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We indebted to the public press for multiplied
copies of daguereotype likeness of our humble self
1t is the portrait of who leads life of selfsacrfce
and of severe labor We do not complain OF its fidelity
but there is amusing erratum which beg leave to
correct After guessing at age, the writer says He
admits that he is agreeable which, by by, leave
to others discover. The original phrase was sage
abe-a we'll known to those who are familiar with
the (chicken) anecdoe of the lady in Tennessee
1t exceeds in humor even 'my Cousin Sally Dillard'
North Carolina story.
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OFFICIAL.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, AND INSTRUCTIONS TO
POSTMASTERS,
Relative TO the rating of letters the return of dead letters
s,cspapers, and the postnarkng of letters con
veyed by the British and United States mails
Hereafter, when letter exceeds in weight,
but does exceed two ounces, will be rated with four
charges OF Single postage when it exceeds two ounces
does exceed three will be rated with six charges OF
single postage and there being single postage for
the first half ounce double charge for the first ounce and
additional charges for each succeeding ounce frac-
lion OF beyond the first This is ordered
in virtue of the provisions of OF Congress- approved
March 3, 1919.
And pursuance of the act is required that let
which refused the Office of delivery by the par
ties addressed and letters which, for any other cause can
be delivered to said parties, shall be Immediately re-
turned to the dead letter office Washington under adj
dress the Third Assistant Postmaster General withou,
waiting the time for advertising, heretofore required in
relation class of dead letters They must in
be marked in red ink the face with entry show
ing they refused the that prevents their dev.
ery also stamped with the stamp of office, and, with
view the proper adjustment OF the accounts be placed
under posi-bl to the dead letter office.
Transient newspaper, (ha is papers from the
office of publica.oa) will hereafter be subject virtue of
the aforesaid to the general newspaper postage rate
only that is for any distance exceeding one
hundred miles, and for any distance in the State and
cent for any distance exceeding hun
ded miles, where the newspaper from State in
toanother But postage such newspapers in ali cases
to be prepaid, heretofore.
In respect British mails, where the official postage Ell
tries the letters received in red ink the letter be
considered paid and is to be delivered accordingly !;
where in black ink unpaid and the postage is
collected Postage in such is either wholly paid or
wholly unpaid The postage figures such letters show
the paid letters, the amount to be credited the United
States the unpaid letters the charged to the
United States The postage to be collected from unpaid
British letters is in all to be, whatever may be
their debit figures, twenty -four cents when single, with
additional twenty cents for each additional rate
and the ounce, each letter exceeding that weight
be charged ortyeght cents for each additional ounce
fraction Of an ounce.
J. COLLAMER, Postmaster General
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, March Is, lSi9.
March 49,
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NEW MUsIC.-Just received at the old established
IN store, door of 18th street, Pennsylvania
nue. the following new and popular music, which will be
sold at the reduced price of four cents per page:
WIN. FISCHER.
Grand Inauguration March, performed by the marine
band by Professor Delman.
The Watkins Evening Party. by ]. l.. Haton.
Phantasic Brlante une Valse, par Baldwin
The California Waltz, by Eliza X. Fis
The Marianne Waltz, by s. Farina.
Tho Independent Bands Quickstep of Frederick.
Funeral March, by G. Bozzaotra
Washington Literary Assoc iaiion's Quickstep.
Baton Rouge Grand March, dedicated to President Tay-
lor, by Chns. Eckardt.
Don PasquAlc Waltz, from Donnizett Opera.
The Linda Grand March, by Jarvis.
The Greek March. by w. o. Peters.
Les Syphes, quadriles, by F. Hunten.
The Belle of Baltimore, by the Sable Brothers
Parting Hymn, by Bishop Heber.
Rise, Gentle Moon, by J. Barnett.
Thou hast wounded the Spirit that loved Thee
Tedeso Polka, as performed by Murrays Band.
Favorite Concert Polka, by Miss Adele Hohnstock.
The Lament, grand quicksep, introducing Dempsters
beautiful air, tho Emigrants Lament.
Pennsylvania Colou, by v. Diser.
Blue Junata, by E. l.. White.
La Victolrc, hiumphal march, by Gunel.
Sounds from Home,
The Carnival Of the United States
Rough and Ready Polka,
The Inauguration Quadriles,
Mar IL
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many who could not pay for them when burdened by
imports and when foreign nations could not take their
agricultural products in exchange.
There many other views which present themselves
connexion with this subject but are forced to defer
further remarks to another time. la the mean time.
thanks to Mr. Meredith for the official form in which he
has authorized his tariff opinions to be expressed
and thanks also to him "for the discussion which he has
provoked"
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Among the distinguished strangers who are now on a
visit to washington is Commodore Perry whose servi-
ces and achievements during the late Mexican war are
indeibly written on the hearts of grateful people He
is the picture Of good health.
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S- The Feast Of st. Patrick will be celebrated In
ST. Patrick's Church tomorrow morning III O'Clock,
when The Rev. Mr. Box President of the Was hington Sc
mary, will preach tue panegyric of the Saint.
The collection taken up the occasion will be expended
in preparing the foundations OF the Orphan Asy
Mar IL
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The following communication, by telegraph, was re-
ceived yesterday:
Macon, Ga, March IA, 1919.
ExPre'dent Polk and the ladies of his party left here
O'Clock this morning They will pass the night Gen.
LOVES MI Walker is confined to his by "A cold.
Nh Duncan of Mississippi remains with Mr. Walker and
viii proceed with him Tomorrow reoin the ex-Prcs-
dent at Columbus
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TThRPERs new cheap edition Of Macaulsy's Eng
III Iand.-25 volume printed uniformly with
Alson's Europe, and with tho English photography each
number contain volume, will be received next week
and sold by TAYLOR IL MAUKY, booksellers, near 9Th
street, where those wishing tho work subscribe. Per
living q distance receive the work by mail
very small expense for postage. Mar Is
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Or The Rev. MIR. FOrey, OF Newbern, N. g., will
reach the Baptist Church 10th 18th
inst to commence at ii O'Clock, m, and 81, p.
Mar IL
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Bales taken by United States annually

Total, $4,000 422597 427s67 oa772 3o73O3
The cotton year commences September ; and when tho
bulk Of the article pressing the market, is usually
the favorable time for the large corporate companies
with overshadowng capitals lay in Stocks and this
immense advantage that they enjoy the individual
who attempts manufacture, like freeman his
account and who have protection against the crush
ing weight Of chartered competition 1t is therefore the
case in the figures that the bulk Of the purchases
made in the first months of the cotton year. The
ton year. lS48 however, commenced with extraordinary
high prices and they continued to fall throughout the
The prices of in New York indicate the change for
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Nominations

We copy the following from the last nights Baltimore
Patriot" is through such loop holes only that we are
al present enabled to catch glimpse of movements be-
hind the curtain We do not vouch for the accuracy of
the statements:
Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot
WASHINGTON, March Is, Is49
it Is given OUT that the following nominations were
made 10 the Senate yesterday;
MI McCiaughey to be governor of Minnesota.
Mr. Moe. member of the S0th Congress. Ii is
dersood that the three judges for Minnesota also
natedone being taken from each of the States of Ohio
Kentucky, and Tennessee. Mr. Taylor, resident OF Mi
nesota, was nominated for secretary of the Territory
Seaon Gales Ia relative of the editor of Intelligent
cer,) as secretary obligation to Berlin
Fletcher Webster Ia Of Danie district attorney
for Boston
Mr. Leroy, navy agent for New York.
Mr.. Boyle, postmaster at Anna polls, Maryland
The surveyor for the port OF New York nominated
but whether it was Zebedee King Egbe Benson the
report does not decide.
(How many heads cut off, according to this list,
unable at this time TO say but all these things will be
looked into hereafter We shall also inquire into the titles
OF the employees. Is not MIR. McGaughey, of Indi-
the gentleman who denied adequate supplies to the
Mexican war The New York Tribune lately said tina,
"Mr. McGaughey member of the Goth Congress-
and was, believe, one of the fourteen who voted
against the declaration OF war with Mexico"]
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NATIONAL Inauguration Ball, without distinction
~ OF Par'y.-Ihe managers are requested attend
meeung AZ Oanuers saloon, Saturday evening next
solicited In their own behalf
Mar. l6-2t
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The Philadelphia Ledger reduces the President to an
unpleasant dilemma:

Inc fhlaueiphia Ledger reduces the President to
unpleasant dilemma:
Here them is quandary. II the Executive NOT pun
ish and reward, numerous body will be disappointed and
will become vndictve in their disappointment And If it
do punish andreward it will make of the disappointed one
hundred enemies friend In either case it will be
assaulted by powerful and vndicve opposition. 1t is in
the condition humorousy ascribed the disciples
tain creed-we do remember which-'youl be hanged
if you do and be hanged if you DON'T"
The higher interest of all is to carry out the principles
which the President proessed and the pledges which he
gave, before the people He declared his determination
TO become the "nopary" President-the President of
people, not of party friends to reward no enemies
to punish
He will be harassed of course-freued and harassed
under any rule which he may lay down 10 hmsef--ha
raised poor Pope described himself be the
lines which he addressed to Dr. Arbuthnot The Presi-
dent prosecuted enough spite of his rule transfer the
responsibility to his Secretaries and after ALL he may con-
tnue repeat TO the Office seekers what he good humor
eddy said TO the around him yesterday sGentle-
men, have nothing 10 give you except my own office to
which you perfectly welcome" The General might
well have added "He had enough of that office already
and matters would grow instead of becoming bet
ter" Uneasy is the head that wears the crown"
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MARRIED..

Alexandria the 10th instant by Rev Mr. JOHNSON Mr. SAM
UEL +. RAND, OF Portland, Maine to Miss SARAH SMITH,
Alexandria Va.
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JULIA DEAs-This gifted young American acues, is now
filling another eminenty successful engagement at the
"Adelphi" We have not witnessed her perform a noes
ourselves but hear all sides oil their truthuness and
power friend and lover of the DRAMA whose peudces
seldom obtain the mastery his judgment thus dis
courses and cheerfhly accord his remarks place in
columns;
ut would be herculean task to enumerate the many
powerful points made in of her harsher
such as Luccta Borgn for instance nothing of the
manifold beauties and heart-melnS touches with which
she enriches the gencr characters of Evadne Julia Mari
an and the heartbroken Blanca The latter a.
by her, is fduess perfect and unequaled Losing sight
Of her identity in the intensity of her emotions her
very existence it ergcd for the time in that of
the frantic Banca while the audible sob aud the over
flowing plainly attest in the audience a seeming con-
seriousness OF her real and suerngs What eye
does moisten at her last interview with the doomed
Fazio, when in the agony of grief made poignant
from consciousness OF her agency sending him
premaureIy the grave, she hangs with frantic affection
the neck be severed by the axe Who docs
feel the desolation OF the when The
bA announces his last sad earth and Banca
with sudden and spasmodc effort assumes
and rigid posture, with eyes garing wildly and
fxedly upon the auditory But for All plsy.pong
soouTners now in Washington, who have seen Miss
Dean should avail themselves of the present
To her once, will be to see her again The jewell &c
MUS is hers and her and fame like the voice of The
turtle in spring, will soon R all the land'
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The decline in the importation BE- ascribed almost
altogether the improved Of the foreign markets. Tor
which the supplies less than usua by of the in
corruption which attended production during the political
pancs of the past year. Notwithstanding that prices
higher here than when considerable quantities OF
goods sold last fall foreign account there is less
disposition continue send hither. is doubtless be
ascrbed entirely the operation of the financial system
the United States that larger quantities Of goods, at higher
prices forced OFT in markets during the
ety which everywhere abroad manifested itself realize
coin for goods All the goods here Obliged to
find sale in steady specie currency; hence the United
States obtained them far less than would
have been the had the old expansive credit system
enabled the foreigner sell freely for notes. be converted
into cash by bank discount, and carried abroad The
men that home markets revive. and they longer
compelled 10 sacrifice goods, the quantity is dmin
shed AS indication Of the high prosperity of the Uni
ted States, take from parliamentary tables the guam
titles of cotton fabrics exported from Great Britain for
res of years. distinguishing those the United
Yards Of cotton goods exported from Great Britain.
= L.
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These figures for the year ending December
The year l647 of severe evulson in England,
the first of the low tariff here The combined effect of
these two causes was appears the export
goods the United States by 900 yardsequal
900 bales Of In the last this
diminished about 3OOO000 yards-equal to perhaps
bales of cotton. Now, il evident that the
interest had sustain competition only from
the of duty but from the desire get money
for goods any price Notwithstanding this competition
however, they have bought material than be-
fore The number OF bales OF taken by the
OF the United States from the quantities delivered
on the board is follows
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M Mr. JAMES No. Harrison street Cincinnati Ohio
our general travelling for the western States by
lanes r. smith, T. Dent r. O. smith, Frederick Hawss John
w Armstrong JAsen Taylor NJ Stevenson w. Ramsey and
Perrin Locke
M ISRAEL f. JAMES ls2 South Tenth street. Phadel
phs general travelling agent assisted by Whip.
ps H. Weld, O. H. r. stem. John b. Weld 7.
John Collins James Deerns. Albert X. Wellington James,
Henry Plait and Z. A. Evans
o. Mr. HENRY M LEWIS, of Montgomery. Alabama,
general travelling sgen, for Alabama assisted
B I. Brett
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COM MERCIAL.
From our Commercial Correspondent.
New YoRK. March l4-Wednesday

New York, March l-Wednesday, p.
There continues be fair promise of good spring BUSH
and the supplies OF goods from abroad thus far in
March, indicate increase those for tho period
last year For the whole PERIOD however, from January
the close of last week. there apparent decrease Of
10 per in the value of the goods imported follows;
Imports and duties port NeO York January to March TO-
Specie. Free goods. Dntiable Duties.
January. $751; $525,534 81, no $l,9ll ,46S
February 2l,S23 2SJ,lH 8.257,786 2070lH
March to 8, 1874 266,l0 2,l1,576 tS4, 3l3
Total 1919, S6,997 l,076,842 l8.203,O72 4,566. 226
:" 1913, lO7 1856 l236G5O 2O,476OSl 5O54 366
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THOR RENT, comfortable thres-story brick dwell
ing. furnished unfinished, in the vicinity of the
City Hall and Al street Application be made between
the 10th OF March and LIST of April TO
Mar l7-eodtApl A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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lust RECEIvED.-We have this day received, per ex-
j press from New York
IL dozen gcnlemens best white kid gloves
IL do ladies' light do
IL do do dark do
To which respectfully invite the attention OF our GUS
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, ~ CO,
Mar H-2uf Successors to d. CIagett & Co.
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Hy A. GREEN, -4wctfonee,

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCTION.--On
Wednesda the 18th instant shall sell on the prcmi-
scs ats O'clock m, half of lot No e. in square No
73l, containing BAT square feet
The above described property is situated Capitol Hill
the Capitol square, fronting Pennsylvania
rs feet roaming back south street. II has il brick
stable large enough for six horses. All be sold to the
highest bidder fer cash. Title good
Mar 10--T
Tho above sale IL postponed conseq encs of tho
rain. until Wednesday, the 2ist instant same hour
MarH-0eo A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Brief Extract. OF Editorial Correspondence,

From Maryland: &c trust you will never be com.
PEELED to abandon your post the watch towers of de-
mocracy for want of supporters, especially since the
times have so changed no-party is at the head
Of people divided into two very distinct parties by very
distinct principles of public policy"
1.-THE support of this paper depends, of course upon
the people The subscriptions are most material and
indispensable part of its prosperity If the democrats
wish paper al the seat Of government to stand upon
the watch tower, they must take OF the sentinel
From Mississippi: "I request a continuance of the
'Union,' without missing number. While the politi.
cal horizon continues dark and thckening do not shut
from us the little light that enjoy, and which penc-
trates the whole republic"
From Kentucky: eve rely you for correct informa-
ton of the proceedings of mo- party President If
necessary, stand to your post and sound the alarm
1--WE will attempt to do duty fearlessly and faith.
fully All our principles would dictate that course; but
interest requires the efficient cooperation of the peo-
pie We shall spare efforts to make our paper worthy
of their support, but it is for the people to extend it,
ONwARD!-The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
have determined to the extension of their road
west OF Cumberland in the of the present spring
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AdeiPhl Theatre.
Messrs. G. +. BROWNE and ii. f. NICHOLS, Proprieors
Mr.. ]. b. GILBERT, Stage Manager.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS JULIA DEAN.
On Saturday. March IL, will be performed the play of
THE HUNCHBACK
Master Walter Mr. Dean.
Julia Miss Dean.
To conclude with the farce OF
PRISONERS OF LiNBERG.
Deleval Mr. Bradshaw
Clara Miss Dean
Private boxes 40 cents; dress circle and parquette, SO
cents gallery, Is cents.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, AND INSTRUCTIONS TO
POSTMASTERS,
Relative TO the rating of letters the of dead letters
TRANSIENT nscspapers and the posmarkng of letters con
peyd British and U~ifcd States mails
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-06-04
uaInahIe Real Estate for Sale,

S,,vntsd in WORCESTER, one mile from the CITY Hal.
S1yUF PREMISES consist of ONE HUNDRED ACRES
\A | Of good Land, under high state of cultivation,
ks well stocked with all the various fruits adapted 10
no expense having been spared to procure the
, hinds The country would afford The buildings are
Sooa The BARN is one the best In the County ~ u.
hy as with 20 Il posts and cellar under ms whole
- ,sc.utv built al a OF t0o thousand dollars Inc
s,ngs are suppled with water, brought in an aqueduct
e. wnrr would divide It if preferred, and sell part,
,wi,h or without the buildings; and portion wonih
"a ~ desired in small lots OF from two TO i've acres,
n ,Gording an eligible opportunity for tho Sc VINO de
r.. IN mild and have little Land for cuiivatloh inns
frnshes one of the best opportunities now TO be
- Tor secnrins valuable property near the centre oil
ais nourishng city either for investment or occupation
,I roI o ,ni dwtC Jan %
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TO MARRIED LADIES

DY the strong solicitations Of her friends and partrons
ID Mrs. GooDwN, has at lat reluctantly permitted her
name be brought before the public for the benefit ofhose
ried women who prefer not TO risk their lives the hands OF
male Physicians the most delicate period Of woman's life
Mrs G. experienced and successful aud holds
herself readiness TO the calls Of all who wish her
and she feels confident by her long experience
profession 10 give entire satisfaction all who may wish
employ her.
Mrs 6 will be found at her house, No. II Browns
Block, SaIem-street.
Worcester Feb Il du
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FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for SAFE his Farm situated
AA | abonts mile south OF Grafton centre, coniain'
s.E ing about IS acres OF good Land well watsfed-the
RalLL nes are in good condon'he House Is large and
convenient for two families with never iaiing well OF
,rasrt water in the house-the Barn has been hnilt
-T,,hin few sssrs. The Farm is divided into Pasture,
-vooj Land Nov ing and Tage. There is good Water
pzylege on the dam can be raised with
az, eoyynr other premises Said Farm will he sold low
snd nm easy terms For further ormation apply TO The
ubscriber in Sutton centre, or to Henry u rRENTlcE
on the premises. hENhA ~ nv
Sutton. Dec 5. avn
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Abdominal, Supporters, Trusses, Braces,
Magnetic Batteries. Nc.

THE subscriber has taken Rooms in BoOen's BLOCK
No. 203 Main Street, Worcester,-where he has,
and VIII constantly keep for SALE agent, large
ment of Meads Vibrating Magnetic Batteries, -Abdomi~
nal Supporters-TrusEes-Sho Braces and various
other mechanical appances-greaty promotive of human
health and comfort
The subscribers in applying the Magnetic Battery, in
connection either with without these articles has
lieved cured many PERSONS different parts the
State, affected with ruptures spinal cnryatures, rheuma-
tism and variety of disorders, and he will
continue to do So either his Rooms or the residence
OF any lady gentleman, who may favor him with
request, for any of the above Instruments or for his
vices in the application of the GaIvanic Battery.
April IL. DIFF JOHN G.. KNAPP.