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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

: rAt meeting of the Town Council
holden yesterday morning, the following oil'-
GERS were appointed agreeablyt 10 the author
. ity OF the Town -
Town Cricr, Caleb w. Anthony.
Sunday Constables, Lewis Barlow, John
J. Greenman, James &. Easton, Henry Tag
=. .eart, Robert Seattle, William c. lhurston.
Henry Tasgart, Robert Seattle and VIM
C. Thurs,on, Sunday { Constables, are specially
appointed to keep the peace on Sunday nett
the 10th inst, being Yearl y Meeting Sunday
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

THE WATERING PLACES, ETc.-The Ocean
House, Newport, opens for the Summer sea-
son on the 18th inst. Mr. Weaver, its old
proprietor, has made ample provision for the
hosts of travellers, who will no doubt be on
their way to that delightful summer retreat, ere
long. There arc excellent boats plying di-
rcc,y between Newport and New York, each
of them safe, commodious, neat, ably com
manded and having every luxury and comfort
which money can purchase. On board the
Bay State, or either of the other boats, one Is
as safe and as well cared for as IN hls own
house. The Captains, Agents, and Officers
arc skilful and gcntlemanly men, and do
everything TO ensure a safe and speedy pas
sage TO all who 60 with them. Newport IN
the sc boats is but a few hours from New
York, and in anticipation it is refreshing tC
snuff the sea bree1es even al this distance
from spo, so easy Of access and so renowned
for hcalth.-N Y EEprsss.
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Nc,c Bedford, June ih, ls40


Nc,c Bedford, June Nh, ls40.
FRIrND CRANsToS -
| have not forgotten my promis, to keep
you advised of anything Of interest in this city.
But | find it as dull as Quaker meeting,
since 50 large a portion cf'the brightest and
best of -Four citizens nave gone to the GOLDEN
regions of the Eldorado. The general fear
here is That he Whaling business of this
city may be ruined by being transfeled to the
Bay of San francisco, where vessels will be
fitted for Whaling, and !he oil shipped d.
rec,ly TO other ports.
Ny visit to Newport at Election time has
proved one Of the most plcas@4.%- --recreatonS
of nv lie. love that beautiful old town
(the scenes of my earlier life,) and would
not have one Of its olden customs changed
: The Election Procession, Blue Eggs, shoot
! ing the Governor at Townsend's corner,
drumming up Town Meetings, &c, &C., all
tend to carry US back to the days OF our
childhood, and are rendered sacred, as the
| customs of our hoRored fathers. There
stands the Stone Mill, and old Trinity church
may no ruthless hand, guided by the spirit o
! modern =" Human Progress" presume to do
/ face their antiquity. They are monuments o
ages long gone by, that should not be disturb
| ed You can build your Atlantic, Bellevue
and Ocean Houses, Factories and Rail Roads
and make other modern improvements, for ih'
accommodation of strangers and the facilities
business, but do not disturb the hallowe'
landmarks of antiquity, which are equaIiy
attractions TO your beautiful watering place
Il NV visit to the scenes OF my youth was
rendered still moro pleasan, by the kind treat
ment OF friends and the good cheer o' frien'
! IIoRros, nv former landlord of the Parke
House. in this city. find he has not lost ih'
ar, of catering to the palatss Of his guests -
Hi. table, a, the Pelham Stree, House, W.
rroaning, Election dey, WIN the good thing
of every market, go, up and cooked IN a styl
ll,ha, none but Mrs n. car do 1--WE used
call her, a, TIE Parker House, the Queen {
cooks } one Of the best surloins Of Beef e'
or tasted a boiled Salmon, fresh, which b
procured from Portland for the occasion
= green Peas from the south, with every rari'
+, Of the season; and then all your little wan
are anticipated and supplied, so quietly an
$ kindly, ,ha, you feel a, home at once. An
r when nigh, comes, what a luxury is
i sleep in beds 20 nca, and clean Eyeryihlr
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WHOLE NO. 996,

, CEREAosIA:. OF DEDICATION or THE Opp
Fellows HALL.-Yes,erday the 26,h ann-
verss!y fine Grand Lodge Of ]. o. ofO.F.
of this Siae, was the occasion selected for tho
purpose of dedicaling to he well-krown pur-
pose of the Order, the nezt, beautiful and
imposing building Of brown free stone, situat.
ed on the corner of Centre and Grand streets.
and known rs Odd Fellows Hall. The var
ious Divisions and Lodges OF the Order OF
this and other States represented on the occa-
sion, after marching through the principal
streets in full regalia and accompaied by
bands of music, proceeded 10 the He'll whers
the dedicatory exercises were performed, con
sisting Of prayer, music, the formal presenta
ton Of the Hall by the President of the Odd
Fellows Hall Association, John A. Kcnne-
dy, ESQ to The Grand Master of Il e ]. .. 1
O. F. OF the State of New York, George II
Andrews, Esq who accepts the same and
solcits the aid of The Grand 'Srs Of the Uni
ted States, H. r. Kneass, Esq. in the core-
monial : the Grand Sire thereupop proclaim
ing - lne .lth ueulcdteu 10 inc DuSlnCss ana
purposes Of Odd Fellowship to Disseminate
Friendship Love and Truth, and to difiuse
Beneyolence and Charity in their fullest ex-
ten. to all its worthy members
/ These exercises were closed with the sing
ing OF an ode written for the occasion, and
benedlc,ion.
| In the evening the Anniversary exercises
! were held al Castle Garden, where, notwiih.
standing sudden un!avorable change in the
Weather, very large collection Of citizens
scIe assembled to hear an Grafton by G. Ed
wards Lestc., Esq, and several odes written
for The occasion and sung 5y Messrs Phillips,
! Paxton, Daniel and others, the whole inter
spersed by most eId.iisie music from the
Band, under the leadership Of Allen bod
worth
Il The Ofation was listened TO with much
in,e.es: and received marked applause, and the
exercises throughout the day and evening
were no less grand and imposing than attrac-
tive and interesting. The whole concluded
with festive dance. Much good feeling
abounded, and nothing so far as we have
learned, occurred 10 mar the pleasurable ana
plilanthropic purposes TO which tho day had
been devoted - Cour. and Eng. June 5M.
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in your chamber is arrayed just right, your
washing water, drinking water, your brush
and comb, and last Of all, Bible.
-
Although not so elegantly furnished, you
will find yourself as well cared for, as good a
table and as comfortably lodged, as at either
the Asor or Irving houses, New York, or
the fremont or Revere, Boston, a, all of
which have stopped the las, winter.
Mr.. Horton told me that his custom had in
creased so much, that he is about TO build an
addition of twelve sleeping rooms.
As OH FRIEHp.
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The Bible Society record states that the
oldes, man in tho United States is George
Buckhart, of Harlem Co. Kentucky Ho was
born in Germantown, Penn, and is at this
time one hundred and fourteen years ODD
He has lived for several years in hollow
sycamore tree, of such large dimensions as to
contain his family, consisting Of a wife and
five or six children, bed and bedding, cooking
utensils, &c.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

D-The editorial fraternity of the goodly
city of all kinds of notions is well repre-
'sen,ed in the ancient and honorable Artillery
Company of that city; Col. Schouler, of the
Atlas is first Lieutenant, and Major Poore,
of the Bee, Adjutant.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

CsEAr FIrLb ron ThF' CmoLrRAs--r N. Y.
Star says We have $4,000 persons 10 this
city who live any how or any where, men who
Ca, anything thoy can get, wholesome or un-
whole some, and who drink while they ha~s
| vsnny lch TO buy run"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

sCouLp NOT TEsrirY.-A witness In court
yesterday was denied the privilege oftes'ify'ng
in a case in which no had ben called The
testimony of witnesses was received, who
stated that they had repeatedly heard him say
,h,, he did no, believe in the existence Of
God. In consequence Lis testimony was not
,eceivcd.- Springfield Gazette.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14
JOSEPH B. WEAVER.

The following Tax was assessed on Tues,
day -
Voted and Resolved, That tax Of thirty
four cents on hundred dollals be assessed on
the real and personal and taxable property OF
the inhabitants Of this town, and Of others
therein. as soon as may be, to be collected
and paid into the Town Treasury Of said
Town on or before the expiration Of 30 days
from tne time the Collector of Taxes receives
the tax book from the Assessors, and that
tho Town Council, tho assessors this day
elected, be and they are hereby appointed to
assess said tar, and that they be allowed SIS
therefore; and it is further voted that Oliver
Resd, the Collector Of Tates, this day elected
be and he is appointed to collect the same, and
his compensation to be 5000, for collecting
all the taxes Of tho town for the current year
he giving bond % the satisfaction Of the Towr
Treasurer, and that tho tax be appropriated
aereesbly to the Report Of the Finance Com
rrit,cc
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

French has just received new supply 5f
exquisite summer hats for gentlemen oi the
= lates, and most fashionable style. They are
very neat and comfortable, as any one can
ace who will look at the one which, we wear
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

atistocratic interests, and declaration OF war
upon democratic interests This proposition
was set aside for the following, moved BY
Gen Cavaignac -
/ The National Assembly c. IL serious nt
tenuon 10 the events and movements Of troops
taking place in Europe, and seeing in the state
of affairs dangers for liberty and the Repub-
lie, recommends the government to take ener
getlc measures for their protection"
! Though violently opposed by the ministry,
this proposition WAS carried by a vote of 43o
to lS4.
Mr.. Flocon asked for the taking into in
slant consideration the proposal for liberating
the transported coDvicts arrested subsequen,
to 7th May, ls4s. This request was refused.
\ NJ. Cremieux called the attention of the
Assembly to an article published in the Demo
cratic Pacifque BY NJ Consderant, in which
he said plot was in preparation by certain
members of tho Government and some polltl-
cal men, to destroy the Republic on certain
day, and called on that no 'orable gentleman
10 give some explanations on the subjact.
Il NJ. Consderant replied, that the details had
been communicated to him by person on
whom he could rely, and he had considered i,
hir duty to rfenii-n the subject to the Presi-
dent Of the Council and had by that means de-
eated the plot A remark of VI. Considcrant
reused the anger Of NJ. Pierre Bonaparte,
who gave him the lio in tho mos. uncerimori
ous manner.
/ The subject led to warm discussion in
which Gen. Bedeau defended the conduct OF
the army, saying it would always be found
ready tosupport the laws and consultation.
The shipment of troops to Ciyita Vecchia
continued, and Gen. Rcstolan had left Paris
for Italy, the 9Th General officer tina, has
been sent to Join Gen. Oudinot
/ Neither the French, Neapolitang, nor Span.
iards had yet entered Rome. The French
having attempted the passage Of The Tibor Or
the Mevian Bhdee; it was blownur.
i There is nothing new from Central Europe
| Germany is full of sunettion Hungary i,
| confident and courageous, and Russia has IL
sued poTpons manifesto declaring her pur
pose Of an armed interyc: ton to put down ev
il-ntentloned men. The Emperor has at las
recognized the French Republic. lie prob.
ably calculates upon tho friendship of its
President. The King of Prussia is in hot
water, and while condemaing a revolt, proms.
ises a Constitution on the basis Of unity.
/ In the British Parliament the minority has
gained on its majority for the repeal Of the
| Navigation laws. Canada is to be left to dc
lis own talking while the administration oI
| Lord Elgin will be sustained. Queen Victoria
/ HIS been fired at with a pistol, Happily il
was loaded on y with powder.
i The London money market rcmaas easy
but business generally is dull. There is some
! demand for American stocks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

A letter 10 Mr. Bothechild, from Frank
fort dated May 18th, says that 'ho Hungari
,ns have totally defeated the Russians, unC
forced them to fall back upon Cracow, TIL,
Revolution will be transferred to Poland
A Proclamation from Kossu,h says that III
battle took place in the dehles Of Rotle1rhfum
ard that SO, ,cCo Russians ,ur-ente:ed. Tn
Austrians are fottifying vienns
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Thu body of Della Avery has been recover
cd from the wreck of the Empire. she wa;
from Preston, Connecticut. This makes the
whole number asccrtsincd to have been lost
,wenty-thres
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Tho National Era, the organ Of the Anti
Slavery interest in Washington, meets Nth
surpor, hardly expected when il was fire, es.
,abh.hed. Not only has j, paid of tho interest
On original subscriptions. bu, IS now yielding
A handsome piol, TO The proprietor
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

G.PR. JAmrs-ln allusion to the con-
,empla,ed visit Of this distinguished novelist to
this country, the Pcayune Expresses the hope
,ha, 4" Cooper will no, kick uPa irss and
cause him to be mobbef"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

/ An IMPORTANT FAcr.-We have given the
following fac, before, bu, repea, it a. this time
for the benefit Of all concerned;
OF the twelve hundred and odd Sons oi
Temperance in New Dreams, only three have
been attacked by the cholera, which has been
ssourging that city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

! The PS-tsrnouth Messenger states thar the
distinguished Russian General, Count IAN
nerchoG is native Of Meredith, n, H., and
nj, real name is Thomas +. Williams.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

George Robinson has been appointed Post
I Master at Kingston, vice Thomas l.. Taylor
removed and Silas w. Terry Pos, Master
a, Peace Dale, vice T.. w. Hazard removed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

r-rThe degree Of Doctor of laws has been
conferred by the University Of Heidelberg
upon Henry Shelton Sanford, Of Derby
Conn, formerly OF tho U. 5. Legation at 81,
Petersburg.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

PRovIprscr.-The new city governrhrn,
was 5iganized Oh Monday. Mayor Burgess
states the expenses of las, year at siie,477
81, exceeding the income by abou, $4,000,
and the city debt is stated to be slss,37o ID.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

neThe jury in the case of John w. Crafts
at Boston, for conspiracy TO destroy the
shin Franklin, have returned verdict OF not
guilty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Elisuf Wright. tho editor Of the Boston
Chrono,ype, is said to be the father OF nineteen
children, We do not wonder that the poor
fellow i. so cross, and our only surprise is that
he is able to make up any kind Of PaPer'--
Why should he be so severely afflicted
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

OF The 10000 900 persons who inhabl'
Great Britain, there are about 10000 who
keen men servants, l32 200 who pay duty for
horses, 90 900 who possess the luxury ofa
foui wheeled carriage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Ur1i is estimated by tho 81. Louis Revoille
rha, the cost Of removing the steamboat
wreckp a, the wharf, would be al least ss'-
600
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

The City Of Boston has purchased large
quantity Of chloride Of ihc, and will furnish
the poor ith il, who'se unable to boy idt
themselves.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Strawberries were selling m any quantity, In
Baltimore, on Saturday, a, from to cents
per quart.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

CossEcrIcur Tho Legislature OF Con
necticu, has jus, passed law, Transferring tho
power of granting divorces from the Leglsla-
,ure TO the Superior Court.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

% Quite an amusing discussion i. going on
in the columns of the London A,heneum.
whether Iongf4llow's E'aHgeline rs not a'iit-
eratiye.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Ip1here has been another case Of cholera
in Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Mr. F.. G. Squior, U. S. Charge to New
Grenada, has been elected an honorary mem
Der Of the London Archaeological Association.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

One OF the go statues of Adoring angels.
,cu,p,urcd a. Florence under the suPerinten-
dcnce Of Powers. for the sanctuary oi the
cathedral a, Cincinnati, has arrived in thai
c.ty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

A grea, robbery has been committed IN
church in Mexico, and the jewels Of the Vir-
oin valued at S2O, 900 were carried of.
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Repor, of the Board of Engineers Of the

Report of the Board of Engineers Of the
Fire Department
To The electors 0fhe To,sn Of Ne,cpori,
in Topn Meeting, June s ls49.
The Board OF Engineers of the Fire De
pahment of the town Of Newport, by their
Committee, respectfully report that they have
expended the past year for repairs Of Fire
Engines, Hose Company, &C., as follows
for which they have drawn orders on the
Town Treasury.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

The amount of Treasury Notes outstanding
on :lte lst of June was 81 ,s39, ,0393l.
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GhrIr rpHrse.-Mr. Mcfarland Of Lowell
c,ush, COO shad on Monday Of las, week Is
the Merrimack n,er, below Lawrence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Bills of the Hamilton Bank, ct Scitua &c, r
l. are not received ot the Suffolk Bank, Bos
ton,
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William Cullen Bryant, Of the New York
Evening Post, is sbou, to sail for Europe.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

Elke.sr r11aAcrs -Ts%h in a den,is,'s|
window.
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F'or the week ending the 26th ult., there
were 1873 cases of cholera in New Orleans,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

uTQueen Victoria was 80 years old, on the
10Th Of May.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

The Virginia Legislature have adjourned to
Fauquier Springs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

DAugustus Bush, Esq., has been appoint
ed Librarian Of tho Redwood Library
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-06-14

A lady wrote vi,h diamond, on pane oi
glass
God did a. 6r,t make man upright, jut he
10 which the gentleman sdded,
No surely h sd eon,hu,d so-but she
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S16326, 10

The balance of the last years Tax uncol-
lccted by Mr.. Hull, the late Collector, at the
time Of his death, has been fully collected by
Mr.. Oliver Read, the present Collector OF
Taxes, the settlement OF whose accounts has
been this day made by the Committee.
GEORGE HALL.
JOHN STEVENS.
MICHAEL FREEBoRN,
C. G. PERRY,
ISAAC GOULD,
EDWARD w LAYTON.
JOSEPH B. WEAVER
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Sl6326, 10
RESOURCES.

Cash in Treasury,
Quit rents and Market, 300
Interest on School Fund.- 500
Due from J. Goodspeed, late Collector 700
Balance to be provided for by Tax 1886, 10
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Sundry expenditures generally

s7s7, 46
New hose and repairs of Hose 400. SO
Expences for hose, &c. Al, 81
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-11-10

~ do. at o&; and kegs, including parcel OF lOL
prime, at cts 10 b., the latter for cash
Butter.-W Western comes in freely, and for choice
lots loo ii cts. is obtained. Glades has a wide
range, and includes store and dairy-pacted, the ex
tremes about II and 10 cts.
Cheese-Westen continues steady, selling in lots
of 100 to 500 bXs., at cts, mos Eastern is taken
for shipping at Sa9 cts. T. h., according to quality
RICE.--Is dull of sale, and taken in small lots
only at 3 25a -. so " 100 lbs.
SALT-We have transactions to report A
cargo of about 1900 bushels 600 asts) has arrived
this week from Cadiz, which remains unsold
SEEDS.-Clover is quiet at the nominal price OF
$3.50 for prime-inierior less. Timothy not enquir-
ed for. Flax in good request at 500 o1.3l " bus,
cash, which is Slight advance
SPICES.-We note small sales of Pepper at cts,
6 mos, which is an improvement. There is more
fess in the market for all descriptions of Spices
SPIRrTS.-N. f. Rum remains at about last
weeks quotations, 3la32 cts. Whislsey has under
gone alteration, prices steady at p cts for hhds
and Is for brls
SUGARS.-Thcrc has been little better feeling
in the market this week than the last and prices
somewhat frmcr, but private transactions have still
been moderate, comprising about 800 hhds of these,
200 New Orleans from store in lots at a 81,
and few at 81 cts, mos and the residue, OF Cuba
and Porto Rico, in small way at previous rates.
BY auction on Tuesday, we note sales of 272 hhds.
Cuba, at 5.15G $3.50; - tres, ga $50; and 81
brls. $500 u 100 lbs, all mos.
TOBACCO.-The market in general is rather
quiet, although some few transactions have taken
place in Colony descriptions; but prices for all good
sorts, and even down to common grades, (and re-
fer to quotations in another place for their range,)
firm the late European advices having given adj
dtional strength to the claims of planters and fac
tors. The receipts of Maryland continue very
light shown by the inspections below, and those
of Ohio not heavy. One ship only, we believe,
is up, and she is for Bremen, and en-
gagemcnt has come to our knowledge. ['rhe French
Consulate in New York has given notice that pro-
posals for supplying the national manufactures OF
the Government Of France, will be decided on,
at the Ministry of Finances, in Paris, on the Goth
Dec. proX at o'clock p M, for 100000 liilo-
grammes of Virginia leaf Tobacco; 100000 do
Maryland do. do (Oho of included as former
lyD and 2,210,O0O do. Kentucky do. do, all of the
crop of 1919, according to four samples from each
denomination; and 100000 do. Havana leaf, same
crop, according to two samplcs.l The inspections
for the week comprise PA hhds Maryland, 7J7 do
Ohio, Virginia, and 10 Kentucky-total 9S3 hhds
and there have been exported within the same
time to foreign ports, l2S6 hhds., besides 30 hhds.
Scraps and 1Ol hhds. Stems, the two latter, and
1884 hhds. of the Tobacco, were to Bremen; making
the total amount of Maryland and Ohio leaf Tobac.
exported from this port to European ports Since
Jan. 1st to 7th inst, as follows.