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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

Always have book within your reach
which you may catch up al your odd min
uies. Resolve to edge in little reading every
day, tlts but single sentence lfvou can
give fifteen minutes day, it will be felt at the
end Of the year. Regulate your thoughts
when not at study. man is thinking even
while at work-why may he not be thinking
about something that is useful! Resolve in
Your mind what YOU have last been reading.
The Knckerbocker for March perpetrates
the following:
why are We led to infer that David and
Joshua were incorporate men? Because Da
vh. when he went out TO meet Gollah on the
field OF honor, " "took a sling" and Joshua
previous TO hiS attack on the walls of IeTico,
'iooh a horn, and gave "a regular biotc ont ="
The pronunciation of the letter B by the
Germans is well illustrated in the following
ires. which, II they serve to make the reader
laugh, will serve the purpose OF their inser-
nom
I've got pig cat, aud I've got pig dog.
I've got q pig calf, and I've got pig hog
We go' PIG rspy, 40 rig and tall,
I've got pig wife, dat'- pigger a. ali.
a letter writer wishes 10 know what more
precious Offering can he laid upon a mans
heart than ;he first love Of pure, earnest. az
iecuonair grl, with an Undivided interest in
"ghI corner lots, and fourteen three story
houseS' We know of nothing halt so touch
ING or m other words, anyrhGig that most
people would sooner touch
\ lawyer wrote rascal in thehatoc broth
~ lawyer, who, ON discovering It, entered a
complaint IN open court against the tfp>na>
ser, vino he SAID, had not only taken his hal
but had written his own name IN II.
The last version we have seen Of the classic
motto, root hog, OF die runs as follows
Periorate The soil with thy proboScls thou
Queen City quadruped, or relnqulsh thy Vi.
tahV.
Tom. DO YOU smoked No, but my wife
does mean she's got very hexcellent
chimney 10 HON yot does
A Matchmaker being asked the age of his
Youngest child, SAID he was just quarter OF
three
There is a volume contained IN a Few words
of Shakespeare, when he says Drunkenness
IS an egg from winch all vice may be hatch
ed.
All women are angels before marriage. and
taat is the reason why their husbands so soon
wish them IN heaven afterwards.
Al female debating society out West, ii,
question was dlsCusscd--'ls aman a monkey
which was declded-',Ie IS, umil he shaves
his 'goalee' of =
Lcmkai, o. .Nal-W heGeyerI hear a
NAMED man say that he can't save money
am sure that his wife Is a fool, wears feathers
and dresses her gIrls after the lashion-Bal
frmihLa.
Long Itat-A gentleman was speasin.
the other day Of the kindness OF his friends ii
visiting him. One old aunl, IN particular
visited him regularly twice year, and stay
"a six month each time.
A petition 10 the Michigan Legislature. as
kidg leave fer the petitioners 10 marry mon
ihan one wlle, If they chose, was referred {,
doe cohmuee on udepa' Improvements
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17


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kets of the world
The Editor brinos to his tas, tho fr,,;,s -
twelve wears of experience He has fai,hGg
" studied the pubIic taste and hel,sras ,Ia.
he comnrehends ,hs nnbl;o,s -. n ~"
journals. with which he was formarI, an'
nected, were. while under his direc,ian r nar
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mo This. il is stated s;mnlv az on a,.,da,'r
present success "
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

2542D prizes, amounting 10 $232 80
Tickets t5-Shares in proportion.
A certificate of packages will cost for
"a whole ticks, $500 "a qrs. $l6.25
"A halves, $3.50 "a eighlhs, SIP
ND. CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class 81, for lS47.
To be drawn in Baltimore on Thursday, June
9th, lS47.
81 No. Lottery-l4 Drawn Ballots.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Boots, Shoes, Hats, caps,
and ISOMMefs.

II AIDES Fine Kid and Morocco Slippers
Ia Good Fine Boots at $3.50;
Mems Morocco and Brogan Shoes
Boys do. do. do;
Infant and Children's do;
Palo Alto, Silk, Beaver, Leghorn anu
Chip Hats;
A good Fur Hat al ST so for sale oY
". MILLER.
Bedington, May 20
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
JEFFERSON FARM
FOR S.4LE.

TIME subscriber offers at private sale, The
Il FARM upon which he resides, coatain-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

GLOVES.-Seamer's Fine and Extra Buck
~ skin Gloves, just received.
Dec J. III. LlKENS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

I nave ever offered 10 the public, consisting IN
part Of
Cloths o. all qualities and coters,
Cassimers and Cassu1ets;
Satin and other Testings
Ready-Made ClOthiug:
Orer- Goats, Sack and Dress Goats;
Pants and Pests;
Hats, and Cloth and Glazed Caps;
Coarse and Fine Boots and Stoes-so,ue coarse
Shoes as lo,c as 81 cts. apair,
Handkerchief, Glores, Suspenders, SC.
All ofwhich invite the public 10 call and ex
anime, as shall make it to their interest to
purchase from me-
Nov. IL PHILIP SHOWERS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

Russell was singing the song entitled "The
Gamblers Wife" and having uttered the
typrds
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
N2xMdrieS.

Q DOZ. fresh Castor Oil; IL do. do God
. frey's Cordial IL do. Bateman's Drops;
6 do Scotch Snuff; gross Ess. Lemon;
do do Cinnamon; do. do. Peppermint
cheap by the doz 2 doz. fresh Olive Oil /;
Race and Ground Ginger; Rosin and Coun
try Soaps-received and for sale low by
Aug. 6 ]. NJ YOUNG.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Groceries.

I HAVE now on hand large and good
stock Of GROCERIES of every descnp-
ton, at fair prices. J. ii. LlKE>S.
Oct. %
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
OFFICE or

IE'Iif LIE rOIHI1EI@ & 90.
NO. 8 Franklin Huii<Ssgs,
North St, Baltimore, Md.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
s. No. Lottery-l4 Drawn Ballots.
SPLENDID SCHEME.

1860 prizes, amounting to $l76,464
Tickets s5-Shares in proportion.
Certificates of package will cost for
% whole ticks, $50 q qrs. $3.50
% halves, 25 q elghths, 625
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Remedies.

A S this is the season for Colds, Coughs,
IA and other diseases of the Chest and Lungs,
the following list of Remedies may be resorted
10 with confidence in their efficacy -
listers Bolsam Of Wild Cherry,
Dorsey's Syrup of do. do;
listers Cough Losenges;
.New England Cough Syrup;
HiH's Batsam Of Hoaey-genuine
1trlmgton's Balsam Of Life,
Dorseys Compound Syrup Of Naptha;
IdyIor's Balsam Of Lire,1cort;
Dorsey's Syrup Of Ipecac.
For sale by VIM. DORSEY, Druggist,
who keeps constantly on hand general as
sortment Of
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Y A RI Z Il Y.

A COMPLIMENT.
This earth, till gentle woman smiled,
And back is darkness rolled,
Like snow or some oElFoddea wild,
Was pure-bat oh ! how cold
Our hearts are lii by woman's eyes,
As stars light up the sky
Her love Their vital warmth supplies,
Her voice Their melody
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
$4,000!
ND. CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,

.HU JU.NSULIL.ITEU LUI IEHF,
Class Sd, for ls47.
TO be drawn IN the city of Baltimore, Thurs
day, June II, lS47.
~ No Lolery-i2 Drawn Ballots.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

I've got pic cat, aud I've got pig dog.
'" got a pig calf, and I've got pig hog,
'e g"t p'g rspy, 10 pig and tall,
'e got pig wife, dat'- pigger a. ali.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

The pronunciation Of the letter B by the
Germans is well illustrated in the following
hres, which, if they serve TO make the reader
laugh, will serve the purpose OF their inser-
tIDD
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
MAPS,

Mlchell's National Map and Route Book
Phelps Travellers Guide through the us.
MItchell's Map ofMexico-just published
do. do. Of Oregon &c Sc.
v nth a general assortment OF ST.41TO.NE
Y and SCHOOL- BOOKS-Euglish, Lat
q and Greek-tor sale by
MAY l3 JAS, n. RIDDLE.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
MRS. ELLIS WORKS

MRS. FILLS WORKS!
The Danger of Dining Out;
First Impressions, or Hints to those who
would make Home Happy;
Minister'S Family &c. SC.
The Settlers in Canada. by Capt. Marriat;
The Old Sea-Captain, by Old Humphrey
Lands on the Resurrection
D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation;
Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge;
The Land without the Sabbath;
Heroes of the Revolution;
The American Revolution;
The Working Mans and the Mechanics
Own Book;
The Engineers Pocket Guide; Sc &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
n u w FL r M +.

D.
HAV1NG associated my brother, JAS
Ii MATHEWS, ia business vida myself,
in future the business viii be conducted in the
name Of W. H. e. j. JM.aTHEWS.
We have received from Baltimore beauti-
FIJI LOT of Furs, and set Of the Spring Flask
ION Of blocks, and are now
Making Hats
Of almost ercrg Syde, to which we invite the
attention Of all the former patrons Of the shop
and The pablo generally.
W. H. e. j. MATTHEW'S
April S, l8f7-3m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
a FARM FOR SALE.

UHE subscriber will sell, at private sale,
Il THE Farm he now lives on, situated
IN Morgan County, Va, on the waters of the
Potomac River, IA miles from Martinsburg
and miles hom Clearspring, Md Its known
by the name Of Runners Ferry, and contains
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

a letter writer wishes 10 know what more
precious Offering can he laid upon mans
heart than The first love Of pure, earnest. az
i"cuonair glrl, with an undivided interest in
"ghI corner lots, and fourteen three story
houses' We know nothing halt So touch
ING or IN other words, anything that most
people would sooner touch
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
238 Acres.

s. one half limestone land-40 Acres
4xR of River bottom Of firstrate qualiti-
wv y-wel adapted to any kind grain
As- and clover, and is under good state
of cultivation. The Improvements are good
D,cetlng House, Kitchen, Barn, and other out
buildings. There is on this farm Young Or
chard Of choice grated fruit. 1t has easy ac-
cess to market, the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road passing near the premises, as also does
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Po-
tomac River. Any person wishing 10 pur-
chase, can get good bargain on accommoda-
ting terms, by applying TO the undersigned
1t may also be necessary to mention that the
place is a very healthy one. There is good
Spring of never failing water near the house
MICHAEL r. RUNNER.
April |, lS47-3ms
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

The knckerbocker for March perpetrates
the following;
why are We led to infer that David and
Joshua were incorporate men? Because Da
vd. when he went out TO meet Goliah, on the
field OF honor" "took a sling" and Joshua
previous TO his attack on the walls of Jerico.
took a horn" and gave "a regular biotc ont z"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Drugs, Chemicals, Dye
$fHHS, Paints, Oils, Sc,

to which he invites the attention of the publ
Dec. "a
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

\ lawyer wrote rascal in lhehatoc broth
~ lawyer, who, on discovering It, entered a
complaint IN open court against the upspaS.
ser, VINO he sad, had not only taken his hat.
bat had written his own name IN II.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17
Books Books!

Nrt-AlI COMMUNICATIONS slrictIy.cofdenh
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-06-17

The rules Of the General Post Office De
parment authorize such receipts TO be given
and paid here when the amount does not ex-
coed $40. When il exceeds $40, it is best to
remit as much as possible in bank notes, and
the Postmaster's receipt for the balance The
PostInaster's receipt should be sen, directed to
us, and not to the Postmaster of this city, as
some persons are in the habit Of doing
Propnetors OF newspapers who copy this
prospectus, and send us one copy Of their pa
per containing ii, marked around with pen,
10 direct our attention TO it, shall have their
names entered on our books for one copy of
the Congressional Globe and Appendix during
the session.
Our prices for these papers are so low that
we cannot afford TO credit them out; therefore
no person need consume his time in writing
for them unless he sends the money.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-12-25
SHERIFF,S SALE. sNs fH
John G. Atfiick ct a''( 9 y. sIsi" w1 fa's Of

ia sfi VS. fN vad;,;on;axnonas ~
s.. Mc'Teague ct nl..\ me directed from,he
Court oi Common Pleas Oh Monroe c ounty Ohio,
I will offer at public outcry at the trout door Of
the court house, in the town Of Wvod,feld in said
county, on - 1'E ~ l'H ~
Tuesday, the 2Sth day Of December
next, etween the hours of 10 O'Clock a m and 4
O'Clock p m, the following described real estate, to
wit: The west half Of the northwest quarter Of
section 80, township 4, and range s; appraised at
$3.50! Also, the northeast quarter Of the north
west quarter of same section, township and range;
appraised at SIS. Also. the southwest quarter Of
the northeast quarter of same section, township
and range; appraised at $3.50, Also. the west half
of the southwest quarter OF section SO, same town
ship and range; appraised at $3.50. Also, the
south half of The southeast quarter Of the south
west quarter of the same section, township and
range; appraised at 800. Also, fifteen acres of
from the west side of the east bali Of the northeast
quarter of section ], township S, and range g.;
appraised at S35. Also, seventy-fve acres in the
west half of the northeast quarter Of section ],
township S, and rang. six, being all of said half
quarter except what Simon Drum owns in it; ap.
praised at 5000. Also, the northeast quarter of
section 2. township s, and range 6; appraised at
$500. Also, the southeast quarter of the north
west quarter Of same section, township and range,
(only 20 acres;) appraised at SIS. All the above
tracts lying and being in Monroe county. and taken
in execution az the property Of Stephen McTeague
at the suits of John G. Afflick et;aL. ~ I!
Nov. i27-$4 20 81 VIM. d. PATTON, Sheriff.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-12-25
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.-of a

CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.-Of all
the cures that have. ever been recorded, we can
safely say that the annals of medicine can furnish
but few equal to this; which now stands a living
proof Of the durability Of Consumption, even
when life has been dispaired Of. Thomas Laehran
Ibis person was seized with violent cold, which
produced a severe cold, and, brought, on an infia-
nation of the lungs. He had frequent pains in
the chest, likewise ia both sides, experienced much
difficulty 10 breathing-had copious night sweats,
and was subject to an occasional splitting Of blood.
While in this situation he placed himself under
a highly celebrated physician. under whose care
the remained two months, but found his disease
still growing worse. He then tried the Thompso-
mans. and persevered ID the use of their remedies
Tor ten weeks, without any relief. He next tried
advertised remedies with no better success, The
disease continued progressing gradually until he
took = fresh cold. he then commenced sinking fast
losing in . short period over thirty pounds in
weight. He then tried the Homeopathy system for
three monthss at the end Of which time he was re-
duced 10 a mere skeleton, Al this critical stage Of
disease, with scarcely sny hope Of help, he
commenced using the Bslsarn Of wild Cherry. and
in IL weeks BY the use Of this Bslssm, he was rs.
stored to health. and atthe present time Ia, not 1
Of the disease In any form. Z.
~ Seeydyertisementt
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-12-25
A-NEw MAP OF THE
United States and Mexico,

Exhibiting the toloLe Country, from the Atlantic
Ocean, fogefhtr toiM The CaDadas and ne"
pUgIisHHD By MONK &sHERER.
This map has been compiled with great labor aud
expense from the latest authorities and actual sur
veys, designed to supply the great demand for a
correct Map of Mexico and Oregon, In connection
with the United States. II has many names. not
On any similar work heretofore published. VarL
aus parts of the Map are illustrated by notes and
remarks of interest. The drawing and engraving
executed with ~nieatness aud accuracy, So as TO show
distinctly, the Rail Roads, Canals. Rivers and
Lakes, with their names and boundaries of all the
States and Terrilories-the location Of all the Git
les, Villsses, Indian Tribes, etc etc. Also tile
distance ffom place 10 place, on all the prominent
routes and thproughtares through this vast coun'
try, including the great or emigrant's route to Ore
gon the track ofFremolt over the Rocky Mount
airs, TO Oregon, and around the great basin 10 UP-
pei, California; the route from st. Louis TO Santa
Fe; and routes of the American armies IN Mexico,
with Flags shelving. the site OF each Important bat.
tie between the American and Mexican armies
The whole is embellished by an elegant scroll bor-
der, interspersed with beautiful and inter esting
scenes. Among them is View of North Bend,
O Washington Crossing the Delaware. Portraits
with Original Costumes of Indians and others.
1t will be found a valuable acquisition to all the
Institutions oflearning and aldesideratnIn long look
ed for by the many. When mounted OH ~rollers,it
will be about four icet by four and a hall feet
VIM. c.. CARMoN will visit this county during
the month OF January, for the purpose Of obtaining
subscribers to this Map. .oai.rs
Dec. ID, lS47.-3w t Il III
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-12-25
DRoBATE NoTICE.-Notice is hereb,

DROBATE NOTICE.-Noti is hereby
given In all persons interested, that final and
partial settlement accounts have been filed in the
office Of the Clerk Of the Court Of Common Pleas
within aud for the county of Munroe and State OF
Ohio, by the executors, administrators and guar
dams OF the estates of the following named per.
sons, to wit:
Samuel H. Rowud, Executor CT Arthur Porter,
Final .s .rt .,+s,.s
Thomas Griffith, Executor Of John Linn. Partial.
Morris Danford, Administrator of Samuel Dam
ford. Partial. u -s1-1i n
John Hilton, Administrator of James Hilton.
Final.
Isaac Yoho, Administrator of r. P. Yoho. Final
james Lanam & William Lanatn, Executors o
Thomas Lanam. Final. aeff1 aI
Isaac Conley, Administrator Of Jesse Conley.
Final. VIZ .ifiD "| 4Y FF
Elizabeth Robinson, Administrator of Cleland
Robinson, Final, .ffi s-.- III .o.
Hezekiah Safile, Administrator of Charles Saf1e.
Final. - f'3'HI 'ia" .'-'
Warren H%ollister, Administrator of Elizabeth Yo-
no. Final. 5fs ..r.5f E..y, , es,t
Albert McVeny. Administrator Of Isaac Dillon.
John Kerr, Guardian of Cleland Robinson's heirs.
Final. a. arm rrves- ssa7 --., D.
William C. Walton, Guardian Of Isaac Baldwin,
%lunatIc. Final.
John H.. Williams, Administrator of Ephraim
Williams. Final. "A, - a,'tA li.i
That the said accounts are now on file IN said
Office, subject to the inspection Of all persons in
and are continued until the April term,
of said court, ls4S, for final settlement and confr-
nation. ND 4 VIM. oKEY, Clerk,
Oct. 30-3w 'r 10 ss'}ii 1850 'iAa- +
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-12-25
Report Of the Postmaster General.

sAbe very able and well written re-
port~of the Post Office Department,
says the Washington Union, will. at
tract sPecial attention, as exhibiting an
accoontsof the working Of the system
Of redscsd postage lately put in opera.
ton. Under every administration; this
department has. from cause Obvious e.
noughs been made, 10 a greater or less
extent, the object, of unjust and acri.
mcidious complaint. Its present head
having been obliged 10 meei the respon-
sibie taskocfconducting the public mail
service under a new aud untrIed sys..
tenn established by Congress, land
which, 6t course. in oil its details OF
Legislation, eopIdrhardIy be expected 10
be perfect 4 tfrst, bias not altogether
escaped the common LOT. Of lis prede,
cessorss Il Yetths fnll aud clenr accoun,
whicii. hs now renders Of the opera
lions Al biIsdspartmeut during the pasl
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-12-25
year; must be admitted B eve,ycandid

year, mnst be admitted BY eveiycandid
judgment 10 form a most satisfactory
refutation Of the unfounded complaints
which have been from time to time, in
some quarters, put forth; and must be
regarded as sho swing all the powers con.
fered upon him BY existing laws have
most judiciousIy theoretically and ably
exerted to extendand promote the pub
lie service.
The exposition given Of the working
of the new law is upon the Whole, emf
nently, gratifying to the friends and adj
vocatcs Of cheap postage. II appears
that, during the last fiscal year, ending
onthe 3Olh Of June last, the public mails
We're transported over an aggregate
distance Oh 38.S87.899 miles, at an ex-
pense Of S2,406,84s. The aggregate
extent Of The routes on that day was
l53,8l8 miles, and since that day $3.50
miles Of new routes have been put in
operation. The revenues of the de-
partmentduring the last fiscal year,(in-
GLIDING the mount appropriated to
pay the government postageO having
increased more than thirteen per cent,
upon the revenues Of the las, preced-
Ing year, amounted to S3,945 ,893.-
The expenditures for the sare time
were $3,979,57o- being only $33,677
more Than the revenues. The estimate
of revenues and Expenditures ofthe de-
partment for the present fiscal year
shows the considerable excess ofmeans
over expenditures Of $2l3,95i.
Two OF the principal points TO which
the report lnvokes the attention Of Con.
gress are, the law fixing the rates Of
payment for the various grades of trans.
portation, and existing position and
powers of the department in respect to
foreign and international postal arrange
ments. The necessity Of further leg.
islature upon 10th these subjects, in
view Of existing facts, is demonstrated
in the report with SO much force and
ability, that Congress will doubtless
give their favorable attention t. its sug.
s%es,ions. III. sre
The present condition and prospects
OF the department are in every way
eminently creditable to the ability,
judgement and diligence with which its
concerns have been administered BY
The present distinguished Postmaster
General.