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Mr. William J, Brown, Second Assistant Post
master General has the honor OF being the first mar
tyr. He was most efficient officer In the depart.
fntni, and gentleman Of decided abilities. Union
NJ Saturday.
Mr.. Brown ought to feel honored. His is
the first first "blood Of the martyrs" We
suppose he viii now go to the West and
play the part Of Cadmus by sowing the
"teeth" Of prescription, which, the Union
thinks will spring up into Democratic voters,
in time to overturn the administration! We
shall try and keep him within our eye and
chronicle his progress
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OEFIcIAL.


Mcdfohl Departnheht OF the Arnays
Anact increasing the Medical staff Of the
Army having been passed at the recent ses-
sion Of Congress, a Medical Board ior the
examination Of candidates for the appoint
ment Of Assistant Surgeons win be con-
vened in New York about the first Of May
ensuing, and will continue in session for a
month or longer
Candidates, being between twenty-one
and twenty-eight years of age, should make
application to the Secretary Of War, with
proper testimonials.
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ezrHon. FITzHESRY WARREN, Of Bur-
lington, Iowa, the new FIRST Assistant POST
master General, was installed in his seat on
Friday last. He is gentleman Of known
abilities, has sound judgment Of men and
things, is quick and sure in the execution Of
business, has pleasing demeanor, and il
courteous to all, and brings to his arduous
lobors mind well stored with useful infor-
nation and thoroughly alive to the interests
Of the whole Union. A more capable man
could not have been found for the duties Of
this office, and we congratulate Mr.. Collam-
er, upon the good fortune Of meeting with
so distinguished and able an adjunct in the null
tifarious labor Of his Department
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TO THE EDITOR.i

The cry Of prescription comes from bad source,
and the term when applied to the great Republican
party, is wholly misapplied. When pilot is placed
at the head OF vessel, does he surround himself
with crew that viii oppose and thwart his wishes
TO steer clear OF ahons and breakers2 Does the far
mer or mechanic employ hands that are opposed TO
his system oil labor and dcnounce their employers
| as unworthy and Incompetent Surelynot Has II
not been the uniform practice of the loco :foccpdrfy
reward iis partzans if that word is objection
able Its snpporiers2 Certainly. II great and H.
lustrous man, then, Is placed at the head OF the
first nation on earth BY the spontaneous movement
of free people has he not rights II not his duty
10 surround himself with men, who contributed 10
his elevation, and who will give hearty and gensr-
Gus support TO his administration Most a,suredly.
Asan humble supporter Of President Taylor and
the Hon. NJ. Fillmore, say, II should be their plea
no less than their duty TO fill every office Ia the
country with good and competent men, vino sup
ported them. Not man; who opposed them,
should be permitted TO remain In Office. VIVA, claim
to Office has man, who denounced Taylor and
Fillmore as unworthy and Incompetent And what
viii and should the friends Of the present administra
ton think Of H. ii lis enemies 10 be rewarded
the exclusion OF its friendsl II stern rule of
Gen. Washington, from which he would not depart,
not 10 appoint man TO Office, in whom, be did not
have confidence. Can the present Executive have
confidence in liz heretofore open and avowed enc
mleai leave tia, question for the candid of all
parties 10 answer
II was the remark OF justly celebrated AMI sue.
cessf man Tint confidence lras plant qfsioir grofM
IA ansged bosom Every days experience ia e;proves
its truth and necessity. wish well TO the present
administration. ! wiah to see the present dominant
party kept in power throughout coming time-be-
cause | believe the best interest and hopes Of my
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
March Q, 1919
The particular attention OF collectors and other officers
OF the is called the subjone act Of Congress-
approved ID March, 1870 entitled San act extend the
provisions Of all laws now in force relating 10 the carriage
Of passengers in merchant vessels and the regulation
thereof
On examination OF This act, Il will be perceived that,
with certain notifications mentioned, il extends the pro-
visions Of the law referred to- all vessels bound from
any port in the United States TO any port place In The
Pacific ocean, It's tributaries, from any sch port,
place. any port in the United s;aies or on the Adam
tic or Its tfibuiaries'
Your attention is called 10 the modification Of The 4tb
section OF the of the Eh May 1913 "to provide for
The ventilation Of passenger vesaea, and for other pur
poseB and aso 10 the amendment OF the act of22d Feb
ruary 1917 o regulate the carriage Of passengers in mer
chant vessels
The Instructions issued by the department under former
laws on ihi. subject under dates OF 18th March, and l
May is7 and 9th june iS4s to be pursued In
forcemen Of this oct far az applicable to its provi
siops. w. NJ MEREDITH, !.
Secretary Of The Treasury.
An act 10 extend the provisions OF ali laws now in
relating 70 the carriage q passengers In merchant yea.
"e u enacted by The Senate and House Of Rspressra-
ghs III rom aSy s United
States any port place In the Pacific lts .
an.rs nom such port Or plsss g any STi IN he
eci TO the provisions Of all laws in force relating
to the carriage OF passengers In merchant vessels sailing
10 and from foreign countries and The regulation thereof
except the fourth section Of The "Act to provide for the
ventilation 81 PASSENGER vessels and for other purposes
approved May seventeenth eighteen hundred and forty
eight relating PROVISIONS water and fuel but the
and Of all such vessels shall In all furnish
each passenger the daily supply Of water therein men
TONED; and they shall furnish the passengers
furnish for themselves, sufficient supply Of good and
wholesome food and, in they shall fail to do,
shall provide anwholesome or unsuitable provisions they
shall be abjeci the penalty provided in said fourth
ton in the passengers are put on short allowance Of
water provisions
Sac q And be il further enacted That the act entitled
An regulate the carriage OF passengers In merchant
yesselsn approved February twenty eighteen hun
dred and forty seyen shall be amended that vessel
passing Into through the tropics shall qe allowed 10
~ the number Of passengers as vessels that do not
enter the tropics.
.Sgc g. Ind be il further enacted, That this act shall
take effect and after the fifteenth day Of March siGieen
hundred and forty nine
Approved March q, ls4e
DsRSRraEar or STATE.
March 9, 1919.
3, DERRICK, c. c.
Mar l2-3t
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GS.The Union says, that Mr.. Warren,
tie new First Assistant Postmaster General
sis reported to have been the employee Of
the Boston capitalists in bringing in the
Mormon vote at toe last elections in Iowa. y
This report is falsehood Of the deepest dye,
and, what is worse, we suspect the Union
knew il, when it gave It circulation.
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The Register of the Treasury and one or two Of the
other heads Of bureaux have, with proper sense of
dignity, intmated their purpose 10 resign on the
Ith of March, and TO retire with Mr.. Polk. This
conduct Is worthy Of commentator and shonld ele
yaio in the estimation OF society those who manifest
this appreciation Of personal dignity and self respect
The incunbenls who have been most offensive In
their conduct are those who would now claim the
consideration Of toerancc--which they denied to
their opponents, and which they have never yet
eyinced during the long period Of their power. In
the whole history Of the government, set Of men
have rendered themselves so extremely obnoxious
those now Ia power and 10 little entitled TO
forbearancc. They illuminated Gen. Taylor; thoy
denounced the Wings; they nssailed our principles
mnst ~ a,,s,i"ns ihsv absula"sa ,her vsd
turned active electonecirss. For successionlof
nearly twenty years they have maintained posses
sion Of the public Office and Ii there was no other
reason for change, the republican doctrine Of rota
ton would be sufficient TO require a surrender at
their hands Of tho places which they have prostitu-
ted 10 the worst purpose Of party Udsh. Cor. ~
O. Bee, (IIhig.l
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~. rhe Ersaer;cl MA C;,;.,, ,.,

ds- The Frederick, Nd, Citizen, dem.
contends that the country knows no more
of what the President intends to do, since
the appearance Of his Inaugural, than it did
before the election. It's unfair, we think,
in the Citizen to attribute TO the whole coun-
try its own want Of perception, but be this
as it may, we hope that the intellectual
blindness in this regard will be speedily re-
moved by the Presidents acts.
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ls.JVe learn that later have been r

&s-We learn that letter. have been re-
eeivsd from DR.. Craigin, Of Georgetown, al
Panama, on his way to California. He had
a very pleasant time in crossing the lsthmus.
His accounts do not confirm the newspaper
stories Of the horrors Of that passage. He
represents the trip as one Of pleasing excite
and entirely devoid Of danger
We learn further that Mrs. Fremont, tn.
lady of the distinguished seographer and dis
coverer, intends departing to-day for Cali
iornia, by way Of the Isthmus, to join he
husband at st. Francisco. She has tn
warm wishes Of her many friends, for he
safe and speedy journey thither.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-12

II Ia understood, upon sufficient authority, that the
President will not entertain personal appeals for Office.
having established the rule, after conference with
submitted through the departments 70 which they
appropriately belong. This Ia not only wise, but
Il IS proper regulation, and one that will relieve
Gen. Taylor from disagrecable importantly, and co.
tabsh the Cabinet on that dIgnihtd and elevated
footing by which every member my feel himself
honored In occupying the station. Besides, II ia
manfesty right In ITSELF that applications should be
examined and considered In the Departments before
Exerutive functions n afnrds security 10 Inc nub
Tic service and protection TO the President Phil
North american.
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vs-The onion calls President Taylo,,s
Inaugural, vague and indefinite state pa .
per. That's ike the blind man, who walk
Ell against The North East side Of the Cap
itol, and in endesvoring to grops his way
along the wall To the South end, exclaimed
in his mpation--What a vague and indef-
mite housed
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Nothing Is more difficult in Dramatic life than
learning 10 die gracefully. Il Is equally difficult,
with class Of Pollticsns either 10 bear defeat OF
yield up Once without unmanly lamentations. The
parry with which Father Richie has been forty
years identified, have made the indiscrimnate Re-
Inovn Of opponents Its paramount, ruling feature Of
policy In this respect no quarter has been shown.
And Wings unlike their baby opponents, always
submit without whining. Bur Loco Focos, who
have enjoyed the Offices four-ffts Of the time for
tweny. four years, think 1t great hardship now 10
nike room for othsr and better men. Albany Ese.
Journal
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,s-The opposition press IS opening !

tss-The opposition press is opening its
batteries, throughout the country, against
the new administration. 1t is true, the dis
charges are, as yet, not composed Of
any very dangerous material, but neverthe-
less, the commandment is kept up with a good
deal Of vigor, and Judging from the smoke,
one would think there was no chance for our
escape. The enemy's fire, has not, so far,
been regularly returned from our lines,
though now and then, we hear the report Of
an Isolated gun paying back the compliment
with telling effect. BY the end OF this
month, the engagement, We take it, will be-
come very general, and then we may look
out for exciting times.
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eS- The Frederick Md, Citizen, DEM,
says that the pFesident's Inaugural is little
more thana synopsis OF his letters written
before the election. Wht, would the cir
.Een have il to be Would he hay. Zach
ary Taylor turn his back on lbs letters !,
James Knox Polk did I
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Abopt forty ohicers OF the United States army
dressed IL FIJI uniform yesterday paid their respects
n the Preddsnr of ihe United States; and 10 Gov
Marcy, the late Secretary nf War; and 10 Mr.. Rev
srdy Johnson, 1.-THE new Attorney Generally who Is
aching az Secretary Of War pro TEN, during the alb
alsn 70 the Secretary Of the Navy; 10 Mrs Macomb,
the widow af Gen. Macomb, &c. They were re.
ce'std by al with every courtesy and respect
Union Btsis riaU
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C.ufED STATES PATENT OrFtcR.

IN TIE PETITION OF WILLIAM STEELE, OF NEW
" York praying Tor the extension Of patent granted 10
fad William Steele, Tor an improvement In ma king brush
e. for years from the expiration Of said patent
teen hsn'lrel mud i0rfy nine; Nrit 90
Il ID ordered that n. said petition BE- heard the Patent
Once on The Isl Monday Of August next ~ ~ O'clock m
and al pesons roiidsd to appear and show cause VI
ANY they have why said petition ought no, % be granted
EDMUND BuRK,
Commissioned Of Patents
Mar lQ--lawlg \ ~
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a. The Uaion COMPLAINS tbatthe Ina,

Co The Union complains, that tue Inau-
gural for.shsdows nothing with any degree
Of certainty. That is true enough, for Zach
arg Taylor does not deal in inusndoes or
forsshsdowiug'. He speaks out boldly what
be vii! Do and what he will not do, and his
Inaugural is, every line Of it, openly de-
cisrasory Of bis intentions.
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EASILY SArisriEp.A gentleman, with smiling
countenance, was seen coming down the steps lead
ing 10 the rooms OF the Secretary Of the Treasury
and the Secretary Of the Home Department, on Sat
"And well may" was the response, "for procured
without trouble, that for which went up.n
"Ah,n well, then there's some chance for me y
And the ego frightened A pretty good salary
eh?' was the serious inquiry. No, SIR" said the
other. ~ am not an ofliceseeker, merely went into
the messengers room fora drink Of iraterr,
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Gitp lntelliaenee.

Department. and then marched to the White House,
where they were received by the President, who
shook them cordially by the hand and gave 10 all a
pleasant word
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ROBERT y. WALKER

WILL PRACTISE LAW IN THE SUPREME COURT
or THE, UNITED rTATE3. ~ fs
IN apewr 10 lny letters he thinks proper 10 say, thai
hs cinnot ansnd 10 claims before Conafesa any 81
the Departments but will devote Ms attention exclusively
10 cases enirnfisd 10 him IN The Supreme Couu. Z
Oies on Pennssissna avenue nskEts Seven building
Washington, D. G. ~ ri 1914 mar e-H
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LITTELL,s LIVING AGE.


"Of oil the Periodical Journals devoted literature and
science which abound n Europe aud In this country. u Is
has appeared 10 20 be most nssf II contains indeed
The exposition only Of hr current literature Of the Epslsh
language but his by tie immense and comprten
Includes portraiiure ri the human mind Ia The VI
most expansion Of The present age.
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CRIMINAL Counr.-On Saturday last, James Byrne
found guilty Of an assault" Is an nttem
to pick money out of Capt. Goddard's pocket on the
night General Taylor arrived In this city. The Judte
sentenced him TO one years imprisonment in the
county jail, and to pay fine Of fifty dollars.
Ellen Lindsey, negro woman was found guilty
Of grand larceny and sentenced TO servtude or al.
teen months In the District penilentiary for stealing
from another negro pot Of preserves bedqnilt and
q gown.
Several other cases were disposed Of and the cour,
Adjourned until Monday.
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DAILY NATIONAL MIG.
WASHINGTON, d. G.
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH II, 1913.


We hear of great many designations
prospective, Of odice-holders in the Depart
ments, who opposed General Taylor's ac-
cession to the Presidency and whom con-
science will not permit to serve the coun-
try, under the new administration. we
like this. Itis what is familiary called spadk,
and spunk in every body Isl commendabie
virtue, particularly in this metropolis Il IS
true, the public would entertain q much
higher estimate Of the sponk Of these gen,
tlemen, il they were to resign at once and
not talk about it; but, perhaps, they areput-
ting their houses in order, which takes lit
lie time necessarily and therefore we shall
take the announcement Of their intention 10
resign, as equivalent to the act itself, and
give them credit in advance. We hope we
shall not be obliged 10 take back our good
opinion Of these spunky gentlemen
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N Mt Mana J HoaNBEcR hns bern appointed
NtwnAsn ,ss,,s n's"'aNpi ~ pt,,n ~ ~.
a.e .i2n.i W, Hornbeck, and has large iamily
oian "a an. won her Tor ,appot-Phla. PsnnTira
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h. Gener,l Jobn E. Wool bas

o. General John E. Wool has arrived
in town, The meeting between this gallant
officer and his old chief, the President, we
doubt not, viii be of most agreeable ma
ture. Souls Ike theirs, knitted together in
the camp, are not to be parted BY the willy
arts of the heartl ess politician.
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AIpnpER.--Wc were informed, on Saturday, that
the body Of young man was found on Friday
evening" just the ncqueduct, on the Virginia
side, not far from Georgetown His throat had been
cut from car to eur, his head bruised, and knife
found between his vest and shirt, the handle protru
ding. II Is supposed that the man was murdered
His name could not be ascertained
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Sir David Brewster has been appointed corres.
pondng member Of tho French institute 10 fll the
vacancy accustomed by the death Of the celebrated
che mist Berzeline.
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After the clergyman had united happy pair an
awful silence ensued, which WAS broken BY an inn
patient youth, exclaimine, Don't be unepeakably
happy.n
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| An hoser, on being told to grease the wagon re :
turned In about an hour Afterwards and said, "Pye
greused every part Of the wagon but them sticks
ifhtrs hs shstis hang on"
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WATCH RETuRse.--John Lawson md John Ruth.
erford, (whit;.l found In negro house, acting as
policemen 10 scare the inmates, when In waIkej
three of the old auxiliary witch and conducted the
gentlemen TO the watch-house, and after exsmina-
lion by the Captain was let co on promise Of doing
better hereafter.
Edward Johnsonand Cornelius Me- affisy, (whiie,)
came In for lodging, and lefi In the morning.
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woRTHINaroN q. sNnTHrN,

woRTHINGToN a. SNNTHEN,
FORMERLY SOLICITOR OF THE oESgHAL LAND orrIcR,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Washington, ID. c.,
DRACTISES in the Supreme Court of the United States,
Tie Courts Of the District and OF the neghborng Saes
gives legal counsel his chambers prosrcuer claims Of
every description against Congress any Of the Depart.
mems Of Government acts agent IN procuring letters.
patent for Inventions and Ia prepared 10 execute any bust
requiring the presence and attention Of counsel
agent at the scat Of government.
E- ofice. at his dwelling, No 8 NJ ssouri Avenue, b.
tween and Al streets.
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habis, but he certainly has never displayed any very
remarkable abilities ia tho positions be has hereto
fore filed --Bah. Argus, (Dem.)
We must differ with our contemporary on
this point. We think that Mr.. Collamer
has exhibited in his public career very re-
markable abilities. Not one Of his prcde-
cessors in the General Post Office, since the
days Of John Mclean, can compare with
him, in point Of sound Judgment, prompti-
tude Of decision, enlarged views, and pro-
found knowledge.
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AocrprsT.-Dr. Boyle, friend informs us, while
going home in the dark, some nights ago fell and
broke his leg. Or. Hall rendered such service as
was necessary and the patient s rapidly recovering
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Fus our own part We do not hesitate to say, ,ha,
Ii we were in public ofiico no threat no panc wonid
Ineh,ce us 10 resign We would die with the dignity
al the old Roman who held down his neck 10 the
sword Of the executioner = Union IF Saturday.
We like that avowal. 1t is manly. There
is no squeamishness about it. II IS like the
logged resolution Of hungary calf Juggling
at its mothers dugs. 1t marches up boldly
to the cannon's mouth, and il gentlemen,
opposed to the administration, persist in keep
ing their Offices, we commend, with all our
heart, the umoa's example 10 them, and il
they should be asked to walk the plank, We
hope they will do il with all the Tnion',
Roman dignity!
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CENTTENTEN,s HATS Spring Fashion
Ii Tor fa4o.--w. n TODD, nArrEn, six doors wesf
OF lroysns IIosl Pennsylvania assnms WI onsr ,or eaie
Pr heslty ri design and symmetry, richness Of material
tsnds BY any former production and
1f..S. 10 the favorable notice OF members
of Congress- citizens and strangers visiting the city
CPRIra ACCOMPLISHMENTS hasjnnt reiurnsd
NiYom New York with beautiful assortment OF SPRING
mons imported per Siesmsr United Stsfes, viz:
New rfyI- Crayafg, Cloves, Canes, Umbrtllnt, &c,
( Also nsw liyis 81 yote-neck Sairis. A
Al SreIss Of the newest styles, and onsrsd q n PR
Great nat and Gsn,l,men', outGitlne Es.stlIshns1t
feh &-l0;lf wfry no. Browns hessi
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=. Il. CARVER,
ARCHITECT AND EN0fNEER,

ARCHITECT AND EN0INEER,
NO. 81 NORTH SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA,
GIVES Drawings and Specifications contraets erect
u Dwellings, &C. and lay out The grounds for Country
Trees give the proper effect Also Churches Hospitals
Prisons, WsterWorks ssWorka. &c on the latest and
most approved plans Including heating veniIlatns 6s
MERCHANTS from the SOUTH and WEST would
wi he amply recompensed by making cheap purchaser
for CASH, by calling al the M. = .----..-,
CARPET, or. CLOTH e. WINDOW SHADE DEPOT
Nos. 10 g. 20, Narfh Second Street, Phhodtphid.
Second 4 or, ons door beotc Chrisf t.hir6h.
900 pieces Wilton, Br,sseln Imgerisl inyIsm, IAN
ask and venan Carprnfr, with OIL Clothr Mats mnEh
Looking Glasses Blinds, window Shades and Mait'nss'
Wholesale and Retail VERY LOW. IL - 4
no Liberal advances made on Z,
peiinga and OIL Clotha. y sDNht soN1s'
March \.