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vesseIs-Recording Bills Of Sale.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,


SRI am In receipt of your letter of the
eighteenth instant. with enclosures, and stat
ing that the question has arisen In your office
whether a bill of sale from Mr.. VIM. Fl. Polk
for one-half Of the steamer Jennie" Is de-
barred from being recorded by an order of
State court copy of which had been served upon
y2u apppointing the receiver. of the property Of
have to state in reply that 1t Ia clearly your
duty. under section 4193 Revised Statutes, to
record all bills of SALE etc. of vessels duly ac-
knowledgeu before a proper officer. A coec-
tor
HAS NO JUDICIAL POWER
to determine whether the bill of sale Is fraudu-
lent or whether the seller has or has not title.
The bill of sale in this cnse purports to have
been executed on the fourth day of May. 1877.
The order appointing a receiver is dated July
10, 1877. The order of the court may be valid
and yet the bill Of sale also may be valid but
this is not for the collector to decide. He should
record the bill of sale according TO the stntUte
direction, and refer, by a note upon the record
to the order of the court. so rs to give equitnhle
notice to all parties interested in the ret+Gr6
His strict legal duty ends with the record OF me
bill of sale, and the department knows al 10
law requiring a record Of the order of court.
1T MAY BE TREATED,
however. with the consideration above iuni-
Gated.
H. F. FRENCH
Assistant Secreai
Collector OF Customs. New York.
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JOHN SH EHMAN, Secretary
Collector Of Customs, New York.
of Sick and Disabled Sea-
men to vOspital-Relief May be Fur
nlshed Under Certain CIrcums ances.

n1Ahe0 Under Certain C1Fcums "a nCes.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Office OF the Supervising Surgeon General. !
To the Medical Officers Of the Marine Hospital
Service and Customs Officers acting for that
Service:
It is desirable for the proper administration
Of the Marine Hospital fund in the interest Of
the contributors thereto. that
THE SERVICE BE cENTERED
az far as possible at relief stations OF the first
class, where medical officers of the Marine Hos
eeand eass W" Where or a. 81
authorized 10 issue permits for relief to be fur
nished In accordance with specific arrange
further desirable, In cases where applicants for
relief. who require continued medical treat
ment supplemented by rest In hospital or its
without prejudice to their recovery, that the
patients be sent to the nearest station where
proper and sufficient hospital recommendations
4G OF the regulations, governing the Marine Hos
pita service vic, is hereby ampIiaed, az fellows
the infrequency Of applications for relief, or
other causes. no specific or continuous arrange
ment has been made by the depal tment, In ac-
cOrdance with which
RELIEF MAY BE EXTENDED.
an application for relief is presented, the col
lector OF customs for the port is authorized and
directed to furnish out door or office relief. In
accordance with department circular No. 81, Of
March 80 1873. or to furnish transportation to
hospital as indicated above, as the case may be ;
and treatment. other than outdoor or office re-
lief Will be furnished patients at third class re-
lief stations only in cases Of emergency.
Should in the opinion Of the examining physi-
clan, the patient be unable to bear transporta-
ton without prejudice to his recovery, the facts
In the case will be Immediately reported to the
Supervising SUPERINTENDENT for further in
structions and, in case immediate medical or
SURGICAL ATTENDANCE is NECESSARY.
the Collector of Customs will endeavor to pro-
vide It. II possible, at reasonable and inst rates
pending action upon The case;
Supervising Surgeon General.
JOHN B HAwLEY,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
list of Relief stations of the Marine Hos
sitat service, Of the First, second and
Third Glass.
DISTRICT OF THE GULF.
a,n'ogss II C1dss One.-New Orleans. La; Gal
restpn Texas; Key West. Fla. and Mobile, Ala.
russ Jwo Apalachicola, Fla; Pensacola
Fla md shreveport La.
MSS F!ree:-Brashear. La: Brownsville,
=! Pas2, Texas; Manatee, Fla; PascagouIa
y IS. It. Marks. Fla. Shieldsboro' Miss and
y pa, Fla,
DISTRICT OF THE OHIO.
rs Of Glass One.-Louisvle KY; Gin
= -4,l, MO: and Evansville. Ind.
ttS ro.-Chattanooga, Tenn: Nashville,
III. sburg, Pa. and Wheeling w. Va.
MS ! ee.-Paducah. Ky, and Parkersburg.
1sTR1cr OF THE MISSISSIPPI
>.s OF Glass Oae.-St Louis. Mo. and
Car r.
= 70, Bismarck, D. T.; DUBUQUE Iowa:
IN D. g, Wis. Memphis. Tenn. P, mbina D.
Paul, MINI, and Vicksburg, Miss.
d e. cad, MIMI; Natehez Miss, and Omaha.
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CANCELLATION OF BONDS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. I
State OF Louisiana.
Whereas. JOSEPH l.. MONTIEU has made
application TO me for the cancellation Of two
bonds furnished and subscribed by him as
principal. one Of which bonds, dated April 49,
1870 for the sum Of twenty thousand dollars,
with William Fl. Pemberton, Joseph Mansion,
Samuel d. Moody and Charles Prados as securi-
ties for the sum Of five thousand dollars each:
and the other. dated February -, 1873 for the
sum OF twenty thousand dollars with Charles
Prados. Joseph Mansion. Joseph Pinta and
Henry Demassiet rs securities. for the sum of
five thousand dollars each. and conditioned for
the faithful performance OF the duties Of said
Joseph L. Monitor rs tax collector OF the parish
Of Jefferson In this State.
Now, therefore, 1, FRANCIS r. NICHOLAS,
Governor Of the State OF Louisiana, do hereby
issue this my proclamation calling upon all
persons Interested therein 10 show cause. In
writing. at the office OF the Secretary Of State,
in the city OF New Orleans. within ninety days
from and after tho last publication hereof. why
the said bonds and the mortgages resulting
therefrom should not be cancelled and an
nuled.
Given under my signature and the seal Of the
State of Louisiana. at the city Of New Orleans,
this ninth day of May. In the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight,
and OF the one hundred and second OF the inde-
pendence of the United States Of America.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG
Secretary OF State. rn7t2 Got
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nntIable Gauge of Ale in Hotties.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, - -, -.


Sir-The department is In receipt OF your lot
ter dated the eighth instant. transmitting q
communication relating to an alleged error ip
and returned BY the appraiser at tho average
gauge prescribed by department circular
dated April 7, 1876.
You are informed. Ia reply. that on the re-
ceipt from the appraiser OF statement that an
error was committed. he may be permitted to
amend his return. and the entry may be read
justed accordingly.
Hereafter no less than the average gauge of
ale, porter, and beer. prescribed by the depart
ment, will be taken by you In estimating duties,
unless the original
REPORT OF THE APPRAISER
shows less gauge or at the time of entry writ
ten application be made for q return Of actual
gauge. Very respectfully.
BY order H. +. FRENCH
Assistant Secretary.
Collector of Customs New York.
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MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
COLLECTION OF MARKET REVENUES.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.. I
City Hall New Orleans. May 26. 1873.
Sealed proposals for the collection Of the rev.
enues of the following mentioned public mar
kets for the month of June. 1878, will be re-
ceived at this Office up to II o'clock M, on WE'D
NESDAY. May 20. 1873. to wit:
Magazine Market.
Ninth street Market
Dryades Market.
Proposals to be made for each market sepa-
rately. Cash in United States Treasury notes
to accompany each bid. The city reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids.
CHARLES CAVANAC,
my27 % Administrator OF Commerce.
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Ontlls to Entries.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. - -.
The department has been requested to per.
NIT importers to swear to entries at the u me OF
their presentation to the collectors OF customs.
and before the examination thereof In his office
and by the naval officer prescribed by article $50
of the Regulations.
You are authorized to permit the oath to be 80
taken whenever desired
by THE PROPER PARTY.
and the article of the Regulations cited is here
by modified accordingly.
Collector of Customs and others.
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FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
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State OF LOUISIANA !
Executive Department. !
Whereas, on the night of the twelfth day Of
March, 1873. William G. Fitzgerald, late Consta-
BILE of the town OF Trenton, in the parish OF
Ouachta, and while In the discharge Of his
official duties as peace officer, was shot and
killed by some person or persons unknown !;
and whereas, sufficient information has reached
me that PLEAS. PHILLIPS. alias PLEAS.
BROWN. alias CLAY BROWN and HENRY
ATKINS. alias HENRY BROWN are charged
with being the perpetrators Of this horrld
deed. and are now at large and fugitives from
Justice.
Now. therefore. I. FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this my proclamation,
calling upon the good people Of this State to
aid and assist in the arrest Of said Pleas. Phil
lips, alias Pleas, Brown. alias Clay Brown and
Henry Atkins, alias Henry Brown. and by vir-
tue Of the powers in me vested by law / do
hereby offer a reward Of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall
arrest the said Pleas. Phillips alias Pleas
Brown. alias Clay Brown, and Henry Atkins,
alias Henry Brown. and deliver them into the
custody Of the Sheriff Of Ouachta, to be dealt
with according to law.
Pleas. Phillips. alias Pleas. Brown, alias Clay
Brown, is of gingercake or copper color, about
twenty-fv years old about five feet seven
inches high. slight built, weighs about one
hundred and fifty pounds, having burnside
whiskers. and has cut In the palm Of his left
hand.
Henry Atkins, alias Henry Brown, is large,
black. well-formed man. about the same age,
about six feet high. with smooth face.
Given under my signature and the seal Of the
State Of Louisiana. at the city Of New Orleans,
this twenty second day Of May, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-eight. --
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO.
my23 lot Assistant Secretary OF State.
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PROPOSALS
FOR -
100000 Cross-Ties.

OFFICE New ORLEANS Pacific RAILWAY Co..
159 Common street,
New Orleans. May IA, 1878.
SEALED PROPOSALS are invited and will
be received at this Office until SATURDAY, the
first day Of June. for TWO HUNDRED THOU
SAND f20OOoo) CROSS TIES. nine t9) feet long.
seven ~ inches thick and nine 10 inches wide
Invested Of bark and sap.
Bids will be received for red or swamp cy-
press. yellow pine. post and white oak ties.
hewn, split, or sawed.
Cross-Ties to be delivered alongside Of rail-
way bed. commencing at Alexandria and ex-
tending to the Atchafalaya river.
Bids to be addressed to F. E. TOUGHER,
agent. and endorsed Proposals for Cross
Ties"
Payments made In cash on or about the first
Of each month.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
N. Bids will be received for any portion Of
above.
E. B. WHEELOCK.
my14 d2wW2t President.
MISSISSIPPI, MEXICAN GULF
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TREASURY DECISIONS.
FULL SYNOPSIS OF THOSE RENDERED
DURING APRIL.

FULL SYNOPSIS OF THOSE RENDERED
DURING APRIL.
Iuteresting to importers and to tho Ma.
rine Generally.
The following synopsis Of the decisions OF the
Treasury Department for the month Of April
upon the construction to be given TO acts OF
Congress relating to
TARIFF NAVIGATION AND OTHER SUBJECTS
will be found Of interest to importers as we'll as
to all those who have business transactions
with the customs service Of this country:
Mates Of Vessels are officers.
TREASURY DEPA BTMENT. ----. - -.
Si.-I am In receipt of your letter OF the nth
Instant asking the department whether the
mate of a vessel is regarded US ma officer. under
article thirteen OF the Customs Regulations. You
are Informed that the article Ia question is the
substance dissection 1923 Of the Revised Statutes:
and mates are held to be officers OF yesses:
II. + FRENCH
Assistant Secretary.
Collector Of Customs, Erie. Pa.
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! Imported Fruit Charges Incurred on vOy-
age Of Imperial Ion not Dutiable.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, -. -.


Si,.-The department Is In receipt OF your
letter OF the fourth instant, transmitting the
appeal tsT75e) OF Dix Il wilkins from your de-
cision assessing duty on sundry charges speci-
fed In an invoice of certain oranges originally
shipped from Palermo for your port, but which
by reason OF accident to the importing vessel
were imported from Bermuda. per Carrima,
January 20, 1878
II appears that the charges in question are
those which were incurred In connection with
the stowage and ventilation OF the goods after"
shipment. and are Of the same nature rs the
CHARGES FOR sTowAGE,
drainage and ventilation" which by depart
ments ruling of June II, 1873 Synopsis 1901 J..
were held to be not dutiable.
The department therefore concurs with the
appraiser In the opinion that duty was errone-
ousy exacted on the said charges and you are
hereby authorized to reliduidate the entry. and
to take the necessary steps for refunding the
excessive duties. -
BY order III. F. FRENCH.
Assistant Secretary.
Collector of Customs, New York.
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WHARF IMPROVEMENT BONDS.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Cry HALL
New Orleans, May 30. 1873
Scaled proposals will be received at this de-
partment until TUESDAY. May 90, 1873. ut II
o'clock o. No., for the sale to tho city Of TEN
WHARF IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. J. G. DENIS.
my24 I'd Administrator
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.

Executive Department. !
Whereas, EMILE d. WEBER widow of the
late ID. A. Weber, and administrators OF his sue
cession. has applied to me for the cancellation
Of bond drawn and signed by the said D. A..
Weber as principal. and Herman Meyer Emily
Weber Andrew Syabo. Simon We'll and John
F. Irvine. as securities. dated the twelfth day
Of March. 1875 and conditioned for the faithful
performance Of the duties OF said d. A. Weber
as Tax Collector Of the parish Of West Feliciana
Now, therefore, 1, FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor Of the State OF Louisiana. have
thought proper to issue this my proclamation.
with the view Of giving public notice to all per-
sons therein Interested. to show cause, In writ
ing. at the Office Of the Secretary of State, In
the city of New Orleans. within ninety days
from and after the last publication hereof why
said bond should not be cancelled and an
nulled. and the securities allowed named dis
charged from any further liabilities In the
premises.
Witness my signature and the seal Of the
State Of Louisiana. at the city Of New Orleans,
this second day Of January, In the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy
eight, and the one hundred and second year
OF the Independence of the United States Of
America.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS
BY the Governor
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary Of State. my21 got
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PERSONAL.

A NY FAMILY GOING NORTH OR TO EU-
"A rope can leave two or three children in
charge Of an old resident in this city, u lady
who Is well known and who has children her
self. She will give as good care as the parents
themselves. Apply to J. M. O.. at this office.
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NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE SALAMANDER FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION, !
New Orleans, May II, 1873.
Notice Is hereby given to the stockholders who
have paid the last ten per cent assessment levied
by the meeting of stockholders to present them
selves. to receive their stock notes, between the
hours of Il and l p. M. every day, from and
after the twentieth May. 1873 at the office OF the
Liquidators. Caller Court. Letter c.
JULES IGNORE.
ALBERT P. NOLL,
s.. HERMANN,
my17 lot Louidators
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FOR SALE.
A RARE BARGAIN.

nN ACCOUNT OF DEPARTURE, / WILL
~ sell my Bakery and Grocery Store ut n bar
gain. The stand Is one Of the most desirable
Their particulars. cali on or address
PIERRE LAHITTE,
my5 I'm Morgan City. La
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HELP wANTED-FEMALEs.

WANTED-A GIRL ABOUT FOURTEEN
w or sixteen years Of age. to nurse and do
homework for small family, Apply ut No. %
JOseuhins street mv25 1T
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Dutiable Charges aud Commissions
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Sir-The Department is in receipt of your Irt.
ter. dated the thirteenth instant, reportins III
the appeal t757oe} of J. Lee Smith & Co. fir n.
your decision assessing regular end addtiolnAi
duties on shipping charges added by the an
praiser to the invoice value ofcertain merchaf.
disc imported.
1t appears from the report OF the appraiser
transmitted with your letter that the charges
added are the
CUSTOMARY SHIPPING CHARGES
AT the places Of shipment for conveying goods
from the mandatory to the vessel: and tina
The addition Of the charges was made for the
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REWARDS.

REWARD-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
IL ward will be paid for the arrest and con.
several rails Of the Canal Street. City Park and
Lake Railroad, between the City Park and the
Lake which caused the accident Of Sunday.
May 2G. 1873. TtIOS. II. HANDY.
my27 3t Vice President.
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ROOMS FOR RENT-TWO NEATLY FUR
~ nished rooms-parlor and electromagnetic
story, with gallery front and rear. Large
closets In each room. and bath room conven-
lent. Location central, In the First District,
and on the shady side Of the street VIII be
rented with or without board to q gentleman
and wife or to two single gentlemen. No other
boarders or roomers In the house. Address
ROOMS Democrat office. my2 tt
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CITY TAXES, 1873.
LIST OF DELINQUENTs.

DEPARTMENT or FINANCE. CRY HALL.
Now Orleans. May %. 1878.
The list Of dellnquents for city taxes of 1873
is now being prepared. and will be published
on SATURDAY NEXT, June /. Until then
they may be paid without costs.
J. G. DENIS.
mv1G I'd Admt rator
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Cotton Braids for Trimming Hats
Duty On.

Duty On.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. -. -.
Sh-In departments decision OF January 10.
1874 mo. 1761) addressed to you 1t was held that
cotton bralds. used in trimming hats, were sub
ject to duty under the act Of June 80 1864, ut the
rate of 81 per cent ad valorem. with 10 per cent
reduction. and not under the prior act Of 1862
at 20 per cent ad ess 10 per ssa
making or orDamentfng hats. bonnets and
hoods. composed of straw, chip. grass. palm
Of or eher not
wise provided for.
NUMEROUS APPEALS WERE TAKEN
from this decision. and the case Of Zimmerman
vs.. Arthur, which involved the question, was
Southern District of New York In MAY. 1876
The Judgment In that case was adverse to, the
position taken by the government Directions
were given to take the case to the Supreme
Court Tor review. and the decision Of that court
in the case has now been rendered, Q copy of
that the Supreme Court has affirmed the de-
ciston Of the court below.
Considering the fact that schedule A Of title
80 provides for, cotton braids, at So per cent nd
va1orem. and that schedule M imposes duty
Of 80 per cent on braid used for making and
trimming hats. bonnets and hoods. composed
other vegetable substance. etc. 1t becomes nee
eesary for this department to reverse said de-
oonorm 10 deeon Of the
You are. therefore. authorized
TO APPLY THE DECISION
OF the Supreme Court to the articles Of mer-
chandise before mentioned; and you are also
directed to forward certified statements for a
refund of the excess Of duties exacted on the
class Of goods named In cases where protest
duly taken. Separate statements will be made
for the amount Of duty refunded, and such
the appeal forwarded to this department Ad-
ditional certified statements will be forwarded
for the interest and costs which have accrued
ment of the claims for interest and costs will
have to await q special appropriation. You are
also authorized to permit withdrawal Of goods.
Of the character named. now In bond under the
decision Of the Supreme Court.
Very respectfully.
JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary.
Collector Of Customs New York
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WANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE GIRL. A
w situation to do homework ind nurse. No
objection to travel. Address M. b.. this office.
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SPECIAL WOTTUES.


special NOtice.-The Crescent City hat
TALON. INVITE ENTRIES FOR A TROT-
TING RACE to take place at their entertain
ment at the Fair Grounds on SATURDAY
NEXT. June 1; one mile. dash: purse $50: en-
trance fee 10 per cent three to start the day
and track being good. Entries TO be made In
writing and addressed to Il. B. Peasants. box
No. CAT. N. B.-No entries allowed Of horses
with better record than three minutes.
mv1T II
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WANTED--A MIDDLE-AGED WHITE WO-
W. man wishes situation MS cook. No OBJ
lection TO go in the country, and can give good
city reference. Address J. G. r.. this office.
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The Grand Festival to be KIven by Or
leans Lodge No. Knights of Pythias. Mt Oar
roton Garden postponed from Tuesday a May
cemency Of the weather will positively take
place on TUESDAY. May %. All tickets issued
for May q hold good for the above date.
VIZ 9tt
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HELP WANTED-MALEs.
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-A SITUATION. BY A YOUNG
w man twenty years Of age In the country on
q farm or In store. Has had several years ex-
perience on o farm. con work garden or take
charge of dairy: is good penman and quick
at figures. ADDRESS A. B.. Democrat office
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ImportatiOns by Mail.


Slr-Complaints have been made to the de-
partment Of the opening Of packages sent from
abroad for the use Of foreign ministers and con-
sular officers in the United States. which. In
many instances. contain only official dispatches
for their use
In view thereof the following instructions are
issued.
1. When any package arrives. addressed to a
foreign minister or consular officer. bearing
the seal Of the foreign government, and which
shall indicate. from such examination as can be
made without breaking the seal. that 1t con-
tains only official documents. 1t shall be imme-
diately. forwarded to the party to whom ad-
dressed.
Q. If 1t is addressed to foreign minister and
bears the appearance Of coutai ming merchan-
disc Of any character. Information of its receipt
should be at once sent to this department.
3. Great care should be taken, however that
IN NO INSTANCE
the seals be broken. or the package In any man.
ner disturbed, unless In the presence OF, and
with the consent of, the party to whom adj
dressed. -
JOHN SHERMAN. Secretary.
Collector of Customs. New York.