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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
ELM RIDGE ACADEMY.
ELM RIDGE, Howard COUNTY, Missouri.
JOHN HANNA, A. b., Principal

ELM RIDGE, Howard COUNTY, Missouri.
JOHN HANNA, A. B., Principal.
THIS Institution will reopen on the first Mon
i day in September, 1857, and continue for a
term of ten months, ending the last Friday in
June, 1858.
The course of instruction embraces the Latin
and Greek languages, and higher Mathematics, to-
gether with the usual branches of thorough,
practical English education.
The Trustees DESTROYS of building up here o
permanent School of high order, have employed
Mr.. Hanna, an able and efficient Teacher, and
pledge themselves 10 procure, if needed at any
time, well qualified assistant, to aid HIM IN the
discharge OF his duties.
TERMS-for session of FIVE months:
Elementary English $50
Common 10 90
Advanced II 30
Languages and Higher Mathematics, 10 90
Boarding can be had in pleasant private fami-
liesat ST. 30 per week
For further ps'ticulars address the Trustees or
Teacher, Glasgow, Mo.
CIV. MoREHEAD,l
THOS. M. LEWIS,
WIN. G. BROWN, Trustees.
X. L. BARTON,
EVAN PRICE,
July %, 1857.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.

SESSION BEGINS, see list DAY OF OCTOBER.
ENDS, '..... ''.... '..... 4th OF JULY.
Boarding in private families per week So TO So
Tuition in the University for The Scho-
lastic Year, ...... ...,.. .,.... S2l 90
Tuition ia the Primary Department, ...... S42 so
The Organization embraces eleven officers, and
full course of instruction is given in Mathemat-
les; Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Ancient
Languages, English Literature, Chemistry and
Cognate branches. Modern Languages, Drawing,
and the elements Of an English education.
For fu Their information, letters addressed 10 the
President at Columbia, Boone county, Missouri,
will be promptly answered.
w. W. HUDSON,
Aug. 27, 1s57-sd. Pres't
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17

CAUrIoS.--Itisa good thing to be prompt,
active, and decided; but nothing is ever
done we'll that is done in hurry. Festena
lente, says the Latin maxim--Hasten slow
ly. 1t is the only mode by which you can
accomplish a purpose with accuracy as
well as celebrity.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
Breckenridge Oils.

TINE BRECKENRIDGE COAL AND OIL
i COMPANY have opened depot for the sale
of their COAL OILS, at No. 56 South Main St,
st. Louis, where parties can be supplied at whole
sale and Ietal. Specimens of these oils for burn
ing and lubricatng purposes, together with the
suitable lamps tor the burning oil, can be seen at
the depot, where parties who feel interested in
this new article are invited to call. For prices,
terms, &C., apply 10 ]. r. FINLAY.
Aug. 90, 1857-3m.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
A FIN E FAR M
FOR SALE.

AtssA THE farm of Nathan Holloway, de.
Hiil ceased, situate near Miami, Saline
County. Mo-, Is offered for sale: Said Farm
consists of 400 acres, 225 of which is in high
state of cultivation. The Improvements consist
of spacious dwelling House, with good outhou-
SEES, barns &C., a good orchard, mill in good
running order, and everything about it complete
for immediate occupancy. The land is well wa
tered and timbered. For further particulars ap-
plyto N. M. HoLLoWA9;
August 29.tf. Miami, Mo.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
The Splendid Pre- mium lay. Jack
II ATT. III a. a ID

NrOW in fine health and condition, will make
IN the present season at my stable, four miles
from Glasgow, on the old road leading 10 Roam
oke. and will serve Jennets at the low price Of
sac the insurance. A deduction of $5inthe sea-
son will be made infavor Of class of Eve Jennets
sent at the same time by any person or persons,
Tho money 10 be due when the fact Is ascertained
or The Jennet parted with. Good pasturage gra-
lis for Jennets from distance. Great care will
be aiken with stock but no liability for accidents.
Description and Pedigree.
Rail Road is four years old past, is of dark
color. over 10 hands high, and TO, beautyof form
and action is not surpassed by any Jack in Ameri-
ca. He has proven himself breeder of the first
ORDER all of his colts being large, and all that have
come as vet. being black. Rail Road has taken
premiums both in Kentucky and this State, and
been universally pronounced one of the finest
Jacks in the State. He was imported from Ky. in
June last.
preminm of S1b to Rail Roads best Jack colt,
also sis to his best Jennet colt, will be given by
the undersigned, to be awarded at the Fayette
Fair in 1858, the judges to be selected by the own
ers of the colt.
at weaving time il the owner chooses to take it.
Season now commenced, for the year 1857.
Certificate of Mr. Knox.
do hereby certify that the Jack called Grail
Road,n sold by me to A. Aldridge of Missouri,
was raised by me, that he is three years old past
and was sired by Marengo Mammoth, he by i'm
ported Mammoth. His dam Fortune, wasby Tip
pecanoe he by Black Hawk, he by imported War
rior. Rail Road is full brother TO Telegraph who
was l6 hands high and famous breeder. Rail
Roads sire Marengo Mammoth was sold at the
age of 10 years for SO 300 and is universally con-
sidercd the best breeder IN America, imported
Mammoth, his grand sire, was always acknowl-
edged by good judges to be the best Jack ever i'm
ported into the United States. Rail Roads dam
was sold by me last wear for the sum of 81 100,
and has foal now BY her side for which the sum
of 81 900 has been refused. further state that
consider Rail Road taking size, form, symmetry
of figure, and grace of motion, to be one of the
finest Jacks of the age. His sire, and grand sire
and all of his ancestry were of dark color and
of great size. believe Rail Roads Pedigree 10
be equal to any Jack in America.
Given under my hand this Path of May 1856
Boyle county, Ky. DAVID A. KNOX.
March 3. 1857. A. ALORlDGE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
sTOCMTON,s PATENT
STRAW GUTTER

THE best and cheapest article Of the kind ever
offered for sale in this market. If you want one
that will last you whole life time and never gel
out of order, be sure and get one Of Stockton's
Patent; and then it cuts SO easy and so fast, you
will be perfectly delighted. A boy 10 or - years
of age can accomplish more with this. machine and
with greater ease than strong man can with the
best machine now in use. 1t is gagged to cut any
length desired and is so constructed that At sharp
ems ITSELF thereby obviating the necessity of FREE
quent grinding, or the painful operation of cutting
with dull knife. Price only Sl0.
Manufactured by o. p. MCDONALD, and for
sale by MCDONALD 81 KLINE, Fayette, Mo-.
MAJOR & TALLY, Glasgow, Mo.
May l4th, 1851
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
CLOTHING. CLOTHING! CLOTHING !!
wholesale and Retail.

-
wholesale and Retail.
TINE Undersigned respectfully informs the
L citizens of glasgow and vicinity, that he
has Just received large assortment of
Spring and Summer Clothing,
and Furnishing Goods, which he can afford to sell
cheap for Cash. He invites those who wish to
purchase suit of clothes made after the latest
European style, and of material that cannot be
surpassed outside of the Eastern Cities TO call on
him and examine his goods, as he is confident he
can give satfaction TO all.
He would also say 10 the merchants of the sur
rounding counties, who deal in Ready Made
Clothing, that he would be pleased 10 have them
visit the u. S. CLOTHING DEPOT before they
venture down the river. He will wholesale the
articles they need at st. Louis prices, thereby
saving TO them a vast amount of time and money.
in the way of freight, commissions, and hundreds
of other incidental expenses which they willavoid
by purchasing of him.
April 10, 1857. P. C. BLANCHET.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL,

HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL,
FAYETTE, Mo.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH SESSION Of
l. this Institution will commence on the
flth of september, 1851.
The Male Department having been transferred
to Central College, this becomes
FEMALE SEMINARY.
All departments of instruction are in charge Of
competent teachers.
The Boarding department. and all the domestic
arrangements, will'remain under the direct con-
troll Of the Principal and his Lady, whose best e.
forts will be used TO make the Boarding House a
pleasant and profitable HOME for Young Ladies.
TERMS FOR SCHOLASTIC YEAR:
Boarding, Washing and Tuition, $3.50 90
Day Scholars, SIS 90 to $50 90
EXTRA.
Music, Piano, Guitar or Melodeon, $40 90
Use of Instrument for Practice, $40 90
Ancient Languages Ono extra charse)
Modern Languages, Sl5 GO
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery,
Leather work, Wax work, &C., $40 to $40 90
Students will be admitted at any time, and
charged only from the tine of entrance; but after
entrance no deduction will be made except at shs
option of the Principal.
For fur Their particulars address,
W. 7. LUCKY,
August 10, lS57-5w Fdyette, Mo.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
EXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE,
GLASG OW, MO.

R5S" Depostes received. Time and sight Ex-
change wanted. Land warrants bought and sold.
Drafts and notes collected. Exchange in sums to
suit, always for sale.
R15- We will pay interest for money, and issue
certificates of deposie therefor, at rate and time
agreed upon. No interest paid except by special
agreement.
WESTON F. BIRCH SON.
Glasgow, Mo.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17

'Nimrod can yOu tell me who was the,
first man?"
Adam Somebody. His father was no
body, and and he never had mother on ac-
count Ofthe scarcity Of women and the pres.
slre Of the times"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17

A WARxiso AND PRoviso.--On a
tombstone in the West is the common in
scription, Prepare to follow mel" under
which wag has written
TO follow you ri not consent,
Until know Rhleb way yoa went"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17

Doors AND SHOES-As our stock of Shoes
I'D is now nearly complete, we will take great
pleasure in showing some very superior goods in
this line, including all descriptions of
LADIES SHOES, SLIPPERS AND CATERS
gents, boys, misses, and children's boots, nd
shoes, in great variety, also HEAVY BRoGANs,e., Il
&C., at as low prices as the market will afford,
april 80, '5U SMITH, BOON & co
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
Buggies. Buggies.

T HAVE, on consignment, Four Superior Bug
l. gies, manufactured by Messrs. T. B. Edga
s. Co.. of st. Louis, for sale low 10 close. Th
usual guarantee given.
THEO. BARTHOLOW.
June H. 1911
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
WATCHES, CLOCKS,
u Il wv IL il r X
And Fancy GnndS

- from the Eastern cltles, is now receiving MS
stock of GOODS, purchased expressly for this
market, embracing the largest and finest assortment
Of
Watches, Clocks, JeweIry, Sc,
ever brought to this place. His Watches have
just been imported from the best manufactures,
and are of the finest workmanship, and of the lat
est improved movements, with heavy Gold and
Silver cases, and warranted 10 keep time. Hist
JEWELRY
consists of fine Chains, Seals, Bracelets. Lockets,
Breast-pins, EARRINGS, Finger-rings, and Charms;
also SPLENDID assortment of Enameled, Coral &
Lava, in full sets, from the finest domestic manu.
factories, embracing every variety of cheap, cost
ly, beautiful and usefu articles, adapted TO COM
fort, pleasure, and adornment of the Fair SEX
He has also received an extensive assortment of
Gold, silver, Steel and plated Spec
tacIes;
Also fine assortment of
Port Monies, Pocket Cutlery,
Gold Pens, Brushes,
Thimbes, Ladies RetlcuIes, &C.,
Jet Goods, Work-boXes,
Combs, Writing Desks,
Violins, Accordeons,
French Flutinas, Guitars,
Toys, Violin & Guitar strings
This splendid assortment of Goods was selected
with great care, and from the latest importatons;
they are of the best quality, and newest styles,
and are offered at such prices as will compare fla.
vorably with any establishment in st. Louis.
N. B. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry & Accorde-
ons, repaired IN workman-like manner. All
Work warranted TO give satisfaction.
Silver Ware of all kinds made to order at short
notice, by experienced workmen.
Old Gold and Silver taken in Exchange.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.
GY- Sign of the Big Watch, No. 81, Union
Block, First Street, Glasgow Mo.
June IL 1857.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
FOR SALE.
a R ere CHI anC 81


THE undersigned will sell the Furniture in the
J. Glasgow House, large portion of which has
been in use but little over one year. The Rooms
are well fitted up. The stand is equal 10 any on
the Missouri river-is situated on Water Street,
fronting the steamboat landing; has good corps
of servants. Any one desiring to embark in the
Hotel business, would do well to examine this To-
cation.
There is an unexpired lease on the house, having
about three years to run, and which can be renew
ed. For further information, apply on the prem
ises, or address, WIN. H. THOMSON,
Glasgow, July 80, '57. Proprietor.
Housekeeping Goods.
Brown and bleached ssheetings 4-4 to Ia;
Sheetings and pillow case linens;
Bleached and brown shirtings;
Marsailles, toilet and dimity quilts;
Bleached & brown table linens;
Embossed and printed table covers;
Heavy and light Irish linens, all qualities;
Also very large variety of bleach
ed and brown domestics, of all grades; plain and
striped osnaburgs, bed ticks, drngs; cotton yarn,
carpet warp, with every description OF goods for
Gentlemen and Children's Wear.
april 80, ISL. SMITH, BOON & CO.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
N EW GOOD .

OUR STOCK Of Spring and Summer Goods
" now opened, is the largest we have ever bro't
to this market Every class and department has
received the closest attention, it having been our
aim TO present TO the citizens of Glasgow and vi
cinity a stock OF Goods, which for elegance.
cheapness and tastefulness of selection could not
be surpassed by any house in Missouri. How far
we have succeeded will be submitted TO the judg-
ment of those who will avail themselves af our in
yitation to call and see for themselves. That i'm
portant class of society-the Ladies-has not been
neglected. We have provided for their especial
qualification a magnificent stock of
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
Geu,Keu,eu.s wear.

we have a very desirable stock of Ready Mad'
Clothing, Cassimeres, Cloths, Vestings, Gloves
Hosiery, and all the goods that are usually kept il
plete stock OF ae
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17

Boots and Shoes,
Hats for men and boys of every material. Car
petings, Mathngs, Rugs, Oil Cloths &C., &C., all
of which we are willing TO sell on the most reason
able terms to cash or prompt paying customers.
SPOTSWOOD g. KIRKBRIDE.
April 2, 1851.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-17
Dress Or O . "a 9 F.,
SUM MER S WIS,
r. NJ IL IL Old ES

the first an entirely new article and very handsome
Our stock of
EN- ROl Id ERlES
is very large and desirable. Among them may be
found Maltese and Valenciennes Lace sets from
So TO S25. Collars, Sleeves, and Handkerchiefs,
embroidered in colors. Elegant embroidered Cam
brio Hd'kfs for 81 so worth 50 3d. and twenty five
pieces Swiss and Cambria Edgngs at 75c, worth
fully SIPS. If you wanta
love OF a BOunet,'
be autful Ribbons or the finest French flowers,
YOU cannot fail to be pleased with some that we
can show you Ae have endeavored, IN short, to
make this department Of our busness--goods for
ladies' use--as perfect and desirable as possible.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-17

m A.,tA.
DeDIny anu NeIvous"sI, D.ssasss IoI cocievy,
1'oomy IssnsIss, -. n,. ~" 80 w . ~ sne
oscA, Ampsasnen' Vi 1eas' s,s", ~. 1e..o.S sesA
snc ~A.eIy ey.s, .Iup.ons W. VIC ~ Anu oouy,
rs1ssne.. = v.c.0us uIss@. ,..: .ne antosans
sieeP unntnsss TOT me1..se tels'Iou, IMPIopel eH'
cNsolhy o. tne o.sans, .,csue cos'veness, piles,
oyspopNss -. 40 the .u.. VI .us, nD!c " iess 10
e.cn case every sufferer rom solitary nanisence can
s.uS'. Anu 'u1s"-', sns - .."s vi '"hiJ pi'"spe
s.ion 70 o,sssse a. in.. . ,p,sensr, ,n,a.,
~, 20 e",oes su,'y y" .e1opeu '".o s~.'s
Uye 8uu ~ 10 8AtuSuy Iuc mVSb uequOut CBUbe OI
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-17
MMARY.

Benedict Arnold's watch has been presen-
ed 70 the Connecticut Historical Society.
On Friday, police officer of Iasa!le. by
the name of Richards, shot young man
who had insulted him. Richards was ar
rested. tried before Esquire Thompson, Of
Peru, and held to bail in the sum of 5000.
The Courier DIES Etats Unis, the French
newspaper published in N. Y, gave the
whole Of the Presidents message, translated
into French, in its issue on Wednesday
morning. The message occupies upwards
Of twelve columns of the Courier.
At house in Spring street, N. Y, sl5,-
600 worth Of stolen goods have Just been
seized by the police of that city. The plum
der was mostly obtained by frail women,
from dry goods. jewelry. lace and other
stores, through intimacy with young men
and statesmen.
MIR. John Martin, Of London, is being put
In possession of the Jenning property"
which for so very long period has been
without recognized heir. The cash he
inherits amounts to the announcement sum Of
$sO,OO0,OOO, while his income will be 3d.
$780, 900 per annum. The inheritor has been
wretchedly poor all his preceding life.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-17

COMING WBT.-HOwever much a natural
feeling of compassion may lead US to SYM
pathize with the disasters which affiict the
great commercial cities Of the East, in their
periodical lapses Of commercial prosperity,
there can be no question that their loss is
our gain, for it 10 q well known fact that
the financial revulsions which ut frequent
intervals, disorganize the industrial enter
prises of the old cities-throwing tens Of
Thousands out of employment as the result of
single days catastrophe-have the direct
effect to colonize the West Our largest ac-
cessions of population have always been in
years following periods Of commercial disas-
ter along the sesboard.
Even in easy times. the cheap and beau
tiful homes, the staple resources, and sure
modes of subsistence afforded by the teem-
ing soil of the great West naturally suggest
themselves in place Of the uncertain pittance
which rewards the poor mans labor in more
crowded communities.
But when the day Of calamity comes
when the great wheel stops, as now,-and
hundreds of thousands crouch, in hopeless
beggary at the gates of bankrupt banks and
warehouses and factories-and shiver, as
now, in the foreshadov of the dreadful
hopeless winter that impends-there re-
mains to the bankrupt merchant and beg
CARED laborer but one hope and one recource
in the wide world. 1t is the bosom of God,
in the great West-the beautiful, abound
ing West.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-17

The following is copy of Secretary
Stanton's proclamation, converting the leg
islature of Kansas, to take into considera.
ton the affairs of the Territory on this Ger.
traordinQry occasion" In the meantime. Mr..
Stanton has been superseded in Office BY
Denver Of Missouri, who is appointed in
his stead:
To the Members of the Legislative Assemblv
ofthe Territory Of Kansas:
An extraordinary occasion having occur.
red in the affairs of the Territory. within
the meaning Of the 3Oth section of the Or
ganic Act, which authorizes the Legislature
to be called together upon such occasions.
l, Frederick p. Stanton. Secretary of and
Acting Governor, do hereby summon the
Members Of the Council and House Of Rem
resentatives ofths said Territory, to assem-.
BILE in the House in their respective houses
at Lecomptou, ON Monday next the It'll inst
then and there to consider matters Of sreat
moment, pertaining to the public welfare.
Given under the seal of the Terrific.
L.. 8. ~, at Lecompton. this first dsv Of
December, A. D. 1857.
FRED. I. STANTON.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-17

A REGULAR BLUE Law IN V1RorS.
IA.-The editor Of the Norfolk Argus,
In looking over some old musty records
Of Virginia. came across the follow
ing:
At a Grande Assemblage held At
James Cittie, n the year Of our Lord
1915, were mamie ackts to the elorie
OF Almightie God and qublique good
OF this his Majestie's Colonie among
which il act V, with amended orthog,
Iaphy. Women causing scandaIo1.
suits to be ducked. Whereas. often
times many babbling women often
SANDER and scandalize their neighbors,
for which their poor husbands are Of.
ten brought into chsrgeable and vexa-
tious salts, and cast in great damages.
Be it therefore enacted by the authori-
ty aforesaid, that in actions of slander
occasioned by the wife a. aforesaid,
after judgment found for the damma-
ges, the woman shall be punished by
ducking. And if the Islander be 90
enormous to be adjudged At . greater
damage than five hundred pounds Of
tobacco, then the woman shall be
ducked head and heels once for each
five hundred pounds Of tobacco 20 ID
judged against her husband, If he re-
fuse to pay the fine imposed
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-17

0sssess has been shouting 'fneoasistsney.
isscallsssssy,' 'shs slavs pow~." and Va
rious ether nonssnsicalitin too numerous -
mentioa. Nov, We von't sondsesnd to has-
dy epithsts With either n he editors ~ the
Oasefse, bat who could blame ~ II We were
to show up few ofthe seniors twisting'
and turnings. his backings and hlings. ON
the Temperance question. Know Nothing
ism. and other matters; five should expose
the little Juniors slight inconsistency in
supporting Fillmore until he set foot in Dav-
export. and before, suddenly becoming FIRE.
Notwithstanding his politics when he
changed his paper. It might seam somewhat
inconsistent "for the Gazette 70 publish and
commend our article one day. and denounce
US as whipped dogs" the next TO eulogizs
us for boldnes. and TO revile US - towards
In the same breath but it would be too
hard to hold our ne,ghbors responsible for
everything it says. and we will deal lenient-
" with it In conclusion, ~ the Gazette
has already published our article ofthe 18th
ult half a dozen times, and may have fur
Their use for it, would not it be we'll to have
it stereotyped Such bold, manly and
independent vindication Of popular rights,
- the Gazette declares it to be, certainly
deserves to be embalmed stereotypically
it would be light to the feet and . guide
to the path Of every Black Republican in
Iowa. Publish the article again, Addison.
publish it again Don't let it be forgotten.
%
We learn from the Postmaster Generals
Report that on the 3Oth Of June last there
were in operation 1883 mail routes. The
number Of contractors was 6,576. The
length of these routes is estimated 1t 242.-
s9l miles, divided ~ follows. viz:
Railroad 22,53O miles
Steamboat l5,245
Coach 46,32o
Inferior grades l66.4S7
The total annual transportation Of mail
was "A .0O6.O6s miles. costing $6,622, DAG,
and divided ~ follows:
Railroad, 24,2e7,94 miles. at e2.559,s47
about ten cents and half mile.
Steamboat. 4.5ls,lls miles. at %. 1897 1893
about % cents mile.
Compared with the service reported on
the 3Oth Of June, 1856 there 10 an addition
of 2,959 miles to the length Of mail routs !;
1898. 40 miles to the total annual transpor-
tation-being about per cent; and Of $685.
672 to the cost, or Z lOper cent
The aggregate length Of railroad routes
has been increased 2,2O7 miles. and the an
nual transportation thereon 2.46S, 64S miles
Ill 10 per cent; at . cost Of e249,46s,
or $40 per cent
The length Of steamboat routes is greater
by 1874 miles, and the annual transportation
by 2.7.949 miles, costing slsl ,243 addition
al, or l2 per cent. on transportation, and
Is 2-lO per cent. on the cost.
The expenditure Of the p. o. Department
for the last year exceed the revenue by 3d.
453,7lS 4O-nearly three and half mill.
lions. The estimated expenditures for the
next year amount to Sl2,O53.247.