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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

For every vessel, either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring Il tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the sea to the city of Baltimore, per
foot ..................$35 so
For every vessel of like draft, from Baltimore
tosea, ................ ....................2 81
For the months of December January, February
and March, in addition to every foot such ves
sci draws, ................. 10
Belt enacted byt The General AssemblyQ Of Maryland,
That every master owner of merchantvessel 60
ing sea, whether sailing under coasting license or
registered of the burthen of hundred and twenty
tons and upwards, shall be obliged TO receive the first
Pilot who offers to conduct pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the Pilot to the Capes, or shall
pay him hafpiotage; provided the said Pilot shall
speak board said vessel above Fort NcHenry, and
shall be duly licensed to act Pilot; and provided
further that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capes 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
of merchant vessel, sailing under coasng license
or registered of the burthen of hundred and
upwards coming from sea- shall be obliged to take the
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or pilot his YES
sell and shall continue the to the port of destna
ton or shall pay him half piotage; 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. 3 And be it enacted, That the owners of all
vessels of the burthen of seventy 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 at the rate of six cents per
ton and such license shall be good for twelve months
SEC. 4 4And be ii enacted, That the master of any
vessel, for which license is made necessary, by the
preceding section, no shall navigate the same with
out such license shall subject himself to receive
Pilot upon the terms is provided for in the
first section Of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
+ Whole Number ATS.

Oatmeal, for every 1871 lbs the duty TO be equal
TO that payable on one quarter barley.
If the produce OF or imported from any British pos
session out of Europe:-
Wheat, Barley, Bear, or Bigg, Oats, Rye, Peas,
and Beans, the duty shall be for every quarter Is.
Wheameal, Barleymeal, Oatmeal, r. emeal, Pea
meal, and Beanmeal. the duty shall be for every
cwt AID.
90 Corn Duties Every description Of Grain.
Flour, Meal and Rice, is duty free until the LIST
September next and up 10 that date the same may be
imported in ships of any nation, without distinction
as to whether they carry the flag of the exporting
country not.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
REGU Ms
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.

Extracts from the Ordinances no,o IN force
1t lis incumbent on the Harbor Master to collect all
tonnage daily and whenever two days tonnage is due
and the payments not secured his satisfaction, he
shall enforce the payment thereof in the same man
ner as other city dues are collected.
The sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is here
by assessed and levied upon every vessel oil SIXTY OF
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. 49,
Also the sum of two cents per ton shall be, and il
hereby assessed and levied upon every vessel OF sixty
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

other ports and all other foreign vessels (except
as above enumcrated) coming from ports where Anne
ricans are permitted trade nnetyfo cts per ton.
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain els.
per ton; from Cuba s ST cts. per ton; othcrports Is
! mi nm
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

Harper's Ferry and winchester, Va
81 miles tilt miles.
Car sleave daily,7tA NJ. Day,..........6 p M
For Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va
$50 miles, S..
Il steamboat teaUeS is due
Daily, exc. Sun. P. NJ. Daily, exc Mon I A. NJ
AT PHILADELPHIA
For New York.
Cars or a Steamer leaue
Daily, at. ...............7 and A. NJ. and p. NJ.
For Baltimore
DAILY, al ~ - W.
Daily, exc. Sun..............7 A. NJ. and 81 p. NJ.
AT NEW YORK
For Boston
Cars or Steamers leaue
Daily, exc. Sun. ...,....o A. NJ ana D p NJ
For Philadelphia
Daily, exc. Sun. 4 and 9 A. Nj. and 4! P. Nj.
NEW YORK POST OFFICE.
The Mail for Boston, via Long Island Rail Road,
closes daily, excepting Sundays, at ii A. NJ
The steamboat Mail for Boston, via Stonington and
Providence, closes daily at g. p. NJ.
The steamboat Mail, via Norwich and Worcester,
for Boston, closes daily at 3 p NJ.
The great Southern Mail, including the Mail also for
the Western States, closes daily at y A. NJ; and,
except on Sunday, at P. NJ, OH which latter day
at Pm.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
WHARFAGE.

SECTION |. Belt enacted and ordainedby the May-
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance, all Goods Wares
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
board any vesseo vessels lying at said wharves,
or placed thereon for the purpose of shipment
posture for sale, shall pay the following Rates of
Wharfage for each and every day the same 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 on the wharves,) to be paid
by the consignee, or in event of their being
none the of the vessel and all goods shipped
from one vessel to another, half price, also 10 be
paid by the shipper or owner,or the afore-
said.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

Barleymeal, for every 2l7t lbs. the duty 10 be
equal to that pay able on one quarter barley.
Ryemcal and Flour. for every 1856 lbs. the duty to
be equal to that payable on fiwc-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, 1847-07-10

The owners of goods TO be at the expense OF put
ting them in store, and delivering them.
All goods stored TO be subject to one months stor-
age, if in store 10 days. If less than 10 days, to
half months storage.
The risque Of loss by fire, robbery, theft, and other
unavoidable occurrences is in all cases TO be borne
by the 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 10 lbs. or ton of
22I0 lbs, shall in future be sold by the decimal
hundred Of 100 pounds, or ton of 1000 pounds.
IGre SHAH be diiOtced as follo,cs:
Sugar in hhds. or crccs II per cent in Cuba boxes,
5 per cent; in flour brls % lbs. each, do in linen
bags per cent; and in all other packages the ac.
tual tarc.
cent; in flour brls. 30 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 tare.
Pimento in linen or single gunny bags, per cent;
in other packages the actual tare.
Rice in ticrces and haIftierces, 10 per cent.
Coppcras, in hhds, 10 per cent.
Teas Green, whole chests % lbs; half do the Can
ton tare: do. Black do. do. % lbs. do. 3-4 chests
IS lbs; other packages the actual tare
Cassia, in mats, per cent; boxes and other pack
ages, the actual tarc.
Indigo in seroons in single hides, IL per cent? in all
other cases, the actual tare.
Alum, Birthstone, Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves,
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, brs, boxes, or
other packages whatever
DRAFTS, AS FOLLOW:
On all weights beam, per ct. to be allowed for
draft.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
TRAVELLING FACILITIES
With Distances and Fare from Baltimore
AT BALTIMORE

For Philadelphia and New York
About 100 miles, $3-About 200 miles, SIS.
Cars or a Steamer ledpe Are due
Daily, at........s P. M. Daily, at........6 A. N.
Daily, exc Sun. 9 A. M. Daily, exc. Sun. p and
aud 81 p. NJ. IL
For York and Columbia. Pa
So miles, 81 500 miles, $2.l2s.
Cars Leave
Daily, at. ......9 A. M. Daily, exc. Sun. 9 A. III.
Daily, exc. Sun. p. NJ. and 81 p.
For Washington City
40 miles, 81 CO. (no round trip tickets issued.)
Daily, at .......9 A. NJ.
Daily, exc. Sun. GA. M. Daily, sA. NJ. & ~ Pm.
and 81 p. M. Daily, exc. Sun "a p. NJ.
For Cumberland, sc.
l7S miles, ST.
Daily, at. .7iA. M. Daily, at.......6 p. NJ.
For Enicott's Mills and Frederick
is miles, 60 cts.--60 miles, $2.40.
Daily,.........7,A M. Daily: IS p. Nj.
Daily, exc sun 4 r. NJ. Daily exc. Sun. 10 A. NJ.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
RIA TIES OF Pill O "A G E

Condensed, matter appertaining thereto from
ra,iouS ActS Of the General AssemhyV Maryland.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
ENGLAND.-THE NEW CORN LAW.
(See at Foot

The new Corn Bill 10Th and 10th Vic, cap. 22)
came into operation on 9th June, and the duties
payable under it, until the LIST February, 1919, are as
follows
If imported from any Foreign Country, not being a
British possession
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
TARIFF OF RATES OF TRANSPORTATION
ON THE MAIN STEM

BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND
G5-Sutjectto some lille mod fcation ,chere wAoie
car is engaged for O Specifc article,
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
New York and IIavre Packets.
To ledue Hdrrp.
CONN E RCIAL REGULATION
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.

The following is copy Of the Regulations which
established by the Board OF Trade OF the city
of Batimore:'
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

On consgnmcnts of Merchandise withdrawn re-
shipped, full commission TO be charged the
amount of advan or responsibilities 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.
l! a vessel is frcighted 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 ofcompuaton, and either
parcel deemed equal TO a ton viz:
224O lbs. Pig and Bar Iron, Lead, Copper, Logwood
LII. L. d. La
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

bringing the "a delivery after due notice on any
good wharf FelPs Point during business hours, is a
delivery in the city and port Of Baltmore-Hides and
articles prohibited TO be landed in the city at certain
periods may be landed where the public authorities
may direct.
In all cases when vessels are obliged (by the quar-
anne regulations, or city authorites) to discharge
their cargo i'll the stream, the expense Of delivering
the same East of Jones' Falls, will be borne by the
carrier only. But when requested by the consignee
TO be delivered Hest of Jones' Falls, then the ex-
pense shall be equally borne by the carrier and con-
| sgnee, Coach one half)
| Ifa vessel is chartered for a voyage out and home,
each shipper shall be entitled TO his fair proportion OF
the whole homeward freight pro rata Of the bulk or
space occupied by each shipper on the outward voy-
| age.
In all cases where vessel is chartered freghted
for voyage out and home the freighter, charter
is bound TO furnish sufficient cargo to enable said
vessel TO return safely home, and the from Port
TO Port, where the charter provides for more than
one Port Provided agreement 10 the contrary
is made by the parties.
STORAGE-per month.
Hogshcads of Sugar, Tobacco, Molasscs Rum, Oil,
and Pipes of Wine, Brandy and Gin, 80. 25 cts.
Hhds. Coffee, Copperas, Goldfish and Tallow, 20 q"
Tierces of Sugar, Rum, MoIasses and half
Pipes, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 "
Tierces Of Rice, Coffee, Flaxseed, Alum, &c. l2s Z"
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
- of Fish, Wine, Oil, Lemons and Or
anges..... .........
-- Soap, Candles, Cheese, Tin, Raisins,
and drums of Figs. .............. | -sH
Bags of Coffee, Cocoa, Pepper, and Pmento, "
Bales of Cotton and Hempen Yarn about
3UO lbs Observation-Disclosures. ...... l25 -
Bales ofIndia Piece, and other similar Goods, 10 "
Indigo in seroons, cents; in cases......... 10
Tea in chests, cents; half do. 2cents; boxes, "
Kegs of Butter, Lard Tobacco, Nails, Rasins, "
! Hides, Dried. ........... ................
| hemp, per lOh..,.,., oO -
| Cordaoe pcr do 30 "
Iron and Lead, per do. Observation-Disclosures 90
Dyewood PEI do. 25 "
Hampers of Bottles, &c. 10 "
Crates Of Eartheuware. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 30 cts.
Salt, per bushel. ........... .............. 2"
The owners of ooOds IN he nj the of mt
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
DOCKAGE,

All vessels, except those with fire wood, lying at,
or in manner making of any wharf belonging to
rented by the state, shall pay dockage according
to the following rates.
Those occupying the st tier, per ton,per day. cent
" {" I'd do. " "
All beyond the I'd do. &c I"
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

tons arriving at the Port of Baltimore which,
by the laws of the United States is not required to re-
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shall be- and they hereby author
ised collect the same provided, 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, 1847-07-10

Fustic, and other heavy Dye w GODS.
1000 " Nicaragua and Brazctto Wood
2,240 " net Sugar and Rice in casks.
$50 d" " Coffee in bags.
| 500 " " do. in casks.
300 " " Cocoa in bags or bulk.
l,l20 /" do. in Casks.
LILO" Pmento in bags.
952 f" " do. in casks.
500 4" " Ship Bread in bags.
100 d" &" do. do. in casks.
Il2O" " Dried Hides.
600" W.T. Green Teas and China Raw Silk
II20" L" Z" Bohea and other Black Tea.
500 " Virginia Tobacco in hhds.
| 300 " Z" Kentucky do. in do.
900" '' Maryland do. in do.
brls. Flour of 1876 lbs. net.
Beef, Pork and Tallow.
Naval Stores and Picked Fish.
200 gals. Wine MISUNDERSTANDING the full con-
tents ofthe csk. Of Oil, Wine, Brandy Sc
% bush. Grain, Peas, Beans, &C. in casks.
40 do. do; do: in bulk.
40 " Liverpool Blown Salt in bulk
81 st. Ubes, Cape de Verbs, SC. in bulk.
30 West India Salt in bulk.
80 Sea Coal in bulk.
40 cubic feet of Plank, Boards, Timber, Bale
Goods Packages and Boxes.
In estimating the contents in cubic feet of varouspack
ages and goods the following shall be the standards:
Flour Barrel, ..................... ..... % ieet
tIerce OF Rice, ...............ss .......'lo -
hid Of Flaxseed, ....l2
hid of Virginia Tobacco, ........ ....-4o -
A hid. of Kentucky. Georgia and Carolina, 40 "
hid Of Mary land and Ohio. ......."..-35
bushels Of Grain in bulk, .... ..........5
In computing boxes of Candles and Soap, kegs OF
similar articles, 200 lbs net VT. shall be considered
equal to a barrel Of cubic feet.
All goods brought to this port freight, must be
delivered on wharf, at the expense Of the vessel
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c o NJ MIS- $40 N S.

In all transactions in Foreign and Domestic articles
the following TO be charged if no agreement to
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10
RATES OF GOLD.

Rates allowed in the Custom House for Gold Coins,
as per Act of Congress of 1884, fixing the value
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

SPECIFIC RATES
Cumberland Coal-per ton, per mile. cts.
from Cumberland to Bait. ,pr.tn. So
" from Cumb'd TO Wash City, 1886
I" from Cumb'd to Dam No. 6, S0.75
Plaster Paris, per ton, per mile. 2 cts.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

The foregoing is extracted from an amended Ord
nance passed, and approved March IS, 1915
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-07-10

For every vessel, either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring rs tons custom house tonnage
coming from the to the city of Baltimore, pei
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-23
pIsPAroEEs FOE THE TRIBUNE
BY ELECTRIC TELEG RAPh.
OFFICIAL FROM CALIFORNIA.
Rattle and Treaty with the Mexica ms.

PHILADELPHIA Aprh q.
Lieut. Gray. from California, has arrived with
dispatches he reports that on the 9Th an Con.
Stockton and Gen Kearney, with force Oh 'oO
men met tho eneuy's artillery and dragons at
San Gabriel. under Gen Flores. numbering 100 or
zoo men. A severe contest ensaed' but the Amen
cans charged the battery with spirit and captured
il with considerable loss 70 the enemy
Next day the contest was resumed at Mesa and
the MexicaDs directed the principal attack against
our .eanen. who were armed with boarding pixies
and cutlas.es, bat our men repealed them gallsnty
after severe contest The Mexican lines being
broken. were charged by our mounted riaemen with
great carnage. which gained decided victory ior
ou, arms. We had sixteen killed and wounded
Lieut. Rowan was slightly wounded beng the
only officer hurt
After this discontinue, Flores wanted 10 nego'
tate. but Com. Stockton refused, and threatened
90 shoot him as rebel whereupon Flores discreet
" surrendered to Col Fremont. promising hdeiity
and obedience 70 the American authority.
The Baltimore line has commenced working this
evening, and you may receive Washington dis
matches tonight, should the line to New York re-
main open.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-23
SEw.YORK LEGISLATURE.

ATE....ALBASY. April 22-7 P. ~
The bill TO increase the capital Of the Auburn q
Syracuse Railroad was reported favorably
A bill was reported foriDcreasing or reducing the
capital stock Of manufacturing companies already
formed
The Rural Cemetery bill was reported with
amendments
The General Railway Freight bill was put for
ward.
The debate resumed on the Canal bill, but II was
not disposed Of Nothing else Of interest.
ASSEMBLY.
The Assembly was engaged on the several or
ders debate on the bill to refund 10 Cayuga
County expenses Of trying Wire occupied all the
morning The bill passed
The bill 10 enable resident aliens TO hold and con
yey real estate is under debate.
The Alien bill was postponed until Oct 10.
Nothing doing here in Flour. Every parcel Of
Oats in market has been taken on the Govern
ments account at az cts.
We have had two or three heavy showers during
the afternoon. The water is rising rapidly, with
every promise Of a freshet II is over the dock on
QuaY St
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-23
Chihuahua.

We translate the following. Of which we have
elsewhere seen no intimation from La Pdfr'o OF
April IL. by which it was taken from the Mexican
Republ,cano of March 81;
We know that the American leader who lie directing
the nyason of this State has made to Its Congress the
following proposals as the bssis Of Convention Chi
huahua shsl remain neutral in the conflict which the
United staes are carrying with the Mexican Repub
lie. IL shall pay indemnity Of $4,000 toward the OK
penses OF the and things shall return to the state In
which they were before the occupation Moreover
goods introduced by those merchants OF the capital who
annually conduct from the United States, 'hs
Be free from duty and this shall be conceded to those
merchants as repsrsiion for the damages which they
have sustained from the invasion" II sppesrs that
these propositions not well received by the perma
nens Depusston OF the State 1t is not to be believed
that the sons Of chihuahua could consent to 20 disgrace
fol On agreement
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-23
Thing. In PHILADELPHIA .

fHfLAnELFAAs Ap
The uncertain reports received by telegraph OF
the steamers news hss sssnAied our market Through
the express lines received Wilmer & smith Euro
pean Times this afternoon but dealers will generally
await the private letters before operating except tnose
who are advised from the Eastward by telegraph As
left the Exchange half hour since, there ware
mors OF transactions IN Flour and Pork wnich could
not trace II they become public and are Important
will send them By telegraph this evening
We have 4 very sultry day. Within the past lofty
eight hours al the early fruit have burst INTO dos
som and the gardens look lovely. r,
Stocks continue firm, and today sales were As lol
lows .,
Frs, Board $3.50 Lehish mort loan, 90 lIOO DO 90
5000 Treas notes So 1904 $500 state IS, cash '1t
% su.q. l3i 50 do 49, 5000 Tenn s. sos % Meek:
BIZ at 5000 state s. b5. 73i 100 Read So ~ o le
Old County S. 90. So. 10 L BIZ. II no o., o.,
100; 30 Susq l3i - Farm Mech BIZ -; OO heaa
2gf 225 vicks b5 III. 81 Planters BIZ Tenn o. ~
Union Canal 81 5000 State S., 73i 50 Norris Do va
5000 L > Treas Notes. O.. 1854.
Second B0dyi-lOOO Kentucky bonds. ys' 10 Grsu
III 100 state SIS 73i $40 do ~ $50 Chesapeake sno
Delaware Loan. 1871. 1900 6s, 7.lO5s 2OO Reading
b5 2e. 5000 S. So e5i, 300 do 6s. o. 100 ROO
Treasury Note. per cent 1891 10 Susquehsnna IA 81
Morristovn. l0t 10 Union Co, ST. l2Oo state S. 80
200 Allegheny Copper 81 % Morrstown, lot