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CRANES PATENT SOAP.

TENAT this Soap surpasses any thing of the kind Of
fered the public is abundantly proved, not only by
the testimony of thousands who have given trial. but by
the great and increasing demand for it. 1t is undoubtedly
CHEAPER than any other Soap in ulseas ONE POUND OF
possesses much cleansing power aside from its chemi
cal properties t,uo pounds other Soap and
labor and of cothes-requrng pounding and
bn little rubbng-and takes only from half to three quar-
tiers of an hour do the washing of a large family
Sold wholesale and retail the manufacturers prices,
No. 233 MAIN STREET Paines Block, Worcester.
AYERS, Agent for the Proprietor.
July 22 .5.s eod&wtf
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METALLIC
FIRE AND WEATHER PROOF PAINT
HIS celebrated article found in Northern Ohio, is min
eral substance dug from the earth containing according
the analysis of the best CHEMISTS oxd Of ron agnesa
aIumna, seica &c, forming compound which, when ap-
piled the surface of Brick, Wood, Stone Tin ron be-
perfect Slate covering peruioas to the action of
Fire eather. For sale by the subscribers SHARON
ONO, No. Is EXCHANGE ST, WORCESTER, Mass
where all orders may be addressed.
BEACH 81 JOHNSON.
G. ]. Taft s. Co., Agents for Milbury. d2awtf Jy5O
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In the year ending June 80, 1851. (appro.
In the year ending June 80, 1852, lesma-
In ihe year 1874 the cost OF transportation for the army
less than $4,000, In the year ending 30lh June
last amounted 10 about 81 300 000showng increase
OF about fifteen hundred per cent
Ii is hoped that settlements increase and cultivation
extends in Texas and New Mexico. and as mining be-
less profitable and labor diversified in Cali
forna these enormous expenditures will diminish In
the mean me every effort will be made by this depart
ment TO curail them Ii is possible that, at points
remote from the supervision OF its chief defects OF admin
istration in the Department may exist 10
remedy which change in its organization may be-
come necessary.
No economy can. however be effected by reducing the
estimates which based upon positive data, and can
not safely be curtaed The only consequence which
has heretofore resulted from such reductions OF estimates
whout diminishing The objects Of expense, has been the
accumu alton OF arrearages An arrearage which has
existed in the Quartermasters Department since the year
ls4S, amounting TO the OF 81 $50 49, Is said to
have originated in that way The practice OF allowing
disbursements 10 exceed the appropriations dangerous
in the extreme; but IL estimates, carefully prepared by
the proper officers reduced, without diminishing the
objects Of expenditure, this reguarty may sometimes
be unavoidable
hereto annex such portions Of the correspondence OF
this department relate to tue subjects mentioned in this
report together with the reports OF the General In Chief
and OF the several heads OF bureaus of this department.
TO all which refer you for more ample information in
regard to lis operations.
Respectfully submitted:
C. M. CONRAD,
-
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A COMPENDIUM the Entire Body OF the Law,
A by arranged win Isfsraace Inc
vols, Law Sheep svo, pp 4,lII Retail price, SO
40 and 81 Ann street, New Yort. I
Opinions Of the Profession. se0hh
There works in profession that contain such body Of
sound law within the limits or that are more deserving Of
public patronage. - ., -. -, !, ,sef
Nelson his opinion of The
toned work. ~ ... \.
Nrw YoRx, Sept %, 1850. r. .s.7I7-I7lE1.
accumulation OF reliable citations from tho whole range
g e 1n ,ns snS m %
reference aad will extensively aid the s,nden the praconer,
ROBERT j. WALKER. N
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erated win their accuracy and have been ns much plssssd
precision eesrness which Isnaosness me pes
stasee from Il my.e mat feel mat the posson should
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Nrw YorK Crrr, Oct ls, 1850. U-ls-- 80 i,1'ts
impsrr all advantages of and welsnaassd
book while TO the profession deal Of time and
''''' DAVID PAUL BROWN, Philsds,phis
Mr.. Kinne great diligence accuracy
on % s y be sd ns
references copioss give any pos
SCISSOR ofthe work very large lay isrsry n.,,-,-.s
Ihaye examined Kinnes Law Compendium
would allow satisfied that sd
facilitate the aSor Of counsel ia The preparation of s
and Prom examination Of the several
ucs say with confidence that sy treated with great
'''s'"'"' '"' JUDGE GRIDLEY, Uuca New york.
iseaced be greater help 10 the student sa any othe
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table a valuable ready reference. ,,,,. -,..,.a.
The plan utility, oftsse works have reysd
unqualified appreciation ol the most distinguished ja:s IN one
Vermont Hornbower Jersey, Of Virginia, Crunch
Of washnsion CITY, Weston Of Maine, &C., &C. I.
Nov 0a-u 40 and 81 Ann
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pENsIOS and General Agency.-GEo c. AMEs, having
Once which he held the Bureau Of the Coumis
has as~oaed with him
Tuliy wse agency for The of eisins for
and the officers and soldiers Of the VIZ
gnia state line and revolutionary invalid nave na cneI
services rendered IN s
revolution and also under the sey
land 10 the officers and sodsr
and Rdian since lfSodl OF
which adjusted al Oce. m long connerion with
Pension which have been deved ercu
and adjustment Of claims fo pensions I'M
various revolutionary pension ews ha of necessity rem
pfocedure with ths
of evidence ohseved principles Of The laws admin
I'M history the revolutionary
tie depotoe of evidence, and win
mach collateral
of their rights and which be acquired
only by long experience.
agency recovery claims Of description
before
board Of commissioners, before Congress-
genera agency will have the assistance Hon. Henry
A. partner, will responsive Zoe
ahuness and efficiency OF their He viii give his
sonaI Washington from time me bis services may
be required. ...l....4..
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SUPERIOR Daguerreotypcs First Prems.ns ID. ~.
- WHITEURsfhas field Of his operations
ground than any daguereoppst in the eoun h ses-
between ~ and ch dee
No 27 Baltimore Baumoe corner Brcsdw and Leonsfd
street, New York; No II Main street hcnmona sycsmore
street. Norfolki and Main street, Lynch
burg, Virginia -, ,.-- j Z II
Extraordinary Improvement insurng faithful and highly finished
N q few seconds. 2Nt
he rotary back ground by J. n. wiebur- gives
airy liviaa appearances 10 the picture . l.tfs
establishments distribute than thirty thou
pictures annually and have dissatisfaction This
atieng proof the superiority OF his ikcnesses
w calls the attention o the public generally his elegantly
furnished gallery Lane and Tuckers store, where ee
exhibition oi pictures will be giyon. ....
Notwithstanding competition dseuercotypcs M
Fair Of the Maryland Imte he awarded he ns<t
medal by the judges s..N ta 1N .I.ssF
Lkenes.es oeyery description copsl, and gortsm eses
attended 10, Nov 1--dfy
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To the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

rhe amount for the year ending June 80, 1881
that of the appropriations ony which based upon
supposed increase Of the army Of fifteen hundred q 500
men, instead Of three thousand, @ OUO provided by
law. is believed, therefore, mat the expenditures will
exceed the appropriations though they will not equal those
the year ending June 30 1852 In consequences OF the
delay which necessarily ntervened after the passage of The
Of June. 1880 before the augmentation authorized by IL
could be eff. .cted. .A h"
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0it of which there is payable TO the
British government for postages coll
lected under the postal treaty, during
''he fiscal year ending June
10, lS49 S35 ,66l SO
AID during the year ending
June 80, 1850 i47,0l3 3S
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Leaving net balance (as estimated b.

Leaving a net balance (as estimated by
the AuditoDof $l,l32,O4o 81
For more detailed statement of the fiscal condition
ard affairs OF the department. you respectfully referred
TO The report OF the Auditor hereto ann exed
he contracts for mail transportation in the northern
section, composed OF the States OF Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Connee
cui and New York. made in the spring OF 1Si9 showed
increase OF annual compensation of 800 9sl being an
ease OF than eighteen per cent upon the previous
cost OF that section.
The new contracts made under the lettings OF last
spring for the western section OF the Union embracing
the States OF Michigan, Indiana, illinois, Wisconsin,
Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee Alabama, Mssis
spp, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, and the Terrific
ries. exhibit still greater increase in the annual cost Of
transportation in that section.
This increase is estimated in the contract Office at
1896 696 per annum being about 25 per cent advance
upon the annual cost OF that section under the con.
tracts in force up the end of the last fiscal year Oh
this about 10 and four hs per cent is attributable to the
increase of service in that section and about IA and one
fifth per cent the increased rate of compensation pro-
vided for in the late contracts.
The increased in the other sections OF the Union
under the orders for the Improvement and extension OF The
service on existing mail routes, made by the Postmaster
General during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.
will amount, (after deducng the curailments ordered)
to $l2470 90
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Sl46,S00 %

The conveyance OF correspondence between this and
foreign countries, and between the Atlantic and Pacific
portions OF the United States has become large and i'm.
poran, branch OF our mail service The means provided
for this conveyance consist of sixteen steamships
actual service with four 10 be added under the
existing contracts. Connected with this service Is the
land service across the ishmus OF Panama which is
performed by the government of New Gtanaja under a
treaty providing stipulated compensation, according 10
the weight OF the mails.
The whole duty OF the government ia regard 10 our
correspondence with foreign countries is mol discharged
by simply providing and supervising the means al con-
veyance. Arrangements should be made with the coun.
tries 10 which our steamship lines extend specify and
secure mutual and satisfactory terms Tor the interchange
OF mails, and for the uninterrupted transit OF our cor
fespondence IN the ms OF those countries, TO the coun
tres beyond. With Germany sjch arrangements have
been already made They yet remain TO be adjusted with
France but the subject Is now ia charge OF our dpo
matte representatives, and early and favorable term
nation OF Their negotiations is anticipated
10 respect to correspondence with the West Indies
and South America some specific arrangement u desira
Bile, and the early passage Of joint resolution oil Con-
gress authorizing this department 10 take TO
cure such an arrangement Is recommended.
The mail service in California and Oregon, and es.
pecialy IN the former is still in unsettled state, and
but paally reported, that satisfactory statement
Ia regard 10 IL be submitted Sufficient time to com.
muDicaie with the agent last appointed 10 take charge Of
the California service has mol yet elapsed since his ap
ponimen but his report upoa the present condition OF
the service m that State may be expected al AN early
day In addition TO the difficulties incident TO the
and very peculiar state oil affairs in that distant region
there many that result from the want Of proper ex
petience and skill on the part OF those TO whom the
of postal affairs IN that section of the coun
Try has necessarily been conhJed The appointment Of
Deputy Postmaster General and Auditor 10 reside in
California, proposed by bill reported at the last
sion, might aid in removing some OF the difficulties but
would give organization which would that set-
vice from the service n other parts Of the Upon and is
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62,5Oo 90
sO,47O 90

$3,o95,974 90
23s,69s 90
l2.47o 90
oU,UW W
62,5oo 90
so,47o 90
10000 90
l4,5oo 90
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DEAR an Great excitement prevails tho South and Al
North the result Of the recent Of Congress
This excitement has progressed far several Of the south
States that dissolution Of the Union openly adyo-
Gated. The undersigned. portion Of your constituents
and members OF the democratic party, desire know from
you and your colleague In the Senate Mr. Downs respect
lively, your views this important subject Permit US.
therefore. 70 request Your reply the following questions
the position you occupy You win understand u.s. trust
making these inquiries Of yon in spirit Of unkindness
but with the single view fair and proper oomPrehen
sion Of your opinions and In the exercise OF what
gard right which viii be recognised and con-
ceded by yon,
Are YOU in favor OF q dissolution OF the Union,
hereafter because of the Legislation Of the late session OF
Congressa E@9Ns&Is
Are YOU in favor of the establishment OF southern
edeacy hereafter because OF the legislation OF the
late session Of Congress-
Are YOU IN favor OF the the State of Louisiana
from The Union now hereafter because of the legislation
~ Late. ~ opu
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, NOV. Is, 1850.

u0v B. PALAsH the American Newspaper Agent 10 ts only
ssdosed os mis- paper In the cities Of Boston, New fok
and Ph.dspha and 10 duly Empowered take ano
sussenpoas . the required by us HIS receipts w DC
regarded psymens His Offices aBosion Congress street.
New York. Tribune building; PhiadeIpha northwest corner o.
Third = Chestnut streets.
0y-Mr Hsxsr Nj LEWIS, Montgomery, Alabama, our gen.
sra travelling agent Alabama and Tennessee assisted ~ Mr. D.
b. BasTT. @
nlr issArL JAMES, No. lse South Tenth street, Phiadel
phs Il our general travelling AGENT assisted by Mcss VIZ H.
WsIp JosH CoLLss JAMES DEERISs, A. KRK WELLIHsroN,
H. A. EVANS, JANIS CLARK, and p. Lock-.
zr W. JAnEs No. Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio IL
our general travelling for the sa,ss assisted BY es
D. srH r. DExr JAsos TAYLOR, w. ARxsTRoSo,
Looxs, w. Ramsay, and @. srEEAAS.
00wLnAn coULD, Richmond, Virginia. general agen,
for Virginia. assisted BY travelling D. PuLLER and JAMES
THonAs. ~s
0y-Rsceips from either Of tho above will be good.
0EpwARDs SANFORD, Co, express agents and in
The United States, London and Liverpool have been appointed
agents r the Unonn and authorized receive subscriptions
and advertisements this paper Their Office in London No. 10
Gresham street, and In Liverpool No Columbia Buildings
This CONNECTED in this country with the
hoass Adams Co.. and is entitled TO the conf
dsncs Of our friends abroad.
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Mr WsBsTxR Is stated by the Boston correspondent
OF the Republic that MrWeb was expected sfter the
election, 70 make sperch in Fsneuil Hail.
lLaa spe~ings Baltimore Patriot.
tMr Webster may do great good--never more--per-
haps never as much--in speaking boldly out at this
erss-"treadng step backwards" but rsking every
thing for his country He speaks at the proper point
Bosionwhere the sanctiy OF the laws has been viola.
ted II he rallies the friends OF order and the cops,i,u.
ton TO the proper point that the laws may be carried
out in spite OF riots Of mobs he will do more to tran.
qullize the country than any other speaker sroS
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We received by yesterdays mail pamphlet copy Of
Judge Douglass admirable speech on the measures o
adjustment delivered the o3d October II was printed
athe Office Of the democratic Argus" at Chicago, with
the inscription, READ AND CIRCULATE" Certainly we
hare seen few speeches which better deserve to be both
"rsdd and circulated
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The Maryland convention is not yet organized. On
Monday three votes were taken for the election
apresidensbeing nineteen ballots, days, since the
commencement of the session--bu there was no ma.
jory and the convention again adjourned without com
pleins lie oraanixaiion NFH
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INDIANA coNvKxrIoN.--Tbe constitutional convention
OF Indiana has decided, by vote OF IA TO 5, in favor
OF biennial sessions Of the legislature vote has also
been taken that indicates exclusion OF the blacks
from the right OF suffrage and refusal 10 submit the
suffrage question TO the people for their decision $3.50
Detroit Free Press
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Macon, tGs.,) Oct. ~, 1850,
GENTLEMEN am in receipt Of your Of the lath
instant, inviting me TO meeting Of the friends Of
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ATLANTA, (Ga y November 4 --Chshes A. and George
r. sons Of Dr. Hamilton, and Col Lindsay Johnson and
three sons, of Cas- county, had bloody ARRAY Adairs
vile on Saturday afternoon last The Haons
danserously " not mortally wounded by pistoshos JEFF
erson Johnson also severely wounded. The difficulty
originated in political questions OF the day Great excite
ment prevails. t '.s
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Mr. sfanfon 20 mfr. Sosik
NEW ORLKAss, Oct, 81, 1850.
DrAR SIR Your reply to communication which had
The honor address you the 22d inst placed In my
hands yesterday.
regret exceedingly that should have been the Of
eici,lnR from such cquvoca such npor
ant inquiries Indeed, sir, sorry possess nsu-
ment 20 emiseny calculated 10 injure your high ropus
ton think fully understand position, and
the same s see tie prcPeiy cftlosnk
Accept thanks for the kind nsnner in which YOU have
been pleased ~ notice me, and believe me, We, as
.40NyME NN#N&& Your obsdieni servant, lrsN
G N. STANTON.
Hor. Pnsrr Sour.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-03-27
mit and Guulor.


A famous drslis. challenged an Irish bar
fisler, for some remark made BY the barri'
s,er willis, The duelist vas giving his sessi-
mony on the stand in some important case
The barrister knew precisely as much
about 6gh.ins - a fancy boxer knows
about Mi!son's Paradise Lost" His friends
told him, however. tha, there was no way
10 avoid the serape. and it was eestainl,
sspec,ed Of him either 10 fghs or apologize.
This se,lled the poin, for the proud little
Hibernian. though he would rather cat than
sgkt, still infinitely preferred being shot to
make an apology. So the .~o dueli'''. with
their seconds, Sc, were soon upon the bat.
lie ground. The challenger was notorious
as a great pistol shot, and had fought some
halcdoxen duels before, in one Of which he
was so badly wounded as TO be left Grip
pc for life. When other preiminsriss
were arranged. be requested. through hi'
second, one favor from his adversary. which
was permission to stand up against mile
Stone that was on the chosen ground. He
sough no advantage, ,bu. wished 10 lean up
on the stone. being too lame 10 stand with
ous support. His request Was q. once gran
ted, and just ss the word vas abou: to bt
given. the Isvysr issued his mandate 'e
sssy proceedings, a. he had also a request
10 make. ln the grsvsst manner in The
~orld. he solicited permission 10 lear
sgeins, the ner, milssione. and the jok.
was 50 good tina, the challenger took hi
revenge GU. in hearty roar ol laughter
Withdrawing his deadly defiance. and dec!a
ring that he could never shoot . nan o
such excellent humof.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-03-27
A Dog Race with a Rail Road.

Mr.. A. DrGraf, the railroad couduct,
or. came down from Springfield yesterday.
and from him We obtain what We relate.
Ia said ,ha. e: Morrow a green looking
fIoosie, 90. upon the cars, tied large cur
dog he had s.:h him 10 the iron slanchion
Of the hindmos: car, aud deliberately took
his seat among re ladies'. Away bounded
The iron horse !:h his usual speed, to the
no small wundcrment OF the countryman.
Who had never ridden so fss, Leere. Ar
irving al Fosters Crossings, he walked
back 10 lake look al his favori:e animal,
and his surprise may. .be imagined when he
found only The head Of the dog attached to
The rope with which he had fastened him.
Alter bring p-,f-,t y satisfied that the "dug
WIS dead he merely uttered. "WcIl th,s
Is the only cri,:rr lha; evea. beat that dog
TunniI'. - Cincinnati Commercial.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-03-27
WASHING MADE EASY.

OR, how to Wash Clothes without Ma
" chimes. Wash-boards, or Pounding
Barrels.
Send me One Dollar free Of postage and
I will send you BY mail printed cireuisr, giving
plain directions Tor Washing Clothes. mat will
enable one person 10 do the washing Of . large
family before breakfast, thus avoiding the eonfu-
sion of washing day. This method requires no
machines. wsshbosrds. or pounding barreis-no
,urpsntine. camphene or other offensive article
no rubbing the skin of your fnsers-no tearing
OF buttons and wearing out clothes. This plan
saves the clo,hes. makes them whittier, and never
injures the finest fabric. The articles used cost
but few cents. for large washing, and csI be
obtained anywhere.
The ciIcular also contains directions for Clear
ssarchihe, Ironing Lsces. Washing aid Cleaning
Silks and Kid Gloves Removing Stains. Grease
Spots. Mildew from Linen, Raising the Nap Of
Velvet, &c. &c. These are the greatest chemi.
cal discoveries Of the sse. All the Hotels. Stea-
u'ers, and large Laundry Establishments use my
method Of washing.
To avoid limitations and eounserfeits, be sure
10 direct your letter te
Madame BEAVELT. Patent Lsundress,
~ Ann st. New York-postage paid