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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Changing the SITE of Post ObiceWe learn that post
has changed the site of his office without the consent
of the department. The department cannot consent to
change of site of any post office unless furnished with the
written of the contractors to supply the office with
the mail the site without additional compensation
We alluded to similar to this in previous ISSUE and
do again for the purpose of giving further publicity to
the decision in regard to it. This is common error on the
part of postmasters.
Adper.iSiaa Lsttersy regulation the Post Office De-
atteston has been called, it is stated
that in of question OF dispute to The circulation of
paper claiming the advertisement of the uncaed let
tes the duty of the postmaster the first Monday of
january year after the passage of the act of Con-
gress 81 March 1851 receive evidence and decide
upon This decision remains force for the space
Of year. unless the Postmaster General for good cause
otherwise The evidence upon which the postmaster
decides give the printing to particular paper is always
open inspection. In all such it the duty OF the
postmaster least week prior to the day receiving
such evidence to fix and define the limits and boundaries Of
the territory deemed by him to be embraced within the
range of the delivery of his Office By plain and intei
gbly written statement, to be signed By him and filed
in his Office of which every claiming the advertise
ment entitled to take copy 1t is then the duty of the
postmaster to require of the evidence which he
make his decision, affidavit OF the proprietor
printer Of the newspaper for which the advertisement is
claimed Of the clerk foreman in the Office of the paper,
showing acknowledge in respect the circulation of
Newspaper within the limits of the district embraced in
the range delivery of the Office This affidavit must also
state the average actual ordinary de circulation
of each regular issue of the paper within the prescribed dis
the four weeks ending the Saturday next prior
the day on which such evidence is received it
that circulation has not been increased during the four
weeks by gratuou circulation, by reduction price
below the ordinary and usual price of such paper by
any other extraordinary for the purpose in whole
or part of obtaining any list lists OF uncaled for let
publication. This average, actual ordinary, and
de circulation of each regular issue Of the paper
the prescribed four weeks, established by the affidavit
above described and the other evidence submitted the
osmaser deemed the circulation which the question
Of the greater circulation is to be determined Other evil
dence in Confederation Of the claim, in contradiction
the same be submitted by any party interested in the
cision
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VERMONT.

An election for State officers took place in Vermont
Monday last The abolitionsts and know-nothngs had
everything their own way, The know-notlng organs
throughout the South will be careful to conceal from their
readers this twoedge cutting evidence of their strength at
the North
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correspondent of the Augusta Constitutonais makes
ten separate offers the aggregate amounting to thou
sand dollars that the whole eight democratic ant-know
nothing congressional candidates in Georgia will be elect
ed To be sure, this is betting, apracce which
not be too strongly condemned but shows the confident
feeling which prevails in the democratic ranks in
Georgia.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. 9. 1866.
sPEEcAps M. sIcKLEs. OF NEW YORK.

o.ratic convention which assembled at Syracuse, in
that State the 23d of August will be found 10 o-days
paper II is interesting sketch of the motives and the
machinery which seemed TO govern in that body and
should be perused part Of the history Of the times
Without approving all that Mr. Sickes has said the spirit
of Cancellation that reryades his remarks is eminenly
worthy Of imitation
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By j. G. MCGUIRE, Auotionoer.

NRUsTEES, SALE or STEAMER UNION.-On Thursday, Sep
tenber 20ih 1885, ~ o'clock by deed OF trust,
bearing 18th of June S. and recorded in ber A.
Of the land ec0ds for Washing
county District Columbia The undersigned win sell at
public wharf, OF Seventh street, the
called the Unon, at running as ferry boat
between and Alexandria.
This steamer was built in Washington city year
in icuet inches depth hold 10
feet inches She 40 95
nrenen cs fret class Eve
horse power engine Perkins, Alexandria, Virgin,
H. FOREMOST and convenient FOR load
ing unloading freight
Terms cash; the residue in sx MONTHS for saac
loriy. endorsed note, hearing interest.
CHARLES C. MILLS, }r...
CHRISTOPHER lNGI.E, i'"s'ss'
JAS. &. MCGUIRE,
sep 5-d,d huetoneer-
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LOCAL WIS.

Atameeting held in Hampton Elizabeth City county, Yir
ginis the ID Instant composed Of citizens Of town and
county and Of Norfolk and Portsmouth, temporarily oourn
ing in Hampton, tho following gentlemen APP
pointed committee to proceed Washington and make
known to tho President the objects and desires Of the meet
ing;
Rev; u O. McCabe of Hampton; Hon. @. ". Newton of
Of ' % q Il Ne II = Rsnfi
Peters Of Portsmouth, Capt Jas. Hicks of Norfolk
d. ., a Tose ESQ., 81 DO W; + c = oem "s d do
Hon. +. Mallory, Of Norfolk VIM o. Benthal, esq., Of do
Col Ghas K Mallory Of HamptOni Hon Joseph s@sgar Of
do Hon. W. N. Mckinney Of Norfolk; q. W. Grandy,
esd, do.
The committee had interview with the President
Tuesday and again yesterday morning The President
addressed by Rev Mr. McCabe brief but touehngy elo
quent speech in which the suffering condition OF Norfolk and
Portsmouth portrayed in the vivid manner. The
Star ofas evening which has extended notice of the in
tervicw, says;
The President responded in brief but feeling
He expressed the heartfelt sympathy for the
nate sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth, stated that the
subject had caused him much anxious consideration and in
duced him 70 shorten his visit TO Virginia and hasten his
turn 60 Washington INDUCING the hope that some mode of
relief might be afforded by the federal
government and concluded by assuring the committee that
he would cooperate with them in any legitimate action that
might be determined upon.
The President then entered into unreserved
ton with the members OF the committee, in which the prae
tcabity of various plans discussed
Previous to the committee leaving the presidential man
son the President placed in their hands the $685.
being second contribution from himself and the members OF
that his private was at all times for the relief Of
the distressed.
he President also assured the committee that the ash
ngon yard would be thrown open all the workmen
who here from Norfolk and Portsmouth who de-
srous Of epovmentthat is In those departments Of the
yard where work can be found for them. There about
thirty here who will be benefited by this order"
We copy the following from the Alexandria Gazette of yes
terday morning
" REvlvAI.-The revival which has been in progress
for than three weeks at the Methodist Protestant
Church in this city has been attended with much good Up
to this time about forty persons have been converted and
thirty have joined the church. The religious interest
to be deep and genuine and to generally peryade the large
congregations that nightly assemble. The pastor, Rev. j.
T. Murray assisted Monday evening by Rev. j. H.
Wilson, of Washington, and last evening by Rev. Jesse
Shrecve of Baltimore, who will spend the week in assisting
the meetings revival is also in progress at the Metho
dist Episcopal Church South which well attended and do
ing much good"
AID NORFOLK PORTSMOUTH sUFFERERs.--
The thus far collected by the committees recently APP
pointed by the Merchants Exchange of Washington exceeds
ST. 400. The total amount viii probably exceed 81 600.
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INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

appointment Of Recoiver-Nr John d. Carey, of Ala
bam has been appointed receiver of public moneys Eba
in that State in the place of james Larkins removed
General Land O6ice.-The Sarpeys at Sam Ste. Marie.
By recent letter from the surveyor general OF Michigan
learn that the Saul Ste Marie surveys have been compile
ted and returns of the have been received at the office
the general at Detroit Copies OF the &c.
win be in readiness forward the General Land Office in
days The delays in the completion of these
have been satisfactorily accounted for Unforeseen difficult
had dsarranged the plans of the deputy surveyor in
ohargs Of this work.
Agricultural Division of The Patent 0GeeThe Bihops
Ne1 long Poada PeaThe proosbeets of the agricultu
raj report furnish the following description of the mode Of
cultivation best adapted TO the Bishops podded
pea This pea has been introduced from England and is
pretty generally distributed throughout the United Staos
Ths is the productive English dwarf pea
producing great pods to STEM and OF good quality
and half to two feet high Sow thckly IN rows two
feet apart.
HThere great many fancy varieties, which are Of
delicious favor but generally moderate bearers and very
high priced. Every some new peas come out IN the
catalogues Of seedsen with hghsoundng names which are
quoted prices. Occasionally really valuable
acquisition added to the s but in general they should
receive cautious attention of the cutivator,
whose object is TO obtain certain crop.
The planting Of early crop should be made in the
spring. the ground can be worked in warm dry
situation and covered three inches. AT the South, where
they will endure the winter the planting for the first crop
made in October and November. The ground shoud have
manured the year previous the viii be apt to
grow much Use thoroughly decomposed ma
nuro any, just before planting The height to which all
peas grow depends in great measure, upon the richness OF
the soil and the wetne-s Of the In rich soil and wet
they will sometimes outs,rp all expectations and the
likely to be taued for selling spurious seed They are
usually planted double from three to four feet apart
and requiring pushed when about six inches high The
large and later do better at greater distance apart
leaving broad for planting owgrowng vegetables
between They should be kept CLEAN and earthed
up twice in their growth. mode Of growing the com
early and marrowfat which succeeds very well in
small gardens and which pracsed to extent for mar
ketiug scatter about dozen in every hill, with
early planted potatoes of the Mercer other small
topped variety them in the hill along with the pota
they will grow up and fall together between the rows
and produce very fair crop. the peas gath
ero tho straw be pulled up and removed. The pota
much affected and supply Of peas is obtained
will uerul lie tr0nhle y
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PmLApELpHuA, Sept. 5-The democratic county
ton have nominated George Mcgee for sheriff, and Charles
w Carrigan for register of wills.
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1iarIcts.

New YoRK, September 5.Flour is trae higher. Sales
of 1900 barrels State brands straight Sc rs
ST rs good Ohio 81 27k. Wheat is trife higher-saes
of 90 bushels. Corn is also trihe higherwesern
mixed So cents. Whiskcy is heavy.
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BY Il IL L + G X A p III :.

New YonK, Sept. 5.No tidiDgs yet of the steamship
Atlantic in her twelfth day out from Liverpool Her
news is anxioasy looked for in this city.
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w neglected to include in the list OF especial bar~
w gains
A lot 0fal kinds of embroileres
SO pieces rich high colosd pIaidr, for boys wear
40 cartons rbands, select styles
With other exceedingly scarce and desirable articles
Fresh supplies daily received.
One proverbialy low price only
All bills be promptly closed when presented
articles low prices, and fair dealing be relied on in
all cases.
pure linen goods, in all grades, is
unusually fine and cheap.
Tho BIO sad in relation stock of mourning goods
In both departments the stock kept throughout the entire year
PERRY s BROTHER,
" Central borcr," west buldirg,
Sep1--sldif Opposite Centre Market.
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admission Of T. r. ueagacr to he Ne,c YORK. Bar

Admission Of T. r. NeagAer to he Nec York Bar
ALBANY Sept. AT the general term of the supreme
court of the State of New York. held the capitol this
morning in full bench, motion of Nicholas Hill, esq.,,
Thomas Francis Meagher was by special ORDER admitted
attorney and counsellor pracse in all the of ha
State.
The court By Hon. Chief Justice Parker granting the
order, made highly complimentary remarks Mr..
Meaghe and stated the pleasure with which the court
ognised his talents and character by this special mark of M
consideration.
Teraici of Goro,er's Inquest the Ralroad ABERDEEN
at burlington.
BuRLIHdToN Sept 5.The coroner's jury upon the late
railroad disaster returned verdict three O'Clock this
morning 1t declares that the deaths caused by
ming the cars backward, and that the immediate
their coming in contact with the pair horses driven BY Dr.
eneken conduct censured careless and reckless
and that engineer did not observe the rules Of the
pany relative blowing the whistle approaching
roads.
1t exoneraes the conductor, who it States acted in ac
cordanco with the rues but it declares that
company should adopt efficient mode of prevent
ing the osuch notwithstanding that safety
the lives of passengers of Importance than the loss
a few moments of time.
Another Accident the Camden and AmJoy Railroad
PM ApELpHIA, September 5.A freght-tran the Cam
den and Amboy railroad in collision last night with
charcoal wagon Coopors creek killing the driver and
mules 1t supposed the driver asleep when the train
atruck team,
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THE Picnic benefit of the Norfolk asst
Portsmouth which taken place at the
"Pak the 3D. been postponed owing TO The nce
ency Monday, 0h, commence at one
O'Clock No will be the house grounds
gentlemen entering the dancing will be charged The mod
OF fifty
engaged tis hoped that he citizens
Of Washington will generously respond fhe call ana ah ~ re-
leving the sunefings Of our distressed ncggbhTs.
Whaey's omnibu will be the corner or seventh street.
during aeoon and night 10 convey
out.
6-it n CHAS. sHuoSLbh.
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Democratic State Contention Of Massachusetts,
BosToN, Sept. 5.-The democratic State convention t.
day nominated Il. ID. Beach for governor.
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MortalifY IA Nen Orleans,

New ORLEANS September 3--Thc number of deaths
last week 400. of these, 29i died Of the yellow
fever.
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The RAILROAD CATASTROPHE AT BURLIsGToN-The follow
ing is recapitulaon of the number of sufferers by this
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EULOGIEs Of Csibcan, Clay, and Websfer-con,-
IL official Jocu aen'sib hook OF 900 neatly
hound, furnished pufcl asers st 81 per copy.
purchasers 81, single cory
sent 20 their address by mad FRI o. postage.
hundred copies Will he by free OF charge Tor
remittance Of S75.
JOHN TRETLER,
Aug i2-dAop9m, Seventh street, Washington, D. g.
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General Scott passed through Harrisburg on Saturday,
bound West
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DOR Flour Sacks--We open to-day
1900 yards white for flour sacks, 64 cents
yard
yards yard wide do o OK cents yarl, unusually
cheap and good article for the purpose.
One provcrbay low price only. -
PERRY 81 PROTHER
Central Stores" building,
p5-5u, opposite Centre Market.
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DURJEC schools Private teninsvtesAl tho s5bnDt
general The Distinct Columbia,
ge'he with Of school stationery At very low prices
On sale TAYLOR & MAuRYiS,
ssWa B5ckstore, 9th street,
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DTS OF RLARHEY, by Il. shelton Mackenziea
ID The Life of CuHan,' kc. Price ST.
Rivers Tale Of Georgia; by W. Gilmore Sms esq Free
81 Is. ,,,n,.a
Just published and for sale at TAYLOR MhURfS
Bookstore, near sh street..
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pSyAHUHG Calicoes for servnntn.-Now in store
yards blue and white and blu and osnaug cal
We orig mated
years They thoroughly tested and,
opinion the very fabric for
women's dresses.
full supply kinds Of dry goods, OF
liable qualities adapted for clothing.
One provetbia,iy low price only.
Delay closing all bis present expected 20
FERRY 4 BROTHER,
Central atores,n building,
Sep 5--di0uf opposite Centre Market
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EDWIN GREEN, n Me- CaIItnst WarcraoDass
Ia $50 Pennsylvania avenue, between i7h and 18Th streets,
qualities of cabinet furniture,
chairs mattresses cell at the lowest rates.
NOW ON HAND
good mahogany suitable for handral and other
building purposes.
jobbing and repairing, and vanishing,
uphoIsterng, well and promptly DONE ~
springs suitable Tor haulng chsf or uni-
urc in good order for Sept JW
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AID ron THE NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH suFrEREns.--
The thus far collected by the committees recently
pointed by the Merchants Exchange of Washington exceeds
81, 400. The total amount will probably exceed 81 600
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-05-11

DssrRucr.,E FiRE AT ST. JoHN, n

DssrRucr,,E FIRE AT ST. JOHN, n.
b. On Saturday last the steam saw
mills owned By Jane, Smith e. Son (the
celebrated builders of the Marco Polo" J
were burned, the men having II Is thought
cafele-sly lett the fires when they went
to dinner. The Ire communicated 10
the sheds, black ksnnh's shop &c, aud
then running along with fearful rapIdity
It communicated with splendid new ship
almos, ready for launching. aud IN few
hours all was dIsroyed. Fears were EN-
tertalned that the fire would extend 10
the adlolulnc yard occupied by Messrs.
Wright, ia winch VAS a very large new
ship in construction, but owing to the
cxer.Ions Of the tirrmen who displayed
great energy, it VAS prevented Spreading
iutther The loss to the Me,srS, Smuh
by thu. melanch)l? aiiAir. viii be over
eighty Thousand dollars, there beng on
al! only slight insurance Of two th"us.
and dollars. The ship was a splendid
specimen o: naval architecture, oil l>3C
tons. The wind being high, and the
ship having been ,arred /, was impossible
TO do any thing to prevent her burning
also the difficulty oi obtaining water was
very great the tde being low at tht
time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-05-11

A GHosr IN Love. a farmer who had
lately become a widower was aroused at
midnlgh, BY the loud barking of his dog.
On going 10 /, the animal dsnlayed ex-
IRENE terror, whereupon the farmer took
his gun and proceeded 10 an inspection
All at once he saw phantom. clothed IN
white. rise behind the hedge. The far.
mer turned deadly pale and his limbs
shook with dismay. He, however, con-
,rived 10 calculate. III you come from
God, speak il from the devil vanish.
wretch !" exclaimed the phantom.
81 am your deceased wife, come from
the grave, to warn you no, to marry
Maria A-,to whom YOU are making
love. The only woman TO succeed me
lis Henrietta B. Marry her, or perse-
'eution and eternal torment shall be your
doom !" THIS strange address from the
goblin, instead of dismaying the farmer,
Restored his courage He accordingly
pushed on the ghosiIy visitor. and, strip
ping off ITS sheet, discovered the far
Henrietta B. herself, looking extremely
foolish. !. is said that baans were pub
|lshed for his marriage with her
f;a,eshead Eng Observer.
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A CONVERSION Edmund Burke, Of
be State Capitol Reporter, a. Concord,
y. II. has heretofore been about as
krongly identified with northern pro-
|averylsm, as any man in the country
the las. number Of his paper, however
full and complete adhesion is given TO
RESTORATION. in full force, Of the Missoa-
compromise, to resistance to the admls'
bn of Kansas as a slave State, and in
bposl,lon to and denuncia,ion Of the
jcenl ou,rages Of the Missouri intruders
Ito Kansas.
| We perceive in this fact. an indication
at the Know. No.hings Of New Hamp'
Dire are determined to throw their In
hence in favor OF practical iree.soilism
kd that the politicians understand tha
khing can be hoped from that order
any man who does not stand upon
.h, platform.
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Land Warrants secured for Sold
iers and Seamen.

IyNDER the se, ofis55, Who we're Ia actual service
l "a day. under Sta,s OF officers, IN the Var c
~ fisfid, war War with Mexico and Tor Ihet wid
and ehlidsen nov Minors uaiess 100 acre Warrant,
have already tosn oblaiAsd ard whetc warrants les
thas 10! acies have b-en obtained. ones will b
secured sufhcieni 10 make up lha iui0uat appear
aaee 10 person sf ny letter 10 HoRArio WOOBMAS
Is Railroad Exchange Cssn Square, who pays cash to
this Warrants
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bripinuI Sturll.
IWfi,ten for the Ellsworth American.l
TUE MAD BASKET /,
THE THREE MAY DAYS.
Respectfully Dedicated to The May Day
Fur" Ladies.
BY Q. ,. S.

Never were Sops radiating beams
welcomed by gladder smiles or more Joy
Gus, happy conltenances, than on the
anniversary Of this glorious May.da
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New OuhLirdtiGns
The New Boob ~ the sDthor OF Z" Alone"
~ H HI d ID L n Z I IL
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