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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-28

81. From Ellsworth at m, Friday,
By Mariavie and Amherst
To Aurora, by m, 26 miles
And back between and m, same day.
S. From Bucksport at p M, Tuesday and Friday
BY OrIand, North Penobscot, North Blue Hill, Blue
HILL Sedgwick, and Deer Isle
To South Deer Isle, by 10 m next days, 80 miles
And back between IL m Tuesday and Friday, and
p m next days, resting over night at Scdgwick,
going and returning.
sc. From Buckspor at 9 IN, Wednesday,
~ By Duck Cove Settlements, Long Pond Settlement,
i. and Dedham
To East Brewer, by p m, IA miles
And back between m and IL m next day
ST. From Matiawankcag at M Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday,
By South Moupcas, Haynesvlle, ana lLnnnns
To HouIton, by II m, 80 miles
And back between m and {. p m, MONDAY
Wednesday, and Friday.
So. From Matswamkeag at nm Thursday and Saturday
BY Conway and Number Three n
To Pattcn, by p M IS miles -,
And back between Z m and m, Wednesday
and Friday.
So From Lincoln at 9 n M Thursday
BY Lee, Springfield and Carroll
To Tops6eld, by 8 m. next day, Al miles
And back between m Friday and 8 n m mex
dry. ~ ,if.1 n- ~
60 From Psssndumkeag at m, Wednesday,
BY Enfield md Lowell
To Burlington, by p M 1C miles
And back bewcen a m and m, same day.
Proposals for semtweekly service will be considered.
81. From 0rono at 9 a m, Thursday,
nv By Upper Saltwater, Alton, and Lagrange
To Kilmarnock by 6 m, 70 miles
And back between m and p m same day.
g. From Old,own at 10 m, Wednesday,
, BY Argyle and Edinburgh
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
William Pitt.

Pitt was tall and thin, with q gloomy, sneer-
ing expression. His language was cold, his in
tonation monotonous, his gestures passionless;
yet the hcidness and fueney Of his rieas, and
his logical reasoning, illuminated by sudden
flashes OF eloquence, made his abilities some
thing extraordinary. saw Pitt pretty often, as
he walked across St James's Park, from his
house, on his way TO the king. George III, on
his side, had perhaps just arrived from Windsor.
after drinking beer from pewter-pots with the
farmers of the neighborhood; he crossed the ugly
courtyard Of his ugly palace in dark carnage,
followed by few horse-guards. This was tho
master of the kings of Europe. as five OF SIX mel
chants are the masters Of India. ..l.-...
Pitt, in black coat and brass-hilted sword,
with his hat under his arm, went up stairs, two
or three steps at time; on his way he only saw
a few idle saigres, and glancing disdainfully al
US, passed on with pale face and head thrown
back. This great fnancier maintained no order
IN his own house; he had no regular hours fol
his meals nor his sleep. Plunged in debt, he
paid nothing, and could not make up his mind to
add up n bill. A valet managed his household
Affairs. addressed, without pleasure, without
passion, eager for power alone, he despised hon
ors, and would be nothing but William Pitt
Lord Liverpool took me to dine at his country
house in the month Of June, 1872; and on his
way thither, pointed out TO me the small house
where died in poverty the son Of Lord Chatham,
the statesman who brought all Europe into his
pay, and distributed with his own hands all the
millions Of the earth.-lNsmoirs Of Chatsarbri.
and afEl ga 20 Ha lsata-
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

We have received the first number Of the
MinesOta Regisfer, paper just commenced at
st. Paul, in the new territory. II Is hand
some and spirited sheet, independent in poll
tics, edited by Mr.. A. RANDALL, who has been
engaged during the past two years az member
Of the corps Of scientific men employed by the
General G Government In a geological survey oi
the territory. If the succeeding numbers are
as good as this one, the paper will deserve to be
paid for and read by every family in the terri
tory. Though we have lately published sever
al accounts Of the country, we make room for
the following extract from the Register, for
which our readers will thank us:
The Mississippi river, for a distance Of
over two hundred miles north Of the mouth
Of the St. Croix, runs through rich valley
Of prairie and oak openings; the banks
above the Falls Of St. Anthony are from
ten to thirty feet high; the river runs over
a gravelly bed, and is fed by innumerabIe
small rivers Of clear and rapid water; no
marshes or low ground Of slagnant water
are found in the vicinity the
country is free from fever and ague and bill
ious diseases that are so common farther
south. The soil is rich and admirably
adapted for raising wheat. corn, oats and
potatoes. Vegetables yield plentifully, and
there is not better country in the world
for raising stock. The farmer finds a ready
market for all Of his surplus crops; nearly
half million dollars will be paid out an
nualiy TO the Indian tribes and for support
of the military establishment above the falls
Of st. Anthony;--this amount is paid in
specie by the agents Of the Government,
and large portion finds its way into the
pockets Of the farmers and mechanics, in
exchange for their produce and labor.
On the st. Croix and its tributaries the
pineries are very extensive, and hundreds Of
laborers find steady employment. good pri.
ces, and ready pay. Above the mouth oil
the Crow Wing River, on the Mississippi,
the pinery extends north for three or four
hundred miles; il is one Of the most exten.
sive in the world, and the day is not Gar dis.
tant when it will supply the Valley of the
Mississippi with building material. The
country bordering upon the head waters Of
this river is strewed with large and beauti.
fol Lakes, which are filled with excellent
fish. The white-6sh are found in them in
great abundance and Of very large size,
even larger than those in Lake Superior
Red Lake is over 100 miles in circumfer.
ence; Leech Lake more than so, and pro-
badly one-fourih part of the country is GOV.
cred with Lakes OF the purest water. The
sugar-maple is found in great abundance
upon the streams and some of the Lakes,
and she land is Of tho finest quality. Sc
soon as the Indian title is extinguished,
thousands Of lumbermen win find employ.
ment in the north. At the mouth Of Crow
Wing River there is now Fort in pro
gress OF erection; the site was selected by
Gen. Brooke las. Summer; il hes beer
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

The following summary Of the rates Of
postage, under the law Of March last, has
been revised by the Assistant Postmaster
OF the city of New York:
Letters not exceeding half an ounce, not
over 300 miles, cents; over 800 miles,
10 cents. Over half an ounce and not ex-
ceeding an ounce, double these rates. Any
fractional excess over an ounce is always
counted az an ounce.
Ship letters, delivered where received, 5
cents; il conveyed by mail 2 cents added
to the usual postage. On letters deposited
| in a postofiice for ship 1 cent.
Handbills, circulars, and advertisements,
not exceeding one sheet. unsealed. any dis
lance 3 cents. prepaid. Y
Newspapers sent from the Office OF pub
location. not exceeding 100 square inches
under 100 miles, or within the State,
cent; over 100 miles, and out Of the State
1 ~ cents. Over 100 square inches, tn
same rates as pamphlet postage. Transien
newspapers the same rates, FTe1'cid.
Pamphlets Of all descriptions. not ex
ceeding one ounce, 2 IL cents copy; TO
each additional ounce, cent. Attraction
lal excess less than q half OUNCE. Is nc
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
tIfnesssa


The STATE Gazette, printed at Burling-
ton, Iowa, says: The population Of the
new territory (Minesota) is at present very
limited, and is almost entirely confined TO
the eastern bank Of the Mississippi and the
north bank Of the St. Croix. The town
OF st. Paul on the former, five miles below
st. Peters, contains some A or 500 inhabi-
tants, and Saltwater, on the st. Croix, is
somewhat larger. These, we believe, are
the only villages worth naming in Minnesota.
The principal settlement is on the ST.
Croix, stream possessing great hydraulic
advantages, and tho banks OF which are
covered with inexhaustibls supplies Of pine.
A large number of mills are in active op-
Grafton at various points, running several
hundred saws, and giving employment TO
one-half Of the entire population OF the
territory. Indeed, we are led to believe
from reliable information, that the country
lying between the Mississippi and Lake
Superior is chiefly valuable for its lumber,
and il may be, mineral resources. For
farming purposes ii is of but little value,
being full Of swalnps, lakes and marshes.
The country west OF the Mississippi is by
far the best portion Of Minnesota; but un-
fortunately the lands all belong to the In.
dians, and there is no place to which set.
tiers can at present be invited. No time
should be lost by the government in OBJ
tanning if possible cession of portion oil
these lands. There is beautiful strip oil
country lying along The shore of Lake Pc
pin, owned by the Sioux half-breeds. which
would be speedily occupied if thrown oper
to white settlement. The prosperity o
Minnesota demands that every exertion b.
made to induce the owners Of these land
to dispose Of them tn the government.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
sELIGIoUs INTELLIGENCE.

Died, In Salem, Mass., 25ta mia An. D.
tezekiah Packard, ID. D., aged 81 wears. four
months; soldier In the War Of the RsvolutIop.
serving under Washington daring the siege Of
Boston; graduate from Harvard in the wear
1857, and "A years In the active service Of ths
Christian ministry.
DIR. Packard has len one son, Professor I'm
Bowdoin College, Me-, another Professor In
an Episcopal Seminary In Virginia, near Alex
sndria. third Congregational clergyman in
Massachusetts, formerly lawyer, and q fourth
teacher Of youth In Portland, Me. He lived
many years In Wiscasset, Maine, and though
ne had reached an advanced age. his death
England. ="
DKArH or Mas. GnswoLp.--By letter to
Mr.. Msrwin, Of Boston, inst received from
the Rev. John Leighton WilBon. We learn that
Mrs. Griswold. Of the Gaboon Mission. wss-
tern Africa, died on the 3lst Of January last.-
Mrs. Griswold was member Of the Rev. DR..
Adams church, Of that city, and daughter Of
Mrs. Hardeastls Mr.. Wilson says:
"If God has been laying On us affection with
one hand, he has been blessing with the other.
We have had precious work Of grace among
Us. Ten or dozen natives have been hope
fully converted to the Lord Jesus, and others
are asking what they must do TO be saved.
ILLNESS or REV. HENRY WAN BErcHn-
We regret 10 learn that this talented peaeher IL
dangerously III at his residence in Brooklyn.-
His disease il eryspelas Of the throat II was
uncertain, on Monday night whether he would
survive till morning.
Prayer was offered for him last Sunday, In
his own church, and in that Of DR.. Coz, and
other churches Of different dsnominations.
The Rev. Ma. SroRRs, Of Brooklyn, Is also
dangerously III. Both are faithful, zsalous min
listers Of the Gospel, and suspension Of their
labors Is felt by the church, andby many bsney-
olent enterprises In which they are interested.
The National American Council Of the Cath
commenced I'm Baltimore on Monday Isst. The
Most Rev. Dr.. Eccleston, Archbishop Of Balti-
more, presided metropolitan or Primsts. The
aTehdiocsses Of 81. Louis and Oregon were repre-
scented. The synod adopts measures preparatory
to establish bishops in California and New Mex
leo.
APPOINTMENT or A Nrw SEcErrARY..-The
Rev. David B. Coe, pastor Of the Allen strsst
Presbyterian church Of this city, has teen ap-
pointed a. one Of the Secretaries Of tho Ameri-
can Board Of Foreign Missions, to reside in this
city; and, We understand, viii accept the APP
pointment.-N. Y. Observer.
RETuRyIse MrssIoSARIKs.-Thes ship Dolphin,
which arrived At Boston on the 24th ult, from
Calcutta, brought a. passengers the Rev. d.
Irving and wife, Of New York, missionaries Of
India
We stop the press to announce the death Of
our venerable brother In the ministry, Rev.
James Whitstitt This painful event occurred
on Thursday morning, the 18th inst.-Tsan.
Baptist. Il. -, ...-.. Il.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

CHEAP BATHING IN NRw HoRK.-The poot Of
New York will soon have the privilege Of bathing
every day for very uifling sum, say three cents.
This philanthropic move reflects the highest credit
on the orginaiors. II sprung up in this way: A
providing baths for the poor 10 the Journal Of Com
merce, and was replied to BY another who twitted
the author Of the communication a. 10 whether he
would himself contribute towards the movement
The next days issue contained q letter stating
that he would furnish ten thousand dolan 70 wards
carrying out the movement, If the other would do
the same. The latter replied that he would, and
with the twenty thousand dollars the enterprise
was communication. Philadelphia Tn1rifer.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

THE BRITISH NAVIGATION Laws-Ths reply o.
the United States Government to inquiries made BY
the British Charge d. Afares respecting the propos'
ed relaxation Of the British Navigation Laws, hs,
been published and presented TO the H ouse OF
Commons Of the British Parliament THE reply
states that a pacific proposal had been made BY
the President Of the United States to the British
Government, through Mr.. Bancroft, by note ad.
dressed TO Lord Palmerston, dated Sd Move mber,
1917, u conclude treaty providing ''thst British
ships could trade from any port In the world TO any
port in the United States, and be received, prOtec
ted, and In respect to charges and duties treated
like American ships, If reciprocally American
ships could in like manner trade nom any part Of
the world 10 any port under the dominion Of Hei
Britannia Majesty."-Nat. Inteltgencer.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

..f PosT 0FFIcs DEPARTMENT., I
Contract Office, April 21stp 1919.
SIR--My letter Of the 10Th ult. was not sufici.
emily explicit Prices current sent as circulars,
when signed by the parties issuing them, are, I'M
der the convention with England, treated as let
tiers. .las. ia III
When they are published and sent as newspa-
manuscript whatever, either in signature on items,
they will be held subject TO newspaper postage
only, which is two cents each, prepaid here; with
one penny TO be paid on delivery in England, and
with penny stamp duty in Great Britain, when
sent from that country to this subject TO further
postage Of two cents, to be paid on delivery here
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
M s. r. H0Rt5IE,
IL. First Assistant Postmas ter General.
Postmaster of Charleston, S. Q.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

counted; if half ounce or more, it is
counted as an ounce.
Drop letters, two cents. Letters adver.
Used are charged the cost Of advertising,
not to exceed four cents. Letter-carriers
in cities receive on letters not over two
cents; on newspapers and pamphlets, hall
a cent. Way letters, one cent extra.
FOREIGN SEA PosrAoE.-Letters-FoI
the United States Territories on the Pacific,
Tor single half ounce or less, 40 cents,
prepaid or not. For Havana IL 1-2 cents,
Chagres 20 cents, Panama 80 cents, pre-.
paid.
The whole postage from any post-office
in the United States, to or from Great Brit.
ain or Ireland, by American or English
mail steamers, for single half ounce or
less, "a cents. prepaid or not.
For Bremen, by American steamers, "a
cents, a single half ounce, or less, prepaid
or not-the usual inland postage to be ad.
ded. $50 s-rl e,f asi 80
For other foreign countries, il sent by
British steamers, United States inland post.
age, any distance, five cents single hall
ounce, ten cents an ounce, prepaid.
II sent by American steamers to 60
through the British mail. the whole postage,
from any United States post-office, is 81
cents single half ounce, prepaid. If sen,
by American steamers. all letters for France,
Holland. the Netherlands, and Spain must
be prepaid.
NEWSPAPERS AND PAnPHLETs.--See
postage three cents, beside inland postage,
both prepaid. But to or from Great Brit
ain or Ireland, the total postage from any
United States post-office Is on newspaper
two cents, and on pamphlet one cent fol
each ounce or fractional excess, both pre-.
paid. Sea postage on price currents. three
cents, with inland postage added.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
omci.l

Treasury Notes Outstanding. May 4. Is4s.
rf7 20. TRkAsuxY DEPARTMENT.,
Registers Once, May 4, 1919. !
Amount outstanding Of the several Is
sues prior TO act Of 22d July, fsl6, a.
per records OF this Once. .......... 800 80 81
Amount outstanding Of the ISSUE OF 22d
July, 1916, as per records Of this once 1850 90
Amount outstanding Of the issue OF the
2Sth January. 1871, as per records Of -
THIS oblSyooo W
igmg.s..s az. 6,s6s,zss 81
Deduct cancelled notes In the hands OF
the accounting officers, of which &c..
$50 Is under tle sft of 22d July, 1SfG,
isi7, and $3.50 under o,5sr ss,s...... 1000 90
----
s5,As,sss 81
i. ALLEN A. HALL, Register Of Treasury.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

SALE OF PAfSTIEss IN NBw YonK.-The sale of
thu rare and valuable collection of paintings be-
longing to NJ. de la Forest, late Preach Consui
General, was commenced on Wednesday last.
The New York Express says thatthe sale ives well
attended and that some Of the pictutes brought
very high prices. Jhe total amount sold was above
$4,000, bat the most valuable portion were to be
disposed Of on Thursday.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
u-The Brownsville. Gsxas., Flag. Of tael1lth
M, ,ueutious the following rumor: 4

ut, fheutIous u1s touo"f16 80
Tbst party Of California emigranfs, which len
co,,n Christi some four OF i've weeks since, a.
rsci for the Psso del Norte, have perished upon
me ira iries from hunger and thirst We hare no
psrcu lara, except that Il d said By the family Of
he kui De, Agspito Martinez, who accomP!n1et
the ars " that he has reached Corpus Chrisf, snl
brinirs the above report He states, Il 10 said thai
the ,,suaI water holes on The route were found y
| be Inv. and that himself and another MeTicesI
| suide. were fhe only ones vho euxyivsa III
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
CrThe Richmond, tKy.,) Chronicle, ID in favor
of the Home Exemption. II says, .aass

Now that Kentucky il upon the eve Of framing
q new Constitution, and giving TO her people {
new organic law, we desire that the Homestead
question may be ditcussed before the people, snt
IL appreciated BY them, that clause s;semptinl
homestesds from execution be embodied iR III
] new Constitution. ~ ssss 90
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

ALLEN A. HALL. Resis.sraf Iiss:aTy.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEws.

Italy is still in indescribable confusion. The
Republicans have been put down in Genoa, after
having command Of that beautiful city for nine
days. In Tuscany there had been general rising
in favor Of the Grand Duke. The man who was
recently Dictator Is now prisoner. The landing
Of the French al Ciyita vecchis WIN doubtless put
an end to the Roman Republic, and be followed BY
the restoration Of the Pope. Venice ia beseised
BY sea and land, and must surrender.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-12

And would not you like TO dance with
one oil our pretty young ladies, brother
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-07-05
TOWN MEETING.

At a called meeting of the citizens of Burling-
ton, held at the room Of the City Council, on 3Oth
OF June, 1S49, for the purpose of considering and
adopting such measures as may be advisable to
guard against the approach of Cholera--JAMEs
CLARKE was called to the Chair. and D. NJ. Ep-
ing, appointed Secretary. The following reso-
lutions were then offered and adopted:
Resolced, That the Mayor and Aldermen be
earnestly requested to cause all streets, alleys
and every other place where filth accumulates,
to be cleansed twice week, and not to be par
simonious in the use of lime throughout the city
as long as cholera exists; and that they use eff
cient means to force every individual by law to
cleanse his premises and the adjacent aliey side
walk and street, and to cause all persons to
white-wash their houses that have not before
done 50 during the spring and summer.
kesoloed, That the citizens Of this town and
vicinity, be urgently requested not to attend, or
permit any of the members of their families to
attend, the managerie about to be exhibited in
the neighborhood of this city
Resolued, That the editors of the city papers be
requested to use their best efforts to dissuade
country people and all others from attending said
exhibition.
Resolued, That it be recommended to the citi-
zens of Burlington and vicinity, to cultivate feel
ings OF calmness and composure; and should the
disease make its appearance amongst US, relying
on the protection Of Divine Providence, we will
all endeavor to do our whole duty to the sick
around US.
Resolued, That the Sanatory Committee be in
structed to report to the city council at their first
meeting, all places in the city that require at
tenton.
Resolped, That the chairman and secretary
present to the Mayor and Aldermen, copy Of
the proceedings Of this meeting.
JAMES CLARKE, Chairman.
ID M orvy
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-07-05

The Crevasse.-The news from the Gre
vase is still favorable. Mr. Dunbar, on
Sunday last, sent requisition for ten
thousand sacks, which he thinks is the
last call he will have to make on the CITY
before completing the work. The main
breach is nearly closed, after which the
work on the sides will be but trihing.
On Sunday, steamboat employed at
the works was drawn into the current of
the crevasse and carried against the piles.
Little, if any, damage was done by the &C.
cident, and the boat was finally hauled out
again.
The water on the inundated streets of
the city is gradually receding.-[N. O.
Picayune.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-07-05
Repor, Of the SANITARY Committee.

committee.
To THE Coon PEOPLE or BURLINGTON:
The SANITARY in obedience to your re-
guest and in accordance with their own sense of duty
again examined the whole city They are happy to state
that many sources heretofore pointed out have
been removed, while they geve be compelled to reite
rate Of the Of their former report
They have pred into almost every nook and corner
Of the city and as they aong they have indicated
to the citizens such Of disease they have met
WITH In large majority Of cases. great wn gness has
been shown to meet the recommendations OF the CON-
m'ttee and now give notice. that Thursday next
we will place in the hands Of the City Marshal detailed
statement Of those nuisances which expected OF you
to remove, as well Of such properly belong to
the City Council. Should have overlooked any portion
of the City hoped that immediate notice will be given
to either Of the undersigned.
very few words the importance Of Immediately At
tending to the publication Of the city may not be amis,
gentleman just from the cities on the Ohio and Mi.,,
sippi rivers informs rs, tn st Louis Is in the most filthy
condition imaginable, person cannot walk the street,
without eneounsring piles Of garbage pudles Of muddy
water The stencil is said to be horrible Whereas Lon
isv'e is as nice as PIN Her broad streets are kent
clean and well lined well indeed that they look at
distance ~ if snow had just fallen on them The fom.,
CITY dssoiated By pestilencehe latter is =. healthy a.
Burlington is Now the time while we have health =,
place our own city in the condition with Loui.y.
We iod our arms and suffer II to become like 81 Ton;,
IKE her TOO, we may be doomed to the nficton Of a
ease. srs 49,
The City Council may do much, and we solemn,v n,,.
them to exert all their We but express the
ment often uttered - We passed along, that the peope
PREFER that the whole revenue Of the present rear hond
be expended in SANITARY regulations The permanent, inn
prorenen' Of shs'cy can be postponed 10 more conve