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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

HEAT OF THE PLANETs.-Professor Henry, of
Princeton, communicated to the American Association
of Biologists, some interesting experiments, showing
the analogy between light and heat The expert.
ments made with thermo-electrical apparatus,
very delicate instrument, which VIII indicate 1500th
of degree of Fahrenhets thermometer. 1t has been
long known that two rays of light may be so thrown
upon each other to produce darkness. Professor
II. showed that two rays Of heat might be so CON-
bined as to produce cold. Light and heat differ with
respect the length of the waves-those of the latter
are longer than those of the former. Experiments
were made upon flames Some flames give little
light but intense heat for instance the flame of n.y.
drogen gas III solid body is plunged into such
flame, the radiant heat will be increased well the
radiant light.
/ Experiments made upon the spots of the sun,
showed that they colder than the surrounding
parts also that the surface of that body variousy
heated
The apparatus applied to form a thermal-tele-
scope; when turned to the heavens. the coolest part
was found to be directly over head Thunder clouds,
sending forth flashes of lightning, found to be
colder than the surrounding clouds. When turned to
the moon there slight traces Of heat, but
those proved to be from the reflected heat of
SUM- He showed this to be the case by an experiment
which he performed ice. In this experiment the ice
reflected heat IL has long been known that burn
ing lens could be made of ice The thermo-eectri-
cal telescope is capable of an infinite improvement.
new and interesting facts in astronomy, which thus
far have only been opened TO sight-Ceueldnd Plain
Il Dealer.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

THE DEMOCRATIC ALMANAC FOR 1S4S.-We have
now but very few copies on hand. Those who want
them should call at once.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

" Failing to regulate all the wings by his Mex
lean speech, Mr. CLAY has gone to Washington to
attend TO the members of Congress in person.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

THE GOLDEN CALF.-In the olden day, the Knights
of the fleece, the Garter, and other gOrles, won their
rank upon the battle ield-blood and strife being to
them the landmarks of honor. The chivalry of the
Golden Calf is mild and gentle 1t splits no BRAIN
pan, spills no blood; yet it is ever fighting. We
at the Exchange. Look at that easy, peaceful man.
What serenity is upon his cheek! What mild
lustre in his eye How plainly is he habited! He
the livery of simplicity and the look of peace.
Yet has he in his heart the Order of the Golden Calf
He is of Mammon's boldest heroes-a very soldier
of fortune. He is now 6ghtlng-6ghting vigorously.
He has come armed with bran new liza falsehOod
of surprising temper which with wondrous quietude
he lays about him, making huge gashes In the money
bags of those he fights with. A good foreign lie,
well finished and well mounted, is to this knight Of
the Golden Calf as the sword of Faery to Orlando.
With it he sometimes cuts down giant fortunes and,
after, 'grinds their bones to make his bread -Dou
gLaS JerroldS CioUernook.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

OF Twenty-four dollars, says Watson in his An
nails, purchased the whole city and county of New
Iork, tao aundrs,. and twenty years age.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

LlTTLE'S HOTEL,
East end IF Washington street,
Indianapolis, Ind.
EpALIs COATS recently from shelbyve would respectfully
I'D inform the travelling public that he has leased for
well known stand formerly occupied by M
Little The greater part of house entirely new having
been built this season. and the balance emodeed and neatly
ranged No pains will be spared render those comfortable
m call on him.
his TABLE furnished with very best market
his chages will be much less than those made the
principal hotels.
Stables, Yards, Sheds, and Out-lots.
His Stable Sheds and Out lots the best in the West and
every attention will be paid Drovers Wsgoners Movers
indianapolis, November H. 1877. Claw
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23
Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.
The naval and military committees were ordered to
be enlarged.
The old officers were reelected. MIR. Dickens was
elected clerk Mr. Beale sergeant-at-arms. Mr..
Holland dOor-keeper, and Mr.. Sllcer chaplain.
The standing committees were elected The fol-
lowing gentlemen selected as chalrmen OF the
respective Committees
Mr. Sewer, of Foreign Relations.
Mr. Atherton Of Finances.
Mr.. Dix, of Commerce.
Mr. Dickinson, of Manufactures
Mr. Sturgeon, of Agriculture.
Mr.. Cass Of Military Affairs.
Mr. Fairfield, of Naval Affairs.
Mr. Ashley, Of the Judiciary
Mr. Niles, of the Post Office.
Mr.. Hannegan, of Roads and Canals.
Mr. Cameron, of the District Of Col .mba.
In the House, the Speaker announced the standing
committees. the following being the cbairnen:
MIR. Vinton, of Ways and Means.
Mr.. ]. R. lngersoll, of the Judiciary.
MIR. A. Stewart, of Manufactures.
Mr.. Truman Smith, of Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Bolts, of Military Affairs.
The death of Senator Huntington was announced In
suitable terms to the House by Mr.. Rockwell.
WASHINGTON, Dec IA.
In the Senate, Mr.. Calhoun offered the following
resolution:
mat 10 conquer MEXICO nOu
as province or incorporate 1t in our Union, would
be inconsistent with the ayowed object for which the
war has been prosecuted. departure from the settled
policy OF the Government, in conflict with its charac-
tel and genius, and in the end subvesve of our free
popular institutions.
ReSoUed, That line of policy in the future prose-
cuton of the war should be adopted which would lead
to consequences disastrous.
Laid over for action.
rho 1oha tIo . al N
commerce.
The President delivered message giving his rea-
sons for vetolng the river and harbor BILL the last
session.
Motion TO adjourn waived to hear resolution of
fered by MIR. Holmes, reservIng right to construct
roads through Mexico when territory is ceded.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
Senate not in session to-day.
In the House, MIR. Petit of Indiana, delivered Q
philippe against the remarks of MIR. Richie, in the
Union of to-day, on his speech the Veto Message
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23
state Of Indiana. Mariom county.

JOHN Z. LIvERMAN's ESTATE
the October of the Marion probate court D. 1877
IA declared OF John E. Livrman deceased
10 be novent Creditors therefore required file their claims
against the said probate court within
ten months from be entitled
iavncn'- ADAM "hr'n, 1'nh','s'or
Deccm1er2l, 16f1. 0l-jw
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

Senate not in session to-day.
In the House, MIR. Petit of Indiana, delivered
philippe against the remarks of Mr.. Ritchie in the
Union of to-day, on his speech on the Veto Message
Mr.. Bolts presented resolutions in favor of replacing
the Southern mail.
Mr.. Mead delivered an eulogy on the death of Mr..
Dromgoole.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

State Of Indiana. Marion county.
the December of the Marion circuit court A. D.,
IA lsf declared the Of Obadiah Cnmpton
probably noven Creditors therefore required
against the said
bate court from the date hereof they will
be entitled to payment
Y. Z. r. WILSON Executor
1917 3wis
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-23

NOTICE TO PRE- EMPTlON CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled right within
the parts OF townships above enumerated required
satisfaction of the Register
Land Office therefor
eabe seeing this and before the day appointed for the
the public of the lands embracing the
claimed otherwise such claim will be forfeited
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG, Com. Of the Gen. Land Once.
43-lnv Ia Dec.
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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law 10
be paid on entering them at the Custom House, Will
be found specified at the head of such articles IN ou-
page of quotations. The following are otherreguiar
tions:
DIemorandum That in all cases in which the IN
voice entry shall not contain the weight or guam
tity, measure Of goods, wares or merchandise now
weighed, measured, or guaged, the same shall De
weighed, guaged, measured at the expense oil the
owner, agent, or conslgnee.
DrdtcbdckS.-That, from and alter the hrst day Of
December, 1916, in lieu of the bounty heretofore au
thorized by law 10 be paid on the expectation oil
pickled fish of the fisheries of the United States
there shall be allowed, on the expectation thereof
if cured it'll foreign SALT drawback equal IN amount
10 the duty paid the salt, and more: TO be as
cerained under such regulations as may be prescribed
by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Credits.-Al duties are payable in cash-or,
Goods w ares and Merchandise on their importa-
tiou NAV be placed in Public Stores under the are
housing law, and duties paid when such Goods,
Wares Sc, are withdrawn thereirom (excePt Tor
re. exportation but if not claimed at the expiration
of year, duties and charges paid, are Thea 10 De
appraised and sold under the direction OF the Soec
tor of the Port.
Iares aflo,ced- On sugar in boxes Is per cent; in
casks II; in bags and mats o. Coffee in casks rs III
bags 3; and bales 81 Cotton in bales . and IN ceroons
Cocoa in casks 10; and in bags |. Cheesein boxes
90 Indigo in ceroons | |; and in cases 10. Pepper
in bags 2. Pimento in bags3. And Figs in drums
10 per cent
Leakage and breakage-On spirits per cent
Ale, Beer and Porter in bottlesl H. Auothcr Liquors
in bottles per cent.
Restrictions-No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 30 tons burthen No Beer, Ate and Porter
in casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer mea
sure; or if in bottles 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 10
gallons.
Tonnage duty.-On American vessels and the YES
selsof Denmark, Central America Netherlands Ham
burg Bremen, Lubec, Prussia, Sweden, Norway, Old
cnburg, Russia. Austria, Brazil Hanover, Papal Do
minions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, Mexican ane
Texan, from whatever port or place, free; and OF
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16

For every vessel, either drawing feet water up
wards, or measuring rs tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the sea to the city OF Baltimore, per
For the months of December j anuary, February
and March, in addition to every foot such YES
sci draws, 1900 -. 49, 'o
Belt enacted By the General assembly Of Maryland,
That every master or owner of merchant vesselgo-
ing to sea- whether sailing under coasting license or
registered of the burthen of one hundred and twenty
tons and upwards shall be obliged receive the first
Pilot who offers conduct pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the Pilot to the Capes or shall
pay to him haploage; provided the said Pilot shall
speak or board said vessel above Fort Mcaenry, 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.
err of merchant vessel, sailing under coastng license
or registered of the burthen Of hundred tons and
upwards coming from sea- 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 destna
ton or shall pay 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 burhen 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 per
ton and such license shall be good for twelve months
Seq And be IL enacted, That the master OF any
vessel for which license is made necessary, by the
preceding section, no shall navigate the same with
ont such license shall subject himself to receive
Pilot upon the terms as is provided or IN the
first section of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
WHARFAGE.

SECTION |. Belt enacted and ordained by the May
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance, all Goods
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
placed thereon for the purpose Of shipment ex.
posure for sale, shall pay the following Rates Of
Wharfage for each and every day the same may re-
main thereon, 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, y to be paid
by the owner consgnec, or in event of their being
none the of the vessel and all goods shipped
from vessel to another, half price, also 10 be
paidby the shipper, owner,or the master aforc-
said
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16

Bills, Notes, &c, Unstamped, are no evldehcts Of
debt.
Supplement TO the Act imposing Duties on Promis-
sorry Notes, &C., from and after the LIST day Of
May, 1876.
All Deeds and Leases are required TO be stamp
ed One Dollar. Bills of Sale, where the amount
conveyed exceeds $500 and release Of mortgage,
One Dollar.
Mortgages, with or without a covenant Tor the
payment Of the intended to be secured, are re-
CURED TO be stamped according to the above scale.
Where bond or note is given for the debt secured
by the mortgage, it is not necessary that such mort,
gage, and the bond or note thereby secured, should
both be written on stamped paper.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
REGULATIONS
OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE.
Extracts from the Ordinances no,c in force

Extracts from the Ordinances noc an force.
1t is incumbent on the Harbor Master TO collect all
tonnage daily, and whenever two days tonnage is que
and the payments not secured to 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 vessei Oh sixty
by the laws of the United States is required to re-
port and enter the Custom House, and the collector
of the port shall be- and is hereby to COL
lect the same. -, .
Also the sum of two cents per ton shall be, and is
hereby assessed and upon every vessel ofsixty
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16

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 sor-
age, if in store 10 days. If less than 10 days, TO
half months storage.
The risquc 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 ll2 lbs. or ton of
22iO lbs, shall in future be sold by the decimal
hundred of 100 pounds, or ton OF 1000 pounds.
Idre shall be aiiotced as f0llOicS:
Sugar in hhds tierces II per cent i" Cuba boxes,
per cent; i'll flour brls - lbs. each, do; in linen
bags per cent; and in all other packages the ac
tual tare.
Coffee in linen, single gunny and grass bags, per
cent; in flour brs. 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 tare.
Pimento in linen or single gunny bags, 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 % lbs ; half do. the Can
ton tare: do. Black do do. % lbs; do. 3-4 chests
Is lbs; other packages the actual tare.
Cassa, in mats, per cent; boxes and other pack
ages, the actual tare.
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, brls, boxes, or
other packages whatever.
DRAFTS, AS FOLLOW:
On all weights eUen beam, per ct. to be allowed for
draft.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16

roupe fue cents per tor-when laden with other
than colonial produce. On French vessels from
other ports and all other foreign vessels (except
as above enumer ated) coming from ports where Anne
rcans permtedto trade, ninetyJotr ctS' per fon
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain cts.
per TOM from Cuba s 81 cts. per ton; otherports
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
I Whole Number 489.
CHOICE PROVISIONS.

TENHE subscriber has stil on hand and for sale on
= pleasing terms, Of his own manufacture, war.
ranted 10 keep well in any climate, to say:
Mess, Prime Mess, No. ] and Prime PORK
Mess and No. l BEEF; Beef TONG UES
BACON-Sidcs, Hams and Shoulders, superior
quality
LARD-Family Lard, sealed up in stone jars;
also quantity OF suitable Lard, in brls. and
kegs. for shippers, good; and
100 terces city packed Prime Mess BEEF.
JOHN ID. EARLY,
aug IA IF No. 37l Baltimore
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16

tons arriving at the Port of Baltimore, which,
by the laws of the United States is required to
port and enter at the Custom House, and that the
Harbor Masters shall be- and they are hereby author
ised ocollect the same provided nevertheless, that
the of money assessed and by this section,
shall be coectedfrom each vessel but once month,
although she may arrive more frequently.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
TRAVELLING FACILITIES
with Distances and Fare from Baltimore
AT BALTIMORE
For Philadelphia and New York

For Philadelphia and New fofk-
About 100 miles, S3-About 200 miles, la IS.
Cars or a Steamer leape Are dut
Da;iv NJ ..s p Nj. Daily, at g A. NJ.
Da,iy eve. SIM. 9 A. M Daily, exc. Sun. p and
and p p. NJ. III p M.
nor York and Columbia. Pa
So miles, 81 500 miles, $2.l2a.
n,;iv AZ A. M Daily, exc. Sun. II A. NJ.
D.;iy we Sun 3 p M and 81 P. M.
For Washington City
40 miles, 81. CO. mo round trip tickets issued.)
D.;iy axc SIM. GA. Nj Daily, 8 A. NJ. & u p. NJ.
and 81 P. NJ. Da''y' eNo "
For Cumberland, sc.
17s miles, 81. g, NJ
Daily, at ...7!A. Nj. Daily, at.' .'..'o p M
For EIlicott's Mills and Frederick
,b miles, 60 cts.-60 miles, S24o.
Daily, M. Daily. ,;..';0 r. w.
Daily, exc. Sun. r. NJ. Daily exc sun ~ ~ W.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
TATE oFMA AND,
Tarif Of Duties imposed by the
STAMP ACT

On Promissory Notes Bills Of Exchange, Special
ties, and other Instruments Of flirting, on aud
after May 10, 1915.
On Notes or Instruments of and under One Hundred
Dollars no Stamp is required.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
RATES OF PILOTAGE

FOR THE PORT OF BALIINIDKE,
Condensed loioter matter appetaining thereto, from
rarious Acts Of the General ASsemblyy Maryland.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16
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 LIST tier, per per day cent.
&c I'd do. a." "
All beyond the I'd do. Z" "
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-10-16

Harper's Ferry and Winchester, Va
81 miles.-lll miles.
Car sleave daily IA. M. Daily. P. M.
For Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va
$50 miles, S..
Il steamboat tedUeS is due
Daily, exc. Sun. p M. Daily, exc. Mon.7 A. M.
AT PHILADELPHIA
For New York
Cars or Steamer LeGUe
Daily, at................7 and A. M and P. n.
For Baltimore
Daily, at..................'. ~ P. M
ATT NEW YORK
For Boston
Cars or Steamers ledUe
Daily, exc. Sun. ........S A. m. and P. M
For Philadelphia
Daily, exc. Sun .-.....7 and A. Nj. and Il p. Nj.
NEW YORK POST OFFICE.
The Mail for Boston, via New Haven, closes daily 1,
excepting Sundays, at a. A. NJ.
The steamboat Mail for Boston, via Stonington and
Providence, closes daily at 81 p. M.
The steamboat Mail, via Norwich and Worcester,
for Boston, closes daily at 81 p. M.
The great Southern Mail, including the Mail also for
the Western States, closes daily at y A. M; and,
except on Sunday, at P. NJ, on which latter day
at p. NJ.