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the solemnity due to the day and to the occa-
sion. The pageant Of an inauguration day
IS mo legal part or parcel Of the ceremony
II is the fruit, in some measure, OF laudabls
feeling in the public mind to honor the de-
pository Of power, though i derives a greater
degree Of its activity and splendor from the
interested motives Of expectants Of the iavo'
Of the President. Be this as it may, Presi'
dent TAYLOR, il he deems it to be his dut,
to take the oath Of office on the 4th Of March
will not be deferred from executing it, t.
afford an opportunity for the display Of the
pageant usual on Inauguration occasions,
Our own opinion is in favor Of his taking
the oath Of office on the 4th Of March, for in
that event, after the cere mony, he could
with great prhpriety - and no doubt would
repair to the House of Representatives or
to some regular place Of worship, and offer
up prayers to that God, who, he confessed
on a recent occasion, had been his protector
through so many yicissitudes in his life Of
danger and toll. Washington, though he
took the oath Of office on an ordinary day,
repaired to the throne Of grace to- crave its
assistance in the performance Of his new
duties. How appropriate would il be for
President TAYLOR, il he should deem il ne
cessary to take the oath Of office on the Sab
bath, to follow this example!
The Sabbath is the Lords day--he tells
US constantly in his scriptures, but his crea-
lures are not forbidden to do their duty to
each other on that day Nay, they are
commanded to do it, but with them is the
responsibility Of deciding whether the act to
be done is duty or not. GoD blesses the
performance Of duties on his Sabbath. He
has been with President Taylor, has watch
ed over him with care, has brought him to
the highest place on earth. Many Of his
most renowned deeds were performed on the
Sabbath, in the strict execution Of his duty,
and they were blessed with triumph. It will
be for him to decide, whether the taking Of
the oath Of Office before the Lord Of the Sab
bath, on the Sabbath day, to execute the
magistracy Of this mighty people in the fear
Of justice and right, is duty Which ever
way he decides we are sure, his decision
will be marked by all the evidences Of that
wisdom, which has SO far been lamp to his
feet.
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ADElpHr-B Benefit Of Mr.. ". H. bushnell. BY
an advertisement under the head Of Benefit Card "
II will be perceived that Mr. Bnshne the treasurer
Of the Adephi Theatre takes his first and only benefit
this evening. As an evidence Of respect and esteem
In which MIR. Bushnell Is held by all connected with
the Adeph they have volunteered their services on
this occasion. Mr.. Bushnell has been connected
with this establishment from its commencement, and
BY his urbanty and integrity has won the esteem ii
all who know him. We would say 10 all his friends.
go TO the Adelphi, and let that little temple Of Thes-
plus be crammed from "pit TO dome.n
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The late decision by tho Supreme Court Of The
United States in the case Of Norris vs. the CITY Of
Boston, and Of Smith vs.. Turner, Ia said by the
Charleston Mercury 10 have the effect TO "sweep
away" the Inspection Laws OF South Carolina, en-
acted to prevent the abduction Of slaves In Northern
vessels; and also TO "sweep away all laws Iof the
same State made TO prevent free coored persons
citizens of Massachusetts, from entering the ports
and cities" of South Carolina. tIfs' I'm
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We find the following in the last number Of The
st. Louis Republican
" We have rumor, through private source at
New Orleans, that Mr.. Clay win accept the Office Of
United States Senator from Kentucky, and serve
during the coming extra session; but II his wishes
are consulted he will be at liberty TO resign the
office Of Senator, and accept the appointment Of
Minister to France. His appointment to this dis
nguished post would not only be acceptable to the
nation but reflect the highest credit on tho adminis-
tration Of Gen. Taylor. We doubt not II Mr. Clay's
wishes are in accordance with this rumor that he
will be rendered the appointment
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A Literal Inserpreter.

A Judge in New Orleans, a few days ago
fined merchant 500 for allowing his side
walk to be in a muddy condition, and also
accompanied il with a severe lecture. The
next day a. he passed the place, he was plea
sed to see the force Of his authority and elo-
quence exempli6ed in the condition Of the
sidewalks, which had not only been freed
from every particle Of filth and dirt, but had
actually been washed down with soap, the
eurbstones whitewsshed, and the whole ban
quetts sprinkled with rose lssves, sesnt.t
with cologne.
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nIfssfons to China.

China l. represented as having population Of
365 600 200 Canton and pekin are supposed each to
contain 700 600 Of inhabitants. Opium. furnishes
the greater hindrancc e the progress Of the Gospel
among the Chinese. Sixfy-seyen foreign missiona-
ries are laborng among them, and five thousand ma,
lives are Instructed every Sabbath in Christianity
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THE PREsIDENr,s PROGRESS.

The Steam Boat Telegraph, with PRrsi-
DENT TAYLOR on board, was lying choked in
thei ice at eight o'clock yesterday morning IF
teen miles below Wheeling.
onthe receiptof the intelligence at Wheel
ing al II o'clock, conveyances were forth
with despatched Tor the boat to bring to
town the PRESIDENT.
He would not reach Wheeling until late
last evening, aa
He win leave that town this morning
at 7-o'elock, in the stage, direct forCum,
berland, where he viii not probably ar
rive, owing to the snow and ice on the noun
tains, until tomorrow morning, in time fol
the Baltimore train.
We may look tpr him in the Baltimore
and Washington train att o'clock on Friday
evening.
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Ran AwAY.Yestertay afternoon as private
carriage was passing up Pennsylvania avenue, the
pole hook suddenly broke which caused the pole to
strike against the horses and caused them to start
OIL at full speed when near Willari's Hotel they
were checked in their mad career BY two men who
caught them by the head. The carriage was not so
much injured, but one Of the horses was badly cut
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HAnaIssusc. February 10. y. M

despatch has beenreceved here from Columbus,
announcing that the General Assembly Of Ohio has
contemplated repeal BY the Pennsylvania LegisIa-
ture, Of ihe act granting the right of way to the
Ohio and Erie Railroad Company. Retuiatory mea-
sures are threatened, u tho Pennsylvania Legislature
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CASE OF SAMUEL EcxEL.-The examination Of
this case was resumed yesterday at twelve O'clock
before B. X. Morsell Esq Msssrs Carlisle and
Williams appeared as council for Mr.. Eckel. Mr..
Key, Chief District Attorney, and J. H. Brady Esq.
for the United States. atfGl
After examining some ten or twelve witnesses
the case was postponed until eleven o'clock to-day
ut the same place.
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The survey Of the harbor Of Charleston, 8. c., is
shortly TO DO commenced ms part Of The gensrT
coast survey authorized by Congress Lieutensnt
John N. Mafiu of the Hydrographical Department.
is 70 take prominent part In the important work
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WooD. There was a large supply Of wood from
the country at Centre Market on Tuesday morning
The prices asked were extrayagant, in some In
stances much higher price was demanded for
green wood than our merchants are asking for dry
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COLUMBIAN ARTIILEnY.--0n the arrival in this
city Of the President elect he will be welcomed by
salute from the Columbia Artillery, under the com.
mand OF our esteemed fellow citizen, Capt Buckin-
ham Esq. The Captain has rather Q small company
but can make more noise than all the rest put toge-
lher, and on oil public occasions Is aways on hand
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Mr.. J. 3. RosERTs, now fulfilling an engagement
at the Adeiphi is an accomplished actor and gentle
man. His personation Of Hamlet on Monday even
ing was chaste and finished performance. He Is
correct reader, suits the faction to the word and
the word to the sction and withaI holds the mir
ror up TO Nature his efforts tending to araise the
genius and 10 mend the heart"
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Mrs. Eliza Farnham, whose husband died at San
francisco last September, is about to leave New
York for that place, and proposes take with her
q company Of unmarried women not under twenty.
five years Of age. She will take none who cannot
bring nndoubted testimonials to character, educa-
ton. DC.
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Mr. Edward Fry, director of the Italian oner,
Company In New York. has brought suit for libel
against the editor Of the New York Herald IN which
he lays his damages of $4,000 -
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ADAMS d CO.'S EXPRESS.

Office Penneyiraiia orenue, near Railroad Depot.
THE publlcara respectfully informed that we continue 10
express letween Washington, baltimore Phls.
delpha New York Boston, and all The principal cities and
packages, bullion, bank notes, &c.
Particular attention WIN be paid to the collection and pay
mont ri notas, drafts, bills &c.
Cnsion-hotise entries at Boston, New YORK, Phadelphia
and Baltimore promptly attended, to, and on reasonabls
terms 80 wy .'itsf tfa y
particularly requested 10 order 6y Adams & Co.'S Es.
sJstct. Vs.
Our express for Richmond, Petersburg and The south
leaves daily at p. M and arrives daily a Al m.
ourexpress from the north arrives daily at and
"a p, m, and departs daily at I'm. -
feb lG--tf PHILIP j. DUCKEY, Agent
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FIRE.-The alarm OF FIRE on Monday evening was
caused by the falling Of camphine lamp in the
Drug Store of Mr.. Marssoletti on Pennsylvania
avenue. The damage we understand was triAing
which WINS covered by insurance s.i sgs Il i i
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Gold ore IL said to have been discovered on the
fssm Of Mr. David Melck, near Railway, In New
Jersey, Mr.. Melck found II about two feet below
the surface while digging hole In eprinqy piece
OF ground, at the foot Of hil near his residence
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ftrThc celebrated Nightingale Ethiopian Sere-
naders perform tonight at the odeon. See adver-
tisement. .s Nv W.T.
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Gitp JnteIIigrner.

IrWe notice the arrival Of r. r. d. OsmA, Con
sui General Of Peru in the United States. He has
taken lodgings at Browns Hotel. Also Of Ex-Gov-
ernor JOHN YouNa Of New York at Wizards.
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bets are said to have been made In New York on
me late prize fight, TO the amount Of $50, GOO The
losers have paid up.
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General Taylor into his high Office, with he
ed purpose OF endrayorng carry The principles and
policy VI Washington and this should commend him 10 the
affections Of the American people. eU his nim u
sofien, IL he cannot erfgish, The asperfts g party ss
gipe tie GoreraseHt lis oaai airisicas "
ps,ssrs az they nsre desfncd he exercised BY its trainers
aad make he Coasressqf the United States Me fe r.
poesf Of The H1 heir eoRsfifnets Crfnenders
Messose 10 TIE K.afueky Legislature, jan !,
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BARHER,s EMBR CATION
u EQH HORSES go. - ~

WH0fn This preparation will cure Strains, ~
HfX Bruises, Stiffness Of joints, Cuts, Old {ytXk
-Al-H.ulcers on both and beast II has .Ak-0-
cured Ulcers OF ten years standing Relief Is given In
spayins BY Us application And for Fisi,a and Pole evil
Il Is n fiIre cure. l1AH
Also BARRIERS Horse po,sders 10 restore The bad cond
ton OF The horse and TO DESTROY WORMS which Kivs
so much pain TO thai noble beast. rSkN
HARDER = Horse Balls, dor Coughs and Catarrh) are my
own preparation, and not trumpeed 10 the world a.
specihc, but the best found out.
D- Scdai STOTTs Drug Store, also at JNo. =. CAL.
LAN'S TIh street stt7
NIB All dssasss treated, by the subscriber ON scIen.
ti6c principles. He 10 regular bred Farrisr and can
The calls Of The public fjanl6I GEO, BARBER.
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.

CHARLES. w. FHNTONs
ls QMcs epposin Jsekson Hon, Psnasyircfs lvTrs
4 TERMS. .'s-
D.y r;E:s y ~ az
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DRAcTIsEs In The Supreme Court Of the unItsd saiss,
the Coursof the District and Of the neighborng Haies
gives legal counsel At chambers, prosecuiss claims Of
menis Of t;oysrnusent acs ~ arsnt N 1rocrins Iss
patent for Inventions and prepared execute 6ny bud
meas requiring the presence and attention Of counsel o.
agent nj The seat Of government.
n1- ofdee. AZ his dwelling, No Missouri Avenue BE-
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BY tho President Of the United States.
TN pursuance OF law, JAMES X. POLK President Of the
United States of America, do hereby declare aud make
CROWN that public sales willbe held at the unermepton
ed land oct IN The State OF IOWA. at the periods herein
nier designated, 10 wit:
Al the land office Fairfield, commencing on Monday,
the fourth day Of June next for The disposal Of the public
lands situated within the aforementioned townships and
parts Of townships, viz
North ofthe base line and rest of The mn principal
Townships seyentywo and seventy three, Of range
ty.three
Townships sevenywo and seventy three OF range TWEEN
ty.four.
Townships seventy ond seveutythree Of range TWEEN
ty. five
Island in section twenythree in township seventy.two,
Of range fourteen.
Al The land Office at Dubuque commencing on Monday
the eighteenth day Of June next for the disposal o the pub
lie lands situated within the aforementioned townships,
TO vii
North Of he base line and rcsf Of ne mn principal
3 meridian. E. t
Township ninety three, OF range seven.
Township ninety.three OF range eight.
Townships unetytwo, ninety three, and ninety four oi
Township ninety three Of range ten
Townships ninety two, ninety three, aud ninety four Of
Lands appropriated by lsw for the Of schools militia
ry, other purposes will be Excluded from the saiea
The offering Of the abovementon lands will he
which they are advertised with ali convenient espaich,
until the whole shall have been ofere and the
closed But no sale shall be kept open longer than
weeks, and no private entry fanny nj the ands will be adj
Given under my hand Mt the city Of Washington, this
y.seyenth day Of February, Domu thousand
JAMEsK POLK
RICHARD NJ. youNo,
Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
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To DR.. N. J. ScHwARrzE, jr.
June Z, l84S,
i am most respectfully yours, &C.,
JOSEPH RADCLIFFE.
WAsnIN1roN. December % lH47.
WAsHISaros, December 90, l647.

To DR.. a. J. ScHwARTzE, Jr.
Dear Sir: | hereby acknowledge debt Of gra-
tihide due you, in saying that attribute my pre-
state Of good health entirely to the Use Of your In
valuable preparation Of Sdrsapnriua. Having been
afflicted with an Infammafory Rheumatic Affection
Of the knee-oint Which swelled TO such degree Us
TO confne me 10 bed for many weeks, depriving
me Of the entire use Of my limb, and having bssn
attended by The most eminent physicians, without
the least prospect Of recovering made nse Of your
after which began to use my limb, and upon lis
further usE had the satisfaction 10 find the disease
radicated and my general health very much impro-
we'd. Two years have now elapsed and my health
still continues good You ureat liberty 10 make use
Of this as you may think proper.
Very irIey your obedienl servant,
VIM. w. STEWART.
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sS0R3N PACIFIC MAIL SnH&>
k0XSTEAMSHIP COMPANY. SMQNZ
TIE UNITED STATES MAIL STEAM PACKETS

SIAIES MAIL SIEAM PACkETS
The California, 1870 TONS Capt C. Forbes
% Panama, 1887 tons, Capt w. G. Stout.
50 Oregon, 1893 tons, Cap r. II Pearson,
their way to the Pacific, Intended 10 leave Pa
mama, for ports In Central America, Mexico and Caol.
nia as follows:
The first on the . 9Th January.
IKE s sird I IsiI, s r,ssrlhIary
and thereafter OF the above named Steam Packets will
leave Panama on the first OF each month.
An experienced Surgeon will accompany each Ship
Passengers in the after cabins furnished bedding but
not wines and liquors, and will be allowed space for per.
sonal bagage. free the OF 800 lbs weight Freight
excess and all other goods $50 per ton, and per
srcce.
Packages should not exceed ITO lbs weight-for mule
carriage.
Passage from Panama 10 Realeo, 700 miles, in state
rooms S6i. ~ ta
Passage from Panama to Acapulco 1900 miles in state
rooms $50.
Passage from Panama TO San Bias, or Mazaan, 2ooo
miles IN state rooms, Sl75 A
Passage from Panama to San Diego, 1900 miles, in
rooms, Ss25.
Passage from Panama San Francisco, $500 miles, in
state rooms $3.50.
Passage in the lower cabin at deduction Of one.flfl
from the above rates.
Passage In the forward cabin from Panama to either
the above named ports 500 including only such raons
are furnished 10 tho
Atlantic PASSENGERS have priority Of choice OF berths
and In the order Of the dates Of their tickets
No passge secured until paid for. Apply at the office
Of tho Company, New York. "a South street janl2
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IN pursuance OF law, !, JAMES X POLK, President OF
the United States Of America, do hereby declare and
make known thai public sales will be held at the under.
mentioned land Offices In the State OF ARKANSAS at the
periods hereinafter designated, 10 wit:
At the land Office al Helena, commencing Monday the
fourth day Of June for tile disposal the public lands
situated within the aforementioned townships and parts
North Qte base line, and cast Of he mn principal
neridian. s- ',s4
Sections thirteen, twenty three twenty four, and twenty.
five, east OF the ST. Francis river in township three, Of
range four. 3s H4.
Township nine, Of range seven
South or Tho base line aud icest Of The mn principal
meridian.
Township four and part OF island In sections thirty.
At the land office at Washington commencing on Mon.
day, the eighteenth day ~ June the disposal Of the
public lands situated within the aforementioned township,
viz
South Of The base line, and ,eest IF The nm principal
meridian.
Township four, Of range nineteen.
AT the land office at Champagnole, commencing Mon.
day The fourth day Of June for the disposal the pub
lie lands situated within The aforementioned townships.
viz 1ta a3s8 5S H
South Qfthe base line, and nest of The fh principal
Townships eleven and fourteen Of range seventeen
Township eleven, Of range eighteen
Lands appropriated by law for the OF schools militia.
ry other purposes, will be excluded from the sales.
The Offering Of The above mentioned lands will be
mensed on The days appointed ana proceed y te oer IN
until the whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed.
hui no sale sab kept open longer than two weeks and
no private entry Of any Of the lands will be admitted until
afier the expiration Of the two weeks.g n fr.fs n
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington, this
twenty seventh day Of February ammo domin thousand
JAMES X, POLK.
ny the President:
'RIcnAnD nj. Y ounn, Ba@
(,uu au,too ianera he LAM
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Circular 10 r . gisters and Receivers.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, february, g, 1870
QUESTION OF much importance has arisen In rela.
"a ton Mexican war bounty land warrants that may
be located by bonn fde purchasers t3
Frst.-Where warrant In forged.
SecOnd.--Where the assignment transfer Ia forged.
Thrd.--Where the power OF attorney Is forged.
Several cases Of this description having presented
10 the consideration Of the Commissioner OF the General
Land Office he informs thar In his Judgment they
null and void and that the land covered by locations
remains the property Of the United States which view
this department fully IN ORDER therefore, to in.
duce greater caution upon the part Of purchasers will
please 10 chow this circular 10 all persons proposing
make locations with Mexican bounty land warrants
and cause copy Of these instructions to be posted in the
most public position in your Office As these iorgeres are
believed 10 be augmenng in number this notice deemed
necessary for the protection Of the Interests OF the govern
ment and the people.
RI WALKER,
March Ga W. Secretary Of the Treasury
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~ H1II9 UNITEb STATks FATRNT OFFICE,
u n II. IL 5a5 March 10, lsi9.
YORK; praying tor the extension Of patent granted
es for years from the expiration OF said natrnt
teen hundred and forty nine, - $500 - s
u s ordered that the said petition be heard al the Patent
on &c On the la Monday q August " O'clock n,
and oil persons art notified 70 appear and show cause
any they have, why said petition ought not 10 be granted
= EDMUND BURKE,
Commissioner OF Patents
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To the PablIc.


The mineral lans' included Il the foregoing procama
Montreal river and Isle Royae, IN The northern PENN
sua Of Michigan and are rendered immensely valuable by
by The cxaustess mines Of copper and other ores found
therein.
discovered in the trap ranges within few miles Of Lake
SUPERIOR and from the geological character OF the con
try the explorations already made cannot be doubt
ed that others eq,ta II not valuable will be found
throughout this whole mineral REGION"
In Of the mnesnow worked copper found almost
percentage than any other yet discovered in the
world, Slveris also found In considerable quantities
All the necessary materials Tor the construction OF fur.
naces and fuel for smelling, found IN abundance in the
immediate neghborhood Of the mineral. "A III
The climate In The winter, though cold, does not inter.
rupt the operations Of the mines lin fact that season IL
considered the most favorable for their operations.
The proximity these mineral lands to the shore Of lake
Superior which several safe and excellent harbors
aud the water communication herefpm, by the Saut Ste.
Marie, lakes Huron Erie, DC, furnish ready Of
transporting the products Of these lands to the principal
markets Of the United States at very irfing cost
itlkewise appears from the reports 70 this Office that
the agricultural lands Of fair quality, producing the
usual culinary vegetables and grass IN abundance and,
when properly titled they have been found favorable for
grain crops also; and for all these products, fair price
aud good market win be found at the mines
Timber-such as white and yellow pine, sugar maple,
yellow birch, &C.. is, in many places very abundant and
by its thrifty growth gives evidence Of the richness Of the
soil. Mr. Bt4t
Maps showing the localities OF the mines and other vau.
cal survey, &C., which be embraced in this brief
notice, will be prepared and deposited In the land Office
the Sau Sic Marie for Inspections early practicable
before the commencement Of the public Gales.
comssiouer e IL een n n fsns Once
Marl Law tQ,v T. 4