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Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
Edward SnOwdOn,
iaromTER AND DRALEnIS
Queensware, CHINA and Glass,
No. 20 NORTH SECOND ST.,
Opposite Christ Church, t.
Febs4s3m. PHILADELPHIA,
EOI. N0lc.

HUT 15NECs
M The subscriber offers for sale a
fsfTt1 house and lot in the town Of Mil
s-sA2s-iord, situate on Front street, in a
desirable location, now in tenure of Geo.
s. Grier, apd adjoining the dwelling Of
David w. Collins. The building is two
stories high, and in good repair, with a
carriage house and smoke house attach
ed. There is good garden, and pump
Of good water at the back door. 1t is
clear of ground rent, and good title can
be given to the same.
If not sold before Saturday the 29th
day of April, it viii 90 that day be Offer
ed at public sale, al the Hotel Of George
Tumlin, at 2 o'clock. p. NJ.
NH Tiff r. s. HEAIMONS.
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
THE ELEPHANTMC cal and see III

THE ELEPHAN'7.A Gail and see ii!
Clocks that require 10 be wound up only once
"A year. For saln by
Milford, March "a. Thos. Wallace.
TO0LS-Bench, moulding, raising,
ed, sash, bead and match Planes, with full
assotment Of other tools, just received and for
sale cheap by Thos. Wallace. nr24 "a
WALL P.dPER,-1000 pieces tcaU
paper, from 10 10 so cts piece, some beautiful
patterns, received and for sale by
mar24 Thomas Wallace.
HdRD-W.aRE.-.A very large stock
of hardware of every description, just received
and for sale by Ihos. Wallace. mar2l.
SPRING GOODS.-CaHand examine
the large and beautiful stock of spring goods,
just received by rhos. Wallace. mr2i
SH.AWLS.-White Grape, plain and
embroidered palm and cashemer Shawls, recev-
ed and for sale by 'lhos. Wallace. m24.
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
100000 Gifts for the People
Professor Harfs Great GIFT ~,
ENTERPRISE of the WHOLE WORLD.

EN iLht hloC VI tue HuULE WVhLD.
nROFEsS0R ]. WsoDwmAs HAnq wonld
il respectfully inform the ctlzens of New
York and the world at large, that, for the pur-
pose Of enabling all to see bis wonderful illus
ration OF the eniie world, (lie first and only
hing of the kind ever produced), now on ex
hibiion at tie Worlds Hall, Nos 377 and $40
Broadway, and for the purpose of poPuarizing
Ainerican Art and also of giving world
wide circulation TO his renowned Book of
Trayels, Adventures and anecdotes which
should be readily the million, lie will distribute
among the purchasers ofhs tickets ofadmi ssion
the following magnificent and valuable Gifts,
amounting 10 the sum total of 100000.
LIST OF GIFTS.
Pfaf Hurts Whole World, worth an immense
fortune TO any oSe, valued at $4,000 W
Prof Hurt Elegant Country Scat, with
100 acres of land in high state of
cultivation, the buildings on which
cost $4,000, situated 6n Jong Isl
aud Sound, and commanding Il mag.
nifcent view of 80 miles in every
direction. Valued at 10 $4,000 90
The Celebrated Model ofthe City Sdn
Francisco. valued at 5000 90
Prof Harris Jar;tanle2 Pdnoramd Of he
Holy Land, 10000 oU
a Magnificent City Residence in
Few York, 1900 90
100000 Volumes of rof Hearts extensive
Treves in the Old and New World,
iulorsperscd with remarkable advcn.
lures, amusing anecdotes, and thrilling
incidents, elegantly bonnd, with gilt
edges, including portrait Of the an
thor. $4,000 90
Twenty five Building Lots, each containing
10000 square feet, in beautiful village
in the suburbs of New York city, each
valued at $500 l2,5o0 90
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
TO all! UNIFORMITY

OF PRICES i! A NEWiFEATURE IN BUSI-
NESS Every one his own salesman.
ZONES & co, of The Crescent ONE PRICE
~ CLOTHING STORE, No 200 Market Street
above 9Th. In addition 10 having the largest,
most varied and fashionable stock OF Clothing
in Philadelphia, made BxrRgssLr for nrTAIL
sALEs, have constituted every one his own
Salesman, by having marked in FIGURES, on
each article, the very lowest price it can be
sold for, so they cannot possibly vary--al MUST
buy alike.
The goods are ell well sponged and prepar-
ed, and great pains taken with the making, so
that all can buy with the full assurance OF get
ling good article Mt the very lowest price.
Remember the CRESCENT, in Alaikeiabove
9Th, No, 200. Philadelphia.
oct IA '53-ly.. JONES & co.
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
Women Printers.

The popularity Of women's labour in
printing offices has excited the wits of
The New Orlaans Picayune, that paper
having issued notification, that "if the
young ladies who wished to be instructed
in the art and mystery Of the printing
business think they can observe the fol-
lowing rules strictly, they may apply at
the Picayune office, to the number of
twelve -
RULES FOR LADY PRINTERS.
1. Must be at the office from seven A.
NJ, to six p. M.
9. No reading of motto papers and
love stories, nor eating confectionaries
during work hours.
8. No "hand' shall, be allowed TO
have beau in the office to see her set
type, at any time.
A. No matter how gifted "hand"
may be at making pies at home, if she
makes pi in the office, she shall be COM
PEELED to assert it.
5. No hand shall sit in the sanctum
longer than to procure copy, unless re-
quested to by the editor.
6. No attempting 10 kiss the editor for
the sake of "clean copy,' He will use
his prerogatve to kiss Or scold all hands,
as occasion may require. eg
7. Ladies who bring their dinner shall
not make dining saloon of the sanctum,
nor use proof paper tor table-cloth.
8. Any lady hand about TO emigrate
10 the state of matrimony, shall at least
give one months notice, that her place
may be supplied by another.
8. No married woman will be allowed
to work in this office, provided it is
known.
TO- No lady shall be allowed to laugh
at the motion of another while engaged
at the case.
II. No smoking, chewing, or dram
drinking allowed in this office.
10. No gossipping quarrelling, pulling
of hair, scratching of faces, or singing
love-songs during working hours; and
no lady hand shall have free admission
to, or order for, the theater, opera, or
other places of amusement, unless ac-
companied by gentlemen.
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
Rags Wanted.

ID ENG extensively engaged in the manu-
L facture of Paper, wewll pay to Country
Merchants and others having Rags for sale,
more than Me present market price-CAsH.
JEsSUP x MOORE, Paper Manufacturers.
Philadelphia, Nos. 81 and &c North st
LIST street below Arch, betw. 9th and Gth]
mar24 2m ..r
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07

. -Hs>didat take Mepaper.-A farmer
down in Attica days since, brought to
town load Of -four, and sold it for SIS rs
per barrel, while the market price at the
same time was S6 rs. He didn't take
the paper, and wasn't posted in the mar
kets. His loss was just $40, enough to-
pay for he paper eight years. Lafay-.
ette Courier,
The best cough mixture that has,
yet been made consists of pair of thick
boots, mixed with lots of air and plenty
of exercise. People who bug the stove
and grow lean; will please notice.
The nerve of any one tooth is con-
nected with any and every other tooth
in either jaw. This accounts for the
toothache being felt on the opposite side
from where the cause exists.
"A hunter in Missouri went out, re-
Gently, and, in the course of seven hours,
killed nine deer, two pheasants, dozen
quails, and fifteen sqsirrels- il was
not good day for hunting, either.
On the books at Williardis Hotel,
in Washington, is the following recent
entry :--"Mrs. Lewis and husband, Buff
falo.''
-Women.-ff woman knew their real
power, and wished to exertit, they would
endeavor to show sweetness Of temper !
for then they are irresistible.
The recent marriage Of Mr.. Day and
Miss Field presents this singular anoma-
ly, that although he won the feid. she
gained lie day.
Milford beacon., 1854-04-07
4. q. VYORT7E & Co.,

noOR, BLIND SHUTTER, and Sash Depot,
y East side of Broad Street, below Wood
Philadelphia. Where may be found, constantly
on hand, an extensive nssortme, Of Doors, Sash,
Blunds, Shutters and Mouldings, warranted
equal TO any that can be made. Also, Sash ready
glazed, always on hand. Orders uy mail or des-
patch will receive prompt attention, mr24 8.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER laid before the House n commuuica-
ton from the Secretary Of the Treasury transmitting, in
compliance with resolution OF the 18th umo copy Of
the circulars addressed by him to persons engaged in
manufacturing and commercial pursuits soliciting their
views upon the best moae Of adjusting the tariff SO as
bring it within the revenue standard together with the
replies received from all such persons Referred TO the
Committee Of Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
Mr. STRATT0N, by consent, presented resolutions Of
che Legislature Of New Jersey nsructng their Senators
and requesting their Representatives in Congress to use
their efforts TO procure appropriation by Congress
5000 600 for the improvement of the aud thu
of the harbors along the seaboard from Sane
Hook TO Cape May which were referred To the Commit
Zee on Commerce and ordered TO be printed.
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Mr. HAMLIN stated that he had been originally op-
posed to the BILL but from mature investigation Of the
whole subject he considered it eminenty right and
should give it his vote.
Mr.. DAWSON opposed it on the ground that it would
be establishing dangerous precedent Ii the OF the
compass necessary to the Government he thought
might be purchased from the manufacturer
Mr. STUART replied and the question taken on
ordering the bill to be engrossed by yeas and nays and
decided in the affirmative, as follows:
YEAS-Messrs. Atchison, Brown, Cas- Chase Dodge of
Wisconsin, Everett Foot Geyer, Hamlin Jones of Iowa.
Seward, Stuart SUMNER Thomson of New Jersey, Wade,
Walker and Weller--l7. +.
of tennessee Mason Norris Petit Rask Sebastian Shields
Siisll Thompson OF Kentucky, and Williams-l5.
Mr. SHIELDS asked to take up the bill to promote the
efficiency of the army by retiring disabled officers its
third reading; which motion agreed to- and the bill
was read third time.
On the question, Shall this bill pass no quorum voted
And the Senate adjourned. ..". s...
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he trusted that they would always be equally dear to his
heart He wished bear himself to all descriptions
of his feowmen Of his equal brothers. that at the last
ay he could look them all in the face unabashed by the
reflection that he had pursued any Of them in this life
with unreentng, cruel murderous prejudice and hate.
Mr. CAMPBELL said that one OF the representatives
of the great State of Ohio which owed its present pros
pcrty to this very system of granting alternate sections
OF the public lands purposes of internal improvements
he could sit still and hear this policy thus assailed by
these various interests and gentlemen representing va
rous States He could say that his philanthropy was
as wide and extended that of the gentleman from New
York; but he willing to go for as was proper to
provide homes for those who were homeless he be-
leyed though that the gentleman from New York
Yesterday voted against the bill which provided that
portion Of the community who were andess should have
the privilege of entering and occupying one hundred and
sixty acres of the public domain. ....
Mr. c. then argued at length to prove that congress
under the Constitution possessed the power OF donating
lands to actual settlers for the purpose OF ana
Of granting them in alternate sections Tor works OF IN
ternal Improvement =,
alternate sections of the public lands for the purpose OF
constructing railroads he opposed to the passage OF
this bill objected to il because in the first secuonit
attempted to forth the grounds and principles upon
which the donation to be made which were different
as he thought from the grounds upon which lands
should be grauted The first section declared that this
grant be made for the purpose OF facilitating the
Transportation of the mail, munitions OF war; &c a
road in that region necessary for military purposes
then he desired that such road should be built as had
been constructed in other Territories for similar purposes
He was not of changing the practice OF the Gov
eminent by building railroads for military purposes now
that they had pursued the practice OF common highway
for the last fifty years Besides he believed hat por-
ton of this road would through land to which the
Indian tide had yet been exnsuished; but whether
or not this was So he confident that these lands OF
large proportion of them, had not yet been surveyed
He did not believe it polite to make donations OF this
character to Territories. sst.-'.s.
Mr. BAYLY, of Virginia. then obtained the floor when
~ 81. naf,np 10 fhn Hnna
The Bonse then proceeded to consider the bill for the
construction of certain roads in the Territory OF New
Mexico reported from the Committee Of the Whole with
favorable recommendation, when it was read third
time. .>r ,
Pending the question on its passage the House ac-
iourned. .~,t...
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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1854.
IN SENATE

Mr.. WALKER said the Committee on the Public Lands
had done him the honor of making him the organ of re-
porting the bill from the House entitled act to grant
homestead of 160 of the public lands to actual
settlers and the further honor of directing him, by
unanimous vote, to report it without amendment, with
recommendation that pass and he had been further in
structed to that the bill be made the special order
for next Monday week. .....
The bill was made the special order for next Monday
week. ...... ...' ,.. .....@
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. WADE, from the Committee of Claims, made an
adverse report the memorial of James NJ Crane asking
compensation for publishing the laws treaties, &C. in the
California Courier. a... ~.
Mr. PETIT from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, to which referred the bill to confirm the
claim Of Dusnan de Ia Croix tract Of land therein
described reported it back without amendment
Mr.. WELLER from the Committee on Foreign kela-
TONS submitted report, accompanied by bill for the
relief Of Francis Lopez Urriza.
Mr.. RUSK, from the Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads, submitted report, accompanied ny bill
for the relief Of Robert Jemson and Benjamin Williamson
Also, from the same committee submitted report, &C
companed by bin for the relief Of Almansor Huston
Mr. JONES' OF Iowa, from the Committee on Pensions,
to which referred House bill for the relief OF VIM
Mayo of Belfast Maine reported it back without amend
ment, aud recommended its immediate consideration.
Mr. HAMLIN to explain tho bill but, there being
no objection, il was read third time and passed.
On motion by Mr.. SEBASTIAN, the Senate proceeded
consider the from the House Of Representatives to
entitled act to divide the State Of Ar
kansas into two judicial districts, approved March 3D.
| 1851.
The amendment reported by the Committee on Indian
Affairs having been agreed to, the bill further amend
ed, motion Of Mr.. SEBASTIAN, and subsequently
passed. -..a#
| Mr.. STUART moved that the Senate proceed to the
consideration Of the bill to enable the United States tc
solar compass in the public surveys; which wat
| agreed to.
Mr.. S. explained the object Of the BILL and showed thu
immense saving said compass had already achieved FOL
Al. ~.
OF General Land Office in corroboraton Of the state
he had made which showed that the saving to thu
United States surveys whchco not have been made
| without it's 10 be equal to $3.50, 600.
Mr. CASS also advocated the bill He had himself II
early life been engaged in surveying and knew from
perence the losses to which the Government hat
been liable before the introduction Of this useful nven
on particularly in the mineral regions where the need
would not traverse correctly He thought the nveDto
entitled 20 all the remuneration afforded him by the bill
After some remarks from Messrs. EVANS and ADAMS
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THE COMPACT OF 1921 SUSTAINED In MISSOURI

FROM THE PARIS (Mo) MERCURY OF FEB. %, 1854
FREE NEaRoEs MULATToEs.-A decision. on the
right of free negroes emgrating from other States to
Missouri delivered by the county court of Monroe
county at its late February term Justices Campbell and
Herndon the bench. Armstead, free negro repre-
scented to be of good moral character emgrated to this
State from Virginia three four years ago, and
applied to the county and obtained license to
side in Monroe county, under the provisions Of the statute
made and provided. Recently proceedings were COM
menced in the aforesaid for the purpose Of evokng
the license of said free negro alleging for
vocal that he had emgrated this State from the State
Of Virginia in violation Of the statute of 1s47 which de-
clares that no free negro or mulatto shall this
State under any pretence whatever. motion filed
moving the dismiss the proceedings because the
statute of prohibition unconstitutional and void that
the statute enacted in violation of the solemn
pact entered into with the Congress Of the United States
by Missouri upon her admission into the Union
The question deliberately and ably argued by Jas.
Carr and W. J. Howell, Esqs. Mr.. Carr contended that
the proceedings should be sustained and the license re-
voked because the prohbtory statute constitutional
and proper. Major Howell contended that Missouri was
bound by her own solemn compact and agreement by
which she had pledged herself to pass any law pro-
hbng any citizen of any of the States of this Union
from emigratng to Missouri and enjoying all the priv
eges of citizens Of like class in this State The court
sustained the motion and dismissed the proceedings, de-
caring that the Legislature of this State had right 10 DIS
regard and violate the solemn compact entered into By Mssou
order TO be admitted State Of the American Coneds-
racy and therefore that the act prohibiting free negroes
and mulattoes from smgratng to the State uncon-
stutional and void
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rooms Mr. intimated that there was pressing neces
sity for the early passage Of the bill.
there being any pressing necessity for the passage of tn
BILL ii ought not to be passed in any svent that Il wa
wrong in principle from beginning to end
single objection was fatal to its consideration under
the rule
Numerous bills were taken up and postponed afte,
having been more or less debated.
The following bills after debate reported to the
Senate and passed:
bin for the relief Of George G. Bishop and the legal
representatives Of John Arnold deceased
bill for the relief Of Asbury Dckns
bill for the relief Of Theodore E. Elliott
A bill for the relief Of Lieut.. A. j. Williamson.
bill for the relief Of Dempsey Pittman.
A bill for the relief of w. P. s. Sanger.
bill for the relief of Mrs Helen Mackay, executrix
of Lieut. Col. Eneas Mackay late quartermaster in
the U. g. Army.
A bill for the relief of VIM. N. Nevins
bill for the purchase of the copyright of work pub
lished by Thomas II Sumner wherein he describes his
new method OF ascertaning ships position at sea.
Mr. BADGER desired to take up the bill for the relief
of the executor of the late Lieut. COL IL. c. W. Tanning.
lie did the suggestion of his friend from Georgia.
(dr DAwsoN,) who had asked many favors of the
Senate, and really granted few that he ashamed
to ask 1t on the present occasion.
laugh ensued and the bill was considered and passed.
Mr. MASON alluded to the urgency that existed to go
into Executive session.
Mr.. STUART asked that the bill to enable the United
States to use the solar compass in the public surveys
dored to be engrossed might be put its passage When
the motion entertained Mr. NJ yielding assent the
bill read third time and passed.
Mr. DODGE Of Iowa, asked the indulgence Of the Sem
ote to take up the bill to create Keokuk in the State Of
Iowa, port of delivery
Mr.. MASON assented and the bill was considered
On motion by Mr.. JONES, Of lows, it was 50 amended
to embrace Dubuque, in the same State and in that
amended form read third time and passed.
Mr. DAWSON, being about to leave the CITY, asked the
unanimous consent Of the Senate to present memorial
from j. Irvine; which was granted.
Mr.. SLIDELL asked the unanimous consent of the Sc
nate to submit report accompanied by bill for the
relief of the Of the private armed brig General
Armstrong which granted and the report ordered
to be printed
On motion by Mr. MASON, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration Of Executive business and, after
brief period spent therein, adjourned to Monday.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1854.
IN SENATE.

This being private bill day. all business other than pri
yate bills on the calendar contrary the rule unless
by unanimous consent
Mr. SHIELDS asked the unanimous consent Of the
Senate to put its passage the bill promote the eff
ciency Of the army by retiring disabled officers II woul
be remembered that the passage Of the bill only
rested the time by Senators having been
gagged in the duties of investigation in the committee
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The Committee Of the Mount Vernon Association Of
ladies Of Savannah at the first regular meeting last
week, reported collection Of upwards Of $1,000, the
result of few days canvass. It also announced
that this would be largely increased by other do
nations yet handed in. The committee had met with
an extremely liberal and sympathzng spirit in the pro-
secuton of their labors.
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BLooMER 0UrDoNEMiss Mary d. Williams contends Tor
he sht Of mems clothes IL they chooses In
litter recently published she argues the qucstion and lays
down the laws good in regard the cut and color OF
jackets trowcrs for the fair She bold that
whenever aud wherever they
do So country, in doors Or out OF
doors, occasionally constantly IL the male part y oreA
bau find any trouble In determining our SEX let
quit shaving their faces, and then the difficulty viii 20
1byiajed.
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We perceive by the foreign papers that the Council Of
the Canton of Tcino has decided by majority Of 30 to
H. to give out the making Of tunnel through the Alps
from Lake Maggore Lake Constance to unite the Pied
montese line with that Of Central Germany This tunnel
will be sixteen miles $4,000 meres) in length, and is TO
be lighted and ventilated by fifty shafts of enormous
DEPTH
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IRON MOUNTAIN RAILRoAD.-The Board Of Directors Of
the Iron Mountain (Mo) Railroad have contracted for
the entire completion Of their road from st. Louis to the
Pilot Knob about eightysix miles. The work is to be
completed to Big river orty miles, by the LIST Of july
1885, and to the Pilot Knob by the LIST Of December 1856