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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
Im, CAUTION!-8

Ifthe reader of this "notice" cannot get box
of pills or Ointment from the drug store in his
Elace let him write to me, enclosing the amount,
dealers will not keep my medicines OH hand
because they cannot make as much profit as on
other PERSONS make. b.
None are genuine unless the word "E!clGas.ay,
Ne,o York and London" are discernabIe in the
,cateY mark in every leaf of the book OF directions
around each box; the same may be plainly seen
by holding The !ssv to the light. handsome re-
ward will be given to any one rendering such
Information as may lead to the detection OF any
vending the same, knowing them to be spurious.
*.*Sold at the manufactOry of Professor HOL.
IOWAY, so, Maiden Lane, New York, and by
ali respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medf-
cine throughout the United States and the civ.
iIized world, i nboxe' at % cents, 6S cents ano
So There is considerable advantage By takin
the larger SIZE. my2S'"sdtWHWly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

kAbSXnACxED Olu DuAAUlCe
bee" was the cognOmen Of Mr.. T,
of Newburyport. He gained this title
from the fact of his catching bumble-
bee, one day, Is he was shingling his
barn, and In attempting to destroy the
insect with his Ratchet, cut off the ends
Of his thumb and fOrefingers, letting the
insect 70 unframed. Other mishaps
happened to the old codger, on the same
barn. In one of his distractions, he
shingled over his spare Ratchet; and
cutting q small aperture in the building
to let little daylight in this man ac-
tually set in wooden pane, as being
more economical and not likely to be
broken! Uncle Il, in of his odliv
ious freaks, nailed his left arm so firmly
betwixt two boards of fence he was
putting up, that he had to call for help
to get extricated from his self imprison-
ment. He once put button OH the gate
instead of the post. But the rarest freak
of all was when he ran through the
streets with his hands about three feet
asunder, held before him, begging the
passers by not to disturb him, as he had
got the measure Of doorway with him
WINTER ON THE PLAINS.-Several
gentlemen returned to this city day be-
fore yesterday from trip to Idaho,
among others son of DR.. Snelson. Be-
fore reaching Denver the party were
caught in a severe snow storm, became
completely shut up and suffered untold
misery. Most of their mules persisted,
and wagons had to be abandoned, as we'll
as cooking utensils and supplies. The
party subsisted for several days on parch-
ed corn, which was prepared by fire
made from willow twigs, the only fuel
to be had. After leaving every thing be-
hind, the party walked about one hum
dred and twenty miles, and slept on the
snow at night, with corn for diet.
Many persons on the plains have suffer
ed much by the severe storms, and it is
feared many have persisted. Coming in,
reports Of Indian depredations We're cur
rent, but the party had no difficultywith
them.-&. Joseph Herald and Tribune.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
NOTICE.

10 Lucy .Mclhite7,, Anscl Humphreys, Joseph c.
Mc1uia!t,s, osssd ti Others interested in the eshtc Of
LARA HtniEasreys deceased:
You are hereby notified that an instrument Of
writing purporiing to be the last will and testa-
menii OF Lura Humphreys, late OF Ntuscatine
C0%nS 9 IN oen Ws tes
the court, holden OH the 9TH day of December,
A. ID. 1864, and that Monday, the I'd day Of Janu-
been fixed upon as the time for proving the said
will, the same being the regular term of said
court for the said month of January, 1865.
HENRY W. PERKINS, County Judge.
Dec & lSiit-decDQG 4W. prS frs. s. 90,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
III oIlo way'.>ttias AT 1, -

The history ofthesegreaL Remedies is the most
wonderful medical revelation that the world has
ever known. 1t establishes the all-important
fact that wherever, and in whatever shape in
ternal disease exists, the disinfecting, searching
and healing properties of the Pills are fully
equal to Its subsection and cure, and that. with
the Ointment, they are .
GreatSA nbass ad0rs Of Health to
ALI Mankind. az.
This is not history written by one man, or
even derived from the ex perience OF one nation.
1t consists of compilation of testimonials from
the sick of every cOuntry-an unimpeachable
record, the like OF which has never been adduc-
ell in favor of any discovery Or invention sine.
time began. ZIG 4 -.ts..
These Mighty lfeulerx, WorIu
known and vVOrl<l-trie6, are
q Boon TO the Sick. ...
The want OF = sterling medicinal to meet the
ills and necessities of the suffering portion OF
humanity, and one entirely free from mineral
and other deleterious particles, was severely felt
till this ail-powerful medicine was ushered into
the world. HOlloways invaluable Pills have be-
come the household remedy of all nationS.-
Tleir attribute is to prevent as well as to cure;
they attack the radix or root of the com pl1int,
and thus, BY removing the hidden cause Of dis
ease, re-invigorate and restore the dropping en-
ergies of the system, assisting nature in her
task Of vital and functionary reformation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
~ om.. u in all Her DIAsiculIie.

w OlnSau AA laaA AAer 1Sa1aACuAIAes
is invited to test the regulating and restorative
powers of this harmless but effective pre- para
ton. At the two epochs in life in which the fe-
male system undergoes the most important and
critical changes, the Pills will prove positive
safeguard against evil consequences. They are
also confidently recommended specific in
every disorder to which females are exclusively
subject.
He il CmXeElt~Ctl
That the above statements can at all times be
verified by the written testimony Extending
through quarter OF q century, OF tens OF thous-
ands OF uhimpeachable witnesses.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
Or. W. R. MERWIN 4 co.;
WIZARD DILL.

Sold at wholesale and retail'ih Muscatine, by
J. H. CANON 4 co. 'eld&wycl'd Mono
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
Esyseeasin. Dia rraaG.zs, ~ ealkne.s,
&c.

The terrible bodily and mental pangs which
characterize Dyspepsia are at once mitigated
by the Pills. Diarrhoa, constipation, headache
physical prOStratiOn, nervous tremOrs, hot Hush
es, spasms, affections of the kidneys, hemmOr-
rioids, or piles, and, in fact all internal COM
piaintS, from whatever cause arising, give way
before the salutary influence OF this xtTaerdnf-
nary remedy. A. u specific for dyspepsiA, and
the disorders connected with it, or growing out
OF it, the pills are always to be relied on when
every other medicine and mode OF treatment
has utterly failed, rt H., ---
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

iIcZxsEs-We are requested to state TO hose
anxious To commit matrln,ony that the
licenses are TO be procured ut the County
Judges, and not at the Clerks office.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
L E MP & SELLS
GREAT ATTRACTION!

THE PUBLIC are respectfully invited 10 @
and eY anlIne our New Stock OF
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

70 C.-tl.oiera Aiorbus and Lysentery, and for
the ~ .cuH ll.lr al any kline. oil disorder that
originates cl proceeds from a disOrdered state
H..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

PERsosAL.-MajorT Thomas Beaham. formerly
senior Aid de-Camp on Major General Gordon
Changers Stan. arrived at home on Saturday,
He looks we'll and hearty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

A0-l.ieutenant W. II. Lucas. of the 35th Iowa
reached home on Saturday. on furlough. He
left Nashville before the late battle. We arr
indebted to him for late papers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11
The Freedmen.

Al public meeting OF colored citizens, held
al The church OF the Rev. Charles L. Hodges (SOu.h
Third street. " illiamsburgh). Tuesday. Aug. Q 10
lake into consideration tho subject aud effects Of the
effort which the American Frecdmens ricnd Society.
and Other similar Societies Of Acwl ok nad BroOkyn,
are making 20 bring Tie feed people Of tie South 10 the
Northo.a States and bind item out 10 servants, the
meeting was called 10 order By appointing tue Rey.
Charles J.. Hodges rs Chairman and Willis 4. Hodges
a. Secretary. After Tie ceiling oi the meeting 10 order
the following preamble and resolutions were adopted
iTe1s. The imciiran fresdnfu. Friend Society. IN
rcu'n WIN Other -isr All cisties Of New \ ORR md
hfoyD, sf. InfAins "ior 10 .c the freed pot.
SCUM Mat j. the fom ~ 20 % yeaf sye and boys
s,d 81 iem ~ - ~ And O:ins t'in 70 howi.'s and
bf""a !h "ht. ihey offered q The public IA III. sum
50 eaci AID ilhge these ncsi women hoys aud ri
are tie N.s snd children Of the ir'od-n vino have vo.n.
bsit.es before fe,e'iougs aud Hichmond; md
Hhe@s TAeif.'d "orle Il he Sonih unwilling TO be
spagad rom nacl other, and country
Lr,J-ud' AID S'cs ps.eis aid cldren, 5o.ler I'D ss
HAera, sid socees using heir influence to get III,
Government 10 bnst iilth With the ooo.'d .iiicr- al
hinder l.imcu' b. stopping tho i-sgr Of Zee raous
which Ga. Butter Frossd e giye 20 tie -ic %, colcroe
yolle,s cg tie sfcous pr-ieJt that they acting Tor
the -ood o: DC bvIlme and tho iie- Ieopi,, witch - J.
D. ch's wrong idea or tie operation al selfish
R1,c Tap, di,sypsove Of the eEms ,bl. the Arac
csn frsirlu. friend sorirty utd OiltE siiisr socsis
uk.i 20 brig irdaeI i@n'ea g. toe Noithesu sicf
70 b. bound out a. sct hEe.
=. ltifn 80 fNls "NLl ne tJNGirar 'h
GOV, IN. Al que tie colof, pore ADfh -ni ~olth g., j;
would stop IT, vi rcd aom o 'hr south from rais'rF a. D."
.isp rF7iyfoi Tire Ilu.. 81 tie cooscd soiess
y 40 ~ gOrv nth. uuly.
F'rct 1i' f. void aiso seitsr lud divide IL coo-ed
rsaps. and li.ior 0us cr.ac. by ~. fns fnicsi nd
many shovl " ,.st e. the ,fa.s J. .ht be.oi4r
to uiciiirs cause %; an1Ln nndutf not -i = Tie DE-
icrss'e.s 90 ret prop,r ~ N'wyork snd Elo0t .,u.
ADfrrf mt Yrrol mel . o.f cpfl I'flfrI ani
listers rirfm IN the s'.' they pnshfv 80 md
W. won a also .ia. hcu 10 lsy he cTos I'D ciiic SD
tiae up soa Ia iho country, md s,'e upon IL ss .s
possbi-.
Gesasod ghat We .s,s echgcs.e IA TIE Go. T,-c. aYl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11


S.s,mer Fannie, rento1, Philadelphia, nd'e. to "Ia"
Xii patrick 4 90. - 49,, =, - h
steamer s. y. Phelps Brown, Philadelphia, md'e 70 D.
~ Br'ggs. =, l., -, IA
bris Isabella Hunter (os Greenock La.teo, Glaze Fay
{. H.. ID days coll 70 l.. Z. Brad.hs" , q, .. L., .o.i
schr J. r. Kirkland. Greasy, Glaze Bay T. d. /" d'!' CO"
TO T.. b. rrajshaw. - -, w.,Ss,
leland. n, u ,oa.,. .hn.
scar Arnica ORB speish., ST. John, n b. ways ''-
chr Ma:a Jano tEr) Psnc., IIilsbOES u days. s'' ~
MASTER. - -. r.. w., con.h,lJss
Schr r. h. Saith, stout noudout Tor boron;
81, + n Eee.2er Nash Ron1ou, for stoninst9rL
schr Jais F,a1oth, Nouel. Ei1abethport Tor Ip.'os
scir Inc. Roblnson Davis. Port EVEN for ProvHe""~
SIR Isuuah. Means, Providence or kondonS .,.,
sshr Ias L. Watson, Lit ., Proldrnes iot inAssP"
80. E,igh, Gibns Somerset for Pc slkeepds
s,l- Xic.strrr Hgskel, Ntle'ts Fonis-
SIR Edwin A.!rn Providence
SIR Eyr riatr, Urann. New-faren.
sehr Vahalla, Lord, New haven
schr Waucerer Beck, boston.
WIND-At sunset, < W. and light
prLoW-gso th.r. ru1nsw
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11
The Monu .nent staBd.

~ meeting at this stand, situated in front
-. sshingtou's Monument. presided OYER by Mr.
T. JrNSNCs who introduced Mr.. J.. o. PERRIN a.
IL FIRST speaker. lie claimed high qualities 10 Gen
Mcclellan, as military commander. aud iarclgied
AID was done BY him. Tho Union could not b. re.
stored while Lincoln President with his impossible
Svsedote oss ram that butted sgsns. locomotive, and
xo>vbcn lie owner exclaimed sfter it's death 4" nd.
ss,r,hJonr spunk but damn yonr Judgment" So would
RslsS 70 Lincoln II be for President against Geo.
p Mct .lelAn. Cheers.l
Mr.. kI r NOETOs was the next speaker. he said
FRLLONSCrTzENs: This vast conCOrfse OF American
citizens who have gathered areuDd tie monument Of
Washington and upon this Union squore, have
ssmbled TO ,snnounec to the American people their
eboce for the presidency VI tie United States With
shem 1t 10 tssl'uOny VI affection and colfiG,ncenot
" partisan hniy. Men Of all parties are here.
Ano all without Jd 70 former political associations,
proclaim that George D. Mcclellan Is their choice for
president Of tbs usItl% 6iales Behold The yast 90
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11

THR LATE DRAFT.-YcSterlay there was .
deficiency the late dra for jersey City Of ~ men,
follows: First Ward. y second Ward, 81 Third.
Ward. /; Fourth Ward /; Fifth Ward 6; SIKH
Ward 4. The enrolment board win close its sitting
reIt week. after which time all who have failed ~
report will be considered as descrters
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11

believe viii not bsah faith with the eoored .olders and
W. pledge ourselves 10 do all In TO aid TO suodne
IN. ssyeholden Rebellion Also be IL
Re,red That the meeting sppoin proper person to
10 ,outh and present views 70 our Government
and Il. agents concerning freed people the South also
our views to coored brethren and
friends In the South, and be 1t 49,,
R..lr,d That the Rev Willis A. HODGES be and 10 hereby
,upincd a a. asent carry the objects Of this meeting
ana would earnestly recommend him 10 ne svosofe AZ
teution Of the Cove and people
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11
A BnoKEr's CLERK BECOME 4 wAL1.srrrrr

A BR0KEE's CLERK BECOME 4 WALL-STEEET
fHoiIcnST-Dcte,tiye Radord arrested John W.
uAer ioT stealing from Mr. Ca.xe Hawier OF No. A.
Exchange place eco bond 81 tle Chicago and Grca,
Eastern li,Io1d aul ceithcte fr ten shares Of the
~ Nicholas llIe ius - tonpanys stock, salGe0 al
SO. appearing before Justice Hogan, ths accused
confessed th1 t.- and restored the bond md ccr.ih
p'i" lie w.s committed. ia deiault Of 81 900 bail
oH'i, nho is but ycs of age. had recently been EN-
pcyeg 4. .uGAs. .os al. UeWicr.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11
Galiaber's Evening Exchange.
No l6l Firm AyySuRl
lsnssenRera Smiled

H. ,tdfr mp laro0, tor Nc OrlsaRs-Iient W w 10y"
T. NJ Rln1e az, ltd Leon Cheese and lady, r. A. Bass
man. w. H. Coprocs Chss. Lob. r. IT, Long wie and 5ia
WIN. Davis CO.. H. II. Morse, Capt H. A. Holmes Lou,s
Scnecha wife end child. Edsard Wesnaan j. Ganisr D.
Dearborn Mpjor q. A. FIX 4. McCay Jules Arione, M
j. Cabana f. White Mrs q. II. Graf sad !ssher hi.s'
Dubois & H. Brown Lewis Ga'teun. L. Bnddendefi' Leu.
G. A John. g = s.evens H. W. knocpc, J. FRIEDRICH isi.
dore Giraud c Caspar j. NJ Gould DAM Mnupay, Me.'s"
Grade joan Frank Is. Sebun Csa spsnieer Juhs o"s~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11
ISSUE OF Boyps.-At special meeting of the

PEACHEs.-There arrived in Jersey City yes-
te.day four trains Of loaded entirely with peaches
for tine New.York market IL Is estimated that tbese
cars contained over 10 90 baskets OF peaches
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-11
Passengers Arrived.
--latest ship News.

H. ..ip D..Jgrg J,on R..vdGn-IicnTy Nett, f1'"he'
Large.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-08

Of the late raid UPON the city OF Richmond and the In
famous proceedings contemplated had the raid proved
successful. -7 c,te a ~ sIs-es a'sT
Mr. sHAcKLEFoRD Fems, ked that tho address wa,
prepared prior to The raid spoken Of but in bis opin
ion the sentiments breathed in the address would suf
centy such without specifying any partcu,
lar set
ANsr lhess remarks the address sread by the clerk
Mr. ROBERTSON remarked that he would utter q word
euogatic OF it. But tie abo-tvs plot OF the Yankees
to papder and pillsss the cy of Richmond aud MUIR
der our highest ocRs and put to the knife non COM
hata, Is and and children, was without Preee-
dent In the annals of modern and civilized warfare. The
preconcerted planning OF this neiarous txcursion got
ten I'D under the auspices Of the Washington Cabinet
she d be placed In clear light before the civilized
globe, in order that just and indignant execratiOn
might be elected against such bArbarous and inquitous
incursons. Hs moved to recOmmt the report In order
that some appropriate reference might be made in the
address expressive of the sense Of the Legislature IN re-
gard to these late atrocious events.
The address was Iecommitses, with INSTRUCTIONS 70
print.
The bill authorizing the sheriJ OF counties TO sum.
mon the posse eomitas to aid in the enforcement OF
the imprsesment Law, in certain cases was taken up
and passed.
The appropriation bill was taken up aud passed
THE ELL spprOprates more than three millions OF
dolarr.
Mr. SHAOKELFORD offered resolution, directing
the collection and certifying of all the facts in reference
to the attempt of the infamous Fitzpatrick aud groels
DshISreA to enter aud piske Richmond. and providing
for the preservation of the in the office OF the Src
rotary Of the Commonwealth; which laid over IN
der the rules.
Toe hour havirg arrived for the consideration of tee
special order Of the dsy-to wit the salt questionable
SPEAKER announced that Mr. BUYoRD was entitled to
the aoor; Whsreupon
Mr. B. proceeded to address the House upon the gen
era merits of the question under confederation,
and agains. TIE mpegsmeat Of any additional property
| q: SAlfviie. He spoke at crest length.
Mr. BROOKE replied to Mr. BUToRD, and continued
his remarks til TIE h,ur OF o'clock, when
Tee SPEAKER declared the Casir vacated until
Pm.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-08
FROH BUILRRS DEPARTMEYr.

O,s foxes have occupied Suffolk for several dsys
pas az We ea-n fr5m the Pc ersbus Express, ard up
to Saturday they had not been DISTURBED Our pckst
several miles bsyoEd Suffolk are said to laws bsen
driven back Thursday aigaL The object OF "a move
msnt VII toJbdsss be developed a; an cary -ay.
Il was also reported, bus 50 Jar has net 5esn eOa
6rmed tn Gen. Aa R,Es5m has susCesdet IA reach
leg Deep Creek n, rok and ;hus gAn,d the rear
Of he enemy at BJWers' Hi, Midway bets, CO Suffolk
AID Portsmouth, md captured several burd cd OF the
Vaadals, ine,g ing many negroes.
George H. BAio, S., formerly CASHIER o, the P0Its-
mouth Saving Fu-d Society, and VIZ. h: q. Hodges,
Cashier Of the Merchants and 4eo:anies' Savings Bank
have beer sentenced o lard labor al Hsueras. The
charge against them that they sent tie iucds Of
their respective bank TO Rehmsnd ard refused TO d.
vag By whose authority it Was done. Nc. Hodges 10
70 be fed en- bread and aat9r and to wear ! ball and
chain. R-v J H. Wicgd ID, j., r cor Of The Trinity
Episcopal CbuIeh Portsmouth,, being svoWed ses,s-
solis,, has been pa 10 Lard labor for three mOn.hs
on the public s,rcets with tai aid chan 10 Lis kg.
The Bsas. had hessd Of tie Eilure Of Kipa:r.ekIs
rad, aad dsea-ss he vii yet hoerae the Yankee pr-
soners a. Hcsmcrd
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
oTTIcH OF THE Wa1e. March III. Ia

OFTIcK OF THE WIG. March 7h, 1854.
Messrs. Lancaster d Co.'s auction sale of
bonds, stocks, etc., took place tO-day-Mr. 7. W.
Kessee, salesman. The results indicate further de-
cided decline In securities and in gold Several of the
offerings were Withdrawn from the insufficient bids
Honey is daily becoming scarce, and we are not
far Of from that condition of the market usually de-
nominated stringent" IL the meantime, prices of
bends and stocks must continue to reoede ard the ef
feet upon all other articles not absolutely scarce will be
to reduce the prices thereof. We DIN list of the
prices obtained at hessrs Lancaster Co.'s sale. The
bonds sold with interest added the day Of lie
a 1000 Confederate bonds coupon per cent, due es,
at ll8; 500 do At ILL., $4,000 at 10s $1,000 at 1861
81 600 at l05 Sl2 600 at 104 600 at los; $4,000
IO,insl st 1921 81 600 da,'s0 at lOs 81 900 due III,
at l0s 81 600 due "a at no. 81 600 due 66 at 1924
$500 due 81 q. 120 900 due III at no. 81 600 due
IA, at los Also, $1,000 reg'd per cent bond, due
IA at 1885, 81 600 90, due ~ at 104 81 900 doe 6s,
at 1854 81 500 due '76, at l0S 1000 CONVEX IDLE
per cent sOad Ill; $1,000 at lOS; $1,000 per cent
bond, l0l.
81 600 N. Oarolna six per cent bond, new issue, at
S9Si 81 900 North Carolina per cent at $50; 100
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-08

Oity Of Richmond, due 49, at 9e5; $500 do, due II ct
$50; $500 Roanoke county bond at l44.
IL shares Bark of Virginia stock at l2o; 20 do at
1lb; 10 do at 49, 10 do at 49, is do Bank OF Com
mon wealth at 1885, 80 do At 145; As do a. lob; 20 do
tnk Of Richmond at 1885, 20 do at 1876; 100 DO
so do at 1873; so do at 1885, 10 do at 1926 rs 90 tco
sng) at 1885, do Traders Blns At 16l; . do EIchArgs
Baok at $50
10 shares Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance 70; 40
do Merchant at S. IS do at 663 10 do ut 65i 70 90
at 6s; 10 do James River Packet Go. l0o.
81 900 Virginia Treasury notes a. l42; $67 900 sey
thirty notasII0i; $4,000 at ITO; $1,000 at 109 $l6
600 at I09i s. 900 at los $4,000 at 1851; $1,000 AZ
1914 Also 800 gold coin st "A for oue 800 at 2S
and 500 at 2S.
The specie market was very dull to-day
the brokers having suspended pu chases The result OF
the auction pale, reported above, indicates that the
premium for gold Is $22@2S-e decline Of $500 from
the highest poiot attained The Secretary Of the Tea
tury has decided that specie is liable to tax Of five
per cent in kind We Subjon copy of his letter 70
the Commissioner OF TaIss in which he assigns bis rol
SOUS for concurrpg in this construction Of the Sd section
Of the Revenue Act:
TRILsUIY DEPARTMENT, O. g. A., !
RICHMOND, March lst, 1854 !
Thompson allan, Esq, Commissioner Of 7azeS
SIR-Your note of 25th inst Is received. l concur
gold dust and bullion. There Io other reasons OF
cor siderable weight to be added to those which you
have given The frs. is that I'd. 24,h eection Of tee
Assessment Act" requires that every article or object
suljec. to taxation shall be estimated at It's value IN
Confederate notes Under THE clause the amount Of
tax 20 be paid in Confederate no. would be the ext Ct
equivalent of tag in kird aud consequently no injury
Sould result ID the tax payer from the construction
proposed. IL is obvious that Congress would prefer
tax on the emoRns OF coin to an assessment which
would measore the difference IN market value between
co n aud Treasury NOES.
Tho second reason to which l would refer Is the fact
that sterling exchange is taxed Its value at home in
Confederate notes. Coin and 8tcrling exchange bear
such relation TO each Other to sugges. the same
.tion in respect to taxes. II the word 'amonnt" ustd
By the act in relation to coin should be construed
to apply onv tha nominal valus Of the coin, the off
ference between the coin and sterling eIchal &c
wou'd be EQUAL to the whole premium OF such eIchsuse
Such difference would create 80 grea. ineqrai y
as to lead to the conclusion that it could cot have been
intended Very respectfully,
Y.ur OFT sesv't
q. MEMMIEGRR,
See cary Of the Treasury.