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COAST SURVEY STATION.


this coast, who may not already be CONVEX
SAINT with the facts it contains:
CoAsr SURVEY STATION,
NEAR North Deerfeld, NJ H. JuIv25,1849.
SIR: In consequence of the information re-
celved from Lieutenant Commanding Mafit,
and already reported TO you, in regard TO the
Importance of the inlet opened in 1916 south
OF Cape Hatteras, have had reconnaissance
made of it by Lieutenant Commanding James
Alden, U. s. ~, Assistant in the Coast sur
vey, which confirms the previous statement OF
the value of this inlet as harbor OF refuge.
The report of Lieut. Alden contains the fol.
lowing statements of interest to navigators.
This opening bears from Hatteras light S.
70 degrees W., distant abou: twelve miles. It
will be easily recognised by the remarkably
round hammock, covered with trees, on the
east side of the entrance. The least depth at
low water on the bar, is fourteen feet II
should be approached from the norlhward
and eastward. and, as the breakers seldom ex-
tend entirely across the entrance, il can be
readily discovered by the smoothness of the
water between them; at that point steer N.
W., keeping along the breakers on the star-
board hand until well In then haul more 10 the
northward, and anchor soon after inside the
sand pits, which form the entrance, and which
together with the bar outside, afford sufficient
protection against all winds from that quarter.
The best anchorage, however, for a vessel
drawing len feet water is where the schoon-
er's first position is marked on the chart, and
where the current will be felt much less than
in midchannel. The currents and tides are in
fuenced very much by the winds; the great
est velocity we found was three knots be-
tween the two sand pits the mean rise and
fall was 2. feet
There are two openings; the one TO the
westward is small and has very narrow and
intricate channel, and must be considered of
little or no importance while so near much,
finer and better one
Good pilots can be obtained for Hatteras-
Inlet at any time"
The sketch of Lieutenant Commanding Az
den's reconnaissance has been reduced 10 pub
LEGATION, and will be at once placed in the
hands of an engraver
Very respectfully. yours,
A D. BACHE,
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FIRE AT VIcKsBURc.-The Vcksburg SEN
tinel announces " one of the most calamitous
and destructive fires by which Vicksburg has
ever been visited" 1t occurred on the 21st, and
destroyed about twenty buildings in the bust
ness part of the city Loss not known,
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GA rule thai works both ways is consid-
cred 10 be good, and we think the suggestions
contained in the following article, from Rich
ards Weekly Gazette, deserves the attentions
OF Congress, as the use of small silver coin.
In combination with dimes and half:dimes. TO-
effect payments in the fractional parts of a,
dollar, would be great public convenience.
by displacing the disagreeable copper coins
now in use. The name of the coin is of but
very little consequence -
The Septieemt.-We beg leave TO call the
attention OF government to the importance of
issuing new silver coin, of the value of sew.
en- cents, to which, for the sake of ANALOGY
in the nomenclature of the federal currency,
we suggest the name of the Septicent, The
use OF copper coins in making small change
| is generally felt 10 be an ANNOYANCE, and more
on that account, perhaps, than any other,
they are not used al all in the South. unless
it may be in the larger towns, and there only
to limited extent. 1t is, however, ofteptimes
extremely lnconVenient TO get along without
them, as Tor example, in pre- paying a news
paper, or taking out a drop-letter, and in num-
beress other cases.
Inc issue OF septcent would obviate all
these difficulties, and with the other silver
fractional parts Of the dollar, make every sum
that can be desired for practical purposes. II
IS evident, that with our present federal coins,
OF SILVER, no combinations will enable the
holder 10 pay either one, two, three, four, six,
seven, eight, or nine cents, without receiving
copper coin in exchange Let US now exam
Inc the result of combination of septcents
with dimes and half-dimes, and see if the use
OF copper will not be rendered entirely unne.
cessary.. We annex table, embracing eight
propositions TO pay from 10 9 cents-omt-
ting the and 7-using only silver coins:
10 pay cent, give and l.2 dimes, and
receive septicents.
10 pay cents, give septicent and receive
IL dime
To pay cents, give dime and receive
septicent.
To pay cents, give septicents and re-
cene = "ine. z - zEE 8 *
TO pay cents, give 2 dimes and receive
septicents.
TO pay cents, give and IL dimes and
receive I sep:icent sts7S ssa3sa
10 pay 9 cents, give septicents and re-
celve 1-2 dime s
This table embraces every possible contin.
gency in which copper coin would be required,
and we think it would add vastly to the pub
lie convenience TO have such an addition as
that which we propose, made TO the national
coinage. We commend this subject, at all
events, to the consideration of financiers, and
OF our contemporaries.
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/. Alleged Government Defaulter.-A Wat
lngton correspondent OF the New York c.,
rier. states that in August last. the ssco ~,
Comptroller of the Treasury examined ths ec az
counts of Hon. Isaac Hill, late pension a.a az.
at Concord. New Hampshire, which exam1n"
ton proved that gentleman dsfaultet 10 Il.
government in the sum of $13, 900. The third
Auditor was thereupon instructed to demanS
OF Mr. Hill immediate payment of the amount
and, in case of refusal, to furnish transcr;n,
of his accounts for suit. II was, some tims
since, however, positively denied tina, Mr.. Hi
was defaulter. '''
We clip the above paragraph from the Bal.
timore Sun. We have seen similar State.
ment going the rounds of the Federal press
at the same time censuring Mr.. Polk for not
prosecuting the matter during his term. Now
we, of course. do not pretend to say Mr.. Hill
is not defaulter-if he is such, he shoula
be punished accordingly-but we believe as
yet, notwithstanding the cry Of the Federal
press against various Democratic ofice-holders,
under Mr.. Polk, for defalcations, that not q
single case has been established.
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VATTEMPTED EscAPE.-A negro man named
Jacob. the property of John F. Spicer, Esq,
of Onslow county, but, at the time, in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Pridgen, residing on Topsail
Sound, attempted 10 make his escape on board
the brig Marshall, on Friday last. The brig
was bound to Lisbon, Portugal. II was, no
doubt, the impression of the steyedore, Sandy
Urquhart. and three other negroes, who stow
ed the vessel, that she was bound to North
ern port, as she was loaded with Rosin barrels.
A place was prepared for Jacob Immediately
aft the foremost, where he was provided with
bountiful supply of provisions He was ac-
cidently discovered by the Steward of thieves
sci, a white man, who Immediately informed
the Captain of The fact. The Captain suffer-
ed no delay in taking the legal steps to have
Jacob apprehended, but before he was enabled
| to obtain the services of an officer, the negro
ESCAPED from the vessel He was, however,
apprehended by the Steward and officer Hoi-
lden. Officers Burch and Holden deserve the
thanks of the community for the prompt man
ner in which they discharged their duty in this
matter. Tie Steward of the brig also deserves
the sympathes of our citizens for the manner
in which he acted, in letting the Captain know
the fact that slave was concealed on board
his vessel, and afterwards securing the boy,
after he had made his escape. His conduct
will, we have reason to believe, be properly
appreciated by every good citizen. The Ste
vedore, Sandy, and also Dave Urquhart, have
been committed TO Jail, TO undergo trial at oul
next Superior Court. The two other negroes
employed in slowing the vessel, after an IN
vestigation before magistrate. were dischar'
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LAND WARRANrs.-The New York Bana
Note List. OF October 9th, says that land war
rants are selling in the New York market for
1922 sl25; forty acre warrants at S45.-
The supply was much greater than the de-
mand, and prices had given way.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-12

In the Legislature, the old Senators hold
over; the election was for members to the
House of Delegates only. The last House
had 80 Federal majority. Our gains, although
large, beyond expectation, is not sufficient 10
counterbalance the large Federal majority of
the last Legislature. The Sun says that re-
turns from the entire State have been received,
and that the nett Democratic gain of members
to the House is 10, which reduces the former
large Federal majority down to 9. The Fede-
raj majority on joint ballot is reported TO be
81, which OF course, enables them TO elect a
Federal Senator 10 Congress. Our friends have
acted most nobly throughout the whole State,
and we shall see what kind of United States
Senator will be sent from Maryland. Whether
he is in favor OF high Tariff, National Bank,
Wilmot Proviso, Internal Improvements, or
whether he will endorse the acts of the corrupt
cabal at Washington. Time will show.
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THE ALBANY CULTIvAToR."-We have
received number of this invaluable agricul-
tural paper. and take great pleasure in placing
it upon our exchange list. We shall make
copious extracts from the &c Cultiyator.''
We would also be pleased 10 have the plea
sure of exchanging with the ''American Far
mer." E ,-,-s-.. ..
1t is our intention TO make the agricultural
department of the Journal as interesting 10
our agricultural readers as our space will ad-
NIT of. We have an excellent article on ag-
riculture in keeping for our next number.
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IMPORTANT TO MARINERs-The following
report, transmitted to the Secretary of the
Treasury, will be interesting to mariners on
this coast, who may not already be CONVEX
SAINT with the facts il contains:
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Superintendent U. S. Coast Survey
Hon. w NJ. Meredith, Sec'ry of the Treas'y-
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MARYLAND.-The Democracy of old Mary
land deserve all praise from their brethren
throughout the Union. Most nobly have they
fought and won the day. Old Baltimore city
has most gloriously triumThed. The entire
delegation from the city, both to Congress and
the State Legislature, is Democratic. This is,
indeed. cheering news to the cause of &c Dem
ocratic principles,'' and we re echo back to
our brethren OF that city, sail honor to Baltt-
more for her glorious vietorp.'' The delega-
ton TO Congress from the State, stands Dem
ocrats to 3 Federalsts. being a gain of one
Democratic member. The following is list
of the representatives elected TO Congress:
1st District-Bowie (F.) elected-no opp.
End do Hamilton ID. elected-150 ma.
3rd do. Hammond (D.) $500 "
4th do -McLane CD 951 &c
5th do. Evans CD SOC g
9th do. Kerr CD no opp.
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

Cleaase and Strengthen Consumption be cured Lron-
chhs, Consumption, Ltrer Complaint, Colds, Coughs,
Laia,rh Ashna, Splitting Of BiOo, Soreness nthe Chest,
Iectic Flush, Nigt Sireats, Difficult Irefse Erpec.
fOrdiiOn, Pam M The Side, DC, hare been aud be
ed
Probably there never remedy that has been so sue
cessil In desperate OF Consumption as this Il clean
SEES and strengthens the SYSTEM and appears heal ulcers
on The nngs and the patients gradually regain their usual
health and strength
ALMOST A MIRACLE.
Read the following, ani doubt ii you can, that Consump
ton be cured This il only one of several kindred
cases, that TOWNSEND'S SAltSAPARlLl.A has cured:
BROOKLYN, Sept ID, 1876.
Dir, TowNsRNp-Dcnr Sr--1 was takeI n little over n
year ago with severe cough and pain In my side; in
creased me very fast indeed was pronounced by ply.
scans 10 have the quick consumption raised large guam
lties Of bad matter, had night sweas and-snking very
iast-my doctor said he could do nothing for me- went 10
the hospital in hope Of being benefited WINS pronounced
us curnbc. was greatly distressed the lungs aud
conld hardly breathe: soon became emaciaed and ex
peced 10 de confined 10 my bed and was obliged to
have watchers, Indeed cannot give you any description
that would do Justice 10 my cnse was supposed by my
friends 10 be past recovery; had tried great number
remedies, and all seemed 10 be Of effect read Of the
most extraordinary cures, performed by your medicine, and
10 tell you the truth, suspected there humbis IN
them But was induced 10 try III did 80, and am yoi,
thankful did. cannot say that am entirely we'll but
far recovered 10 be about my business and hon.
10 be entirely well IN lew weeks My cogh pain in the
side, and night sweas have left me, and raise but very
little, and am last gaining my usual strength feel Il my
duty TO give you statement of my case publish il you
please. 254s aaaE a..f - : ~
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DRs. DREsBACH, KUHN g. PRYOR's
DYSPEPTIC CORDIAL.


Mr. o. Hersi0ns SIN; Asan act ufjusilce and 10
lead others tie remedy. have come the deter
ination OF offering You my voluntary tribute in favor Of
Messrs. "DREsBACIl, KUHN X PRYoR's DysPEpTlg Cor.
DIAL"
For long time have suffered from the effects Of Dys
pepsa much that my digestive organs would moi per-
form their functions, almost every Thing eat was immed
lately elected from my stomach, and the intense burning
In thai region rendered my situation miserable.
was fortunately advised by friend to try your me-
cine, and after using two boliles was completely relieved
from all the troubles which endured Ct
Accept sir my wishes for the success OF this
valuable medicine, aud believe me, Sincerely yours
JAMES ID. MASON
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BALrmonr, No q Pine street, ocl,, 3, 1917.


C. Hersons.-DRAR SIR feel IL TO be my duly, both 10
YOU and 10 the public TO bear testimony to the efficiency
OF DIR, Dresbach, Kuhn Pryors Dyspeptc Cordial.
Twas 80 severely afflicted with the dyspepsa AMI my iii
gestive organs completely deraIiged that could
retain nothing my stomach. ] was wasted away toa
mere skeleton suffered the mUsl acute palus, and lad sea
sons OF almost deaty sickness nasnch that expected
IN death an early release from my sulerngs Fortunately
heard oI your Cordial and of the wonderful cures u had
eected and induced Try IT, did 50, first almost
without hope. hut after had taken few doses began
TO iee beier my appetite returned my digestive hcnlsR
began TO rer functions, my spirits revived and ny
The tim. had taken two bottles the tone Of my stomach
was entirely restored aud placed in the enioymenl OF
perfect health since them although period Of upwards OF
year has elapsed. have had return Of the disease
Very truly, WM. REEFSNiDEkS
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DIR, ToWNSENDS SARSAPARiILA is n sovereign
g. remedy Tor inrpient CONSUMPTION and for tic
general prosraIion OF the system matter whether The
result Of cause or causes, produced by rrcguary
Illness accident.
Nothing can be surprising than liz invigomting e
seeis on the human frame Persons all weakness and las
slnde before taking H. at become robust and full OF
energy under its influence. II Immediately cunteTacts the
neryeessness Of the female inne which Is the great cause
Of unhappiness
II will not be expected Of us in cases OF so delicate ma.
re, to exhibit certificates OF cures performed, but we ,an
assure the afflicted that hundreds ocases have been repor.
ted TO us. a"t
CoxshcRIR, Sept %, 1876.
Dt TOWNSEND To all whom this may concern-Ihis
To certify that my wife used bottle your SARSA.
PARII.IA previous 10 n critical event, under the most
alarming aud delicate circumstances, being troubled with
the dropsy swelling oil the feet Affections and very
much ,ebilaied; with my persuasion, and the reconmei
dalton Of those WHO had used IL she induced 10 Try Il
with little laiih; aud suffice Il To say The medicine
had the happy and desired effect not only during The said
period, but after the expiration OF week OF It's use, the
dropsy aud nervous affection way astonishing
degrees and her health is now better than il had been for
long time previous
II this viii he Of any service you, or any one who
doubts the success Of the medicine, you entirely well
come to IT,
subscribe myself your most obediept and Obliged sery
s. s. JAMESON,
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FOR STATIONERY.
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES, UNITED STATES,
CLRnK,s OPPIuE. MAY y 1910

CLERK's OPpIoE MAY ~ 1870
IN pursuance Of the t section Of the Of Congress Of
the 18th August 1872 entitled An act legalzing and
making appropriations ur such necessary objects have
been usually included In the general appropriation bills
MSa authority q T ~ and g a aas S for esrn
ernmeni and for other purposes" which said 1th section
asRc IL Aud be Il Further enacted, That all stationery
of every and nature for the OF the two Houses OF
Congress- AMI all stationery andob printing ofevery name
aud nature for the use OF the several departments Of Gov
ernment and for the bureaus and Offices In those depart
menis at Washington including all stationery, blanks,
post offices and collectors offices throughout the United
States, shall hereafter be furnished and performed by
tract by the lowest bidder iolows: The Secretary Of
the Senate, the Cek OF the House OF Representatives the
head Of each department. and such deputy posimasers In
The Post Office establishment, and such collectors IN the
custom house establishment AZ tie Postmaster General
and the Secretary of the Treasury shall respectively de-
sgnaie for That purpose shall respectively advertise once
cpal papers published IN the places where such articles
To be furnished such printing DONE for sealed propo
sails for furnishing such articles or the whole OF any par
cusr class Of articles Tor doing such printing, or The
whole specified job hereo 10 be done at such place,
specifying In such advertisement the amount, quantity,
and description Of each kind oi articles 10 be furnished
and, near may be the nature, amount and kind OF
printing to be done aud all such proposals shall be kept
scaled until the lay specified In slc advertisement for
opening The same, when they shall be opened by under
tie direction OF the officer making such advertisement IN
the presence andtbe person Offering
furnish any class Of such articles, TO perform any spe
Gifted portion or Job OF sd work. and giving satisfactory
security for the performance thereof under forfeiture not
exceeding twice the contract price In case OF failure shall
receive contract for doing the same aud in case the
lowest bidder shall fail 10 enter into such contract aud
give such security within reasonable Time To be fixed IN
such advertisement then the contract shall be given To the
lowest bidder who shall enter into such contract and
give such security And IN case Of failure to supply he
articles, perform the work, by the person entering
into such contract he and his be liable for the
forfeiture specified in such contract as qnidated damages
10 be sued for in the 81 The United States, any court
having jurisdiction thereof l4,
Sealed proposals viii be received at this office until 10
o'clock A. M Monday, The "a day Of July next, (at
which time all theproposils will be opened,) for furnishing
The articles OF Stationery hereinafter specified for the Of
the House Of Representatives during the 3st Congress
each article 10 be approved by the Clerk, viz
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PETER BROWN, AZ Little St, Brooklyn.
TO MOTHERS AND MARRIED LADIES

THIS EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA has been ex.
prsssly prepared in reference Female Complaints Ne
female should neglect TO take H. II sa certain preventive
Tor any of The numerous and horrible diseases TO which they
trc subject II valuable for those who approaching
womanhood II Is calculated 10 assist BY Quc
ing the blood and nygoratng the system Indeed ibis me.
define is Invaluable for all the delicate diseases which
women subject,
braces the whole SYSTEM renews permanently the ma.
nIa energies by removing the impurities of the bloodby
50 far stimulating ile system 10 produce subsequent
relaSaiio which IL the of medicines taken for
en,ae weakness and disease
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from the SOUTH and WEST would
wi be amply recompenscd by making cheap purchases
for CASH by calling nj the
CARPET, on. CLOTH a WINDOW SHADE DEPOT
Nos, IL q ~, North Ssro1d STREET, Philaieiphia,
Sscotd floor, dO0r beiop CATisf Chlunh n
1000 pieces Of Wilton Brussels Imperial Ingram, Dam.
ask and Yenan Carpetines, with Oil Clohs Mats Rugs
Looking Glasses, Blinds Window Shades and Maiiings
Wholesale aud Retail, VERY LOW
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WASHINGTON, January -, 1919
Mr.. O. Hersons DEAR Sm--l have been for some
time troubled with Sick Headache, aud take pleasure IN
saying thai in the Of Dr. Dresbae Kuhn and pryors
Dyspeptic Cordial, have invariably found relief nom
single dose consider il Il valuable medicine.
Very respectfully, N. w. McGREGoR.
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,,o, =. y. CARVER,

NO. bl NORTH SIXTH STREET, ruILApELpHfA,
lNES Drawings aud Specific ailons contructs ~
" Dwellings, &c., and lay ont the grounds for Country
seats or Cemeteries; together with the arrangement
1reea give the proper effect Also Churches ospiias
Priaonh, Water Works, Gas-Workp &c., the latest an1
mort approved plansi Including Heating, ytnlsBf, &c
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YOUNG LADIES, READ TINS.

Sou who have Pale Compilations, Dull Eyes, Botches
on the Face Rough skin, or Frckles and are, % of spi
rlsn use bottle or two of DR. To,vNSENDS SARSA IA
RIILA Il will cleanse the Hood, remove lie Frrckles
and Bloches, and give you animation sparkling eyes fine
spirits, and beautiful complexioua OF which are OF i'm
mense value to UNMARRIED LApIRs
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NEW VALUABLE LAW noOK.

NHE BLACK CODE OF THE DISTRICT OF col, I'M.
BiA being complete dgesed Code Of all The Laws al
lasn general aud munich a relating the coored uola
hon whet Tree OF slave In force in the District Of Conm
bia and within The limits Of the Corporations Of Washing
ion anu ,rorgeiowh on the lot o November, 1873; tie
whole arranged according the albefa al he ntys them
eslyea, by worthinpion q Snctlen Counsellor Law
just published, in pamphlets price 90 cents For sale by
SS-~U TAYLOR
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CAUTION.

NEW FANCY gOODS.-we shall open, this day, few
IN very desirable French fancy per steam
er IIibernia, such Tuck Combs, shell and buloo-vey
beautiful pafterns
Porte Monirsshe ivory, and leathcr--a very convent
ent aud safe nrtir for the gold dollar.
Ten cartons Of Bjous Kid Cloves, all coors and nun
hers ..a
Ten dozen heavy French silk Gloyes--all colora
Twenty dozen light goaznier thread Ghvesnew article
sizes numbered for gentlemen only. .
One " Periumeries consisting of fine Extracts
Rose Soaps, Almonds Soap, Lip Salye, Gold Cream Iu
biD'a)
Six dozen English pcxhansble Sails tpatys) ground
glass. PARKEHS Fancy and Perfunery Store,
May Ne Pa avenue, near National Hotel