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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08
DUCK, SAIL-Duty 2oEp ct. ad val

FEATHERS-Duty % yet. ad val.
American, gesse, b 81 q 80
FISH
Duty on Foreign caught, 90 per cent
and when home caught are exported,
drawback equal in amount 10 the
duty paid on the foreign salt with which
they were cured, shall be allowed.
L. Il
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08

BANK NOTE TABLE,
Corrected for the
BALTIMORE PRICE CURRENT,
Euery Friday
BY S. Harris ~ Son,
No. PIG Baltimore street,
us. Bank s Branches is q dis.
nn,l.. -, altin,pra . mar
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08

Intermediate ages at proporionate rates, and these
premiums may be made payable annually, semi-an-
nualy or quarterly, at option of the assured.
Buys and sells Annuuites.
Sells Endowments for children.
Makes contracts i'll which life or the interest Of
money is involved
jy 20 # RICHARD B. DORSEY, Sec,y.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08

YELLOW Notwithstanding.
Taunton manuf. .ib - IS a .
ZINC-Duty ) u cent. ad val.
Rolled. ....... ID - IN a 3
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08
BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE co.
NO Is SOUTH STREET.

JOHN I. DONALDSON, Pres't.
VNHIS COMPANY proposes to insure lives
II for one or more years, or for life, at the RE-
rates specified in the following table, being as
low as safely to the assured and to the company
aooid jalstfy with these rates the assured enjoys
the benefit of an immediate in lieu of prospective
and uncertain bonus. He risks neither his policy
nor the premium that he has paid.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08
PAINTS


Duty, White and Red Lead, dry or gro'd
IN oil, Llihargc, Chrome Yellow, r.
Blue, p. White, Vermlion, Verdigris
and Whiting, % per cent; Sp. Brown,
Yellow and other Ochrcs, 30 per cent.
Ochre, yel.dry, lOOlb 10 a )
ground in oil I a s.
Lead, red ......tb - 6 q
Do. white, No. /, n {
extra x pure,
Whiting. zee. lOOib - 90 90
Paris White. 2 a 2 80
Lampblack .....b - 3 q
Black Paint. - 5E a 8
Chrome, yellow e. -25 a 80
green -. - So a 40
PLASTER PARIS-Crude, Free.
Cargo. " ton, cash - a 2 %
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08
II 4SS-WindoW)-

GUANO-Dutv free.
Peruvian long ton AZ - a 10 -
Patagonian .... % - a 80 -
GUNNIES-Duty 20 T. ct. ad val.
Bags, small size, ia -
medium do. - d
- large do. d
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08

OdTTO, Z IOIIl CdsH q %
POTATOES-Duty 80 u cent.
Eastern. bushel - q
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08

COAL-Duty 80 ~ ct. ad val.
Anthracite, 2,240tb % a ) 80
Cumberland. -. 30 a .
Richmond, bush II a l6
COCOA-Duty 10 y ct. ad val.
Trinidad. ......lb - d
Guayaquil. .....- GAG I
rnEEEE-
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-09-08
BARRELS AND CASKS

BARRELS AND CASKS
Barrels, for Flour. -25 a-2o
Beef =. / % d
Casks, for Flaxseed l - a l25
BEESWAX-Duty 20 y ct. al. val
Yellow ........ib-2l u a - y
BOTT LES-Duty 80 y ct. ad val.
German, porters, or. s 90 a 10
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cts Barley Is also down. say - good export de-
nand exists for corn but is exceeded by tho supplies and
prices yied-sales l750QQ hsshois yellow southern - 50
cents round northern yellow 50 "a osnts. White acid
GA per bushel The exports from this
port lls ls6 bushels against .1S bushels received
since opening of canals. Hemp, (new srop,) dow ROT
Sisl oO $780, Pork heavy decline. closing 90
$40 l,i for and " Is ~ ST. for prime. Ohio
lard in good demand, and Is firm 1t an advancesass
prime kess7a7 cents. Rice in demand for export and
hrm at 80 - 50. Whiskey 10 dul-sslss Ohio sOA
cent" Teas are better; the Yancouvsrs cargo sold
P'' cen" advance Tobacco is loss activesalss Kentucky
"a cents manufactured 10 in good demand FrsiEhts
are iar and corn to Liverpool sd. SD Flour L. Hold
Is. Cotton 3l6 Id.
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.hpg such articles Tho whole of any particular class
Of ARTICLES for doing such printing or the whole o. any
.casa lUU the amount qaaniity and ssorp
% of each kind OF article DO furnished, and
sa and all proposals ,hal be kept eaed until the
law ,necifed In such advertisement for opening the
, lhey shall be opened by undor the direction OF the
so making such ADVERTISEMENT in tho presence of al
, two persons; and tina person offering to furnish any
osneh acss % ~ Smy @ bs
psyonnance thereof, under forfeiture not exceeding
iwice the contract price, in case of failure; shall re-
%s lowest bidder shall fail into such con-
tact and give such security within reasonable
onlnc shall be given tho lowest bidder who shall
inter into such contract and give such security. And in
Ease of failure to supply the articles or to perform the
ok nv the person entering into such he and his
me, Shall be liable for the forfeiture specified in such
contract qudated damages 10 be sued for in the name
of he United Sates in any court having jurisdiction
hereof"
For UPWARDS of six years. during tho residue of Mr..
Tyers administration, and the whole OF Mr. Folks, this
law has been faithfully executed
About two years ago, became. through the process
inscribed by law contractors for the job printing OF the
Post Office Department for the term Of Jo~ and gave
bonds for the faithful performance Of the work From that
lime down to the late change in the administration OF the
deuartment have faithfully complied with conrsct
Soon after the change learned surprise that the
,v Second Assista~f Posaster General Fitz Henry War
sn had several jobs Of blank printing to another
ornter in this city and calling upon him to claim
rights were informed tunt ne hau done IL by the
cypress order of his official superior, tho Postmaster Gen
enl.
Thinking that this order had been given inadvertently, we
addressed respectful letter that gentleman dated the
9th ult of which the enclosed copy but TO this day
e have received neither redress And 1t is
der these circumstances that exercise the privilege OF
eenen in caldg the attention this of him whose
duty it is to thar the laws faithfully executed
We appeal 10 you for justice in OF gross and
questionable outrage by yoSr subordinates private
rights This appeal sir is made under the conviction that
this outrage has been committed without your
knowledge and that you will fail command obedi-
nce to the law and enforce the command the
facts are made known TO YOU
Grateful for the honor and glory you have for
common country remain, with the highest respect,
your obedient servants.
VIM & j. C. GREER.
To General ZACHARY TAYLOR,
President of tho United States
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our Baltiaors Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, May It's D. IN.
Warm psafha.-Approaeh of the eAslsra.State ysfom.-
arrival Of the Faleo~.-Istusstims from the 18th
nlGs.-Gold eoming.-1ns markets, &c.
The weather is becoming warm and seasonable, and
with of the approach of the oholea both
by the way of the and tho Preparations should
be made TO give it favorable reception, wa will doubt
less have it in this section of country before the dogdays
have passed. despatch from New York this morning
says that five persons have died of cholora.
The question of State reform 10 being again brought up
throughout State and observe that the 1Oh day Of
August has been namcd for the meeting of oonven-
ton this city There State in the Union that 10 70
much need of reform Maryland and 1t Is to DO hoped
that she will longer lag behind in tho onward coarse OF
the age.
The Canada, portion of the telographic news
by which you yesterday, arrived NJ Now York at
O'Clock this morning. after passage of eleven and half
days from Liverpool. Her mails will reach Washington
tomorrow morning. She brings 100000 IN specis
A despatch, just come hand from New York, an
the arrival Of the mail steamer Falcon from
Chages with isthmus dates tho 4h Instant tho day
which sailed The California had arrived II Paa-
ama but all on the isthmus who had tickets by tho
provided for less than nine vessels bong
engaged in taking in and provisions and getting
ready TO sail Ell Dorado. Tho rainy had
commenced and the Chagres river had risen much -
o permit the Orus to pass up to Cruces s.
Another riot had occurred at fandango 1t Panama,
which resulted in persons being stabbed several OF
whom Americans In consequence OF this, militia
ry force would henceoh be ioned thero by tho Grena-
dian government.
The cholera had broken board the New Orleans
Col her last passage Chagrcs, and
six of her passengers died.
Messrs. James G. King 81 Sons, Of Now York. yoster'
day effected an insurance. in three Offices upon @s0OOO
of California gold, to be shipped by the California
The MAkKErs.--In the Baltimore Market this morning.
there were sales barrels Howard -four - Gl
Corn meal is 80 per barrel Saes Of corn ct yeser
days prices. hear of no change in whcat.
At New York, this morning, the foreign ncws had not
been fully dgested but holders of -four concode decline
of eighth. The grain market without movement
Poy sons unchanged United States securities and Penn
yvana stocks firm the advance but tho presence OF
the cholera depresses fancies
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To the Editor.
RApPAHANNocK COUNTY, Virginia,

May 10, ls49
By this time suppose the Hon. J. S. Pendleton has
reached the city, as it is understood he intends to show
his feelings TO the democracy. Since his defeat, am
sure it will surprise YOU and the public to understand
that this Lost Peiad declares now that he has been
beaten) that his anhPathy to the democracy heretofore
has been but the in comparison of what may be
peced for the future. We all very much alarmed up
IN these parts, and expect all of friends who have
feated member of Congress. understand from such
authority is to be relied upon, that he declares he will
wreak his vengeance upon the heads OF the unoendng
ofce-holders Indeed since his defeat, there seems to
have sprung up third party in the 9th district for hear
he declares The was beaten by combination OF locos
and federasts" So that the votes recorded for him are
the Smon Pure Taylor wings! We'll. II THIS statement
Will help him at present, no one need complain.
The postmaster at Amssvie, in this county, must be
ousted for the Hon Mr. has in his possession ready
to be handed Mr. Headsman Warren, the request Of
five gentlemen OF that vicinity to remove MIR Singleton
whilst upon the other hand Mr. Singleton has the petit
tons OF eighty Composed OF wings and democrats,
the wishes of eighty-fve or will Mr. Pendetons in
nuence make up for the deficiency II it should do so,
who would not be subject to his will. What msfor.
tune it Is to be democrat or federast in the 9Th dis
tric On the contrary, what blessing to be Taylor
wing in Loudoun There must be many fsderasts,
according to the distinction made by Mr. p. Now DO
not think the honorable gentleman can be proscrip-
tions for he said, during the canvass, it was prin
cple he despised, and never would sanction But
then he was counting democrats. Then if he was
the " rose'-was defeated-and it suddenly turns
into a thistle.
Can you help us out You considered and es.
teemed the father of the young democracy, and quite
an auxiliary to the old and to you look for help.
Save u.s. oh from the fangs Of the lost
congressman Bytheby. if he should make plain that
this unholy combination the of his defeat will
he not be provided for and have the honor of discover
ing three parties in our district
Yours truly, HAMLET.
twhether we are father to the old the young democ
racy I'm lineage and in principle we hope the same)
are unable to save single head from decaptaton. We
oesn 10 suspect that we have rot many friends at court
IL any We have only the press to depend upon but
what avas the press with administration made NJ of
sucn materials as the presents We have warned them
Of the violation OF their pledges We have shown Them
the disastrous consequences which their proscrinon
isleadng them They will not hearken to the voice Of
truth Even the vote of Virginia, which ought TO have
opened their eyes, has contributed to increase their hind
ness because sophss have perverted it, and the pres
dent has not sagacy enough 10 through their delu
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These receipts large for the late period OF the season.
and not only fall in prices but anxiety sell.
which induces of credit and these may
difficulty in the fall 1t is, however, also The CASE
the prices of foreign goods give way before the successful
competition of American manufactures in the line.
Thus, it Is stated that larger portion Of the desirable
styles of bareges printed here cloth i'm ported in
grey-a thing accomplished until tho present tariff
The imported goods less this market do
readily In competition. si4t
The exports of breadstus from the United States Great
Britain aud Ireland continue large For four leading
ces they have been follows;
Erports breadsfs from United Gtats Grat Britain and
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The Union speaks the sentiments of majority of the
people of Iowa MIR. Fih Henry Warren is we'll known
IN Iowa. and his appointment by the President the Of
fce OF Second Assistant Postmaster General will reflect
great honor upon the President where Mr. Warren is
known. We have always expected President Taylor
would appoint wings TO fill the several Offices but from
his declarations had expected that in his appointments
he would require honesty qualification at least
Iotpa Democrat.
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fom the Hannibal Courier.


msrkabe that General Taylor, who was elected to the
services soldier in the fold OF battle, aud
pociay OF the victories gained by the gallant
mand in our late contest with Mexico, has evneed 50 little
regard for his valorous companions making APP
men for Office he should to BE- at pains to hunt IN
as were VIGOROUSLY hostile to the in which he gained
Is nos on 10 y man %no pay ns eas, attention 70
ed OF the hundreds who have been turned office by
posed TO the war On the contrary. all favor of it,
ana dd what they could to promote it. and do honor to
those engaged in IT, Yet these have been removed and
IA almost every instance a violent ant-war man Pu. in
their places An illustration OF these facts presented in
me ins'ance named IN your paper OF las! week Pr
moneys at pamyra in the place Of Col Parker Dudley,
Jackson; but DR.. Griffith the delamer of that gallant
old Chief and deprecated his election the presidency be-
psawars n % a a% ultra m
pointment, not to the citizens of Missouri, but Mr.
Secretary Clayton and his connection, Mr. Houston, a
rabid. brawng denouncer of the with Mexico, and
war and all concerned in it into dscred Yet he, par
GHfncs is the most proper in the estimation of Gen
Taylor 70 occupy one of the highest offices in the gift Of
the President in this quarter of the State Other OF
equal merit much more needy, better adapted 10 the
ton, and who would have done credit Gen Tayos ad
mnsatlon, applied to him for the Office but could get
it, Hundreds who voluntarily rushed to the standard OF
their country and fought by the side Of the hero Of Buena
ments of good office But no; Zachary Taylor is
now Pissidsnt Taylor-nade by the party that Jailed
himself and his armies "robbers aud he
has further for the powder smutted soldier who
won fame Tor his country and for him in a glorious
Stand aside, we mangled hosts who fought through
storms Of fire and blood, and gained immortal honor
for chief and for your generaton Ye not The
men Twas yours fight the battlesyours suffer
from heat from cold, from starvation and from toll and
danger. Bnt these Ye Have crowned your
chief with pes green But alas for you He luxuraes
upon the sunny smiles of fortune whilst you denied the
smallest boon. He Yields the desnies OF empire. but
you-you forgotten. Ulysses Norton John d Paris
and others, my counuymen, whose blood drenched the
streets OF Santa Cruz, and whose manged limbs now
mouder in the dust Of New Mexico what think you Of
these things General Taylor, whose footsteps up hill
of fame marked by the blood that driPped from the
hearts and bodies OF yourselves and your fellow soldiers
your appeals for the humbast station with dsdainfu
silence; whilst the who with unbridled tongue de-
nounced yon and him "robbers and murdercrs"
taken 10 his embrace and honoreh with his favor Does
he act the part of valiant soldier Is lac worthy OF the
crown he wearsl For myself, answer. No, no
SOLDIER OF THE WAR WITH MEXlCO.
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The import OF beadstuffs into Great Britain has been
very much promoted this past year by the anxiety of hold
in Europe realize cash. and the removal of the du
ties The result has been larger receipts in the British ports
than BEFORE with the exception of the famine year
Under tbese circumstances the prices in England have
fallen low the average for wheat being at the latest
dates As Sd. per quarter for the whole kingdom, against
lU0s in the year 1877 This low price has promoted
mnch extensive sumption and yet under the
usually active competition of Europe growing of po
cal causes the ability of the United States supply ad
vanageousy these prices is manifest in the table OF
ports With good harvest in England in lS4S, and large
foreign supplies, the demand for United States produce is
this year larger than in previous TO lS47 This is
fact pregnant with importance the whole agricultu
raj interest," merit constant TO It, II Is
also be remarked that the purchase of such vast quan
of food by England longer attended, as in former
years, by financial distress immediate result The
quantity of breadsus imported for several years was as
| follows for the year ending January s, lsf9i
Grain in quarters a' 1879 ssssss s.sss!. sssss1e
s,Srr sM s,s aSs
| Tho immense imports of Isf, added the railroad
and outlay in Ireland, reduced the bullion
about IS 0OOOO0 October OF that year. but it sabse
aucny rapidly and the large grain importation OF
isas did not prevent continued accumulation Of coin and
fall in the vaue of money This is the infu-
of free trade Buying and selling result
only in prosperity, inerered with 1t is the attempt
| to restrain that creates mischief
The cotton market lie again more hrm at higher rates
under continued export demand, and, within days.
| quotations are higher, closing as follows:
9 ssss ss Mid .s q ssed ND fir s T. "a Fl
Sp, o,. and sl Sasi. sss:s s:A asg rs
The continuance of an active demand for -four, az wei
for export home has sustained prices under the
large supplies which reach per canal and rates fo
common Slate and mixed western arc - 81 a - Ni
straight do 81 81 - 43 southern is frm sales 81 HA
S. Rye -four 81 S7i 50. Meal 81 S7i 50. The bet
ter sorts of grain firmly held sales white Genesee II.
l22 cts; Virginia 100 Rye 10 lower; sales S7i o
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CI.OSE Il DANDELET. No. 231 Baltlnaore street
u received from the house of Messrs Jolly Frere.
the following goods which must be closed in few days,
at low prices,
Embroidered lace and hem iched linen cambria hand
kerchiefs; capcs; collars CHEMISTS; colored and white
dotted musins, of all qualities and styles areons oil all
coors and qusties pink and blue barages laces OF the
different qualities and styles linen ustre embroidered
dresses, with general assortment of all descriptions Of
lace goods and embroideries. May l6-6t
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The brand OF tho Beast In Pennsylvania.
Extract of letter TO the Editor Of the Union, dated
o..

CHAMBERsBURG, May 10, lS40.
''The postmaster in this place (Mr. McCntock) has
been removed, and Mr. Pierce ian Engshman) appoint.
ed in his place This has produced great dissatisfaction
amongst the here Mr. Dunivan has been removed
at Shippensburg, Pa, and coon (Mr DeaD appointed
In Green Village, Mr.. VIM. Banckney has been remo-
we'd, and John p. Wallace has been appointed in his
then Postmaster General After the death of General
Harrison, he rensated by Mr., Tyler but Mr. Brady
IN. CO. had him removed on political grounds. Will
you give these removals place in the Union Taylor is
losing ground here"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-18

ST. LOUIS, May Is.
By arrival here from the palms. learn that the Uni
ted States Dragons have had two three battles with
the Apache and Utah Indians, Taos, New Mexico
The first occurred the LAT OF March, in which two
dragons and eight Indians killed. Afterwards in
another conflict there twenty Indians killed The
Indians stated TO have been the aggressors battle
with the Apaches and Utahs is also reported TO have
taken place. and forty Apaclss killed
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CAUTION EXTRA.

by the Of cLAPP
oil = r..
. railroads.
for WIS. hs II. sending gu, cards headed Tes' 3nss J"
Townsend 600 he will produce on" single solitary proof this h
ORIGINAL OLD Dr. ssrsspsrs hs'ns tho Old Dr.
Prirco uio6cs m Nnsan Ksv-I orkC
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To tho Editor.

PALMYRA, Missouri, April 80, Is4s
Sin send herewith for publication short article
from the Courier" printed at the city of Hannibal, in
this county. Its statements respecting the appointment
of this place not than half that might
be said in truth The persons paris and Norton) APP
pealed to- mutaied for fe and reside near the spot
where the paper is printed | am an old Vrgnian and
the Oldest resident of this town. Go on in the good
work. Give the ederalists what they deserve
Yours in the cause
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-18

,TyHE Personal History Expsrsnce Of David Cop
peried the younger, by Charles Dickens, No. J. with
Two engravings, price l2A cents rv,o,
MayIT FRANCK TAYLOR.
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sions What, then can we do II possessed the pro-
phetc inspirations of Cassandra, warnings would be
despsed and disregardei until like Troy this admins
traton will fall to the ground.-UsIoN.]
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1y y. GREEN. .s.ceso.ser.

pEAUTIFUL HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN ;ErId FTk NN.
Friday 18Th instant. shall cell, 10 O'Clock = M BY
virtue of deed of given tho I'd day OF February,
s9 and ed for record in the Clerks Office IN the Dsscs
and kitchen furniture residence OF MI Samuel HArk-
ness on street, 9th and 9th Streets roAtng the
Northern Liberty market space. Ths furniture 10 Of
Superior quality, viz
Mahogany sofas, parlor and rocking chairs
Do marbIe-top, dressing, and other bureaus
Do sdeboards, haTack, work and washsands
Do dining, breakfast, centre, and card tables
Fine gilt mante clock, grandoles, and lamps
Very fine piano forte, fine one and touch, seven octaves
Fine dsmask. moreen. and white window curtains and
ornaments, blinds, &c.
Andirons, shovel and tongs, fendors
Three ply and ingram parior, chamber, hail. and stair
carpets, nearly now
High and low-post cherry and maple bodstssds
Feather beds, bedding, and mattresses
Wardrobes, wash-closets, and toilet set
MAntcl and other lookng-g glasses
Rush and wood-seat chairs, lounges -,
China, glass, and crooAery ware, knives ana ioAs
Radiator and other
With a good lot of kitchen requisites ,..
Tho above -descrbed furniture 10 OF superior qusy'
and worthy the attention of persons furnishing
Tems, All sums of and under $50, CASH over -,
credit OF sixty and ninety days. for notes en-
doryed. bearing interest n ~..fN, q
Nav lO-eod3ttkdts Aucuo"cSi.