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We understand that the receipts Of the Post
Office Department, for the quarter ending on
the 3lst December, 1850, amounted to 81 ,53l, >.
1858; showing an increase Of $24l 1897 SO,
or about l6 ITO per cent. over the correspond
ing quarter Of the previous year.
The quarter ending on the 3Oth September,
1850, also showed an increase of moro than n
per cent. on the corresponding quarter of tho
previous year; and it is probable that the in
crease for the fiscal year, ending on tho 30th Of
June next, over the receipts of the preceding
year, will be II or l8 per cent.
These results are extremely gratifying. The
increase is much beyond the estimate made by
the POSTMASTER GENERAL in his last annual
report, and much beyond the usual increase
from year to year. The increase for the year
ending on the 30th of June, 1850, was l4s
per cent, as stated in the last annual report
from the Department; and the increase for the
three previous years, as stated in the annual
report made by Postmaster General CoLLAMrR,
in l849, was as follows:
For the year ending June 30. is47. II TlOo per Ct
&c l648, 43-l00 I"
ls49, IA 20-IO0 {"
OF the great increase in the latter year the
PosrMAsrER GENERAL then said it was eek
. traordinary and much beyond the natural
growth Of our population and business; and
being double that Of the previous year, it can.
not be supposed to continue, especially Is the
causes to which it was mainly attributable
have ceased to operate. These were the re-
taliatory postage act, Of juno 27, l84S, which
was superseded by the postal treaty with
Great Britain, in February, lS49, and the
greater frequency of correspondence induced
BY the Presidential canvass in l84s." Blu,
the increase Of the succeeding year, under the
administration of Judge CoLLAMrR, showed a,
great an increase, and for the current fiscal yeai
much larger per cent. of increase is likely t.
| be. exhibited.
The revenues and business Of this Depart
ment have nearly doubled in the last five years
and this increase affords very gratifying evi
dence of the continued and rapid progress o
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ture into the assertion of right to secsde and
those who cited his great name prolbsssd entire
reliance On him as faithful exponndsr Of the
Constitution. Will they now withdraw the
compliments they lavishsd on him, or will they
admit the force Of his clear, unmistakable, mn
answerable language in the above letter
In Virginia and South Carolina il 10 fashion-
able to assert that the right Of secession is "bs-
yond dispute" 1t does seem to have been 90
in 1888, and we think thess developments
make il equally 80 nOtc.
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Fyom fhe Knickerbocker.

We have before us, from the wcll-established
press Of Lindsay apd BlAckiston, Philadelphia,
and that Of Messrs. Ticknor and Company, Of Bos-
ton, two volumes of characteristic merit, BY HsK-
ny THEODORE TucxxnMAN, esq. Tho first 10 .
second series Of " Charactuisties Of Literature iuas-
hattd BY the Genius Of Distinguished Wrifers," the
first of which has been received with great favor
by the public. Its distinctive points are, case and
grace Of style, power of general analysis. and .
discriminating eye for the detection Of the beauti-
full. The second work contains the collected
Poems" of Mr. TucKEnMAN, the true character OF
which we hope to have leisure and room adequately
10 set forth hereafter. rat this present. we can
only commend them cordially and confidently to
public acceptance. M
Putnam, tho popular publisher, il doing good
service to the public in issuing good editions of
works Of established merit. He has just published,
complete in one volume, revised and corrected
edition Of "Wing- and Wing" ono of the best OF
our distinguished countryman CosPEE's later
novels, and THEoDoRE IRviro's /" Conquesfq F7ori-
d." work not unknown TO the public, 1t having
passed through other editions. In the present it
has undergone the careful revision of tho author
The Same publisher il sending out series Of
fifteen tales by May CowDsN CLARKE, entitled
" The Girlkood Of Shakspsars's Hsroines." Each
little volume il embellished with fine engraving
on steel, and the printing and paper are good. II
promises to bo very interesting series.
Tho following valuable and interesting works
recently from the press Of the Brothers Harper:
!" The Colonial History and Romance Of Lorisiard,"
by CHAnLzs GArAnnE, written in style remark
able for its ford fervor and picturesque CROPPING
of scene and character; sLoomis's analytical Geo.
merry and CdIcuIus,'' the work of author Of es-
tabshod reputation; "Yns Irish Confederate. and
ne REBELLION Of 1885," BY HxNRY M. FIELD; "Lord
HolIand's Foreign Reminiscences;'' and clever
number Of tho "Rollo Books" entitled "Beechnut.
Franconian Story"
"7He Leonographic Encyclopedia Of Science, Late
ratare. and art" published by Mr.. Rudolph Gar
rigue, Barclay street, Aston house, has reached is
nineteenth number. We have often spoken OF this
superb work; and have only to say that its cx-
cellence, in all respects, pictorial and other is a.
marked in the present a. in any of tho preceding
numbers.
All the above. named works may be found at
Taylor & Maury's, in this city.
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kentucky.

Mr.. POWELL, the Democratic candidate for
the gubernatorial Office in KENTUCKY, in a
speech few days since, in Garrard county,
being unable to find any fault with the Admin
istration of President FILLMORE, to relieve
himself and party of the difficulty, said that the
Wings had abandoned their principles, and
that the Government, though now administered
by Wings, was administered upon Democratic
principles.
This is only another version of Mr.. RHETT's
idea, that the Democratic party has gone over
to MIR. CLAY and his friends. The Wines
have the popular side on all the political issues;
and the more the self-styled Democracy
struggle against the majority, the worse it will
be for them. What Mr.. POWELL said on the
subject Of river and harbor improvements is
worthy the attention Of the metropolitan organ:
'.He said there was but little difference now be-.
tween tho two parties; and then took up the reso-
lutions Of tho Wing convention, and proposed to
show that the Wings were contending for no prin-
ciplcs, and had put forth manifesto which, to use
his own language, contained mo point but, when
Mr.. Powell came to tho resolution relative to the
improvement of rivers, harbors, &C., by the Gen
oral Government, be said that that was good DEM
ocratic doctrine that it difficult to define the
difference in principle between the Wings and De-
mocrats with reference to internal improvements;
that the Democrats were in favor Of improvements
of national character, and opposed to such az
wsrein their nature local. Hesaid that the Maysvie
road Of local character and would DO the i'm
provement Of the navigation of the Kentucky river;
but that the improvement Of the Ohio and Misss.
sipp rivers would be national, and therefore const-
tutiona, while the others would not; it was diff
cult to determine whore nationality ceased and To-
cality commenced. He did not say why the Dem.
ocratic members Of Congress from kentucky had
voted against the River and Harbor bill of the last
session, which appropriated large amount Of
money TO the improvement Of the Ohio and Misss-
sippi rivers He appeared to be quite tender footed
upon this subject, and seemed very DESTROYS Of
saying ~ little about 1t a. possible. There was
noise and confusion prevailing in the House at thil
time, but great anxiety to hear Mr. Powell; but he
made rapid transition from this to other matters
doubtless more interesting to him and the Demo
cratic portion Of his hearers"
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We understand that the PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES has accepted the invitation of
the directors of the New York and Erie Railroad
Company to attend the celebration of the COM
pletion of their great enterprise on the 18th in
slant. The President will leave Washington
on Monday morning, and will be attended by
the SEcRErARY OF STATE, the SECRETARY OF
THE Navy, the POSTMASTER GENERAL, and
the ATTORNEY GENERAL, unless some unex-
pected event should cause change in the
present arrangements.
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Magazines.

We are indebted TO Franck Taylor for Hunrs
Merchanfs Magazine, for April, which IL always
welcome, whether il comes early or late. To our
friend Clark we make Acknowledgements for
the May number Of tho Kniekerboeker, in which we
find never failing source Of amusement. till we
wonder at the fertility Of invention which enables
him TO "kecp il up co., month aftes month, and
year after year.
The Southern Literary Messenger contains, among
other clover things, continuation OF the Sketches
of the Virginia Convention. Of 1899 80. by Hugh
r. Peasants, which we have marked for selection.
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public meeting in l847, when it was proposed
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necessary ior .ne'r sA'ey' ny numerous engage
menus VIII io'y ene.os' ese'y moment o. leisure
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colonel webb and Anelit,.n

We find in the Courier aud Enquirer, Of
Thursday, an article explanatory of the posi-
tion of that journal on the slavery question.
For several years we had opportunities to be
familiar with the views Of Colonel WEBB on
this subject; and it is but an act of justice to
him to declare that, both in his journal and in
his private intercourse, he uniformly expressed
manner against the Abolitionists. We confess,
therefore, that ii was to- US matter Of sur
prise and Of deep regret that his journal
should have assumed such decided anti-slave-
ry character as 30 long distinguished it, know
ing it to be so entirely at variance with all the
feelings and principles Of Colonel WEBB, and
knowing him to be so deeply committed to a
national view of the question which was habit
ually treated in his columns in an illiberal and
sectional spirit. Colonel WEBB, in the article
to which we refer, has furnished the following
explanation of the circumstances which caused
this temporary alteration in his journal:
eve sailed from this city for Europe on the Let
of December, lS49 and that we left the Courier in
charge of our assistant, Mr.. Henry J. Raymond,
who up to that period was a. sound upon the ques-
ton of slavery could be desired by any friend Of
the Compromise measures of tho last Congress
He, however, had been elected to the State Lcgis-
lature; and it cannot be concealed that during our
absence he gradually became imbued with anti
slavery doctrines. the spirit of which unavoidably
appeared in the columns ofthe OssGir and Enquirer.
although on the very day we sailed for Europe we
Left on record our protest against the Wilmot pro-
Wis And The do~tvinea which hat in
tended to sustain.
During our absence thew country became
excited upon the question Of slavery, to an extent
never before known and on our return we found
. degree of uItraism existing among men usually
cautious and confederate, for which we were not
prepared. But what surprised NJ more than any
thing else was the fact that tho enemies of the
Courier and Enquirer, taking advantage Of the tonl
of tho article written by our representative, had
succeeded in causing it, devotion to the compro-
misses Of the Constitution to be doubted. We there
fore, Immediately, published leader reafirming
the opinions We had ever advocated upon tho ques-
ton Of slavery; and from that leader, written i'm
mediately after our return, and before resumed
our editorial labors, we make the following sx-
tracts"
"And since then, on every suitable occasion, We
haveelsary, distinctly, and unhesitatngly declared
our conviction. that the Compromise measures OF
the late Congress must be sustained in good faith
and that we approve Of the Fugitive Slave law and
are opposed to it, repeal. Tho whole tone Of the
Courier and Enquire, was changed from the day
we resumed our labors upon it, and made to con-
form strictly to what had been its tone from the
day II was started until after our departure for
Europe"
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Major VIM. II. WARD, of Green, is an
nounced as the WING candidate for Congress
in the 4th district of KENrUcKY. The Dan
vile Tribune says: "We have been acquaint-
ed with Major WARD for several years, and he
Is well known in most parts of the district. He
is talented gentleman, good, staunch Wing,
fine speaker, and, where he is best known,
has the highest reputation as man Of integrity,
energy, and moral worth"
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HAMILTON TO MADISON.

PouoHxEErsIE, Saturday, July, 1888.
thank you. my dear sir, for yours by the post
Yesterday, communicated to Duer our situation,
which ! presume he will have communicated to
you. II remains exactly the same. No further
question having been taken, fear the footing l
mentioned to Dusr il the best upon which it can
be placed but every thing possible will yet be at
tempted to bring the party from that stand to an
unqualified ratification. Let me know your idea
upon the possibility of our being received on that
plan. You will understand that the only qualif
cation will be the reserration Of right to recede,
in case our amendments have not been decided
upon in ono of the modes pointed out by the Con-
stitution within certain number of years. perhaps
five or seven. II this can in the frat instance be
admitted ratification, do not fear any further
consequences. Congress will. presume. recon-
mend certain amendments to render the structure
of the Government moro secure. This will satisfy
the more considcrate and honest opposers of the
Constitution, and with the aid Of them will break
up the party
Yours, affcctionatsly, A. HAMILTON.
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our country in wealth, business, and popula-
ton. 1t also bears the most conclusive testi-
mony to the energy, fidelity, and ability with
which the affairs Of the Department have been
managed by the present PosrMAsrER GENERAL.
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From the Maysville (Ky.) Eagle.
River and Harbor ImprOvemeMts

Colonel Long. United States Typographical En-
gineer and Superintendent of the Western River
improvements, sold on the LIST instant, at New
Albany, the snag boats. tackle, machinery, &C.,
heretofore used in cleaning out snags. &C., &C.,
Congress having made no provision TOT their use.
What commentary 10 this fact upon the failure
Of Congress to mako necessary appropriations for
improving the navigation of tho western waters.
II il . reproach and disgrace to the Government.
Partyism may rage II will for a time but the
people in the end will curb IT, Can it be possible
that improvements demanded for the public good,
which can only be effected by Congress, will be
allowed to be forever postponed merely to con-
ciliate fragment Of party? That is in fact the
question. Mr.. Cass is in favor even Of appropria-
lions by Congress for Black river, in Michigan,
. stream of NO moro national importance than
Licking river, in Kentucky. Yet if an appro-
priation were inserted in bill for improving
Licking river, Mr.. Cas- would probably oppose
it on the same ground on which, among others,
we understand the late River and Harbor bill
was opposed by our Representative, Mr.. STAN
ton, namely, that the appropriations proposed
in the bill would be too diffusive, and for too
animportant objects. We think II very likely
that Mr.. Stanton, If he would vote for any i'm
provements whatever. even for the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers, would vote appropriations fol-
Licking river ~ readily Mr.. Cass would
vote for appropriations for Black river. In THU
way politicians-ws are careful TO reject the
term statesmen in this connexion--in this way
polificians, we say. seek to propitste public senti
mont at home, while attacking precisely similar
improvements away of somewhere in which they
imagine their immediate constituents take no in
tsrest. But the people will not be bamboosled BY
this kind of political trickery. Tho KentuckianI
are just and magnanimous people, and will a
cheerfully applaud the improvement of Blacl
river. in Michigan, or Connaut creek. in Ohio, OF
any other necessary work anywhere in this vas
Republic, a. they will Improvements for Sandy
Licking, Kentucky, Green, Cumberland, Tennes
see, Ohio Mississippi rivers, all which, in whole
or in part. belong to the State.
But our politicians are connected with party, q
fragment Of which is opposed TO oil improvements
great or small, by tho General Government; and
the Cancellation of that fragment is necessary Il
preserve the party ascendancy. This fact explains
the absurd course Of many opponents of improve
ments. They surrender to party what they owe
to the country. But tho people will not long sub
init to this abuse, by which politicians, abandon
ing their duty, sacrifice public interests to party
policy.
AsrD kl~k~ - -
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Mn. p. T. BAsruM has. II 10 reported, pur-
chased the country seat Of the late Nicholas Bid
die, located on the river Delaware, near Pha'
pclphia.
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1.-THE series OF measures 70 wnicn nave auuooo
are regarded by me a. q settlement, IN principle
and substance final settlement-of the danger
GUS and exciting subjects which they embraced. :"
.
"By that adjustment have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
us, and have q Arm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me IN ExHoRrINa NY couNTRYMBn TO RALLY
UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND a. the best, il
not the only means, Of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
'tegrity Of the Union.''
[PREMDEsr FILLhoRE's MESSAGE.
Tho Presidents message, at the opening OF the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and tho unanimous opinion Of all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
istration of the Government, in regard to what
are called tho Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures of last session. That opinion is that those
measures should be regarded in principle an
final settlement Of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
not free from imperfections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection, they formed
"a system Of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be ad-
hered to, until time and experience should de.
monstrats the necessity of further legislation tc
guard against evasion or abuse That opinion, &C
far a. l know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security
tho Constitution requires this; and every consds-
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
ofthe message, It does not expect to stand at ALL
IDAsIzI WsssrER's Letter to the Union Meefing
at Westchestsr.
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HAMILros TO MADISON.

JULY D, l7SS.
MY DEAR SIR felicitate you sincerely on tho
event in Virginia. but my satisfaction will be
alayed if discover too much facility in the bust
ness Of amendment making. I fear the system
will be wounded in some Of its vital parts by too
general . concurrence in some very injudicious
recommendations. / sllude more particularly to
tho power Of taxation. The more consider requi-
sition in any shape the more am out Of humor
with it. We yesterday passed through the Consti-
tuition. To-day some definite proposition is to be
brought forward, but what, we are at loss to
judge. We have good reason to believe that our
opponents arc not agreed, and this affords some
ground Of hope. Different things are thought Of
conditions precedent, or previous amendmcnts-eon-
ditions subsequent, or tho proposition of amend
ments, upon condition that if they not adopted
within limited time the State shall be at liberty
to ,cithdrato from tho Union; and lastly, recon-
mandatory amendments. In either case constraetSUs
declarations win be carried A. far possible. We
will go far as we can in the latter without in.
validating the act, and will CONCUR in rational
Communications. The rest for our opponents. We
are informed there has been disturbance in the
city of Albany the 4th of July, which has occa-
stoned bloodshed. The anti Federaists were .he
aggressors, and tho Federalsts tho victors. Thus
stand our accounts at present. We trust, how
ever the matter has passed over, and tranquility
been restored.
Yours, afectionately, A. HAMILTON.
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We have received a pamphlet containing the ad-
dress Of the Southern State Rights Association.
composed Of the students of tho college Of South
Carolina, to the students OF the other colleges in the
southern States. Il 10 merely treason in the she'll.