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Hon. SPEAKER of the House OF Representatives.

Counterfeit Land Warants.-On Saturday last,
Marshel Felps and Lieuts. Cozzens and Molair
rested very gentce-looking man, some forty or
fortyfve years Of age, named A. G.. Thomas, for
having in his possession and offering to sell between
and two hundred counterfeit g soldiers land
rants" The officers arrested Thomas at the Frank
lin Tavern, on Broadway, above the Mound. On
searching the prisoners trunk they found only sim
gle warrants but application to the ladies of the
house, they obtained five packages which Thomas
had confded to their keeping, fearing, he said,
that his trunk would be robbed if the warrants were
left in it. In addition to the warrants the officers
obtained large number Of blank certificates of trans
fer. These purported to have been drawn up by an
attorney of New Orleans, whose seal attached
to them, and the warrants had counterfeit seal,
bearing close resemblance to the proper one at
Washington.
The prisoner Wholesale dealer, and sold his
warrants at from twelve to fifteen dollars each.-
When first arrested he pretended to be very indig-
nant, and apparently very much enraged, but
when the warrants were produced he cooled down
at 1t is supposed that many of these warrants
have been sold. Thomas is now confined in jail
81. Louis Union, Noy. Goth.
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New Or Fans, Nov. "a.

New On Fans, Nov "a.
River about IL feet below high water mark
Cotton-Exports OF the week, 1893; stock 1913 OPS
bales. On Wednesday the mail by the Cambria ar
rived. Sales $500, and for the week, Is 800 bales,
taken principally for England, France, Spain, and
the North. In prices much irreguarty, but buyers
have constantly had the advantage, and we note
further reduction the past three days of ct making
the decline of the week fully Ia Ct " b., with
decidedly dropping tendency. The picking season,
thus far has been of a remarkably favorable charac-
ter; and this advantage will probably compensate, in
some degree, for the adverse circumstances which
attended the crops in the earlier period of their pro-
gress. We quote La and Miss, inf, StG 9; ord to
good ord, 9ld9 81; low mid to mid, 81 to 49, good
mid, 10. a 10s; mid fair, 104d 10a; fair, l0!d IL;
good fair, nom. good and fine, NOM Sugar-sales
100 hhds. at-inf., 2SG 3i com 3Ad 50; fair, $40
Al; prime, 4sG AZ; choice, 4s@5 cts. Molasses
meets ready sale, and sales Wednesday 900 brs., at
20d POI cts. 70 gall closing sales, 20S@2l cents
Two crops of plantation, (about &C, 900 gas) taken
for the West, at the convenience of planters, at 16
cts The quality of the crop this is unusually
good, much better than for several years past To
bacco-Sales for the week, 100 hhds., generally at
further improved rates We now quote, for Lugs,
factory, 2Sa71 planters do, 1904; Leaf. inf. to
CON-, 5G5A; fair to fine, So 81; choice, 1851;
Mason county refused, 4!@ g. admitted, 6S@1 "
ID. Stock on sale light. Flour-Saes $500 brls. at
Louis, and 5G s5.15 for sup though the lowest rate
has only been accepted in few instances. large
portion OF the receipts have gone into store, and are
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The SpedkerShip-The thirty-first Congress was
organised yesterday. An interruption of the tele-
graph prevented us from laying before readers
the result OF the first contest namely, the choice Of
Speaker. We have reason to trust, well as hope,
that MIR. Winthrop is elected; but the division has,
undoubtedly, been a close one. The following letter
is from the correspondent of the Journal OF Com
merce, not very favorable to Wing principles, or
Wings. 1t contains the latest advices that we have
from Washington
Washington, Nov. 30th.-There now many
members present. and the caucussing is going on
very briskly, at the National, at Browns, and at
Wizards City Hotel-for these are the places where
the politicians most do congregate.
DIR. Mes has been sent for, and will certainly be
here il alive, tomorrow night II he arrives, the
Wings will lose but two votes by absence-i. e.,
Mr. Il. b. Kings and Mr.. Juian's Mr.. Julian, by
the way, is classed here Wing free-soier, and
it is said that he would vote for Mr.. winthrop
The Wings feel much confidence in the success of
Mr.. Winthrop
None of the Southern Democrats will vote for
him, but still they might suffer him to be elected
| said that the Democrats much divided as to
their candidate. The Calhoun men are moving for
Mr.. M'Lanc, of Baltimore. Mr.. Cobb, OF Ga, has
strong support, and Mr.. Linn Boyd of Ky, is also
much talked of. The Democratic caucus may posi-
bly, nominate Mr.. Boyd for Speaker, and Mr.. Forney,
Of Pa, for Clerk.
Mr.. Calhoun has been heard Of, and will be here
on the Sth Dec.
Washington, d. c., LIST Dec.--At the caucus Of
the Wing members of the U. S. House of Represen
tatives held this evening, Hon. Robert Z. Winthrop
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NEW YORK CANALS-CLOSING.

November This is the last day Of Canal Navi-
cation. The business has been very large, and the
Tolls will probably exceed three and half millions
Of dollars, showing a small excess over last year
The Tolls for the third week in November were
$4,000 in of the same week of 1915 and the
aggregate receipts of the at the opening of the
fourth week were only s2l 900 behind those of the
time in 1878. The receipts of Flour, and
w heat reduced to Flour are $4,000 brs. in advance
of last season, up to the end Of the fourth week
Corn shows excess of 2,237 OO0 bushels; Wool,
an increase of 100000 lbs. Butter decrease OF
3,OO00OO lbs; Cheese 100000 lbs. Nearly all the
boats are laid up, and the water will be at once
drawn off.
Bread'tufS Trdde the .NS'D York Canals
The quantity of Flour, Wheat Corn and Barley
left at tide water, from the commencement of navi-
CATION to the Both of November inclusive, is fol-
lows:
Flour, brls. Wheat, BIZ. Corn, bu. Barley, hu
1SiS, 3,0GS,572 3,079262 2,S7S,Sj2 1,5ll, 95S
1919, 3,l6l,O54 2,69s,597 5,l1G,227 1891, l3s
Inc 954S2 De. $50, SOS In. ,237, 1915 De. 1873 S2C
BY reducing the Wheat to Flour, the quantity o
the latter left at tide water, this year, compared
with the corresponding period of last year, shows an
increase of 10 ,3i9 barrels Of Flour.
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THE TREASURY ESTIMATES.
ESTIMATES OF APPROPRIATIONS

In pursuance of the joint resolution of January It'll,
1916, which makes it the duty of the Secretary of
the Treasury to the estimates appropriations,
which he is by law required to prepare and submit
to Congress- to be printed and copies Of the same to
be delivered to the Clerk of the House of Represen.
tatives in time for distribution at the
of each session, estimates Traditional appropriations
required for the service OF the fiscal year ending
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CINCINNATI HOG MARKET.

The market for Hogs at Cincinnati, on Tuesday,
was in an excited state 400 head Oarge) Were sold
at S2.S5 u 100. This is the only sale reported, al
though a number made at full prices.
There is considerable movement i'll Pork. Several
private sales made at prices supposed to he an
advance. Sales of 100 brls. Mess at 50 " brl.
Sales of 500 brs. Lard at 81 " 10. Sales Whiskey
at q cts " gallon.
The river remains stationary.
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XXXI CONGRESS U. s,-FRSr SESSION,

XXXI CONGRESS U. S.-Fussr SESSION.
Monday last the Constitutional day for the
meeting of Congress, but owing to the difficulty of
elccing Speaker, of the initiatory steps pre-.
paratory to the organization of that body the Presi-
dents Message had not been delivered even to %
o'clock, P. M, yesterday.-We refer to two Cabinet
papers in another place.
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TIE Plough, the Loom and the .4nvH.-Wc have
not had health, yet, to say what we think of this
Periodical-neithcr does IT matter much on its ac-
count, if we do not; but the periodical better
pecuniary health and we should like in the sam0
way to help friend SINNERS.
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B ALT OR Il:
MORNING, deer s, 1913.
LATEST DATES-FRoM
LIVERPOOL. .Nov.H HAVRE. Nov. ii


A Review of the Baltimore Market, for the week
ending last evening, printed fine paper and adapt
ed to correspondence, can be had at j. Robinson's
Bookstore, III Baltimore street, ID door West of
South street, this morning, by o'clock, at cents
each.
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S44,997,092 ~

3. There is also to be added to the esti-
mates statement of the several APP
preparations, which will he carried
to tine surplus fund, amounting to-. $500 10 o.
Accompanying the estimates sundry papers fur
nshed by the Treasury, War, Navy, and Interior
Departments, containing references to acts of Con
gress, &c., on which the estimates founded.
am, very respectfully, your "hedient servant,
VIM. M. MEREDITH,
Secretary of the Treasury
Hon. SPEAKER of the House OF Representa- es
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On the title page of this paper will be found the
time of the Arrivals AMI Closing the Mails in differ
emit cties-Steamboat and Car egulatlons-Dcpar-
lures of Foreign Steamers, Packets, sc.
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THE INDIAN TROUBLES on LAKE ST

THE INDIAN TROUBLES ON LAKE SU-
PERIOR.-At the latest accounts from the Quebec
Mines, Mcdonald, Naicalf, and the Indians aud
halibrecdS, were in quiet possession of the works
Mr. Browne, the agent Of the Company, and his
m:n, came down to Tho Saul with their tools, pro-
visions, Sc, and brought to this city oil
Thursday on the Franklin.
At the time the attack made, Mcdonald and
his party offered to compromise the difficulty by the
pa ncn from the agent Of bonus, the reiinquis-
ment Of certain claims. This was refused, and all
that asked by agent and miners, was that they
might be permitted to quit the premises unmoiested.
This granted.
The Frankie left the Saut on the 9th, and the
troops had not arrived there at that time. Two
companies left Toronto the 26th, and will proba-
bly, reach the miues by Monday next. Engineers
have also left Montreal for the destination.
The Indians well armed, and it Is thouSht will
make a dcspera resistance.
The agent Of the company will, we understand,
immediately proceed to the seat of government for
the purpose Of LAYING his claims for damages, &c,
before the proper tribunal The company paid
$500 for their location, and have expended large
amount in fitting up he works.-Dctr0H Tribune.
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TAUNTON YELLOW METAL.
KEN 4 III NEON AELLOM M II II A

NJ S II f A L HI y G has been sufficiently
article heretofore offered for the purpose. Vessels
belonging to this port have it noto on between three
and four years, and still good. The cost is about
lour cents below conner, while il lasts longer;
and when ont nearly third more of the old
is obtained, winch IS exchangeable for new at diff
terence Of six cents per ID.
11l1toH Ieii0w Metal Bolts confidently re-
commended as durable and more economical
than either copper or iron; they asten better and
cost much less than copper and extensively used
wherever they have been offered.
Taunton YeilOtC .HctM Nails and Spikes are
also recommended superior to any other article,
being less in price and more durable, and extern
sively used
The undersigned are the only Agents for the sale
of these articles in this city.
l.. PRATT s. BROTHER,
no II q and - South Charles st.
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ELDER, GELSToN & co
BALTIMORE.
AGENTS:
Stanton g. Spicer, New York.
ID. W, Etdridge, Philadelphia.
Forsyth & Baker, Wheeling.
Baker & Forsyth, Pittsburgh.
Colhour {; Harrison, Cumberland.
Elder, Getston & Co., Baltimore. dee
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BALTIMORE EXPORTS.

The following is the amo mt in value of Exports
from the port of Baltimore for the month of Novem-
Der. Observation-Disclosures. 1S4J..........1S1S
Domestic produce. .SG46,653 s629,927
Foreign mdZe., free 35t l2h
do. dutiablc. ....4,SiS 1924
do. specie. ZOO -
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hhds. Maryland and So do. Ohio. Total 322 hhds
The amount exported this week to foreign ports has
been 2O2 hhds Of Maryland and Ohio, to Marsees
rive find it difficult to correct tables at this adj
vdnced period of the season. and must therefore beg
the privilege OF deGerrng any attempt thereat until
the close Of the year, the stocks will be then
taken at the different warehouses, and official
port then given OF the quantity and denominations ]
WlNt.S.-We note sale by auction Of IL caks.
Sweet Malaga at 3ja374 cts. " gallon.
WOOL.-AmDrg the weeks sales we note those
OF 25OU lbs fleece washed, not very good order, at
3l4d 33 cts; 1900 tub do, 2SG 30; 5000 do pulled,
27a 2o2; and 800 do, unwashyd, 1920 cts. u H.,
all cash.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market was in fair sup
ply last Monday, but the offerings were not as
large formerly and the weather more favorable
for packing, brisk business done; and of 1900
head brought forward go disposed Of at Ia
1929 gross, equivalent to IA s6.25 u 100 lbs, net;
except 80 left on drovcrs' hands 30 driven
Eastwardly. Live Hogs have sold at IA sI.2j, and
one very choice lot as high as $50.
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S6,236,3lU y
| am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. NJ. MEREDITH,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Hon. SPEAKER of the House of Representatives.
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REVIEW OF THE
BALTlM 0 RE M A kET,
For the Week ending last eUening.
(AND INCIDENTS CONNECTED THEREwIrH0

Reconnaissance from the excitement which
has been OF long duration in our Coffee market, we
have no feature to note. BIT the sweep
appears to be general--as far the article is cult
waited consumed-the price is improving, and there
is no tendency downward, that we can find IN any
quarter
AMERICAN DRY GOODS-There continues
very fair business going forward in this department
of trade with occasionally more than ordinarily
sized order to fill for foreign shipment.
BARK.-Qnercitron continues in good demand,
but is becoming scarce
BEESWAX-We have no transactions of mo-
ment to report prices remain noninally pa 22 cts,
according to quality.
CANDLES descriptions remain very firm,
with good demand, Sperm selling at 40, and Ada
mantine at 30 cts " h. Mould Tallow are steady
COFFEE-The transactions this week have
again been heavy at improved and improving prices,
comprising less than 10000 bags Rio, including
those in first and second hands, and leaving afoat
5000 bags, which constitutes all that are in impor
ters' hands, and which is of miscellaneous quality,
but fair to good grades The extreme prices paid
were 10!Gll4 but chiefly LA ii 4, mos. The
5000 bags now afoat held II cts.
COTTON.-The sales for the week have amount.
ed to 545 bales, including mid. ana mid fair Upland
at the extremes of IL and l24 cts " h., g ms The
market, previous to these transactions, had been
quiet, and something like slight decline had been
evinced. The stock is about 1900 bales.
FEATHERS.-W have no alteration to note:
the market is moderately supplied, with fair to good
sorts which are taken in lots at $50 35 cts % h.,
cash
FISH.-'The market is dull, particularly for Mac
kerel for which there is the most enquiry; for
although there is still further slight giving way in
the Eastern markets, here prices are too hig for
any thing beyond ordinary operations.
FLOUR AND MEAL.-We noted in our last
weeks report in regard to Flour that towards the
close sales to extent had been effected at s475
and that this price embraced Howard street as well
as City Mills. The transactions during the passing
week have not been heavy, but prices rather iutter
ing and we cannot name an undisputed price, but
quote as they range for Howard street and City
Mills, 475G S4S74, the extremes for either. In
spectcd this week
Corn Meal ll40 brs.,
Rye Flour, 334 brls.
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EN RETIRING from the above business |
"a would respectfully ask for Mr.. Hooper the pat
ronage Of my friends and the public generally.
PETER HERMAN.
Baltimore, July 49, 1877. iy31
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POST OFFICE, }

POST OFFICE
Baltimore, Dec. Sd, 1S49. :
TIME mail for Noroll. during the winter season,
Il will close on Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
DAYS at o'clock, p NJ, to go by the Bay route and
on Sunday morning, at 5 o'clock, via Richmond
other mails will close and arrive heretofore, viz:
CLOSES. ARRIVES
Eastern at p NJ, 6, A. M.
do at s, A. M, Phila, s. Way 8, M.
Southern at 5, A NJ, "a, p. NJ.
Washington at s s, A. NJ, 81, A. M.
and 4, p NJ. and u p. M.
Western at g. A. NJ 6P. M.
York route ats, IN. 6P.M.
York extra at ), L. M. A. M
Annapolis at s, AN 81 a. M.
During the session of the Legislature, there will
be an extra mail to Annapolis, closing at 4, P. M,
and arriving at "a, p. M.
A notice of the time of departure of the British
Steamers from New York and Boston; also of the
Steamers for California, and for other places, by
which mails are despatched will be found posted up
in the lobby of the Post Office.
The office is open for the delivery Of letters from
I, A. M. to "a, P. M. on week days, and on Sun
days from 8 TO 10 A. M.
deS CHAS. T. MADDOX, Postmaster.
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WEEKLY OMnaERCIAL JOURNAL.

of Massachusetts,, wa, nominated their candidate
for Speaker The democratic members have nomi-
mated Hon Mr. Cobb, of Ga. for Speaker, and Hon.
MIR. Forney, of Pa. for Clerk. To-day has been the
coolest of the scason.-B Boston Duty .4dC.
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Statement of Merchandise exported from the Port
of Baltimore to Foreign Countries, during the
week ending on the 9Th December, 1919.
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Viz:
Civil list, foreign inter
course, and miscella-
neous, 1888, $50 Il
Pensions, ..............2 100000 90
Interest, Sc, public
debt, and treasury
notes, 3,7OO,s7s 40
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All of which is on account Of the civil
list, foreign intercourse, and misccl-
lancous, including expenses of col
leatng revenue from customs and
lands, from list January to Both June
1870.
To the estimates is added a statement
showing
The neutrality-suspicious. for the
service Of the three last quarters Of
the fiscal year ending the Both June,
1850, made by former acts Of Con-
gress, OF a permanent character,
amounting to.... ...............
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
November l6, 1919.
SIR: Agreeably to the JOINT resolution Of Congress
of the It'll January, 1916, have the honor to trans
NIT, for the information Of the House Of Representa-
tives, printed estimates OF the appropriations propos-
ed to be made for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1851, amounting to...... S35,69I ,l12 10
Viz:
Civil list, foreign intercourse, and mis-
ceiianeous, including payment to be
made to Mexico, under the 18th art-
Gle OF the treaty, expenses of collect
ing the revenue from customs and
lands, census Of 1850, public build
ings, and expenses Of conrts,......
sl2,Sl2 ,4S0 20
Army proper, &c.. 1866, 1871 90
Military Academy, .......l99,29S AZ
Notifications, Ordnance.
sc. .................l,6 4I,4lb w
Internal improvements,
surveys s light houses, l,l64OSO 90
Indian department., ..99S,739 IL
PcnslonS,. ........ ..... ,4o3,S3o w
Naval establishment, 80. 9,575,07S y
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TO NEwFOUNDl.AND.
TO MARSEILLFS.

Slaves. AZ Oak Bark ...... hhds. II
Oak Bark. bags 3l3 Lard .... lbs. %, 5Si
do. .......brIs. Is Tobacco, leaf, hhds. 202
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JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, & AGENTS
for the sale of LEAF TOBACCO,
PROVISIONS AND PRODUCE GENERALLY
No. SO light street Whavf.
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June 30, 1850 and for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1851, were Yesterday placed on the tables
OF the members of the House. From this volume we
extract the summary of the additional appropriations
required for 1850 and The summary Of the appropria
tions asked for ISL Washington Republic
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
November l6, 1919.
SIR: Agreeably to the Joint resolution Of Congress
of the 7th january 1916, have the honor to trans
nit, for the information Of the House of Represent
tatives, printed estimates of ad .iloaai apprnpra-
ton, proposed to be made for the service OF the ifs
cal year ending the Both June, $780, amounting to
Sl,GJG,oJl AZ
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-04

A Coon SPECULATION. The Astor Stock,
which forms part of the public debt of the State
OF New York, was created to pay the. claim of
John Jacob Astor upon lands in Putnam and
Duchess counties. These lands were a portion of
the old Philipse Manor Roger Morris, captain
in the British army, married daughter of Philipse
and their estate was confscated during the revolu-
ton. Afterwards it was found that the attainder
did moi affect The rights Of the children of Mrs. Nor
ris and Capt. Morris, Of the British navy, the sur
viving heir sold his interest to Actor for $50 COO
about the year 1909. Aston commenced suits, and
the State saw The necessity of compromise. He
received from the State $4,000 on releasing his
claim
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The Doc WAR.-Fhe number Of dogs killed in
the city of New York, pursuant to ordinance, was
FIVE hundred and thirty-one during the week end
ing on the 24th They pay fifty cents a head, and
il is said to be good business to bring dogs in from
the neighborng towns, in order 10 get the reward
for killing them. The Arkansas wolf killers are
said to breed up wolves, in order to get the State
bounty for their scalps