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GENERAL vAPOR BATH.

A DOPTED unanimously by Congress, through
IA the strong recommendations of numerous
United States Surgeons, and other eminent Ply
scians per testimonials. The apparatus, fixed,
portable; the position recumbenf, therefore ia
vorabc to the debtated, and to the safe, equal dis
tribution of heat. The applications are nature
phur fume, Gas shown in the United States Peni
tentiary, and elsewhere,) efficient in diseases
called mercurial; in rheumatic, cutaneous, &c.;
TO the most salutary Of the operations of the far
famed Oriental Steam Bath, still used in Turkey
there lately studied by the undersigned and found
to be particularly serviceable to the organs Of
spiration. Instructions and rights for making and
uated Electro galvanic and Magnetic machine.
for nervous and other complaints. Applied at
City Hall, east wing first floor, Convenient for the
iane,) No. 2S, and at residence sick. Probatum
est. BOYD REILLY.
Sept 9-eodtf SIX eff
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UNITED STATES MAIL.

PROPOSALS for carrying the mails ofthe United
i States from the lst day Of March, 1851, 70 the
soth Of June. 1852, inclusive, in OHIO, will be
ceived at the Contract Office Of the Post Office De-
partment, in the city Of Washington, until ga M.
Of the 18th day of February, 1851, ITO be decided
by the goth day of February, 1851 on the routes
and in the manner and time herein specified, viz:
20S9 From GAINESVILLE, by Putnam, White Cottage,
Fultonham, Sego, Somerset, Rushville.
West Rushville. Lancaster, Clear Greek,
Tarlton, Leistville, Kingston, Chilicothc,
Bonneville, Bainbridgc, Rainsboro' Dali
lac, Hillsboro', New Market, Sugar Tree
Ridge, Scott, Eckmansville, Bentonville,
Bradyvillc, and Aberdeen; 4
To Maysville, Kentucky, i 55 miles, and back
daily;
Leave GAINESVILLE daily. after arrival of east
ern mail, say NJ p. NJ, arrive ut Mays
vile next days by Z p. NJ. t "a
Leave Maysvile daily at s A. NJ, arrive at
GAINESVILLE next days by P. M.
NOTES.
Each proposal should be accompanied by guar
antec, signed by one or more responsible persons,
in the following manner, viz:
''The undersigned --- guaranty that --,
If his bid for carrying the mail from to ---
be accepted by tho Postmaster General shall enter
nert, with good and sufficient surctics, to perform
the service proposed
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of
a postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that
the guarantors are men of property and able to
make good their guaranty. fsss3 s
The proposal should be sent to the Department
scaled, endorsed "Proposas for route No. -
and addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster
General.
For the prohibition of bids resulting from COM
bination, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract is to be made, see the last annual ad
vertscment. N. X. HALL, f'
Postmaster General.
Posr OFFICE DEpARrMENT, Jan. 4, 1881.
Inn
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UNITED STATES MAIL.

PROPOSALS. for carrying the mails of the
Il United States from the lst day of July, 1851,
to the 30th of June, 1852 inclusive, in Iowa, will
be received at the contract Office Of the Post Office
M of the lst of April. 1851, Ito be decided by the
10Th day of April, 1857 on the route and in the
manner and time herein specified, viz
IOWA.
4745 From Muscatine at m, once week, Sat
urday;
By Upton, Rome, Anamosa, Peaks, Delhi,
Ead's Grove, and Garnavillo;
To Prairie du Chen, by IL m, next Tuesday,
And back between l p m Tuesday and 6 p m
next Friday.
Proposals TO commence route at Upton to con-
meet with of the trips route ATOP will be
sidered.
Each proposal should be accompanied by guar.
antee, signed by one or more responsible persons,
in the following manner, viz:
"The undersigned --- guaranty that --, if
his bid for carrying the mail from Muscatine to
Prairie du Chen be accepted by the Postmaster
General, shall enter into an obligation --
with good and sufficient sureties, to perform the
service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate of
postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that
the guarantors are men ofproperty, and able to
The proposal should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for Route No. 4745,"
and addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster
General.
For the prohibition of bids resulting from COM
bination, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract is to be made, the last annual ad
vertisemcnt. N X. HALL,
Postmaster General
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.. Feb. IL, 1851.
Feb l2-law4w [Intell. & Unionl
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TURNER e. NUDGE

Commission Paper Warehouse, no. south
Charles street, Baltimore,
HAvE for sale AMES'S fine and superfne Let
II ter Paper, blue and white, ruled and plain ;
and plain; Folio Post Packet Post, fiat Cap, double
Cap, Envelope Paper, &c.
BUTLER'S fine, superfne, and first class Letter
Papers; blue-wove, white wove, and blue laid
ruled and plain Packet Post; Commercial Post:
Folio Post, Foolscap, blue and white wove,
and blue laid; fiat Cap, Deny, Medium, and Royal
Ledger Papers, Bank-note Paper, &c.
HUBBARD'S fine and superfne Letter Paner
blue, white, and assorted colors; fine and superkne
fiat Cap, blue and white Denny, Medium Royal
and Super royal Ledger Papers; Medium, Super
royal, and double Cap Cover papers: glazed Me-
dunn, Folio Post, Envelope Paper, Blotting Paper.
Packet Post, &c.
and white, ruled and plain; fine and superfne Lei
ter Papers, blue wove white wove, and blue LAID
Packet Post, (hand- made,) Note Paper, &C.
KINGS superfine Letter Papers, blue and white.
ruled and plain; Nos. 2 and 3 Foolscap, blue and
white, ruled and plain; fiat Cap Nos. and T. De-
my and Medium Ledger Papers, blue and white,
Folio Post, &c.
OWEN g. HURLBUT's fine and superfine Let
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain; fine
and supcrfne Foolscap, blue and white, ruled and
plain, fiat Cap Envelope Paper, SC.
PLATNER & SMITHS fine and superfne Let
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain; Com
mercial Post, Packet Post, Folio Post, &c.
CRASx Co.'s, Dickey Lysle's, Cutters,
Jones h Bros, Kendall sSouthworth Manufactur-
ing Co., Green Flemming's, and other Writing
Papers; Binders, Trunk and Bonnet Boards ;.Hard.
ware Paper; Patent Envelope, Cloth, Tea Tissue,
and Printing Paper; Printing, Writing, and In
delible INK; Bleaching Powders; Enamelled,
Ivory surface and colored CARDS; Letter and Note
Envelopes, &c.
Aug 23-tf
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PROPOSALS FOIt STAMPS.
Posr OrrIcE DEPAnrnEnr,

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT., M
PROPOSALS will be received Mt this Depar tment
II until the 4th day of March next for furnishing
stamps for the Of the post Offices in the United
States for four years from the first day of April
next, when ordered by the Department, Of the fol-
lowing descriptions, viz ~
The name Of the Office and State in circular form,
cut from solid block of hardened steel, and made
designate the month and day, with thumb screw
to keep such letters and figures in place. Such
stamp, and the letters composing the same, to bc
of the samc size as those now manufactured and in
use A turned mahogany handle of the Same like
size to be securely fastened to said stamp. Tho
months of the year abbreviated az to contain but
three letters each of the same size in use, and
TO be cut from solid blocks of hardened steel Fig
inclusive, to be made of like hardened metal, and
of the size last aforesaid. l.flp faTsgf g
Also, stamps with the words "paid'' and "free''
of the form Of those now in use.
Also, stamps with figures denoting the rates Of
postage, and similar to those now in usc. q
All of the above stamps to be made of hardened
Steel 4s g.f ss
The proposals must also contain separate bids
for the circular stamp, with the months and
figures. s4A t e
Also. for each separate piece, containing the
month consisting of three letters. sgF Ns
Also, for each separate piece for the days of the
month
Also, for complete sets of months and figures
Also. for each separate piece with the words
Also, for each separate piece with the figures de-
noting the rates Of postage. The making Of the
different sets will not however, be given to differ
e
will be accepted. Tho Department reserves to it,
self the right to reject all proposals if the price Is
deemed extravagant. - ~
Specimens Of the various kinds of stamps re-
quired can be seen at the appointment Office Of this
Department. 8s N. X. HALL,
Jan 90 Postmaster General. !,
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GODEY's LADY's BOOK
FOR rERRUARY

y
THE GREAT PICTURE OF CHRIST ENTER
Il ING JERUSALEM. now first engraved from
the original Picture in London, by our own artist,
w. +. Tucker. va
This ia the most splendid Line Engraving ever
published in Magazine.
~ MY OWN FIREsIDE.
beautiful Domestic Plate, engraved in Line also,
by w. E. Tucker.
A VASE AND FLOWERS,
little superior to any thing Of the kind ever pub
lished
GODEY'S RELIABLE FASHION PLATE,
With the last fashion for an
OPERA CLOAK AND HOOD;
With also vALEsrISs Plate, and sundry other
Engravings.
NAPKIN FOLDING.
great chance for housekeepers to acquire this
beautiful decoration for the table. Full dcscrip-
tions given, with Engravings Of the different
styles. o,l s-s r. ~.
We have several hundred notices. pronouncing
ours the best Magazine published; but the fact
seems to be we'll known it seems useless TO pub
lish them. f iffra3
The Dundee Record says:
"Godey's Lady's Book for January has reached
Us in advance Of its date. II claims-and none
will dispute the justice ofits claimto be the lead
ing periodical Of the character in America. In
Judgment, il ranks far above the other Philadel-
phia monthies in point OF literary talent, which is
lnc soui VI any PuphSotoh, Wnhc AL shc ocP"'s-
ment of illustrations general id their character in
the latest and most correct reports Of the fashions
it has equals. 1t claims circulation Of 100 900
copies and lift has not that number Of subscri-
bers all we can say is that il ought to have.
"The number mentioned furnishes ~ pages Of
letter press, % illustrations, and contributions
from 81 individuals, some of whom the first
writer's in the country" t 4
Twenty five cents for either the January Feb
runry numbers; postage to be paid on all remit
tances. Caah, in advance
One copy, one year, So; two copies, one year,
So; one copy, two years, IS; one copy. five
years, $ 10; five copies, one year, $lO; ten CO.
pies, one year, $40; and an extra copy to the per-
son sending the club Of ten
Address l.. A. Cooley,
Jan lI-2t l43 Chestnut st., Phiadelphia.
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- THROUGH LINE vOR sAM
FRANCI1UO. Wa cHAGREs.--
THE NEW 4 FAvORlTESTEAM-


-. THROUGH LINE vOR aAu
h FRANCIDUO, Via ICHAGRESs--
& THE NEW FAVORITESTEANI-
U D0HIPS
CHEROKEE. 1900 tons, Captain IL. Windle.
PHILADELPHIA, HOO tons. Capt. J. Y Nicholson
Form The only direct line between New Yorkand
Chagres. in connection with the United States Mail
Steam -packstsin the Pacidc--a semi monthly line
through to San Francisco. They leave New York
the 18th and 2Sth ofeach month.
REDUCED RATES OF FARE TO CHAGRES.
Cherokee. Philadelphia.
After Saloon State Rooms. $l26 O0.--...- $l25 w
Forward Saloon do 100 OO.....-.- loooo
Lower Cabin ........ 5000
Ant above dine at the same table and haveth
privilege of the Saloon.
Steerage. (found with mattresses and board0 800
in each vessel
Freight to Chagres, 10 cents per foot
Each passenger is allowed personal baggage free
TO the extent OF $50 lbs. notexceeding in measure
ment 10 cubic feet.
Expenses on the Isthmus are borne by the pas.
sengers.
orfreight or passage, apply TO
HOWLAND'& ASPINWALL,
81 South street. New York
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THE PRACTICAL MINERS GUIDE, by
l. Bulge. Second edition, l vol, London.
Mitchel's Manual of Practical Aseayinp I vol

IINHE PRACTICAL MINERS GUIDE, by
l. Budge. Second edition, 1 VOL, London.
London.
Leithart on Mineral Veins, / VOL, London
Fossil Fuel, the Colhcres, and the Coal Trade,
l VOL, London.
Dunn on the Winning and Working Of Collieries
Statistics, Ventilation, &c, Sc, VOL, Newcastle
England.
Dunn on the Coal Trade of the North of England
and Belgium, vol, Newcastle, England.
Piattner on the Blowpipe, edited from the Ger
man, by Mushpratt and Liebig, VOL, London.
berzelius on the Blowpipe, translated by Whit
ney, ! VOL, Boston.
Overman on the Mining and Manufacture of
Iron, VOL, Philadelphia.
On the Manufacture of Iron, by the Society for
Diffusion of Useful knowledge, vol.
Guide TO the Iron Trade, vol.
Prefix TO Dayey's Copper Ore Tables, by Jas.
Davey, Assayef, Cornwall, 1 VOL, London.
Simms's Practical Tunnelling, Fenwick's Sub
terraneous Surveyings, Tables for Excavations,
Earth works, &C., &C., by Bashforth, Kelley, Nc
Neil, and others; and many other works on the
same subjects, many of them just imported from
London, by FRANCK TAYLOR
Feb If:
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rUME BATHS.

ITO all who afflicted with Rheumatic COM
Il plants we would say, go and try DIR. EN1ER-
SONS SULPHUR FumE BATHs, at Copp's Pavilion,
on louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The pc
cuaritics of it such that il cures efTcctually
this complaint Also all other diseases Of Chronic
nature, such asscrofula, Gou of the skin,
joints, &c. - r
Galyanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity.
DR.. Emerson still continues 10 apply these inn
portant remedial agents To such discascs aud such
cases as indicate their usefulness.
Aug 22-2auu
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ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY.
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.

ALEXANDRIA,
FTNHE course of study embraces the Ancient and
Il the Modern Languages, Mathematics, and
Natural Science. Courses Of Lectures on Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy, arc de
livcred during the year The school room, recita-
tion, and locture-rooms are all handsomely fur
nshed The Institution is suppiedwith complete
other requisite for thorough and extensive study.
Terms, for board, washing, fuel and lights, with
tuition in Latin, Greek, and Mathematics, $3.50
per annum. For further Information address
Oct. l--tf II. l.. BROCkETT, Principal.
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MANUAL OF HERALDRY. j vol. Lon
lXI don 18E0

Iv1 don. 1850. r@r sg
!, Col. jackson on Military Geography. ! vol.
London. 1850.
Adams's Pocket Descriptive Guide to the Envi-
rons of London. vol. 1850
Nolan on Domestic Fowl and Game Birds. l vol.
London 1850. ~
Introduction to the Study of Universal History.
BY Sir John Stoddart. l vol 1850.
The Philosophy of Language and Universal
Grammar. By Sir John Stoddart. l vol. l849.
Ancient Philosophy By Professor Maurice, of
Kings College. / vol. 1850. -
Sacred History and Biography By Rev. DR..
Cox. vol. 1850. t
Chambers on Corpulence. vol. 1850.
Letters of Madame de Scvgnc, translated into
English. 9vols Second hand copies.
The Works of Molierc, in French and English.
10 vols. Second hand copies.
just imported, direct from London, BY "a
Feb M FRANCK TAYLOR.
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TO PRINTERS.

rJ,YPE PRESSES, AND, EVERY MATERIAL
i NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
PAPER, BOOK, AND JOB OFFICES, can al
ways be had at the long established BALTIMORE
Type FOUNDRY, Bank Lane, adjoining Bsrnum's
City Hotel, at greatly reduced rates, six months
credit for approved notes, or a liberal discount al
lowed where money IL paid.
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PRICEs OF TYPE.

And larger sizes at equally low prices.
Fancy letter of every description, Combination
Borders, Flower Cuts, and Ornaments in great va
ricty
Wood Letter of every description, from 2 to Is
lines Plea, at manufacturers' prices.
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, Of the
following sizes and prices, viz
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newark Academy.

By late organization of this department of
Delaware College, the Boardof Trustecsh have taken
measures to place it upon new and improved
foundation, and to endow it with advantages pos
scsscd by few similar institutions in the country.
The Academy, heretofore merged in the College,
and OF course subjected to all the evils which have
been found to attend the amalgamation of the two
departments in the same building, and under the
separate establishment, without losing those which
resultfrom its relation TO the College proper
large and elegant edince, with all the neccs-
sary fixtures ofe complete boarding establishment
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pRoPosALs Foa CHAIN CABLE Iaos.
Navy AoKNr's OrrloE.

~ WAsHINoroN, january %, 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, endorsed
~ Proposals for chain cable iron," will be re-
ceived at this office until noon Of Monday, the oath
February next, for furnishing and delivering at
the Navy Yard at Washington, District OF Colum-
bia. all the chain cable iron mentioned in the fol-
lowing table, viz:
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rTNHE ART OF MANUFACTURING AND RE-
i FINING SUGAR, including the Manufac-

TTNHE ART OF MANUFACTURING AND RE-
i FINlNG SUGAR, including the Manufac-
ture and Revivifcation of Animal Charcoal. vol.
with large folio engravings illustrative of Ma
chinery and Buildings. BY J. A. Leon, Manufac-
turer and Refner. London. 1850. t..
The Manufacture Of Sugar in the Colonies and
at Home. By John ScoffeIn. vol. London. l649.
The Practical Sugar Planter, and Cultivation
and Manufacture Of Sugar by the latest and most
Improved Processes in the East and West Indies,
Malacca, &c. vol. with Engravings. London.
lS4S. M
Evans's Sugar Planters Manual; q Treatise on
the Art Of Obtaining Sugar from the Sugar Cane.
vol.-engravings. London lS47. ~
The Manufacture of Sugar, Sugar making Ma
chinery, Manufacturing Processes, sc. By Chas.
Jay. ! VOL London. lS47. ts ..fss
Just imported from London direct by
Jan % FRANCK TAYLOR.
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TNHIS Institution affords complete course of le-
i gal education for the Bar in any of the United
States, excepting only matters of merely local law
and practice; and also systematic course ofin-
structon in Commercial Law for those who propose
to engage in Mercantile pursuits.
The Law Library, which is constantly increas-
ing, contains now about $4,000 volumes. 1t in
cludes a very complete collection of American and
English Law, and the principal works of the Civil
and other foreign Law. 1t is open to studens, and
warmed and lightedfor their use during bothtcrms
and vacations.
The first term of each academical year begins in
the last week of August, and the second Term in
the last week of February; each term continues
twenty weeks. Students are admitted at any Pc
riod Of a term or vacation. The fees are $50 a
Term, and $25 for halfa Term For this sum stu
dents have the use of the Law Library and text
books, and ofthe College Library, and may attend
all the courses of public lectures delivered to tho
undergraduates ofthe University.
Theinstructors ofthe Law School are Hon. JOEL
PARKER, LII. ID. Royal Professor; Hon. THgopHI-
LUs PARSONS, LII. D., Dane Professor; Hon. FaED-
ERIcK ii. ALLEN, University Professor, and Hon.
LUTHER s. CusHISo, Lecturer upon Parliamentary
Law, the Civil Law, and Criminal Law. 1nstruc-
ton is given by lectures, recitations, and exami-
nations and Moot Courts.
For farther information application may bo made
to either Of the Instructors.
JARED SPARKS, President.
CAMBRIDGE, Feb. l.IS50.
Feb 26-ist& 5themly
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WASHINGTON AND SMITH PRESSES.

each additional inch II cents.
Mahogany Job Sticks, So.
Chases of every size for job, news, and book work
Imposing Stones of any required size.
Galleys Of every description.
Type Cases, of best quality.
Job two third and half cases.
Cabinet Cases of 8, 10, and Ii pairs each.
Single and Double Stands. with and without
racks.
Furniture and Rcglct, of all sizes.
Quoins, of cherry, hickory, iron wood, and ma
hogany.
Roller Moulds, copper or iron.
Brass rule, suited for every purpose.
Brass Dashcs, ofvarious patterns, cut to suit the
column.
HeadsforNcwspapcr prepared to order. in wood
or brass.
PRINTING INK.
News, in kegs of l6, 90, and 3Olbs each, ,25 cents
per lb.
News, for Napier presses, so, 100, and It's pack
ages, % cents per lb. r,
Book, in kegs Of 10, l6 90, and 80 lbs each, from
30 to rs cents per ID.
Book, in canisters, S. to $5.
Colored: Red, Blue, Green, Brown, and Yellow,
in canisters of and h.. each, 81 80.
Varnish in canisters of lb to lbs., so cents.
Rich gold, pale gold, silver, red, and orange
Bronze.
Sizing, for working in bronze.
SECOND HAND MATERIALS.
variety Of second hand materials, consisting
Of Presses, Type of various sizes, Chases, Cases,
and Stands, Imposing Stones, Sc, &c., may be
had at the Foundry.
OLD TYPE, delivered at the Foundry, taken in
exchange at cents per lb. for new Type. Printers
will be expected to send their old Type to the Foun
dry carly as possible after their order is given
for new Type in exchange for it.
STEREoTYPING carefully done, with new Type,
at the lowest rates. Blocks furnished of any re-
quired size.
Orders addressed to the undersig gncd, for every
thing oqbyed bY BY fntfTs s with prompt
Aug. 24-tf Baltimore.
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r EDGERs. DAY BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS,
IL Bill Books Nft Afttff
Journals, Cash Books, Pass Books, and every VA
riety Of Blank Books, 1t low prices. - m
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Dec 81 BooisslIers, near Sth st.
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THE ICONoGRAPHIC ENCYCLOPEDIA,
Il Nos. l5 and I6.
Lies Discipline; a Tale of the Annals of Hun
gary. by "faloi." ! VOL
Appleton's Mechanics Magazine, No. 2.
This day received, and for sale by
TAYLOR * MAURY,
Feb6 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY

The United States Mail SfeGm- packets
Panama, l .O87 tons. .. Capt. David G. Bailey
Oregon, ,099 tons..... SO c. p. Patterson.
California, l.O50 tons..... '' Thos. A. Budd.
Tennessee, i 800 tons..... /" George A. Cole.
Carolina, 600 tons..... X. L. Whiting,
Unicorn, 600 tons.... 4" j. Y. NICHOLSON,
are intended 20 form semi monthly line between
Panama and ports in California.
Passengers in the after cabins are Furnished bed
ding, but not wines and liquors. Passengers in
the steerage found with such ratons are fur
nished to the crew, and with mattress and pillow.
All passengers will be allowed space for personal
baggage free to the extent of $50 pounds weight,
not exceeding in measurement ten cubic feet.
Freight on extra baggage or merchandise, when
taken, 500 per ton, and one and a half per cent.
on all specie.
Packages should not exceed las pounds weight
for mule carriage.
Cabin. Steer0gs.
Passage from Panama to San
Bias or Mazatlan. .......... 1925 90 $l0O 00
Passage from Panama to San
Diego. ..................... IoU w lZo w
Passage from Panama to San
Francisco o.......,............. 3OO w lou w
No stores to be landed will be taken as baggage.
All personal port charges, including hcalth-fees
and boat hire, to be paid by the passengers. No
passage secured until paid for. Apply at the office
Of the Company, New York, 81 South street.
Sept 2l-d6m