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DENTISTRY.

M TEETH.
lsl. LOOMS, M: d., the inventor and Datentes
Of the MINERAL PLATE TEETH, at
tends personally at his Office in this city. ~
Many persons can wear these teeth who0"
cannot wear Others, and no person can wear Others
who cannot wear these,
Persons calling at my Office can be accommodated
with any stye and price of Teeth they may desire
opt TO those who are particular and wish the purest,
art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE will be
more fully warranted.
Rooms in this oity-No. 336 Pa avenue between
9Th and 10th sts. Also, S07 Arch street, Philsde-
phia. oo l-Iy
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Two BRoTaRRs pROwNED.-On the night of
the oath ult John and VIM. O'Neale, brothers,
while crossing the West Branch, on the Minehill
road, near Coalcastle, Pa, fell through the open
wo'k OF the bridge, and were both drowned.
~ Miss Candace Allen, Of Providence, who
die on "Wednesday, gives by her will Sl2 200 TO
st Johns Church; $500 to the sexton, Mr.. Jos 8.
Holmes; and si0o to each Of his servants. She
leaves $500 700, principally to relatives.
Captured AND HuNG.-Jim, a slave under
sentence Of death at Liberty, Virginia, for mur-
der, escaped from jail a few days ago, but was
captured on Thursday and hung on Friday. He
confessed his guilt
III The North Carolina shad fisheries promise
lar ely this season. One Of the AlbermaPle steam.
ers, on one Of her late trips, was 30 loaded down
with shad that she could not take single bale Of
cotton on board.
III The stolen go, 600 worth Of diamonds have
been returned anonymously to the New York Gus
tom house authorities.
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WOOD AND COAL.

w SSB: CSAti
A Thorough Stock Of oil Sizes of Coal
and all Kinds Of Wood,
III COAL well prepared before delivery.
III 2,2@0 pounds TO the ton.
IL WOOD ready prepared to suit the wants OF
each customer or delivered cord length.
III lS feet In cord of Split Wood
IL The WOOD sawed, but not Split, IL measured
before being Sawed.
IL or sale at the Loicest Possible Prices at the
CITY STE AN FiRE-WOOD MILLS
AND COAL DEPOT,
LOOT OF nth STREET, BELOW WAR DEPARTM'T.
4, j. w. M. CALF,
Omce-2e2 Pa. ay., bet. llth & 18th sts north side
III Orders left at either pace will receive
Jan S-u prompt personal attention.
+ Z + f. U e LIZ
have now one of the most extensive stocks Of
WI White Ash Broten Coal, + ed Ash Egg Coal,
White Ash stovs Coal, Cumberland Lump Goal,
Ess sS stpTs suanns & Of H.s
hickory, Oak and Pine aa4o pounds to the ton ''
Wood, sawed and split. in all cases.
Ali of which will sell at the lowest prices for the
cash. for 80 or 6o days paper, well secured.
6efore the let OF January, 1860, and 1t ls earnestly
hoped Will be promptly settled. ,v ,.rrs
Wood and Coal Dealer, 18th sa and c st.,
de9 near Canal
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DENTISTRY

H. DENTISTRY.
DR. HI LS, af:er prscncai test Of two years
feels that he csn with confidence recon- -
mend the Cheop plastic Process for inserting 49,
artificial teeth Ii has the advantages ofD
strength, beauty, cleanliness, and cheapness. Full
upper sets inserted for 9S5. Partial In proportion
Once sos Pa. avenue. ser
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LOTTERIES.

IN ALL 2tS PR1ZES.
Whole Tickets, S2o-Hslves, S10-Qusrters, Ss.
Prizes cashed at sight 1T 8 per cent discount
Bills ali solvent Banks taken at par.
drawing will be forwarded a. soon 90 the result
becomes known.
An orders for schemes or tickets 70 be addressed
TO DON ROURIGUEZ.
mar Str Care of City Post. Char eaton. 4. G.
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TRUNKS, BOOTS AND SHOES
SOUTHERN TRUNK MANuFACTORY,

~
~ 4S9 sTH STsKKT,
Opposite Odd FsIlotcs' Hall, Washington, ID. C.
Travellers wall study their interests by examining
my TRUNKS, VALfCES, &c, before pur- EE
chasing elsewhere. AS uA none but the SYx1x
best material the market affords nd emp oy e8k1HD
the best workEnen, can confidently recommend nv
work to he superior in Strensti and Durability TO
Trunks that are made in other cities aud sold here
keep constantly on hand, and make to order ION
one weeks notlceD every description of sol +
EATHER, IRON FRAME, French DRESS
and W0QD ROX TRgNKS; ASHLAND and
other VALICES; TRAVELTSG BAGS; HAR-
NESS; SADDLES; WHIPS; &C., &c.
Trunks, &c, Repaired and Covered, in a work
manlIke manner, at short notice.
Trunks delivered in any part Of the city, George
:, ,hIsn1.Agent for Howe's celebrated FAMILY
SEWING MACHINES.
del5-ly JAMES 8. ToPHAM.
AIDES HOMEMADE SHOES.-Glove Kid
- heel double soed Button Boots, Sz.tO;-
Ensi,sh Lasting do. do, ,S2.25; Goat Skin
do, 32.o0; Fr. Morocco do, S2.O0
Also, every other style of BOOTS and SHOES,
Tor Ladies'. Nj lsses, and Chldren's wear.
j. ROSENTHAI., No. % Market Space,
)ai4-eolJ Pa. av. I'd door above 9th st.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

presents to the attention of mothers. her
500 7 HING SYRUP.
Fer Children Teething,
which greatly facilitates tn. proesss Of t.sthnr sy ,.f.D
Ing ths gums, reducing all in1ammatisn-vi alay AL
PAIN and spasmodic action, and 10
SURE TO REG ULATE THE BOWELS.
DsPsn upon it, mothsrs it will give your,svss and
RELIEFAND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS
CAN SAY, IN CONFIDENCE AND TRUTH of it, what b.y
@ M:die":"sGHrs G:.n sHl' 10 MRS y Of any OTaI. TT
rrcr cURE, wINSLOW'S yb.n im,IS TO v'.s "a
aad y: 81 in0v SOOTHING in:ane. die.
III: contrary, an.r: SYRUP, delighted With il.
highest commsndaon Of its magical sfecs and medic al
virtues We speak in Ibis matter !" WE DO KNOW :"
aterten ysars experience, AND PLEDGE OUR RRPUri.
IioN FOR THE FULFILMENT OF WHAT We HRRR Dr.
cLARf In almost where the infant 4. ar
Ing from and nstion, relief found in
srIvsnty minutes after the syrup is administered.
This vsluab. the Of ons of ths
most Exp kRiRNCRD and sKILFUL NURSES in New Eng
isno and has bssn used with NrvERFAILINs sUCCIss in
THO OUSANDS OF CASES.
net emily rslsvss the child from pain, the
stomach and bowels acdity and
energy TO the whols vii! almost r.svs
GRIPPING IN THE Bowels AND WIND CoLIc,
ana ovsIcoms vuens which, if not speedily
AND suREsTREn- FOR sSsns SpSe Il. i .ns wonsp,'
in all cases of DYs CHILDREN ENryRY and DIAR.
from TEETHNG DFhs from vh;h5 sh. IT
We would every mother who has child suf.
YOUR rREJUDIcEs NOR THE KEJUpIcEs OF OTHERS.
stand between child that will be
sURk-yes ABSOLUTELY sURE-to follow the of this
medicine, II timely used Full directions or using will
CURTIS PERKINS New York is Oh ii. or.id. .rapp.,
PPnePpa o: No SaGna 'ss ssr.sY sS.ls
Price only Is Cents psr Bottle. &C l-dAvly
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(NONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES OF DKL.
~ AWARE.
FRANCE. BRoADBENTs 4 co. MAHAsIas

WILMINGTON, UKLAWAh.
FRANCE, BR0ADRENTS a CO. having OBJ
tanned from the Legislature of Delaware, at lts late
session, Lottery Contract, 20 continue IN opera
ton for period Of twenty years, and having given
bonds 10 the State for ttoa of dollass, to Sc
cure the prompt payment Of ali prizes sold are now
dnssTTFRf At oIT oMIIlTTuln&Sten, & DEL the S0NSotl.
the benefit of international improvements and other
purposes, pose And the SUSSEX COUNTY LOTTERY
The Consolidated Lotteries of Delaware are
drawn daily at Is minutes before p. m, and the
l9 m.
All drawings under tie superintendenoe Of Lot
tery Commissioners appointed By the state OF Del
aware
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-08

EOR SALE-A valuable FARM ina high state
l. OF cultivation situated in Alexandria COUNTY
va, containing one hundred and thirty. FIVE sores,
Mutt and is about seven and half miles from
MashIngton oity. For particulars apply at the
Star Ofnoe. mar l-dtje
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EOK RENT OR SALE-The new three story
FfAME HOUSE, on Q street north, between
8th AND Sth streets west, containing rooms, and
with good yard and stable attached. Apply to A.
DOVAL, Agent, Temperance Hall, E street
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1NO RENT-A three story BRICK HOUSE:
L suitab g for dwelling, baker. or cOnfectioner
situate on 7th street west between Fl and streets
north, No: 392. Inquire on the pl lemsss.
mars WAS
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IL. md most elegant styles Of kn0 GOLD JEW
ELH y ea-ealsssd for holiday Rfssent1. No. 33s
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-situatea
6eorget0vn, at the intersection of the George.Own
snd Little Falls roads, consisting Of zoe acres. In
Hth and streets. Washington. d. c. ia loft
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"A Xxx ALE AND xxx ALEm
The pureet And most wholesome Ale in this eitv.ls
70 be obtained at the WASHINGTON BREW
Ekf. This Ale Is made from malt and hops oniy
snd cannot fail 20 give entire eatisfaction 10 CON
samsrs. -, Z COLiNEAU, Proprietor Of the
il Siv Waah'n Brewery. CORNER Y and nth sta.
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EARHS FOR SALE.-Two highly impro ed
L Farms, about 2p acres each, 81 usted on thp 7th
farTs sre adjoining. and have excellent buildings,
and IN an uousuatly good nels hboIhoOd; will be
formation Apply to w. RATCHEi.OR. Cottage
Post Office, Montg gonery county, Nd. f. y lm<
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SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-
~ Two splendid suites Of ROOMS, elegantly fur
Eress, in the most desirable locality in this city,
pSeirE S9 wlfhil one OF two squares Of Browns and
NSin%3nai ;i % Hoteis Those In pursuit of such Rooms
9Th street between D street. and "a aY de stf
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FOR SALE.A nice three story Brick HOUSE,
bey''s Subdivision. The above property will be
sold On easy terms. Price made known by inauir-
street. opposite Centre Market. Title perfect.
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A. YELLOW PINE LUMBER.
building purposes, embracing SQUARE, HEWN
TIMER, BEANS. yOlST, PLANK, WIDE
BOARDS and FLOORING dressed or undressed)
w. +. JOY, 10 Smiths w hArt
dsk-&m oornar Pratt at. Baltimore. Md.
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FOR SALE AND RENT

kOR SALE-A large story BRICK HOUSE
thre- proof,) in the rear of Jackson Hall snit-
ahe ior carpenter or coachmaker, or for any other
nanuiactuTIng establishment; we'll situated for
bnsiHess; Terms easy. Apply at THOS. BA
sts. maj % 9iwE ~"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-08

H.rVN BUNDS OF The WASHING-
and investment, being IL sums of Eve hun
dred dollars each, redesInAbie January 3 1852 and
and ar" FOR saia nv RIGGS b. f,O. apS
A NEW NOvEL-Holmby Hous.. a Tale of
n Old Northamptonshire, by g J. WHITE Mel
VIE one volume, paper, price 50 cents by mail GO
Part Four Of Tom Brown at Oxford, price Is cts
|, For sale at the Book store of
BLANCHARD d MOHUN
1e B Corner 18th st. and Pa av.
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FOR RENT-A. three story FRAME HOUSE,
rooms and wide passage, and els ern IN the Is,d.
APP to NJ. SNYDER, IT,, gent, at tho Planb-
ing, Gas Fitting and stove Store OF G.. Snyder,
next door to the Star Office, fe 25-tf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-25

Coughs.-The sudden changes of climate are
OF PULMONARY, BRoNcHIALs and AsTHMArlc AT
FECrIoNs. Experience having proved that simple RENE
dies often act speedily aud certainly when taken in the
early Of the disease recourse should at once be
had to BropRs bronchial Tr0cheS," or Lozenges let
the Cold Cough Irritation of the Throat be ever so
slight as by this precaution serious attack may
be efectually warded of PUBLIC SPEAKERS aud SING
hrs will find effe for clearing and strengthen
ing the voice. See advertisement. d&w6m dl2
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The South Carolina Convention.

CHARLESTON, Dec 24-The convention
opened with prayer. a resolution was adopt.
ed, inviting Gov. Perry OF Florida to seat
on the floor of the convention. Judge Ma
grath moved an ordinance, that hereafter tho
judges of their courts take cognizance of cases
in admiralty, maratime jurisdiction, and for
all offences, as under United States laws. Re.
terred to the committee on the constitution.
Mr. Rhett moved to take up the address to
the people OF the southern states. Carried.
Great alterations were made in the address
after lengthy but not generally interesting
debate.
EVENING SEssroN.-Mr Duncan moved to
go into secret session on the ordinance in re.
lation to commercial affairs. Carried. Infor-
nation has been given that several light house
keepers were about vacating their positions.
1t is understood the secret session is to confer
with the collector Of the port on the subject,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-25
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIE WORCESTER DAILY spy
Thirty-Sixth Congressional Session
WASHINGTON, Dec. q.
SENATE.

WAsHINGroN, Dec. 81
SENATE.
Mi FEssENDEN introduced bill granting
land and oaniug the credit OF the government
to the peoples Pacific railroad Tabled and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. PUGH offered joint resolution reouir.
ing the states to call conventions referred to
the select committee.
Mr. BIGLER presented bill to suppress the
lnVaslons OF one state by another: referred to
the select COMMITTEE
Mr. DOUGLAS presented several amend.
ments to the constitution referred to the
select committee
MIR WILSON introduced a bill for tie sup
preston of the slave trade
The Kansas bill was then taken IN.
Mr. NICHOLSON addressed the senate. con.
troverLing the premises assumed by Mr.. Wade.
ana defending the position of the south; also
complmenting the northern democracy for
their adherence to principle
MI DooLlTTLE thought if Kansas were
admitted 1t would bring peace to the coun
try.
Mr. CoLLAMER favored the bill
MIR. DAVIS Of Mississippi introduced reso
luton amendatory of the constitution, that
property in slaves should be recognized as
such, and stand on the same footing as any
property, not to be affected by the local laws
OF any other state. 1t was ordered TO be
printed
The Kansas bill was postponed, and the
senate adjourned till Thursday
HOUSE.
The speaker laid a letter before the house of
the members from South Carolina, withdraw.
ing their membership, as their state had re.
sumed her original rights. The returning
members express mutual feelings of respect,
and cherish the hope their future relations
may be friendly. Laid on the table and order.
ed to be printed.
Mr.. Moore introduced a bill giving con-
struction to the fugitive slave law of '93. Re
terred to a select committee.
Mr. SHERMAN reported the army appropria-
tions.
"A communication was received from the Sc
cretary of the interior giving a statement of
the detalcation, amountingto EIGHT HUNDRED
AND SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. The sec
rotary wishes a full investigation to vindicate
his own honor A select committee Of five,
with full powers, was appointed.
JOHN CoCHRANE introduced a resolution
that, in the opinion of congress, slavery shall
not exist in territory north Of sc 80 and states
formed theretrom shall be admitted with or
without slavery, as they shall choose also as
sorting the sovereignty Of each state, and that
any attempt to compel subserviency to the
federal compact would be to levy war and pre-.
ciptate revolution.
Mr.. HAsKN proposed a substitute that the
Judiciary committee inquire into the relations
now existing between the government and
South Carolina, the duty OF the executive in
view OF the attempted withdrawal OF that state
ana the threaten ed seizure OF federal property
and what action congress should take.
Mr.. CoCHRANE withdrew his resolution
Alter some debate, the committee on the
consular appropriation bill reported which
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Special 1lot1tes.

The Book of ALI Others that should be read by
men with damaged and broken-down constitutions is
"HJAIAN FRAILTY, or PUY l. RE
SEARCHES" 1t is beautifully illustrated and treats
infinitely of all the symptoms resulting from the traities
and vatng habits early youth, incApacitating the
victim from sharing the frUion of the matrimonial state,
and if checked in time, degenerang all the tunc
tons of manhood and bringing him step by step to
lingering and unmely death Price % cents senttree
everywhere receipt of postage stamps to the amount
Sold by the author DR. H. A. BARROW 1874 Blocker st,
New York -four doors below McDougal streetp CAP;
MASON i67 Broad street, Providence, II. Is General
Agent. DIM uo
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D,o,ornc ne,wcen smith ana Jones.

Smlth-Ar Jones, do not see what keeps you 50 poor
you seem to work steady, and get 81 a day. ,
Jones Yes MIR. smith, II Is us you say me REASON
poor IT, 1t costs me every thing to furnish my house
with nice carpets oil cloths &c, and should IKE 70
know how YOU have money in the bank ana get sucl
nice carpets crockery and glass ware cutlery &C. ana
what wages you get. 80 ,.
Mr. Smith-Well Mr. Jones, will tell you in private
get 81, rs per day and the way manage II Isl buy my
goods Of Orson N. Heath in the Bay state Block ana
save great deal of money and get the best OF goods
Moral If you would have money IN the BANK 1--we
temperate be Industrious and you will get good pay FOR
your w0ok and money by ualing ht me Ioetleal
Exchange ORSON n. HEATH, PROPRIETOR
dl dtf
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MEMPHIS, Dec. Ex-senator johnson was
burned in etigy on Saturday.
CHARLEsToN, Dec M.--The commissioners
left for Washington this morning Eighty
Savannah minute men arrived yesterday, and
rendered their services to the governor in case
of an emergency.
New York, Dec 24-Ata disunion meeting
last night, Gen Tyler closed his speech with
the expression, "Let the Union go to hell?"
which was received with repeated cheers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-25
From WASHINGTON.

New YORK, Dec. 24,-The Times Wash
ington correspondent says it is doubtful if
congress complies with the post office commits
sioners recommendation to pay $4,000 in
demnity to the State street party of Boston
all action is postponed.
The speaker of the house has directed the
names Of the South Carolina members to be
retained on the roll, thus not recognizing the
conduct of their state as severing their con-
nection with the house, as they themselves
,tnir
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ms u11L a. THOMPSON,

Office No. 50 Main Street, Worcester, Mass,
Do strictly Office Business, and give special attention
TO ALL DISEASES OF THE SEXUAL SYSTEM
ny THEIR OWN IMPROVED METHOD OF lhhAlahNi'
nsr.boy viii guarantee speedy and perfect cure In
nlIdiseascso private nature whatever the ote Mvn
may come under their care, no matter now long sas
TO FEMALES -Drs H. & Il. have made the subject
of all diseases peculiar to Females their particular
study and to this department Of practice they Will con-
nuc to give special attention. and nom their past sue
cess they feel confident in warrannE most prompt ana
enectua cures In the most difficult cases.
Drs HILL n TnoMpsoS's original Indian Emmena'
poguc sent to any part of the country, directed
Price %. disti use
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-12-25

To ConsumptIvcs.-The advertiser, having been
restored health In weeks by very simple RENEE
d having suffered several years with severe lung
Affection and that dread disease, COnsumpon-ls anA.
ous to make known his fellow sufferers the means of
cure.
10 all who de sire it he will send copy of the prescrp-
ton used Gree Of charged with the directions for prSpar
ina and using the same which they Will hnd SURE CuRh
for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. The only
object of the advertiser in sending the prescription IS TO
benefit the afflicted and spread Information which ne
conceves to invaluable and he hopes every suerer
will try his remedy asi will cost them nothing ana may
prove Messing Parties wishing the prescription, Will
please address REV. EDWABD A. WILSON,
oil dly Wlamsburgh, kings Co., NeW iork'
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6Nants.

TENEMENT WANTED.-A house suit
"A able for two families preferred. Inqnire at s. r.
Heywood's, 225 Main street. DIFF Mo
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II, q. q. Blake will give instruction in the Ancient
and Modern Languages, aud In the common a1 hlBner
English studies, at No. BOwdon street. SO ui
Newton a. rourtcll0ttc, Dentists, natrme
on Conner roher OF Main aud Front streets dtf mh2J
Mrs, Va, w, GteraIds, PHYSICIAN AND Suovkss-
kuL MIDWIFE removed TO No. 40 Exchange street
special attention given to Uterine Complaints ana us,
from TO 4 ~ AZ ~ All npi
"A. MeF. Davis. Attorney and Counsellor az Law
brnlpy Row iRQ Main atrapt Wnrcpater DIT 1ai
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-03-13


The Washington states and Union has paragraph
which is going the rounds Of PRESS containing one or
two very calculated bring uadsseryed dsredt
upon American silver coins In representing the advantages to
be derived from the treaty with Mexico before he senae
that paper asserts that:
In the second place. it viii speedily eee pure silver
currency instead Of the adueed coin which is now in use and
the impuy Of which prevents from being accepted the pay.
msnt Of debts lawful tender
i is thus ntelgenty replied by the commercial editor Of
theNew York Journal Of Commerce:
TAere is such thing pure silver currency the
world We believe the to it the Japanee Hej worth
81 cents Of our money, which is 99l-l000ths fine.
The the above extract, that the United
states silver coins have been adute Of late years than
formerly is totally without foundation in fact Tie standard Of
hneness which hes been legally established in this country for
very long PERIOD 9OOOhs fine for both gold and silver coin.
Mexican dollar is within slight fraction of the same,
assay falling little below 90l-IO0Oths fine.
1t is dcult therefore, how any treaty with Mexico
statement that the impury OF silver coin prevents from
being accepted in the payment debts lawful tender
wide departure the truth. Up 1853 United
gold and silver coins legal tender any As gold
found to be AMI abundant silver great
demand for India, the silver coins becams worth
than their face being saleabe bullion at about SO4 edol
lar and the country thus drained Of its silver change 10
obvats this difficulty, Congress- 1853 reduced the ht Of the
hadoar, quarerdoar, dime and hadme about per
cent? leaving the dollar unchanged The following will show
the relative old and weight: