c.
ITS miles, 81.
Daily, at. TIA. N. Daily, at.......6 P. M.
FOR Euicott's Mills and Frederick
is miles, 60 cts.-60 miles, S2.4o.
Daily. TIA. M. Daily,...... ...6 p. M.
Daily, exc. Sun. p. M. Daily exc sun " ~ ~
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION.

American Mail Steamers following are the
rates Of postage prescribed by the act OF the Sd OF
March, IS45, for maable matter sent by this line to
Europe:- . -
Upon all letters and packages not exceeding hall an
ounce in weight. .........2te.
For all letters and packages over hall an
ounce and under one ounce ................ .4oc.
For every additional half ounce ..i5c.
For every letter, newspaper, pamphlet
and price current -. .oc.
The act Of Congress also requires, that the United
States postage will be charged in addition 10 the
above upon all mailable matter sent through the
mails of the United States 10 New York, from whence
the ship sails for Bremen. All mailabe matter ad-
dressed 10 England, ireland orScoand. will be leitat
the British post office in Cowes or Southampton;
and all for France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy,
Spain, and Portugal, and Africa, will be sent to Ha'
yre. in France; and separate bag will be made
up for Hamburg and delivered at Bremen Haven
And as no arrangements have yet been completed
between the post-office Of the United States and
those of the above countries, prepay ment OF the
postage will be required at the office from which sent
upon all mailable matter directed to those countries
Jpou maIable matter sent TO other countries on the
Eastern continent pre- payment will not be required
Il will be mailed for Bremen, where all unpaid posta
res will be collected for the United States by the
Bremen Office.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
ENGLAND.-THE NEW CORN LAW.
(See at Foot.)

The new Corn Bill (9th and 18th Vic, cap. 22)
came into operation on 9th June, and the duties
payable under it, until the LIST February, lS49 as
follows:-
If imported from any Foreign Country, not being
British possession.
Wheat. Flour and TThedt Meal.
Average Price. Duty. Per Cwt. Per Barrel.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

On consignments Of Merchandise withdrawn or re-
shipped, full commission to be charged on the
amount of ad ances or respons blities incurred =
and half commission on the residue of the value.
The above commissions exclusive Of guarantee
for sales on credit, Auction duty and Commissions,
Storage, Brokerage, and every other expense actu-
ally incurred
FREIGHT AND FREIGHTING.
If vessel is freighted by the ton. and special
agreement is made, respecting the proportions at
which each article shall be computed, the follow
ing shall be the standard ofcomputation and either
parcel deemed equal TO ton, viz:
2,24U lbs Pig and BarIro Lead, Copper, Iogwood,
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
TARIFF OF RATES OF TRANSPORTATION
ON THE MAIN STEM

BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND
10 Subjecfto some little mod fcation uhere ,ohols
car is engaged for a specific article.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

the following rates 10 DC chaTSeu III ho agreement "
the contrary exists. Dom. FOR
On sales of Merch andise...... per cent. p
.-- on Stocks ....................5
- Bills Of Exchange if endorsed, ........2s g
- do. do. not endorsed, ........z
- Purchases of Merchandise in funds, ....25 q
do. do. in advance,..2z
- Purchases Of Stocks and Bills Of Ex-
change, $500, -. :;;....:..;.", i,
- Accepting endorsing without funds, % q
- Collecting Freights, .......... ......2z q
- Procuring Freights, ....-......2k q
- Disbursements of Vessels, ...... .....24 q
- do. do. without funds, 2z
Effectng Insurance when the premium
does not exceed 10 per cent, ......
IF the premium is above 10 per
cent. on the amount of premium, 5
Adjusting and collecting losses insured if
not disputed, or ligated, ....l5 p
--- delayed or litigated accounts, ..2z
Entering and forwarding Goods, on the
amount of Duties and charges. .2l q
Advancing money on letters Of Credit, or
otherwise, .25 q
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

Wheat is % Is cts per 100 lbs, and in the pro-
portion for intermediate distances Flour.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
RATES OF PHO T A G E
For THE PORT OF BALTIMORE,

Condensed, matter GppertaininS thereto from
parious Acts ofthc General AssemblyQf Maryland.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19

tons arriving at the Port of Baltimore which,
BY the laws Of the United States is not required to
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shallbe, and they hereby author
Used collect the same provided nevertheless that
the of money assessed and levied by this section
shall be collected from each vessel but once month
although she may arrive more frequently.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
DOCKAGE.

ALI vessels, except those with fire wood, lying at,
N manner making of any wharf belonging to
rented by the state, shall pay dockage according
to The following rates:
Those occupying the lst tier per per day L cent
&C GO I'd do. &c I"
All beyond the I'd do. Z" "
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19


Cumberland Coai-per ton, per mile. ........ q
I" from Cumberland TO Bait. ,pr.tn. SO
&C from Cumb'd to Wash City, 1885
from Cumbd TO Dam No. 6, $0.75
Plaster Paris, per ton. per mile. ...........2 cts
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
New York and Havre ]
COM ERCIAL REG ULATIONS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.

The following is copy of the Regulations which
established by the Board of Trade oil the city
of Batimore:''
COMM SIONS.
In all transactions in Foreign and Domestic articles
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-06-19
RATES OF GOLD.

Rates allowed in the Custom House for Gold Coins,
as per Act of Congress of 1894, fixing the value
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POST OFFICE.-MAILS
Are conveyed by Rail Road Cars and Stages daily.


Eastern daily ex Sun. ga STR M. GA. M. &3P NJ.
Great Southern, ........57 A. M.........75 P. M.
Sunday. P. M....:;:.6 A N.
Washington City. BAN, p. MIL a&5s p M
Winchester, Va.ex Sun. GA M......."63 p. NJ
York Pa. Route, ex Sun 8 A. Nj. .......6I P. M.
Norfolk. daily, ex Sun. 3 p. M.... .....7 A. h'
Annapolis, Md, ex Sund. s. A, M.....''''oa A. Nj
Dclaw are, E. Shore DIVA
Somerset s. Worcester q nu p M
CO. Md. Sunday Tues
day & Thursday
Up .countes Of E.Shore,)
Md, Monday, We'd "a. h..........3 P. NJ.
uesday and Saturday
Upper Marlboro Route,)
Monday; Wednesday eP' M ''..''''o A. M
and Friday,
Pt.Tobac oRoute We'd }oo ~ Am
nesday and Sunday,
NJ S;" $;a.t w' S's:i
Bei-Air daily, ex. Sun. s. A. M...........2P. ~
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The foregoing IS extracted from an amehueu OTuI-
nance, passed, and approved March Is, lS45.