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Wilmington
TIE hloNIroRs.

Mr. Welles expresses no decided cOnvie-
tions upon the subject of the Monitors.
"This entire class of vessels" he ssys,
"has been brought into existence during
this war, and the coast and harbor iron
clads have been serviceable ia James
river, at Charleston, and at Mobilo;" but
notifications and improvements have
been found necessary.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-09
EtMFEk of rosr oFFIeEs.

Including the suspended postoiiees, the
whole number on the 50th of June, 1864,
was 2s,S7s, of which 1876 are in the
loyal States and s,902 in the disloyal
States. The enumber Of Presidential offices
is 705, and 2s,I73 are under the appoint
mont Of tho Postmaster General.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-09
sTATIsrICs OF FOREIGN SERVICE.

The aggregate postage upon the coz
respondence exchanged with Great Britain,
Prussia, France, Hamburg Bremen and
Belgium amounted 70 Sl,S99, ,69569, being
an excess of $l7z, ,930.4s over last year.
The collections in this country amounted
to 1881. $50 Gs, aud in Europe to $5l7, 7,s75.
Of ;excess of collections in the United
States, 1868 e55.67.
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By the foreign steamships of New York
and Liverpool, Csnadian, Bermen and
Hamburg lines, s7T0,365ol. By British
contract mail packets of the Cu0ard and
Galway lines s62e, ,24OGs. Amount paid
for mail steamship serViSa to and from
Europe, S371 74O.44.
BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PROVINCES.
The total correspondence exchanged
with the British North American provin-
ces during the year amounted TO $780,, 81.
go, being an increase Of S8I, ,82s.O9 over the
previouS year. This extraordinary in
cresse is probably partly ewing 70 the fact
that large numbers Of rebel sgents, sym
pathizeTs and refugees have taken up their
temporary abode in Canada.
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clusivelp steam navy, but very large
one, with an enormous consumption Of
coal ard great expenditure for the con-
sIruction and. repair of machinery, it Be-
comes matter of the first consequence
that only the best machinery be obtained
for it. This problem is one of very diff
cult, costly and slow solution;
Mindful of the importance Of this mat
ter, the Department, notwithstanding the
great pressure upon its resources By the
war, has kept it in view and promoted by
every means the acquisition of the neces-
ssry information. The proportions of bOlls
have been varied with a view TO determine
the relative developement Of speed in pro-
portion TO given peweri machinery has
been constructed upon different types and
systems, and the Department has encour-
aged all offers from citizens, as we'll as from
its own officers, to build new machinery
that gave promise OF improvement.
In its iron-clsds tho Department has
experimental by the construction of differ
ent classes and sizes both IN wood and
iron, propelled by one screw, and by two
screws, working Independently of each
other. In its most recent constructions,
of the Mantonomah class, wooden vessel
designed by the naval constructors and
built at the navy yards, with ericsson
turrots, and machinery designed by the
Bureau of Steam Engineering, o high rate
Of speed, perfect ventilation, impregna-
bility and the enormous battery Of four
fifteen inch guns, have been combined
in a-yessel Of ihe moderate sizs Of l,56I
tons, drawing only twelve feet Of water.
These vessels are free from the disadyan-
isge of fouling, which so greatly reduces
the speed Of iron ones.
Others of this type, but of increased ton
mage, are in process Of construction, 30
have still higher speed and be adapted 20
eosst service.
So far as the exigenoies of the wsr would
permit the different types OF machinery
have been submitted TO careful .4Perir-e".
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THE POST0FFICE.
Report Of the Postmaster
General.
Financial Results,
Army and Overland Mails.
RAILWAY POsTGFFICES.
: OCEAN RIAL LINES.
The Dead Letter Department,
&C., &C., &c.
OCEAN MAIL LINES.
The Dead Letter Department

The following Is summary o. the points
Of general interest in the report Of the
Postmaster General
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CHANGES.

During tho year 6i9 pcstoffces have
been established, i8s discontinued and 2ll
changes of names and sites 4,T73 post
masters have been appointed.
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CASUALTIES OF THE YEAR.

1o9... Actual addition to the navy
form December, 1868, 10 Is-
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The estimates for tho year 1865 are as
follows: Expenditures SI4,09s. 500; gross
revenues, $l3,lS4,547 79; giving def
be deducted the amount Of the permanent
appropriations to compensate the depart
ment for carrying free mail matteE,
100000, by which the estimated deficiency
Is rhdnced 70 52l3 5522l.
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aREENF1ELp NATIONAL UNION.

The above is the title of new Union
paper started at Greenfield, Highland
County. We welcome I 70 newcomer
and hope it may do good service against
the enemies Of the country, and help
to strengthen the 4 rm oSthe Govern
ment.
In speaking of the nomination of
Hon. JOB Il. STEVENSON, it says:
"That Mr.. STEVENSON is warmly at
tached to the cause Of the Union, is a
fact beyond controversy. In 1862,
when We were engaged in recruiting a
company for the United States service,
we were laid under obligations to Mr..
STEW NsoN for his valuable assistance
in raising volunteers, and; although
chat assistance was voluntarily tender
ed, it was by and through his labors-
his earnest appeals in behalf Of the old
flag; his powerful arguments in favor
of sustaining the Government and sup
pressing the rebellion-that We were
enabled, in almost one day, to raise
the required number Of men. We men
ton this tdct in order to oounter-bai'
anco the charge that Mr.. STEVENSON is
opposed to theprosecution Of the war;
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GENERAL REMARKS

revenue stamps may be used ndiscrimna;elv up.
on any OF the matter or things enumerated in Shc.
ule b, except proprietary and PLAYING card ,tatps for
which special use has been provided
| Postage Stamps cannot be used in paylnent of the
uuty chargeable on instruments
us the duty Of the maker Of an instrument to
alnf ana cancel the STAMP required thereon IL he
hegects TO do so, the party for whose use il IS made
may stamp 1t before il is used; but in no case can il
ye legally useo without stamp aud IL issued aner
the 5Vth Of June, 1861 and u3ed without stamp it
cannot be afterwards effecttnliy STAMPED ANY all.
ure upon the part CT the maker Of an instrument TO
aPProPilaeiy stamp tenders him liable to penalty
Suits are commenced in many Statos by other rro.
cess Than writ, viz: summons, warrant publication
petition &c. in which these, as the original pro.
cess, severally require stamps.
| Wnts Of scre Gcias are subject TO stamp duty as
oriI Ilnal processes.
The jutat ofan affidavit, taken before a usticsof.
the feace, Notary Public, or other officer duly
and subject TO stamp duty ofye cents, except when
taken IN suits orlegs proceedings.
Carttfe1ts 9f Loda, i'm which there shall apneor
any written or printed evidence Of any amount Of
are subject to stamp duty as "Promissory NnieS
The assignment of a mortgage is subject TO the
same stamp duty as that imposed upon the original
hundred dollars or any fractional part thereof of t,e
amount secured by the morg age at the time of II.
assignment there must be affixed stamp or stalnps
denotlng duty of fifty cents
nHen Wo OF more persons Join IN the execution
an instrument, the stamp to which the nstru.
ment Is liable under the law may be affixed and can
celled by any one OF the parties.
In conveyances of real estate the law provides that
the stamp affixed must answer 10 the rcils of the
estate or interest conveyed.
No stamp is required on any warrant OF attorney
accompanying bond or note. when such bond or
note has athxed thereto the stamp or stamps demo
uhS the duty required and when any bond or note
IS secured by mortgage but stan.n duty is rcau.
red on such papers, such stamp duty being the
highest rate required for such instruments or either
OF them. In such case a note or memorandum of the
value or denomination Of the stamp affixed should be
made upon the margin or IN the acknowledgment Of
the instrument which is not stamped.
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Mrs, Grant and "NIr. Grant,

:, 1t is one misfortune of great people
that they must be tailed about, (isn t
Gen. Grant greatY and in this free
country, not with the reverence due
to the Grand Lama. 1 was glad to
know something of Mrs Grant; plain,
sensible, quiet woman, who takes the
world as matter of course, We
were talking OF tho great responsibility
of Gen, Grants position, and made
some remarks tending to awaken any
expression of ambition dormant in
her woman's heart. No returns!, She
said "Mr. Grant" ESQ she always
calls him) chad succeeded below, and
when he was called to this position, hc
thought it was his duty to try what
he could do,"' We then expressed a
hope that he would take Richmond.
"Well, 1 don't know, / think he may
MIR. Garnt always was a very OBJ.
stinate man" (Nobody learns that
trait of character sooner than a wife.)
1t is said also I was not there them
that this conversation took place, with
regard to the election; IF Gen,
Grant succeeds, he may want to be
President" .""But is Lieutenant. Gen
eral." eyes, but when a man can be
elected President it must be a strong
temptation" II don't know. There
have rever been but two Lieutenant.
Generals of the United States, Gen.
Washington and Gen. Scott. There.
have been a number Of Presidentsi for
instance, such men as Frank Pierce
and James Bucbananl" No, it would
hardly be ambition which would lead
a, Lieutenant General to wish to be
President. .., sl, ,s !,
Mrs. Grant, you are seHsiBIs wo.
man, and Mr.. Grant is an ssobstinate
man., Let US continue tojFhoPe.
-TCor. Springfield Rep.
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Regulations for tho Assessment and Col
lection OF the Special Income Tax upon
the Income of 1868.
TnrAS11RY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON Julv

| hEAcUhl bEEAhl MbNl,
WASHINGTON, July 20, 1864.
The joint resolution imposing spe-
cial income duty, approved July 4, CA,
provides that there shall be levied on
the 1st Of October, 1864, Upon the
grains, profits or income, for the year
1868, of all persons residing in the
United Statos, or of citizons of the
United States residing abroad, a duty
of per cent. on all sums exceeding
5000. 1t is also provided that, in es-
timating income for this purpose, no
deductions shall be made for dividends
or interest received from any associa-
ton, corporation, OF company, nor
shall any deduction be made for any
salary or pay received.
In order to facilitate the assessment
Of this tax, assessors are directed to
scrutinizo carefully the return ofin-
come heretofore made to them for the
year 1863 by persons residing within
the United States, and to select all such
as have been made in detail, in the
manner provided upon Form No. "a,
issued by the Commissioner of liter
nal Revenue, and with the accuracy
and correctness of which they are
thoroughly satisfied. When deduc-
tioHs have been made from any such
return on account of dividends or in
terest received from any corporation,
or on account of any salary or pay as
an officer of the United States, the
amounts thus deducted will be added
to the amount heretofore assessed, and
any income derived from interest upon
United States securities will be includ-
ed in the same total. The income thus
determined may be entered in the list
as the amount upon which the special
duty offs per cent is TO be assessed.
Assessors will direct their assistants
to procure returns from all persons re-
siding in their several divisions who
have heretofore made no return in de.
tail, or with whose returns as hereto
fore made they have any reasons to be
dissatisfied, and from the agents of all
citizens of the United States resid-
ing abroad and belonging lin their
several divisions. Notice should be
left witha such) persons al least ten
days beforethe 1st day Of October, re-
during them to make return, under,
oath or affirmation, on or before said
first day of October, in the manner
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tFrom the Atlantic Monthly. ]
HILARY.
DT Lucy LARcoa

HILARY
DT Lucy LARcoA. ......
Hilary, ...
Summer calls thee, DER the seal
Like white flowers upon the tide,
In and out the vessels glide;
But no wind on all the main
Sends thy blythe soul home sgOnl
Every salt breeze moans fort thee,
.ta- Hlaryl H.' '...... .
90 Hilary,
Welcome Summers steps will be,
Save to those beside whose door
Doleful birds sit evermore
Singing, "Never comes he hero,
Who made every seasons chcer!"
Dull the June that brings not thee,
Hilary!
Hilary, .,.
What strange world has sheltered, theot
Here the soil beneath thy feet
Rang with songs, and blossomed sweet;
Blue skies ask thee yet Of Earth,
Blind and dumb without thy mirth;
With thee went her heart Of glee,
Hilary!
Hilary,
All things shOpea sigh for thee
Ger the waves, among the flowers,
Through the lapse of odorous hours,
Breathes lonely, longing sound,
Asofsomething sought unfound;
Lom are all things, lorn are we,
Hilary!
Hilary.
Oh, to sail in quest of thee,
To the trade-winds steady tune,
Past The hurrying monsoon,
Into torrid seas, that lave ... ...
Dry, hot sands-a breathess grave
Sad as vain the Search would be, ...
..... Hilary!
Hilary, ..,
Chase the sorrow from the SEQ.
Summer-heart brings summer near,
Warm, and fresh, and airy-clcar!
Dead thOuart not head is pain;
Now Earth sees and sings again:
Death, to hold thee, Life must be.
Hilary!
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word PrtGsntation to Captain Thomas
J. Plat.
In CAMP BEFORE RIcHNoSpl
july 4th. 1861.

A'S@A " A'"AhH6 vi bhS ~ iHpb.t zap.
tain Thomas J Platt, commanding
Co. D, cd Regiment D. Y, Y. /, was
presented most elegant sword, sash,
and belt, by detachment Of the Beth
Illinois V. V. l., which he commanded
for several months in the Department
Of the South. We understand the
cost Of the present was about $500.
The following is copy Of the letter of
presehtation and tho acknowledgment.
BERMUDA HUNDRED, Va,
, july I'd, 1854.
in behalf Of the members Of the Do.
tachment Of the 39th Regiment Illinois
Volunteer Infantry over whom you
We're placed in command, we present
you this sword, sash and belt. Accept
them as only a slight token Of our
esteem Of your worth to US IS an off.
GER. No external demonstration can
express our sentiments, and this pre-
sentation must be received as a mere
approximation 10 the feelings Of our
hearts. ..,
With Delight ors thoHghts return 70
the time you commanded US as being
the most agreeable that wehave served
in the army. Such was the harmony
existing between US and our comman-
der, that duty seemed light; all were
satisfied and cheerful. and in fact, we
seemed to be enjoying q protracted
| pic mic rather than performing the
stern duties Of soldiers in front Of the
enemy. So free from discord was the
detachment that lime Eeemed to have
IN additional pair Of wings to hasten
us through this our Golden Age"
Constitutional grumblers, if any -four
number were SUCH, must have been i'll
at ease. They were completely dis
armed, and for once, at least, could not
say. aught against him who was in
command over them. The admins
tration Of the Detachment was with
out partiality, and its commander was
toward all gentle in manner, but firm
in action. .. ..-
Some Of our number have fallen and
now sleep the long sleep beneath Vir.
ginia's green sod. Peace be to their
memories. Let it be said of them, for
their country they died .nobly. .o,, -
Let this sword never be unsheathed
save in the defense oijustice and truth,
We feel assured that it will be welded
for the peipetuity ofthe Union. When
the temple OF Janus shall have been
closed, our country's, wrongs avenged,
and the sword returned to its scab.
bard, lei II then speak to you Of men
scattered over the beautiful prairies of
Illinois. who will ever. mention with
pride that Captain Platt was once
their, commander. The best express
sion that we can give ofour apprecia.
ton of your merit is SO to act that you
need not, in the future, be ashamed to
say of any of us; !"He was one OF my
boys" , Respectfully,
Sergeant II. German,
Sergeant Jas J. Smith,
Corporal W. Parish, Committee
Private M Sovereign,
Private V. c. Randolph.
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Your humble servant,
THOS. J. PLATT,
Co,>k col IN " " 1

B~The Government is making pre-
puratlous for the immediate removal
Of the ssmiuoles from Kansas TO the
Indian Territory. The Greeks, Chez
oliees ard chickasaws have already
been, transferred, and express great
dsligAs AZ th&r return to their old
homes e.ys a...
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Many peoples charities, like the
brooks, are gcantiest when most needed
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CAMP OF GID OHIO Vols, ]
LINE OF DEFENcEs, NEAR
BERMUDA HUNDRED, va July 2, Ga. !

BERMUDA HUNDRED, Va July2, Ga.
Felldp Soldiers Of seth Illinois Vols
With feelings Of pride acknowl.
edge the receipt this day of a magifi:
cent sword, sash and belt, with letter
of presentation from Detachment of
39th Illinois Volunteers, temporarily
commanded 81, me at Hilton Head, S.
c., and Gloucester Point, Va, I thank
you for compliment Of such signif7
canoe, and only regret the Gemerit Of
him to whom the compliment is paid.
While serving with, you it was my
earnest endeSfSr to perform the dnties
incumbent upon me to the best Of my
ability, and By this unexpected mani
festatl5h, / an pleased to know my
services We're so highly. appreciated,
By the love l bear for the dear old flag
under which .as .victors and citizens
| hope soon to greet you-,underwhich
we have so pleasantly associated-un-
der which we have fought treason, and
under which some Of you hayepaid
the debt of patriot soldiers, will try
to prove myself worthy ofso great re-
gard. |, in return. fellow soldiers,
must speak in commendation of you.
As soldiers, how we'll, cheerful, and
faithfully you performed your duties;
as gentlemen, how universally you
merited tho name; and as associates,
how memory shall ever hold you in
fond regard. Again I tender you my
appreciation and thanks. ,.
Your humble servant,
THOS. J. PLATT,
cot. Capt. 62d O.. VI.
The Detachment unanimously con,
tributed and concurred in the senti-
ments of the letter. Few men can thus
entwine themselves in the; hearts Of
his comrades. Capt. Platt is surely.a
rising man. He entered the service
at the beginning of tho war as q Cor
poral, in Stinch's Company, and now
as company commander be stands
first in his regiment and second to
none in the service.
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From Rev. J. Newton Brown, D. D., Editor Of th'
Encyclopedia Of Religious Knowledge, and
.g.rsi 'Christian Chronicle, PHILADELPHIA.
From the Rev. Jos. II. Kennard, Pastor OF the 10th
Rontisl Church

Dr. Jackson;-Dear Sir:--I have been frequently
requested to connect my name with Communications
ofdierent kinds ofmedicnes but regarding the prac
tice as out Of my appropriate sphere, have In all
cases declined; but with clear proof in various
ness of DR.. Hoonand's German Bittcrs, depart for
once from my usual course, to express my full
vction that general debility Of Tho Bfem dni epcciai-
" for Luor Complaint is SdfG aud uaivnbio prcpar-
diion In some cases it may fil hut usually Idoubt
not it will be very beneficial to those who suffer from
The above cause. y. II. KENNARD,
Eighth heinyy Coates Street. philndpnhia
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From the Rev. J. ~ Lyons, formerly Pestbrofthe
Columbus (N. J. and Mlcstown (Pa) baptist
rkn M, lla

Dr. c. NJ. Jackson-Dear Sir:-I feel it pleasure
thus OF my own accord, 70 bear testimony to the ex
cellence oftho German Biters. Some years since be-
ing much afflicted with Dyspepsia, used them with
very beneficial results. fhaye often recommended
them to persons enfeebled by that tormenting dis
ease and have heard from them the most fattering
testimonials to their great value. In cases ofgcn
ora debility believe it to be tonic that cannot be
surpassed. J. NJ. LroSs.
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or Irrational part thereof in excess Of $780,. %
perpetual, subject to stamp duty as
"eonTeyance," the stamp duty " be In.gs.
ured " resolving the annual rental int1
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From Rev. Us Herman, of the German Reform
So Church, KutEtown, Berks county, Pa.
Dir. Q. M Jackson:-Respected Sir: have been
troubled with Dyspepsia nearly twenty years. md
have never used any medicine that did me rs much
good ms Hoohands Btters, ] am very much i'm.
proved in health after having taken Ave bottles.
n.f.' Yours, with respect, ]. 6, HERMAN.
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From the Rev, Th0ms. winter psster Of Rorbor

From the Rev, Thomas Winter, Faster Of Roxbor-
- ough Baptist Church. s..
DR.. Jaokson:-Dear Sir;-l feel II due to your ex-
eeent preparation, Hoohand German Bitters, to add
my testimony 10 the deserved reputation It has OBJ
tanned. have for years, at times been toubled with
great disorder in my head and nervous system. Twas
advised by afriend totry bottle Of your German
expected relief my health has been very materially
beheftted. confidently recommend the article
where meet with cases similar to myown, and have
Respectfully yours, T, WINTER, Roxborough, Pa.
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" ,o e1eeOdns wv tons aud no, exceed.
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nltysd lor cnst9rn house entry Or olelrance
o. INC cargo Of any ship, vessel, or steamer
lor ai0reign port, q the registered tonnage
Ol snch snip, vessel or steamer does not ex-
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From Rev. Warren Randolph, Pastor cf Baptist
Church, Germantown, Penn.
lIr. G. VI. Jarkson:-noar Sir:-persona experience
enables me to say that regard the German Bttcrs
prepared by YOU rs most excellent medicine In
eases nj severe cold and general debility have boon
greatly benefttcd by the use of the Btters and doubt
hot thNy will produce similar effects on Others,
Yours,truly WARREN RANDoLPH,
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-, clause Of guaranty u paymen, qf
lSat, lncofporated 0r indOrsed, 3 Ga Nd
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- m GermlntOWn, IN
From Rev. J. II. Turner, Pastor Of Iledding NJ f.
Church, Philadelphia.
+, DR.. Jaolson:-Dear sir-Havng used your German
Bitters in my family frequently am prepared to say
that IL has been great service Ibeove that in most
cases of general debility ofthe system ii s the safest
and most valuable remedy Of which have any kn6Wi
odgo. Yours, respectfully, j. II. TURNER,
No. 726 N. Nineteenth street.