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verified as speedily as practicable; ana the
balance found due shall be paid TO the creditor
ONCE; either by exchange On London or Paris,
or at the debtor Office, as the creditor Office may
desire. -. - 80 tr.' :
The rate for the onversion of the money of
the two countries shall be fixed by common
agreement between the two ofiees. -...r
.',..rI .|.'.. +. ART, is. Il =. 4
When in any port of either country q closed
mail is transferred from one vessel to another
without any expense TO the ONCE Of the eoun-
try where the transfer is made, such transfer
shall not be subject to any postal charge by
one ONCE against the other. ..
ART. 16. HF
OF cial communications between the two
offices shall not be the occasion of any accouhts
on either side.
ART II
Letters wrongly sent or wrongly addressed,
or not deliverable for whatever cause, shall be
returned to the originating Office, AT its ex-
pense, IL any expense is incurred. Registered
correspondence of all kinds, not deliverable
for any cause shall also be returned !. in like
manner. All other correspondence which can
not be deli, cred, shall remain at the disposi-
ton OF the receiving Office. f
Any postages upon correspondence, returned
which shall have been charged against the Of
nee OF destination shall be discharged from the
account eH.F7
The two Offices shall by mutual consent es-
tabfish detailed regulations for carrying these
such regulations, in like manner, from time to
ume as the eNgencies OF the service may re-
quire.
ART. 49, la
This convention shall take effect at a time to
be fixed by common accord of the two admin
lsuations, and shall continue in force until
terminated by mutual agreement. or other wise,
until one year from the date when one Office
shall have notified the other of its desire to
inmate il
Executed in duplicate At Berne this eleventh
day OF October, A. d. 1867.
IL. 81 S,x.a xaN 60 "a. N nAssoS, ss
H.. 81 DR.. ]. DUBs.
Post OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, November 18th. 1861 {
Having examined and considered the afore.
going articles of Convention for the anchor
alton of the postal intercourse between the
United States of America and the Swiss Con-
federation. which were agreed upon and exc
cuted In duplicate at Berne on the eleventh
day of October, one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-seven, by Hon. John A. Kasson,
Special Commissioner, 6e., &C., on behalf of
this Department, and by DR.. Jaques Dubs,
Vice President Of the Federal Council and
Chief OF The Post Office Department on behalf
OF the Federal Council of the Swiss Confedera-
ton, the same are by me hereby ratified and
approved, by and with the ad vice and consent
of the Pres ide Mt of the United States.
In witness whereof, have caused
the seal of the Post Office Depart
IL. s. ment to be hereto affixed with my
signature the day and year first above
written.
ALEX. w. RANDALL,
Postmaster General.
l hereby approve the foregoing convention,
and in testimony thereof l have
IL. g. caused the seal of the United States TO
ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of Stit,.
WASHINGTON, Move mber II, 1867.
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THE NEW BRUNSWICK LEGIsLA. !.
r t TURE. a. - = :

Sf. JOINS, n. b., April LA reputation,
signed by 1900 electors, was presented to j. w
him to accept the Nomination for the vacant
seat In the Ncy Brunswick Leeisfature on the
platform Of tie seyeranee OF political connec-
the maritime provinces. Mr.. Cudfip accepted
the nomination. He will be opposed by Mr.
Willis, the editor Of the Morning Ress.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

I" WASHINGTON, March ..
Information bas been recei we'd at this Depart.
ment from MI. Horatio j. Sprague, the Consul
OF the United States at Gibraltar, of the death
from exhaustion on the 18th of December last
at sea, of John Green, mate Of the American
schooner 'Moses Waring-
Information has been received from the same
source OF the death Of Cyrus Gould, steward
or cook Of the above!named schooner, whose
decease occurred on the same date the above.
named seaman, and from the same ca use
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TENNESSEE POLITICS.
ESPECIAL Dispatch 70 the Star I

NASHVILLE, April l1,--CoI. Lauck, Radical,
has undoubtedly been elected Chancellor in
the Seventh Judicial District over judge
Booty, Conservative. The district is composed
Of the counties of Sumner, Stewart, Smith
Mont omefy. Oheatham and Robertson.
Governor Brownlow has ordered An election
for a member of Congress for the State at large.
on the 7th OF May tars.s Il Vt.er
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r ALSE AND TRU L. F"
BY JOHN RADWAY, NJ. d.

sfiOn for the beneh Of the sick Illustrated wi
figures of the Liver, Lungs, Kidneys and other or
ssns in their natural and in their dise ased coud.
tion livery person in search Of health, AMI desir-
ous ot preserving ihe same, should send for copy,
Which will Be- sent free Of charge by remittng ons
three cent stamp for postage, to Railway q Co. !,
FIRST BOTTI Eat the end Of the FIRST bottle
her strength, appetite and spirits were i'm proved
and the small pimrlss. blotches pustules, disap,
with a nDe sponge, relieved the inflammation and
fcbiDg. and served a. 3 reliable antiseptic IN
cleansing ans purifying the putrid flesh
SECOND BOTTL Eat the end of the second
bottle, signs OF Improvements in the discharges
from the uterus, inf nDiation. pain ard swelling
ing brighter. strength and appetite increasing.
THIRD BOTTLE-Dry scsbs on the scalp, and
sores ON the arnie, and incrusted scales OF the
hands, gradually disappe airing, leucorrhea greatly
leseneo water becoming clear, and kidneys and
bladder improving.
FIFTH BOTTL z -Fisger nails growing hands
and arms clear and smooth. hair growing ON the
scalp bowels regular, and skin free from irritation
face clear Of sores.
SIXTH, AND, SEVENTH BOTTL Es-Ulccr
il the and ihs issT
s. 81 Of tss
elastic. and appetite good.
NINTH BOTTL E-AI rigns Of disease eradu-
Improvement in personal appearance, hair contia
,hn 70 gToT skn smooth and clear, and
TWELFTH BOTTL Cont nuing the ResoIy-
snt after al eruptions had disap peared she gained
m nesh and personal beauty. No more trouble in
The uterus Kidneys etc. Bowel. regular, digestive
organs eguiar blood pure, her ails perfect hair
growing luxuriant, spirits excellent sne 4 bbItei
to her friends picture OF health and beauty
For six onths after the use Of the tvelfth botta
she continued taking three teas pponsful OF the r.
solvent per day and two Of the Pills three times
week"
In this wonderful cure lesson may be learped in
regard TO the true Of securing personal be an
ty. Good pure. rich llood will maze healthy fbre
and Gle ar skn beautiful com plexiop aud ant
hair. Cosn1etic powders, painting the skin ith
brushes. applying greasy substances and alcoholic
lotions 70 the hair, are Injurious. The paint
powder, &c. Gloss up the pores obstructs the free
escape Of sweat and nsensible pers piration. thus
preventing the ABSORPTION Of oxygen in the aSmos-
Dhsrc air essential for the vitality and pur a.
cation Of the blood and futds Of the skin &c Pure
blood is secured by the Besofvent, and all who
use this neticine will ENJOY the possession of its
blessings. X. r. Rssolvent is sold At 81 per bettie
NJ tSo. 81 Maiden Lane, n. J., and BY Druggists
everywhere. eix bottles Tor "a.
B.-sEE THAT THE WORD sARsAPA-
BOTTLE.
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ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC COUNTY con.
MENTIONS.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Saul

I-FNS11]1 u
CHICAGO, April lst-So tar as the Democratic
County Conventions have been held m this
State TO elect delegates 10 the State Con yention
considerably less than one half ha We indicated
preference for Pendleton for President
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A NEW PRINCIPLE DISCOVERED.

ONE BOTTLE OFRESOLVENT IS BETTER
THAN TEN LARGE BOTTLES OF THE
ADVERTISED SARSPARILLAS, Or d.
RECT DIURETIc REMEDIES.
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bout Absoiom in yonr question: Hauehter.)
General Batler.-No. I put that in my il
lustration. f0reat LAughter.l -
Counsel for the President.--"we object TO the
question" ...----#t"- -s-i saFa-. = -
Gen. Butler was requested " the Court to
put his question in writing. Fff
At this point the Court took recess for Is
min utea u -rrT -
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3 s1A political dinner table dispute at Tus-
Gambia, Ala, between Robert Cunin CHAM. late
Of the Confederate army, and Mr. Collins of
the Union army, resulted IN the death of the
former, who was shot by Collins. so
- Hartford j. called the aOity of Stub tailed
Churches" There are more unhnished church
spires there than in any place Of rs size In the
country.
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The New Indictment Against Mr.. Davis


The New Indictment Against Mr.. Davis.
A Richmond dispatch has already announced
that new indictment had been found by The
grand jury of the United States Circuit Court
Ma Ior virginia ~ against the Hon Jefferson Davis.
The Richmond Examiner of Monday saws:
The indictment states that In 1S6I he armed
and equipped troops for the purpose of leyying
war against the United States; that he took for
cibe posses sion OF the city of Richmond, and
excluded theTefrom the forces of the United
States; that he armed and equipped military
forces for the purpose of Ievying war
against the. United States in the States OF
Virginia, North Carolina. South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Loui-
siana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and Mis-
souri,, and that he gave to the said forces in
formation, counsel and advice maliciously and
uaitoroukly to assist them inlevying war afore-
eaid. And that at Manassas, on the 2ist of
July, 1861, with number Of persons, amount
ing 10 5c,NO or more, armed, equipped and or
ganized as military forces with the usual
weapons of war, and maliciously and traitor
ously fought against, killed, wounded and
captured officers and soldiers of the United
States army, and destroyed and captured mu-
nitions and materials of war, the property of
tie United States, and that he. with Robert +.
Lee, Judah r. Benjamin, John c. Breckin-
ridge, VIM. Malone, Henry A. Wise, John
Letcher, Wmr Smith, Jubal A. Early, James
Longstreet, David H. Hill. Ambrose p. Hill,
Gusiaye T. Beauregard, VIM. H. q. Whiting,
Edward Sparrow, Samuel Cooper, Joseph E.
Johnston, John B. Gordon, q. +. Jackson
and 7. q. Moore, did, maliciously and traito r.
onsly, conspire and levy war against the United
States. nm. 3 p -l4t..l'l..
The remainder of the indictment consists of a
recapitulatlon of the battles Of the war, tine
charge that Mr.. DAVIS appointed and commits.
stoned persons az officers in the Confederate
army, and concludes as follows:-ssThat du
rinethe whole Of the said rebellion, by reason
of assistance to the execution Of the laws of
the United States, and the interruption of the
ordinary course of jndicial proceedings, pro-
cess for the commencement of any action. civil
or criminal, against the said Jefferson Davis
for his srTest, could not be served: and the
said Jefferson DAVIS could not, by reason of
such resistance OF the lave, and such interrup-
ton Of such judicial PROCEEDINGS, be arrested
or served with process for the commencement
Of any action, civil or criminal, within the in
tent and meaning OF the statute OF the United
States in such case made and provided {
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The FRENCH LEGATION IN THIS CIrY.-A
cable dispatch of last night says:-rhe Marquis
Bassano Of the French Legation at Washing
ton, VIII be succeeded by Count Tri riyenne
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DETACHED.-Lieut. q. NJ. Mcclure has been
detached from the Shamokn, and placed on
waiting orders.
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RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED.-The President
has accepted the designations of Second Lieut.
Geo. barron, 4th infantry, and Assistant Sur
geon William Thomson.
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GEN. HANCOCK last evening dined with Sec
retary Seward
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PoLI1ICAL.-The Neg York Leader, a Demo-
cratic journal, has raised the flag of ex-Goy.
seymour, OF that Stat ,.or President, and Sena.
tor Hendricks, of Indiana, for Vice President
Governor Seymour, it may be stated in this
connecuon, is out in letter pointedly denying
mat he was ever In correspondence with the
Confederafe Commissioner in Canada, as has
been alleged. He says he never had any con.
ndentlal correspondence with Messrs CLAY
and Holcomb, and that if he even at any time
wrote TO them, 1t must have been some merely
formal matter, Of which he had not the slightest
recollection.
- The Cincinnati Commercial understands
that the 1th of May is the date fixed tor the in
auguration OF Ben. Wade as Pres ident of the
United States.
- The Richmond Enquirer proposes ticket
to be voted for this fall. As Grant is to be
nominated for President, why not, it suggests
make Farragut Vice President
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The WHITE HoUsE.-A number of visitors
Were at the Executive Mansion to-day, many
of whom We're admitted to see the President.
Secretary Seward, General Thomas, and ex-
Governor Sharkie, had interviews with the
Executive this forenoon.
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INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were S97l, 1866
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RESPECT TO THE NEW CoMNANDER.-Gen
Hancock this morning received the officers of
the army stationed In this city. at his temporary
headquarters on street. between 18th and 18th
NJ arly every officer in the city called upon the
General during the forenoon, and after paying
their respects passed some time in conversation
with him and their brother officers of the army
there assembled. The officers were cordially
received by General Hancock and his Adjutant
General. w q Mitchell
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STAFF OFFICERs APPoINTKp.-General Or
ders No. 3, issued from Headquarters Military
Division OF The Atlantic this afternoon, an
nounces Brevet MAJOR Gtneral 3. s. CarrolI,
Lieutenant Colonel 3ist US. Infantry, rs Act
ing Assistant Inspector General of the Military
Division Of the Atlantic This is the second
star officer appointed by General Hancock,
Breyet Lieutenant Colonel W. q. Mitchell,
Captain 37th Infantry, Aide. de- Camp, having
been announced as Acting Assistant Adjutant
General yesterday. General Mitchell has been
with General H. in New Orleans, and by his
faithful performance Of the duties of his once,
and gentlemanly department towards ali hav-
ing business with him, has won many friends
THE PuBLIc DEBT statement for March, will
not be ready before next Monday. 1t is learned
probably be a slight increase in the amount of
the public debt The receipts from Internal
Revenue were very small during the last
month, but the receipts from customs increased
on the other hand, and made up for the falling
off Of the former. The expenses of the War
department for the payment of bounties, &c,
have been quite heavy during the month, but
as the receipts from customs will reach the
sum OF S15,0G0.000, the increase Of the debt will
not probably exceed one or two millions
1kN. hANCoCK's HEADQUARTERs.-Ien.W w.
s. Hancock. recently assigned to the command
OF the Department Of the Atlantic with head
quarters at Washington, ID. c., is temporarily
occupying room at the headquarters Of Gen
Emory, on / street, between 18th and 18th, but
in the course of a few days will permanently
establish his headquarters in this city. Gen
McFerran, Chief QuarteI master Department
OF Washington is now engaged in selecting a
building 10 be used for that purpose 1t is
stated that the house formerly occupied by
Lord Lyons, on H street, between 18th and
18th, will be leased and used as the headquar.
ters Of General Hancock
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E.B.-sEE THAT THE WORD SARsAPA-
kkdiLLLIAN Is On TIE LIABLE OF EACH
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-01-03
FACTS.

FACTS.
That we have unequalled facilities for conduct
ing business to the advantage both of ourselves
and patrons, we submit the following TRUTHS
well known as such to the entire business commu-
nifty.
lst. We have abUndant cash capital, therefore
ID. We are enabled to Buy for Cash ercIusire-
Ia, consequently at the forrest possible prtceS,
with the markets of the entire world to select
from.
3D. In this particular WE HAVE ADVANTAGES
shared by no other house in our business.
4th. We sell for cash NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at
the lowest possible prices-having no losses
incurred by selling on credit, to provide for.
5th. We have a business experience of quarter
of a century, having been longer established
than any house in our trade in Philadelphia.
9th. Our business is thoroughly systematized, the
result of long experience, which has taught
us what the wants of the public are, and how
best to meet them.
7th. We employ the best talent in all departments
our garments are therefore unsurpassed In
style, fit and workmanship.
Sth. Oar business is large and constantly, ncreas-
ing, enabling to keep at all times the lar
geSt best assorted, GNd most complete stock
of MEMS, YOUTHS, and BOYS CLOTH
ING in Philadelphia, to which large daily
additions made of fresh goods, replacing
those sold.
9th For reasons already enumerated we can, and
do sell clothing in every respect superior
surpassed by none, equalled by few-at pri-
ces guaranteed IN all cases LoWer thaR the
The l0tcest elsewhere, or the sale cancelled and
money refunded.
10th. If buyers should for any cause become dssat
sfed after a purchase is made, if reported
within reasonable time, we pledge ourselves,
by exchange, refunding of money, or other
wise, to give full satisfaction in every case
and request that all such may be reported to us
for adjustment
CARD.-0ur stock of Fall and Winter Clothing
is full and complete and selling rapidly, but is as
rapidly replenished each day with fresh and desi-
rabe styles of new goods, purchased recently, for
cash. great sacrifices, enabling to sell at pri-
ces lower than have been known for years. Con-
graduating patrons upon the decline of prices,
which enables to offer superior garments al SUch
tow rates. we request the favor of a call.
Halfacau bet1reeR ! BENNETT IL Co.,
Fitth and TOWER HALL,
Sirth streets 5l8 MARKET ST,
PHILADELPHIA.
jan3m6* And 900 Broadway, New YORK.
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DUFFS COLLEGE.

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MERCHANTS & MANUFACTURERS Books,
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Next follow
DUFF's NATIONAL BANK Books,
Illustrating full set ofTWENTY-FIVE BOOKS
practically recording a series of transactions from
the formation of the company to the declaration of
the first dividend exhibiting new forms OF the
Receiving and Paying Tellers' Cash Books, Depos-
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DUFF's RAILROAD ACCOUNTS,
Practically exhibiting the business recorded in
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Disbursements and receipts until the first divi-
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DUFF's PRIVATE BANKERS Books,
Practically illustrating the Private Bankers bust
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DIED..

MEYERS-At his residence, in Milford tp., Som
erset county, on the morning of the 18th ult. Mi
chael D. Meyers, aged So years, months and "a
days ''And ye now, therefore have sorrow, but
will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice
and your joy no man taketh from you" John,
l6c., 22v.
STIFFLER-On the 23d ult., in Union township,
George Frederick, infant son of Thomas Stifler,
aged months and a days.
C0BLER-0n the 25th ult., near st. Clairsville,
Andrew Cobler aged % years, IL month and l3
days
SOWERS-On the 18th ult., at St. Clairsville,
Miss Mary Jane Sewers, aged Y years, 10 months
and q days. Peacefully she sleeps"
BURNS-In Napier tp., on the 22d ult., sudden
ly, Mrs Mary Ellen Burns, in the 23d year Of her
age. Less than one year ago, she stood at the
bridal altar now she the livery of the skies
A beautiful thing of life the pledge of an unal-
tered love- is all that is left to comfort her srick
en- husband. With mind so pure, character SO
lovely, way so sweet
'None knew her but to love her,
None named her but to praise.
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THE CARRIER.

MORE FAT HoGs.-Mr. j. j. Shoe
maker of the Bedford Hotel, recently
slaughtered five little pigs, aged fifteen
months and six days, which weighed
2,093 pounds, clean meat. The heavi-
est one weighed 484 pounds. These are
the largest hogs of the same size and
the heaviest hogs of the same weight
and at the same time the youngest hogs
of the same age, that we have heard of
for some time. Here is food for speck-
uIation! Somerset Democrat, take no.
tice!