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TIL e r EP UBLIC
The Fifth Auditors Report on the Light
hOuaeH.

The Fifth Auditors Report on the Light
houses.
We published, Thursday morning last, the
Report of Hon. S. PLEAsoSToN, esq, Filth Auditor
OF the Treasury, in reply to report made TO Con-
gress by the Lighthouse Board. The following are
portion of the documents accompanying that re-
port:
PORTSMOUTH,, N. H., Nov. AZ. lS43.
We, the undersigned. masters OF vessels and
others, at the port of Portsmouth, New Hampshire,
hesitate not to cay that in opinion, the lights
the coast Of the United States as far as our OBJ
coasts, and that they be seen at as great dis
tance.
[signed by 1923 masters of chips and others inter
ested in navgatonl
Statement of Shipmasters and Mariners in relation to
the lights In Ne,o York dntrict
New YoRx, May. ls43.
The undersigned, shipn1asters and ma riners,
sailing out of the port OF New York, or from time
to time entering and departing from the port Of
New York. take pleasure in certifying that, at the
present time and for two years past the lights in
the lighthouses and ght-shps on the coast, and
the approaches to the harbor of New York. have
exhibited an appearance of steadiness, uniformity,
and briancy very satisfactory to the interests of
navigation, and superior to the experience of for
mer years. We consider the efficiency of the
lights, and the management OF the lighthouses, in
the district of New York for two years past, and
the present time, to be worthy of the commenda.
ton CT the shipping interest,
[Signed by $40 shipmasters and pilots
Copy of letter from John Ho,card of Ne,c London,
IN relation TO the lighthouse system Of the United
States, taken from amongst many Others Of similar
import.
NEw LoNpoN. November II, lS46
l. John Howard, of New London, ia the State of
Connecticut, having been employed in the coastng
trade forty eight years, and for the latter thirty
years master mariner, sailing from this port to
New York, at the desire of the collector Of New
London do hereby certify that hare, at all sea-
sons of the year, and both day and night, been on
the coasts aforesaid; and do solemnly state that,
in my opinion, the present Lighthouse system is
every way adapted to the wants of the navigator,
and is sufficient for the protection Of the mariner
Any alteration in the System would, in my opinion,
be hazardous
(Sgned) JOHN HOWARD.
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DIsTRIor or EDehRrowS,

february ~, 1902.
Sra: The undersigned, captains and pilots Of vos-
sells passing over Nantucket shosle and through
the Vineyard sound, hereby certify, that in our
opinion the lights in this region are good hghts,
and entirely satisfactory TO those who navigate
these waters.
Tsgned by "a captains and pilots
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PORTLAND, March al, 1850

PoRTLASD, March 2l, 1850.
Tho Portland Marine Society have with deep
interest noticed the constant and successful erer-
tions Of the honorable Stephen Plessonton, super
intendent Of lighthouses for the United States to
improve the character Of our lights on the scsbosrd
and feeling that the risk OF every mariner and
shipovner has diminished by the great practical
know ledge and energy displayed by Mr.. Plea.
sonton in his improvements: Therefore
Resolved, unanimously, That the Portland Marine
Society, deeply impressed with the important ser
vices rendered the whole navigating interest of the
United States by this capable and efficient officer
of the Government, tender him their sincere thanks
therefor and believe he has justly earned the ap-
probation and gratitude Of every sbipowner and
mariner in tho Republic.
R,soivsd, That a copy Of the foregoing preamble
and resolution be signed by the president and sec.
retary Of the society and transmitted TO Mr.. Plea
sonton.
WILLIAM WOODBURY., President.
THOMAS STALLAnp, Secretary.
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AGENCY FOR LOCATING BOUNTY LAND
WARRANTS.

AGENCY FOR LOCATING BOUNTY LAND
WARRANTS.
(Esiablished IN lS47.)
EspErrp Coor, SGroEes b. sABsKyr,
Attorney at Law Late U. :. Dep. surv'
COOK g. SARGENT,
Rrohangt q Collection Office and Land Agsney,
Davenport, Iowa,
OFFER their services az agents for the selection
rants All locations and selections madefrom ac-
tual inspection of each tract Of land. Charges
moderate.
Refer to
JoBs o. SARoEsT, esq. Washington, DC.
Hon. G. 3. MoRKHrAD, Frankfort, KY.
Hon. GroRGr w. JoSrs, Dubuque, Iowa
AaTHUR G CorrIS, esq., Philadelphia.
f. w. CLARr, DoDSs & Co, New York.
GxoseE FIsHrR, esq, President n. w. Ins. Co.
Oswego, N. Y.
EPss StHerNT, ESQ. Boston, Mass.
HATCH LAseDos, Cincinnati.
J. w. CLARK BRos., St. Louie.
GroReE sslrH & Co, Chicago, Ill.
Mar Scott
THE UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Pennsyluania apen,e, bettoeen 3dand ! streets.
WASHINGTON. d. c.
w. N. b. JUDKINs, Conductor.
Mars
EBHEE1sR CooE. GEoRss h. SAReHrr
COOK 81 SARGENT.
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
n lrenporf, Ioron.
June 30-dtf
BROWNS HOTEL.
r.. d M. brown, PRoPRIEToRs.
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OF their class on the coast. visit them very often
Except two OF the most remote ones Cuitahunk
and wing Neck lights, and these livery frequently
hear from, to that the keepers attend faithful
y to their duty; that they supplied with every
necessary article to keep good light and that
der, neatness and economy are observed.
can say from my own knowledge that the keep
ers competent aud faithful in the performance
Of their duty; that their lanterns aud lighting
apparatus are kept in good order; neatness and
economy observed; that he lights Of sufficient
briiliancy for their situations, and that no com
plant has been made of them by the numerous
captains and pilots passing in and out of the har-
Dor ond bay, nor by the inhabitants of the town;
three ighis, being in full view from the town. may
may be seen every night by them in ordinary
weather.
am, very respectfully, your ob't servant,
(Signed) WIN. II. RUSSELL. Collector.
.. PLEAsoNToN. esq, Fifth Auditor, Treasury
Department. Washington.
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The undersigned pilots, masters, and owners Of
steamboats, and other vessels navigating in the
ters of Long Island sound. Narragnnsct bay, and
the rivers and ha rbors extending therefrom would
respectfully state to whom il may inter-
est, that however highly they may approve OF anl
measure to make better the present system for the
building and mann cement OF lighthouses and float
charge the conduct Of the system has been placed,
they hereby certify that, during the many years
and frequent occasions that have occurred in which
they have had to rely for safety Of life and property
upon the good condition of the lights within said
districts, that they have seldom known a case
wherein any cause of complaint existed; aud that
whenever from accident or Ca relessness such
did occur, 1t has always been promptly and efYec
tually remedied.
ISgned by As masteIa, oWuers. and nilnts
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NOTICE


Respecting priuate entries Of the lands heretofore cii-
dratcn from market in Illinois account Of the hi
nOis Central Railroad.
To prevent confusion and difficulty, the land
officers after closing all the business Of the public
sent that applications for private entries by cash
locations by land warrants, tat double the minimum
uice,) will be received the merit day, and from day
to day for any land in the several townships which
had been offered at such public SALE and remained
unsold, in the order in which such townships will
be announced. The applications to enter at pri-
vate sale after the close of the public sale, or for
the location Of land warrants, arc TO be made
IN writing, and all the applications made any
day will be examined after sunset of that day,
and be acted the nex day; and where it shall be
discovered that two or more persons have applied
on the same day to enter locate the same tract
such applications will be regarded as being stimuli
taneously made, and such tract will be put up on
the next day thereafter at auction among such APP
plcants, and be awarded to the highest bidder
according TO law.
After having acted on the pressing applications
for the double minimum lands, the land officers
will announce that written applications will be
ceiyed for private entries by cash, locations by
land warrants, for any of the vacant and unappro-
width on each side Of the said railroad and its
enable the State of Illinois to select the quantity of
land to which che is entitled. and which have not
been selected for such purpose; and such applica
tions will be received in the order in which the
townships will be announced, and, if the pressure
of business should require, such applications will
be treated in the same manner ae those above men
toned
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BROWNS HOTEL.
IT. y. a. M. BROwN. .PROPRIEToRs,
Pa. Avenue, between 9th md 7th streets.
WAsHIseToN, ID. c.
June13-tf
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Edtoardspiue and Springfield Districts.

There being lnnds within the EDwARps-
WILLIE District, and unsoid lands within the
sPsIseFIKLD District. falling within the six. nile
limits of the railroad grant, such vacant and
unapproprinted lsnds exterior TO such limits, ly
ing within those districts, which have been with.
held from private entry on account of said road,
and found 20 remain TO the United States after the
selections for the road grant have been completed,
will, IN like manner as the aforesaid, be restored
10 private entry, location, at the following pc
riods, TO wit the lands in EDwARpsvILLE DIsrRIcT
on Monday, the fneJh day Of July next; and the
lands in the SPRisGrIELD DisTRIcT on Monday the
ttpenty- sirh day Of July next.
No right of empiion to any OF the public
la nds which have been withheld from market on
account of the railroad grant will be recognised 70
have accrued in virtue Of settlement made thereon
subsequent to September 20. $780, and prior to the
day when the land shall again be made subject to
private entry ne Aforesaid.
Where locations are made by land warrants,
they will be received at the minimum price OF the
land, and any deficit OF the purchase money must
be paid in casb in accordance with the regulations
prescribed by this office on 23d March last.
Given under my hand, at the General Land Of
fee, the third day of April, 1852.
Ap6-lawl3w J. BUTTERFIELD, Comm'r.
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NEW BEDFORD, hiarCh, 1907.
We, the undersigned, captains and pilots who
frequently pass in and out of the ha rbor Of New
Bedford and Buzzard's bay. and have had occasion
to Observe the lights, and to make use of them,
hereby testify that all the lighthouses within the
range OF our observation are well kept and lighted
and of sufficient brilIiancy all times that they
have come under our observation.
[Signed by 80 captains and piots.l
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wILLARD,s HOTEL,
orner ofPepp. Avenue and Ittbstreet.

WAsBISoTor, n. G.
Junel3-tf f. ID. WILLARD, Proprietor.
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Total. Observation-Disclosures. S2S4 ,472 OF
Being an average per light of S ,09S 81.
Cost Of maintaining 80 light boats in the United
States during the year ending 30th June, 1876,
as per accounts Of superintendents adjusted at
the Treasury
For seamen's wages. repairs, and sup
plies. ...................... $50, 500 As
For salaries of keepers. ........ .... 5000 90
Ss5, 500 As
Add amount allowed superntend dants
for commissions, at 2, per cent.
their disbursements (cstimated) 0O0 90
Total Ss6, 500 4S
Being an average per light Of s. ,SSS 80.
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
FIFTH AvpIToR's, OFFICE, March s, 1852.
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Iribufe 10 Merit.


AT the annual meeting Of the Boston Marine So
cioty, held November, lsa7, unusually large
number of members being present, the following G
resolutions embodying a tribute of respect 10 the
character and services of Stephen Peasonton, esq
Fifth Auditor of the Treasury, who for many years
has had the lighthouses on the Atlantic coast and
on the lakes under his charge, were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas Stephen Pleasonton, csq., Fifth Audi
tor OF the Treasury Department, has been for many
years at the head Of the lighthouse establishment
of the United States, and, prompted by due re-
gard TO the interests OF commerce and the safety
Of navigation, has made unwoaried eaertions TO
improve the character Of the Lighthouses along the
Atlantic coast, exhibiting great practical know
ledge, combined with n ludicious and energetic
course Of action, which, in spite OF many Obstacles
has been attended with the most successful results
Therefore
Resolped unanimously, That the "Boston Marine
Society,"" approaching the services which have
been rendered by this faithful and efficient public
officer tender him their ackno Judgments for the
baton and gratitude Of the merchants and mari
ners throughout the country.
R,solred, That the treasurer be authorized TO re-
ceive subscriptions from the mem bors OF the "Bos-
ton Marine Society, Tor the purpose of presenting
suitable testimonial exhibiting the feelings Of the
society towards Mr. Pleasonton, for his eIcrtions
in behalf Of the benighted mariner.
A committee was appointed 10 carry into effect
the wishes of the society in regard 10 Mr. Plesson
ton This committee caused the above resolutions
TO be transcribed on vellum, which was done in
elegant style by MIR. David A. Gould, of TINS city,
and enclosed in a superb gilded frame Of two feet
by two feet and half, and transmitted to Mr..
Pleasonton at Washington, accompanied with the
following note
Bosros, November ~, lsf7.
STuPHEr PLptsogToN, osq., Washington, ID. &.
DEAR sra: To the undersigned has been COM
tpitfcd the grateful task of communicating a
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X L., TO $ Pieasonton. FIFTH auditor Of the
Treasury, under date Of 18Th March, 1852.
1.-The signcrs to the enclosed paper most
efficient and influential nautical men interested
Of course in having every thing about lighthouses
right. Very few signed without first reading it;
not one refused or hesitated, and all gave volun-
tary and full assent to the statements Four OF the
lights in this district in sight from different
points about the town, and there hundreds of
our citizens more or lees of whom them every
night, and could testify concusively to their ef
ficiency; many Of these persona voluntarily offered
to sign the paper but thought it better adhere
to the rule Of having none but nautical men,
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BRITISH LIGHTS.

Cost OF maintaining sixty-six lighthouses on the
coast OF Great Britain during the year 1916, as
per return published by order Of the House Of
Commons, dated September 8, lS4S, marked No.
3, herewith.
Amount of "charges Of maintenance" G35.GS5
l7s. lid. sterling, nt SIS per E. Sl78,4 ,429 IS.
Being an average per light of $2,703 As.
Cost of maintaining twenty six light boats the
coast of Great Britain during the year 1896 as
per return aforesaid.
Amount Of "charges of maintenance" E33, ,999
lSs sd. sterling, at per t. $ los. .999 90. BE.
ing an average per light of $653S As.
TRKAsURY DEPARTMEST,
FIFTH AUDIToas OFFICE, March 6, 1852.
UNITED STATES LIGHTS.
Cost of maintaining Two hundred and fifty nine
lighthouses in the United States during the year
ending 30th June, 1916, per accounts of super
intendents adjusted at the Treasury.
For oil, tube glasses, wicks, SC, and expenses
thereon. ....:..... ......-... s. $ll3.47S Ga
For repairs and incidental expenses,
refttng, and improvements. 65,455 10
For salaries Of keepers and assistant
Keepers. ..................... l0l ,53S 33
For expenses of superintendent in
visiting annually and reporting their
condition. :. observation-disclosures. 1900 90
$2s2 ,472 OF
Add amount allowed superintendent
for commissions, at % per cent on
their disbursements (estimated) =. 1000 90
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STEPHEN PLyhsoTToN, osq., Warrington, ID. &.
DrsR sra. To the undersigned has been COM
mittcd the grateful tack Of communicating vote
Of the Boston Marine Society, which was unani.
mously adopted at the late annual meeting Of that
institution IL is a we'll deserved acknowledgement
Of the services which, for many years, you have
rendered to the mercantile community In the faith.
fol fulhlmcut Of the duties Of your responsible office.
We feel honored in being selected 10 communicate
10 you the wishes Of the society, and Ia forwarding
to you the accompanying testimonial Of respect
That our country may long continue TO enjoy the
benefits Of your services the borders Of the great
lakes !" and on the shores Of the Atlantic, is the
nest wish Of,
Dear sir, yoar fellow citizens and well. vishors,
WINsLOW LEWIS,
JOHN :. SLEEPER,
n. II. FORBES,
THOMAS H. CURTIS,
VIM A. WELLMAN.
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DEPARTMENT. OK HAMP-

- LA L.
wi DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
M6ND, VA.-The thirteenth Annual Course Of
Lectures will commence on Monday, the l4th. OF
October, 1850, and continue until the LIST OF the
ensuing March. The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle of March.
R. l.. BoHANNAN, Nj. D., Prof Of Obstetrics
and Diseases Of omen and Children.
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ria Medica and Therapeutics.
8. MAuPIn, Nj. D., Prof of Chemistry and
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CAarrER p. JOHNSON, M. d., Prof. Of Anato-
DAVID n. TuoKEa, M. D. Prof of Theory and
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The catalogue, &C., containing fuller informa
ton concerning the institution, will be Forwarded
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be answeree by letter Address,
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