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land al The end Of service, would aid in filling
the ranks. He thinks, also, that-men would
enlist more freely ifthey were il6wed to with
draw from the army at the end Of the war.
Mr.. Marcy fnds.it impossible 10 foreseH With
much precision what number of troops the ext
gencies of the war may require Tor the ensuing
year. The estimates presented to the Sec
rotary of the Treasury have been made upon
the present establishment Of the regular troops
wholly filled up, giving total lorce of l6.998
exclusive of enlisted men of ordnance; upon
ten additional regiments to be raised 10 serve to
the end Of the war, which will amount to
9,380i and upon a contingent force of ten
thousand volunteers; to be organized under
existing laws and called into service if needed.
The report passes high encomium upon the
courage and patriotism OF the volunteers ;lbut
the Secretary thinks it no disparagement to
say that a regular force is to be preferred IN a
war to be pr secuted in a foreign country.
"Besides,', adds Mr.. Marcy, considerations Of
economy are decidedly in favor Of troops en-
gagged to serve during the war. | am most So
~licitous that this subject should receive the
early attention Of Congress, and a body of
troops to serve for the war may be raised to
take the place Of those volunteers who will
claim a discharge at the end oftheir years. SER
vice.n
Congress is asked to authorize the appoint-
nnanf sc ~ oIJ.N;no,1 ..a.... - u.L s.a.
of the regular army, to remedy in some meas
ure the evil which the troops have felt in the
field from the absence Of their superior officers
owing to age, sickness and other disability. In
the late splendid battles regiments were com
handed by captains. The slow promotions du-
ring a long peace have placed the regim' nts in
some instances under disabled field officers, and
"the services" adds Mr.. Marcy, must continue
to suffer detriment, until some plan is devised
to withdraw from their nominal commands
those who are incapacitated to discharge their
appropriate duties, and to prevent the actual
command from being devolved upon officers of
inferior grade, who have, also in another posi-
ton, their own appropriate duties TO perform"
The plan suggested by Major General Macomb
some years ago, of Withdrawing superannuated
or incapacitated officers from their commands,
allowing them for their pay, but giving all ale
lowances to those who succeed them, is recon-
mended to Congress.
Authority is asked to punish crimes commit
ted in the Atmy without the territory Of the
United States.
Several amendments in the law calling out
the volunteers is suggested, especially in the
provisions allowing pay in lieu Of clothing. In
numerous instances the clothing money was
applied by those who drew it to other objects
These were in a short time in q state OF desti-
tuition; and thus the greater average Of sick
ness in the volunteer regiments is accounted
for.
The Secretary refers Congress to accompany
ing reports from subordinate bureaus (nnt yet
published) for various notifications in the nr-
my laws, required by the existence of war
RcGyune.
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Postmaster ceneral's report.

The report is confined to the operations
of the post office department for the last year.
The gross income under the cheap postage
system, for the year ending Both June, 1916
was S3,487, 1895. The average yearly in
come for nine years, ending June 80, l845.
was S4,364,625 65--maHing the receipts under
the new law less by S875,425, 80 Than undo,
the old law. The diminution is traced in part
to other causes than the reduction Of post.
age, and for the remedy ofthesei it is recommen-
ded:
That the law be so amended as to make
the single letter weigh one quater instead OF
the hall ounce, except IN the case OF a letter
weighing less than half an ounce and written
upon a single sheet Of paper.
That the same power be given the Postofics
Department TO prevent a violation Of its rev.
enue laws as is now given to the Secretary OF
the Treasury against smugglers.
That all letters passing over mail routes,
which relate 10 the cargo be free when they are
unsealed and subject to the inspection of the
post office agent when fraud is suspected.--
And that the postage on newspapers be so
adjusted as to approach more nearly the cost
OF transportation and delivery and be made
more equal and just as between the publisher.
This may be accomplished without any ma
terlal interference with the policy of dis
seminating intelligence among the people by
their general circulation.
The expenditures of the department in the
year ending June Both, 1916, amounted to
$4,084,297 90, which left a deficiency over
receipts Of S597,O 97 81,
A detail is then given of the extent of the
mail service over roads, &C., and some re-
marks upon the extension of greater mail
facilities to Texas, There are also some re.
marks on the pay Of deputy postmasters, which
is recommended to be increased in some res
poets.
He calls tho attention Of Congress to the
fact that a private express is run between
Montgomery (Ala) and Mobile, on the arrival
at the former place of news by the steamers.
The contractors for the transportation of
the mails between New York and Bremen nv
ocean steamers are rapidly progressing with the
construction Of the first vessel, and but little
doubt is entertained that the service will be
commenced early in the spring.
It is proposed also to extend the lines of for
eign mails to other places.
On the subject Of the telegraph the POST
master General recommends for conclusive
reasons that the lines Ofthe telegraph should
be owned and controlled BY the Government
and It is to be hoped that Congress will approx 9
his recommendation .-BaRmOre Patriot.
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secretary Of the Treasury,s Report.

Secretary Of the TTeasuTy's Report
This document was communicated to Con-
gross on Wednesday, the 9th, The inan-
eial statements have been alresdy embodied
IN the Message of the Prcsident.-The fol-
lowing embraces a summary of the other
portion of the Report;
/. A duty of 25 per cent. in proposed on
tea and coffee which, it is calculated, will
produce S2,O0O,OOO, within a fraction, to go
into effect not later than the list Of January
next,
2. A loan is proposed to be made for 10
or 90 millions of dollars, for twenty years,
the first half to be negotiated early in the
spring, payments to be required only as the
money may be needed, the remainder to be
negotiated during the succeeding summer
or fall as the money may be required.
3. The sum paid into the Treasury on ac-
count Of the five million loan, on the LIST of
December last, was $3,45l 600.
a. The rules established by Congress in
relation to Treasury drafts are stated in the
Report to be defective, it being impossible
that they can ever be converted into a circu-
latRg medium.
S. The defects in the details OF the act
creating the independent Treasury, requi-
ring amendment, enumerated to BEL. No
appropriation in the law for the salaries Of the
assistant Treasurer, or for additional salaries
of the Treasurers of the Mint, or for payment
of services by exam ming agents, or for incl
dental expenses. The number Of clerks is
recommended to be augmented. 2. No secu-
rity is provided in the law toy the safety Of
the public money, in the hands of dlsbursing
agents, and whilst transfers are required to
be made from place to place, Of specie, for
the e pences of those transfers. 3. The pow
es of the Treasury Department to pay foreign
engagements on the other side OF the Atlantic,
or elsewhere, by the operation Of bills Of ex-
change, is not sufficiently defined. This au-
thorty is said 10 be OF the highest importance
by the payments and disbursements required
TO be made in so many portions Of Mexico
and many of them so distant from any de-
p%osltory. a. The establishment is recommen-
ded of a Branch Mint in the city Of New
York, to perform among its other functions,
that of q depository of'the public money
6. No alteration in the Tariffs proposed
with the exception above stated, Of a duty
on tea and coffee. Adherence to the prin-
ciple ofad valorem valuation is forcibly recon-
mended.
Z. The benefit of the Warehousing Sys-
tenn is strongly insisted on. 1t is stated that
it would have been more desirable if no
limit of time had been prescribed for re-
tanning goods in public warehouses, but as
this part Of the act was the result of com.
promise, 1t is recommended that it should've t be
disturbed.
8 The graduation and reduction in the prices
Of public lands, with the sales of the copper
mines owned by the United States, is recon-
mended.
9. The completion of the Coast Survey is
suggested, and closes the Report, which is
marked by clearness and ability.
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TIE CELEBRATION, on Monday last, was well
attended, both by the fraternity and the public
at large. The house was filled to overlooking
and probably an equal number were unable to
gain admittance. The procession consisting of
Canton and Vernon Lodges and transient mem
bers, was large and imposing, and the regaIias
splendid. The Grafton by Mr.. Ford was excel
lent and appropriate, and gave evidence that
he well understands and appreciates the de-
signs and objects O. the fraternity. A copy
was requested for publication and we hope to
have the pleasure of giving it to our readers
next week. The Dinner and the Ball passed
off to the unningled delight and satisfaction
Of guests and givers, and nothing occurred to
mar the harmony Of the occasion; and as it is
seldom that we indulge in ~panegyric, we must
be allowed on this occasion to say, that it was
TO us new cause for pride in our county and
our town. We also take occasion to prefer
thanks to the Band for the excellent music
1t iS young but gives promise of adding much
to the qualification Of the public.
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Union GUays.

Alta meeting Of the citizens Of Canton, held
Al the Court House on the evening Of the Both
ult., definite arrangements were made for the
accommodation Of the Union Grays, during
their stay in this place, and for their subsistence
until they take the Cars at Jackson. Each
citizen undertook to make provision for a GER
tain number, 1t was also arranged that the
Flag which the ladies' of Canton have made
for said Company, be presented at the Court
House on this evening at early candls-light.
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MISSISSIPPI CREOLE.
CANTON MISS
TURDAY::;::::::':JANUARY 2, is47.
aAs Il Is lie Distinguishing happiness

"As u is The Distinguishing happiness
Of FREE GOVERNMENT, that civil order
should be he result 81 choice, and not ne.
eessity, and the cOmmon wiShes Of the peo.
pie become the lars Of The land, their pub
ic prOs7 Gritty, and eren e1istence, very
uchadepends upon suitably forming The
minds and morals Of their citizens. II can
only be happy aOhen The public principles
rad opinions are properly directed and
manner regalated.n
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PEaNO EORTEN.

w NASH, Professor Of Music,
W. at Vicksburg, has made ar
engagements with some of the hes PIANO
Forte m kers at the North, o sell IN.
struments in Vicksburg, as low as can
BE- had al the Mandatory.
All Pianos warranted complete, and
to stand the climate; viii be Exchanged
at the end of a year il not approved,
The grea adsanog of purchasing
of Mr. Nash, is, you have your Piano in
good tune alter it arrives in this coun
January 2, l647. 1924
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The LAST of Mr. LERiSM The following
anecdore rom the KaickerJocker will d. imm,-
diateiy after dipner:
A matter Of fact old gentleman in New Eng
land, whose wife was a thorough "Destruction-
ist," was awakened out of his sleep by his
possessed rib, one stormy March night, with
"Husband! did YOU hear that mise? It's
Gabriel a coming! It's the sound Of his cha
riot wheelsm
"oh, pshaw, you old fool" replied the good
man, Edo you s'pose Gabriel is such an ass as
to come on wheels in such good sIeighing as
this, | tell you it's not him-turn over and 60
to sleep!"
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Dr.. wistar's Dalsam of wild Cherry.

Dr.. .Wistar's Dalsam of Wild Cherry.
This celebrated remedy is compound bal
preparation of the Wild Cherry Bark
and Moss Of Iceland combined by a new chem
ical process with the Ertract ofRine. So sal
utary have been its effects in ali cases when ad-
mnistered for CoUeHs, ASTHMA, INSCRIPTIONS,
or any disease Of the lungs, that many of the
most distinguished physicians have approved
and recommended it, and openly have acknowl-
edged it the most valuable medicine ever dis.
covered. 1t is truly valuable medicine, and
is etfectlng an immense amount of good in
the relief Of suffering humanity.
The genuine Wistar's Balsam is sold BY
PRlESTLEY g. MOSBY.
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Loss Of the united states Brig sOmers.

We find in the Picayune a letter infinitely
detailing the circumstances Of the loss Of this
vessel. We condonse our account from that.
On the morning Of the 9th December while in
pursuit Of a strange sail, of Vera Cruz, the
somers was struck by a squat and immediate
~ was laid on her beam-ends and sunk in ten
minutes. But one boat could be used, and
those who we're weak or unable to swim we're
ordered TO take her and make for Green leland
about half q mile distant. This they succeed
Cd in reaching with great difficulty. AS the
brig was sinking, Capt, semmes ordered all to
leave her and save themselves the BEST way
they could. Some were drowned, some eaten
BY Sharks. Outof a crew Of ID, 81 were lost,
81 saved. The English, French and Spanish
heets, which were lying two miles 10 leeward,
did all in their power to assist the somors, but
such was the strength Of the gale that they
were unable to render any material assistance
Hor an hour or two. The Mexicans saw the
accident from the mole and cheered and exult-
ed for q long Tins. Mids ipnan Hynson who
was ? IF those engaged in burning the Cree
Ole, was LOST,
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-02

FEMALE AcADEMY.-M Mr. Bod6, Teacher Of
Music III the Academy at this place, is now
here and ready to enter upon the performance
Of his duties. He comes very strongly recon-
mended as a teacher Of Music and a gentle.
mani and we take pleasure in recommending
him to our citizens as such, Mr.. Bode will
also give private lessons in Music, tune Pianos,
Guitars and other instruments, AS he intends
10 reside here permanently with his family,
those who patrOnize him have a guaranty that
his performance shall be as good as his promi.
ses.
The Academy, for the present, will be open.
ed AZ the Old Church, on Monday next, by
which time, Mr.. Anderson, the Principal, has
written TO some Of The Trustees that he will be
here.
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ARMY MATTERS.
W \ Z NENNe
synopsis Of Report of the Secretary Of
War.

War.
The report of Mr.. 'arcy gives a con-
densed and carefully concise report Of the
operations OF the army during the past year.
The brilliant achievements of Gen. Taylor, the
successful operations of Gen, Kearney, the
movement of Col. Fremont, are presented in a
clear and forcible light. The matters of Deep
est interest in this report have all been antici-
Patedby the press, and the public have had de-
tail after detail, touching achievements which
have, in the brief space of seven months, &C.
CURED for the United States the military DOS
session of Tamaulipas, New Leon, New Mexi-
co and the CALIFORNIA;, and in effect wresled
Chihuahua and Cohuila from the central Mex.
lean government, yet the report may be read
with profit and instruction regarding those Oft
chronicled exploits. These acquisitions have
thrown upon the department an immense a.
mount OF labor, which has been met BY unre.
mitted labor.
By a law of the last session authority was
given to increase I e Army to, officers and
men, 5000; but notwirhstandlng every effort
to fl the ranks, it does not number more than
10000. The want Of success in enlistmcnts,
the Secretary thinks, is owing to the large
number Of volunteers being called out-most
persons preferring the %volunteert to the regular
service. Mr.. Marcy suggests that a small PEE
cuniary bounty at the time Of enlistment, or
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A few days ago, we were reading an account
OF an old gentleman remark able for the clo.
quence with which he cursed and swore upon
alllProvoklng occasions. His neighbors were
often amused in listening to HE eloquence Of
tha' sort. One day, the horse that he had hitch.
ed to a post, ran away, upset his wagon, and
scattered all the contents in the gutter. The
neighbOrs who saw him returning to the scene
OF devastation, gathered eagerly to the spot,
anxious to hear the anticipated explosion.
The old gentleman came up, looked for a few
moments at the wreck with an unutterabIe ex-
preston, and then, turning with a stern calm
ness to the bystapders remarked, you NAV 90
home, gentlemen-ips no use-no language can
dOjustice TO the Oeeasioan
Although the parallel in several important
respects does not hold at all good, we confess
we feel in one respect Ike that cid gentleman.
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The EscoPETTE--We were asked yesterday
what sort of an arm, the escopete used by the
Mexicons, is In The language of an officer
of the regular army writing to a friend in this
city. "t is an ugly little Gun, about TACO feet
long, carrying a tvo nWncebaAn-Saranah Re-
publican,
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AN ENDORSES FOR Mr.. CA1nouN.-Tho vicks

AN ENDORSES FOR Mr., CALHoUN.-The Vicks.
burg Sentinel says;
A few wing papers affect to be ~astonisheG at
Mr.. Ualhoun's late declaration that bare ma
%lorities have not the inherent and indefeasi-
BILE right to govern Their treating this opin.
ion as ne" one is only evidence Of their igno-
rance. Those who are ac TAINTED with the his
tory of the great debates on notification know
that this doctrine lies at the very foundation
of States Rights"
"DemOcracy,'
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We call attention to the advertisement Of
MIR. Nash and Col. Carr. We hope the citizens
of this place and county will use some endea-
VOrs 10 iOrward Col. CARTS object, and give
him a fair triali ana if found worthy, a liberal
patronage. A good school for those many
boys that are growing up all around US is very
much needed, and the town will be very much
improved IN a pecuniary point of view by such
a school,
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AS we have gained some reputation for the
hearuness Of our shouts over Wing victories,
our friends seem now to be gathering around "
in anxious expectation to hear our tremendous
shouts over the glorious victory in New YORK.
But you may go home, gentIeman-i's no use
no language can dojustiee to te OccasiOU-Lou.
Jour.
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A VERY STRONG SMELL.-The St. Louis Re-
veille reports the following definition Of the
strength Of a smell, as ELECTED from Ger
man witness by accused's COUNSEL, in the
course Of a cross examinations.
"You say this was a very strong smell" re-
marked an attorney of the defendant to a wit
ness.
"Yaw, SO much strong as never SMELL" an
swered he.
swell, tell the jury now strong that smell
wasp continued the counsel.
"lt wash so strong as dake an OK by de horns
and dumb him on de ground nit de smell"
The prosecuting attorney rested the case
there, and the attorney for the defendant pro.
ceeded to "soft soap" the jury.
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COMMERCIAL Saturday December 26-Tbe
news by the Cambria caused quite an excite
ment and prices advanced from ! 10 d. The
mnrket Is unsettled and sales huge. We quote
Inferior o; Ordinary 9li Midlng to Fair % a
1903; Fine 10.
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TRUSTEES sALE,

~ virtue of the provisions Of a Deed
of Trust, bearing date the l1th
day of May A. D 1916, between Dixon
Hall and Ephraim Wallace, which deed
is duly recorded in the office of the Pro.
late Clerk Of ADDISON county, and for
the purpose Of carrying oat the provi.
sions Of said deed, will offer for sale.
to the highest bidder for cash. al the
Court house door of SAID county, within
the hours prescribed by law on
Monday the 25h day of January l847,
A certain Negro Slave named Adam.
aged about 26 years. t Q title 10 the
above slave is warranted good b, the
deed bul | as Trustee, s~haIlconvey only
such.
E. WALLACE, Trustee.
January 2, l847. 1919
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The tale on our outside page, by the well
known author of Georgia Scenes is long, but
will richly repay, in amusement and i%nstruc-
tion, a perusal. We consider it peculiarly
Suitable to the season. as furnishers Of cloth
ing say.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-02

The LowNDEs GUARDS AND MONROE VoLUN-
TIERS passed through this place on yesterday
We did not learn the exact number, but should
Judge that they were filed to the extreme limit
They were fine looking, hardy set Of fellows
and apparently able and willing to undergo
labor and hardship.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-01-02

MIR, Sewer was elected Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, in place Of
Mr.. Allen We learn that it was offered to
Mr.. Crittenden by several Democratic Senators
and declined.
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JACKSON AND BRANDON RAIL RoAD'--We are
gratltied to learn that the Commissioners of
this road entered into a contract on Saturday
last, with our fellow-citizen, v, Dodge for the
construction Of IL miles of this road.
The public are indebted TO the commission
es for the extraordinary industry and perse-
verance exhibited by them in battling with eve
ry difficulty which presented itself in their
progress, and we hope and trust that the oppo-
sltlun on the part of the citizens of Jackson
will be withdrawn. We trust, ere another sea-
son rolls around, tn witness the fruits Of this
enterprise, an additional inducement being
thus offered to the agriculturists of East Missis
sippi to extend the cultivation of the fertile
lands in that region.-T. Wig, l7h inst.
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TREMENDOUS AND ALARMING RUN ON THE n.
YORK BANKs.-It seems that the agents of the
Government recently made such a run upon
the New York banks as those institutions.
strong as they were supposed to be, could not
possibly stand, They stood out m~anfully for a
time, but we've forced to succumb at last. The
New York correspondent of the Baltimore
Patriot, under date Of the evening of the Goth
ult,, gives tho following account of the fiscal
catastrophe:
THE new sub-Treasury has gone into effect
with a vengeance. A more ludicrous scene
than Wall street presents to-day has seldom
been seen anywhere. The amount of sales of
subscription to the new Government loan had
to be paid at the Custom-house; but city bank
notes were received, consequently there sCas a
run upon The bGnks-not for specie, bntfor notes
At III A. NJ, one bank could pay no more
notes = dopositors must take specie; IL NJ.
two more stopped payment of notes, and by 2
P. M. not a bank could pay notes; then came
the tug; to see the clerks, pOrters, and princi-
pals sweating under their loads Of gold and
silver, attracted quite a crowd, and, although
they worked hard, 3 O'Clock came and mp wards
of half a million Of dollars remained unpaid
howe er, if tomorrow proves fine, our capital
lists may again go to work and finish their basi-
ness,'