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PITTSUVRG:III
. TiIUASDAYMORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1847,1
The President's Message.
The Federal presses speaks of the President's
message in the most contemptuous manner—its ,
styli, language, sentiments, all are even beneath
their contempt; if we may judge from their lan.
susge respecting it. Notwithstanding their scan.
dahlias assertions, we defy any one of
_their ififfnber ,
to refer to a single Executive Document, within
the last twenty years, which is more to be admired
as a plain, comprehensive, business like cotnmuni
cation..
Indeed the simple fact of such a continued
torrent of blackguardism being directed against
this message would, (if we , had not formed and ex
-pressed our opinion of its merits, before we had
seen the Federal comments on it; have gone far
'.,to-lead our minds to contemplate it as a powerful
and most able State paper.
Grant Taylor ia New Orleans.
The New Orleans papers of the 4th instant, eon
fain very full accounts of the circumstances amen'
ding the reception of Gen. Taylor in that city,
:which go to show that it was one of the most
enthusiastic manifestations of public feeling
fora faithful public officer, that has ever been wit.
- .
nessed in' this country. How much more.grateful
, to the feelings of the old General (and every true
— ,patriot) must have been such a demonstration as
this, than are those of another kind,ao generally
made by Federal editors and leaders; in which an
• impartial observer would see more of sympathy
for 'the outlaws of Mexico, than for their own
country and countrymen I
Colonel Morgan at Rome.
The pllint Colonel of The Second Obio Regi
cheat was entertained with a supper, on the even
ing of the 10th instant, at Columbus, at which the
'alter of the Ohio Statesman presided. The cum•
pony was large—among Whom were many inern—
ben of the Legislature. A number of highly pa—
triotic toasts . weredrunk. In answer to one oomph
naenting himself, Col. Monciaw made a_*.short
speech, which must have met a cordial response
from every one present; and awakened the most
thrilling emotions. We will endeavor, ere long ,
to present our readers with some extracts from this
speech. .
War Meeting, in Westmoreland.
We have had _ on hand for several days, the pro—
ceedings of a ltirge and enthusiastic meeting in
Westmoreland county; which we intenced to pub- .
lish, but so much matter has been accumulated
for, publication, that we fear we shall be unable to
make room for them. We will say here, howev—
er, that the resolutions adopted by the meeting per
fectly accord with the honest feelings of sterling
Democratic old Westmoreland; and-all know that
she is always right!
• Forgo Morning Putt
THE PRESIDENCY.
Your readers have been entertained, of late, by
the contributions of some of our Democratic citi•
tens, whose minds have become deeply agitated
by the importance of the next Presidential election.
With a great deal of stuff, they give some good
advice as to the propel: course that should be w
ised by our party. The names of a number of
distinguished statesmen have been suggested in the
Post, in cennection with the highest office in our
country: Messrs. Dallas, Buchanan, Cass, and
Woodbury. All of these gentlemen have ample
. qualifications; and either would &weep this State,
no matter who may be the opposing candidate.—
The two first named are urged particularly on
account of the claims of the State. I regret this.
it`lt seems trifling and contemptible in any State' to
set up its claims to the Presidency. Pennsylvania
would in no respect be benefited by having the
privilege of furnishing, the candidate. It would
not redound to her honor or glory. I hate the
course referred to, because it stars up sectional
jealousies. It is true our State never furnished a
"resident—but the same may be said of othera.—
New Hampshire, that never yet deserted the De•
mocracy, might urge her claims. Has she not a
"right to the Presidency? So of other States.
hope our friends will see in time the evils of this
contemptible mode of electioneering.
As true patriots, we should look to something
higher than the mere accident of birth or resi
dence, in the selection of a candidate for so high
an office as President. We should have an eye' to
the welfare of the whole people. The perpetuity
of our institutions depends upon the integrity and
intelligence of the leaders of the successful party.
Without these, there can be but little hope. If the
offices of the country are to be filled with a view
to the gratification of the people of a single State
or section, or to the aggrandizement of a few, we
may turn our attention to some other form of ay-
eminent, and pronounce Republicanisin a failure.
But I will not geton so gloomy a subject, without
mote cause than I see at present. There is too
much dishonesty among our politicians—but the
experience of the past proves that such are never
successful in the end. It is the desire of all that,
in the present pariloos crisis—while the country
is in its infancy, and the greatest among us are
but students in the science of government,—a
liberal and enlightened course should be pursued
by our party, in every State in the Union—since
ours always has been, and must of necessity con
tinue to be, the governing party of this country.
We want a candidate for the Presidency. Whom
'shall we select I A man whose life has given
evidence of a devotion to Right and Truth—who
never compromised his integrity for the sake of
present success. And while canvassing the cepa.
bilities of the great men of our country upon such
a standard, do we not, as by an instinct, recur to
the name of Ex• President VAN HU . REN.
God knows I would not detract an iota from
the claims of other names that have been men
tioned; but I am forcibly struck with the impor
tance of 'again nominating Mr. VAN BOREN. I
. believe be is our strongest man. The New Eng-
'land and Western States will go fur him only—
and New York will go for no body else. lam in
-favor of him because he is popular with the pea
' ple. His-noble-and patriotic condurt, doting his
term of service, and since his retirement, has dis
armed prejudice, and won tor him the respect and
confidence of all parties: He, more fully 'than
any other man, represents the sentiments of the
m asses If this country; To borrow a wbig Arne
he is the genuine embodiment" of democratic
principles. He takes the lead in , governmental
reforms; he does-not wait, to enquire whether the
majority are with him ; but trusts to the " sober
accord thought, which Is seldotn wrong."
To recapitulate: L urge
,the nomination of
144.R.T; If V Ocrizar, , because he is a great states
man, sin honest man, R firm pemocrat, (not in a
party sense merely,' and p:,OgjA'be our most pop.
ular grinditliste„ U:TICA.
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. Rrport of the Secretary of the Treasury.
This volumineus and rnasisfily document, being
perhaps the most zomprehensivei sagacious and
argumentative, that. has ever , issued from the de
partment over which its disticiguished author pre
sides, is in our bands; ibis lcingei than the mes
sage, occupying over ten columns' of the UniOn
newspaper, and as a whole; is!so replete with inte
rest,that it has a claim apon she attention of every
Man in the community. There are, however,
portions susceptible of syMaptical publication,
which we shall reduce to this form ; portions which
we shall extract entire; and puch that is merely
expository, we must reluctantly, but necessarily,
omit.
The 'report opens with theifolloWing cornpend
;um of the finar.cial statements and estimates :
The Receipts and Expenditn'res fon the fiscal year,
lending on the 30th June, Isq, were 7--
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From customs....
Froze public lands
From miscellaneous sources.
From avails of Treasury nu&es and
losoa 25,679,199 45
Total receipts 02,1525,969 S 2
Add Wince in Treasury, Ju141,1846 9,128,439 OS
Total means $61,152,423 90
The expenditures during tflii same
period, were 69,451,177 65
Leaving balance in Treatury;July 1,
18 , 0 • ". 81,701,251 25
,The estimated Receipts and itpenditures for the fis
cal year, ending 301 h June, 1848, are—
' . !.. auezrers, tAz :
rom custonis let quarter t,j, actual
- returns I 811,106,257 91
From customs, 2d, 3d, and Or quar
tets, as estimated
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StNOPSIS.O.IKTR'E
$31,000,000 00
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From sales of public laodr. 9,500,000 00
From miscellaneous sourcer.!i....... 400,000 00
$34,900,000 00
From avails of Treasury notes and
loans.
$41,105,294 55
Add balance in Treasury; guly 1,
1847 1 1,701,251 25
Total means, as esamated .$42,886,545 80
txrcrinnuats, viz :
The actual expenditures tor gat quarter. ending Sep
tember 30, 1847, were...,Li $16,469,194 69
The estimated expentlituree!for the •
public service, during thh other
three quarters. from Ocihber 1,
1547, to dune 30, 1848,1 k,
Civil list, foreign intercodise, and
miscellaneous... 5;496,180 42
Army proper,inclu
ding volunteers.. 19,00,665 58
Fortifications, ord
nance, arming mi.
litia, etc. 2,036,446 50
Indian department. 1,710,660 26
Pensions 1,00,528 66
Naval establishment 10,241,072 47
Interest on public
debt and Treasury
notes 2,2k577 18
Treasury notes out
. standing and pay
able when presen
ted 51 , 22. 9 1 1 .
42,146,465 38
Excess of expenditures °stir means,
July 1, 1343 I
$15,729,114 27
The estonaled receipts, means and expenditures,
far the fiscal year, commtmcing July 1, 1849, and
ending June 30, 1349, arei!
From custom'632,ooo,ooo 00
From sales of public landt 3,000,000 00
From miseelloneoug iouqi!cit 100,000 00
Total revenue `;. 35000.000 00
Deduct deficit, July I iilB4S• • . 15,729,114 27
Means available fur servic4 of fiscal
- year, ending June 30, Din 819,370 BS3 73
The expenditures duringl , the same period, as esti.
meted by the several Depa rtments of State, Treasu
ry, War, Navy, and Pima *aster, Cameral: are,
The balances of for
mer appropriations
which will be re
quired to be expen
ded this year....B 1,4+6,210 77
Permanent and in
definite appropria
-11055. •.•••• • .• • • 4,547,577 83.
specific sppropna•
tions asked for this
rear
49,60,133 13
Civil list, fore:gn in
tercourse, mid mi
scellaneous 6,618,061 62
Army proper, vol un
terry, and Milita
ry Academy 32,001,028 42
F.ortifications, ord
nance, arming mill
his, etc. '2,043,169 90
Pensions 1,604,31 4 84
Indian department.. 926,401 81
Naval establishment. 10,906,558 53
IMerest on public
debt and Troasu
aetCS
2,- , t0,402 63
855,6+4,941 71
Deduct means remaining ailplicable•
to service of fiscal yea ending
June 30.1849 , l. 19,370,885 73
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Excess of expenditures 4)14r means
July 1, 1849 936,274,055 99
The Secretary then Tqoceeds to remark upon
the contingencies of the ',war with regard to the
revenue; and upon the rlyopriety of establishing
war duties and adoptinrother measures towards
keeping the loans that pay be necessary at a
mininum sum. These cokssist of recommendations
of en advalorem duty of :25 per cent. on tea and
coffee; the reduction and:graduation of the price
of the public lands; aui !the extension of the pre.
emption privilege to every bona fide settler; from
all of which is estimated an annual revenue in
the aggregate-of $1,500,000 By the adoption of
these measures, the loah might be reduced to
$17,000,000.
The subject of military contributions in Mexico
is discussed, and a modelof operating suggested,
by which the largest amount, it is supposed, would
be derived. The present. duties are framed so as
to yield the largest revenue; whereas the Mexican
tariff was in the higheil degree protective and
prohibitory. No data, however, is accessible, from
whence to make any satisfactory estimate; but
the proposal is to obtain,'fis tar as possible, supplies
for the army in Mexico, from this source, and to
diminish the expentliturEts of the national treasury
in the prosecution of tht war.
It is well recommeriped that in contracting a
public debt, provision Should, at the same time,
be made for the promptLpayment of the interest;
and the gradual but certain extinguishment of the
principal.
Retrenchment has been effected in the means of
collecting the national revenue, to an amount of
.1500,000 per annum, not by seducing compensa
tion, but by dispensing with every officer not ab
solutely necessary for the service.
The report advocatesi in an energetic tone, the
reduction of the price of public lands, to settlers
and cultivators; and anticipates, from such a
immune, the rapid intrriduction to the Union, of
two new States, Minesota and Itasca, in the great
valley of the West.
Information is furnished in relation to the explo
ration and survey of die mineral lands on Lake,
Superior, Wisconsin an . 4 Northern lowa
The : legislation of tho' last congress with a view
o the protection of odr soldiers and volunteers,
in securing their bountiiands, is stated to be instil
fieient. and further legislation required to carry
DUt the benevolent policy indicated.
The recommendation is renewed to establish
ports of entry in Oregon, extend the revenue laws
over that territory' t grhnt donations of farms to
settlers, and school segions to every quarter of a
township. The impor l tance of the settlement of
Oregon in view of oimicommerce with Asia, add
ing weight to the rekommendAtion. An ample
return to the governm4it is anticipated (NM a just
and liberal policy in that quarter.
A number of , tableif..ore submitted exhibiting
the state of the publin;Aebt and various trausac•
tions of the department. From one of these it
appears, that the amount of public debt liquidated
in principal and interests by yearly payments
trom Mt to 1847, a - 4483,800,408-79.
"This table,'! says ithe report, "•is the recorded
evidence of the will dad the ability of the Amer.
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icrin Union to disclaarge'all its obligations, the
amount of debt how due being 540,659,659 40—
Kit= less than one tenth of thelunqunt ofprincipal
did interest of the public debt which we have
alneady paid. l'hese Payments lere,made with
uniform punctuality, and , commen ing, with heavy
amounts, at .periods when our population 'was
vastly less than one-fifth of its Kesent numbers,
Etna when its ability to tweet its engagements we's.
even in a smallek proportion.
, t . lt is itnpossible for any American citizen to
regard this evidince of the honor" and good faith
ofhis country, with any other feeli ngs than those
,of ;pride and -satiSfacuon. In wa'r and in peace,
oui country has Maintained her lionor unsullied,
and redolVed, through every sacrifice of blood and
tielisure, that it roust and shall be preserved'!
The report adVances to the operation and effects
of he constitutional treasury, which being it pas.
sage of peculiar interest we extract entire :
The constitutional treasury went into effect on
thei Ist of January last; and the business of the grob
eminent under this act, during the last eleven
months, has been Conducted in specie; of *Melo, as
appears by tat le 13, there was feceived during the
lasi eleven months, for loans, cvs'oms, i landir, and
miScellaneous collection'', the sum Of $4'5,667,986
48 in specie, and the corn of $18,22t3,516 31 during
thelsame eleven rhonthi disbursed in specie
uln New York '(see table Y) during the Montt
of Aug ust last $3,340,706 48 in specie, was re
ceived by the collector of that port, and in the last
eleven months by him in specie $18,615, 422 2G.
During the same month of August, there was drs.
posited (see table GG) the sum of $5;795,120 92
with the assistant treasurer of that city, and traiVs
ferred from or disbursed by that officer. The re
ceipts and disbursements of the government in
spcie, dt,ring the last eleven months, have amount•
ed, together, to the' sum of $96,894 ,402 49; and
not a dollar has been lost to the treasury, nor any,
injury in fl icted upon any branch of commerce or
business. The, constitutional treasury has been
tried during a period of war, when it was necessary
to negotiate very large loans, when out , eiriendi
tures were being increased, and when transfers un
precedented in amount were required to distabt
points for disbursement During the last eleven
months thltgovernment has received, 'traniferred, ,
and disbursed mots specie than during the , whole ' ,
aggregate period of fifty-seven years preceding,l
since .hs a 'option of the constitution. To tender
the system still more safe, useful, and econOrnical;
to define more clearly the powers of the departmebt,
and especially to render more secure uhe public
money in the hands of disbursing agents,' the a
mendments suggcced in my last annual repOrt. On
eluding the establishment of a branch minuet New'
York ) and which received the sanction of the lloyse
of Representatives during the last session, are again
recommended to th'e favorable consideration of Con:
gress.
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$23,747,864 66
2,499,355 20
100,670 51
19,393,742 59
6,283,291 .55
.• During the year ending 30th June, 1847, our
imports 01 specie were 524,121,280, (see table T.,)
most of which, under former systems, must have
gone into the banks, to have been Made the basis
of issues of their paper to the additional'amorint
of fifty or sixty millions of dollars. Such an ax
passion, during the last spring and summer,
accompanied by still higher prices, and followed
by a greater fall, and by bankruptcies in England,
to an extent heretofore unknown, finding our banks',
and credit greatly expended, and re acting uphn
this expansion, would have produced a revulsion
here exceeding any that has heretofore occurred in,
the country, A general suspension of the banks
would p'obably have resulted; depressing the
wages of labor and prices of property and products;
affecting injuriously the operations and credit even
of the most solvent, and producing extensive bank
ruptcies. From this revulsion we have been saved !
by the constitutional treasury, by which the rpeAl
cie imported, instead of being converted into bank 1
issues, has been made to circulate direCtly to's 1
great extent as a currency among the people, has'
ing been recorned here during the 'sit elevenl
months by the new orders of this departMent, .um I
der the act of Pth February. 1103, and the gealousi
cooperation of the able and efficient bead.of thei
mint at Philadelphia, to the unprecedented extent ;
of $20,755,04b 21; and there are thousands of ourl
citizens now solvent and prosperous, who hav,t
been saved from ruin by the wholesome operation
of the constitutional treasury. The banks that so
unwisely opposed the system have been' rescued,
probably, from another suspension; their stork
holders,depositors.and note holders from sivere.loss•
es; and the country and government froth the ruin.
ous effects of a depreciated paper currencyi If the
union of the government with the banks sad con- I
tinned, and their suspension and depreciation of
Their paper occurred during the war, requiring'
large specie disbursements, which suspended basks
could not furnish, consequences the most disastrous
to the honor and the interests of the country must
have ensued. The governmer t is now disconnect
ed from banks, and yet its stock and notes are at
par,. although we have been constrained td contract
heavy loans, and to keep larger armies in the field
than at any former period. But durint the last
war, when the government was connected with
banks, its six per cent. stock and treasury notes
were depreciated twenty five per rent., payable in
bank paper twenty per cent. below par; thus
amounting to a loss of forty.five cents in every dol.
ear upon the operations of the government. In my,
first annual report to Congress, on the 3d of De.
cember. 1545, in recommending the adoption of the
constitutional treasury, the following observations
were made:
t- 'Nor will it be useful to establish a constitu—
tional treasury, if it is to receive or disbur,e rte
paper of banks.'
.• 'lf paper, in whatever form, or from whattv
er source it may issue, should be introduced as
a circulation by the constitutional treasury, it
would precisely to that extent diminish its use as h
a means of circulating gold and silver.'
During and before the commencement of lhel
last session of Congress, it was thought by Many'
that this measure could not operate successfully ,
during war, and that large loans could not be he— [
gotiated if the payments were required in iiivecie.
The department, however, adhered to the recom-1
mendations of its first report, believing !lint the
government would be rendered stronger by •
vorce, and that if the treasury should retina to
banks to negotiate its loans or Supply its rtlenue,
that both, if the war continued, would be instolved,
as they were in the war 01 1812, in one Ictisnirion
ruin. During the months of June, July and Au
gust last, (per table N,) the sum of $6,000,00 was
transferred from the assistant treasurer Of New
York for necessary disbursements at New Orleans
arid in Mexico. Heretofore, the public money by
ing deposited with the banks, and loaned but to
' their customers, when such enormous transfers
[ were made, a contraction of the banks with rhin—
ous losses must have ensued; but the moneY,of the
government is now transferred from New - )fork to
New Orleans, and scarcely affects business.or the
money market, because the transactione of the
government are 'disconnected from. tho'ser Of the
banks. When the government formerly received
and disbursed only the paper of banks, 'whepeyer a
revulsion and numerous bankruptcies occurred in
England, they universallyr eacted upon tiny , Peril—
ous paper system, so as to create a pressure ih our
money market, a large and sudden contraption of
the paper currency, a calling in of heavy Brans by
the banks, and.es aconsequence, many.failures and
most frequent suspensions of specie payirtents.—
Now, for the first time in our history, althi:ingh fail
ures in England of the most unprecedented mag—
nitude have occurred, Including bankSlantt bank—
ers, yet our banks and credit are sound r2rid, sta—
ble, and the business of the country is still pros—
perous and progressive.
"Nothing is more injurious to all classes, but
especially to our manufacturers, than , the' expert
sions, contractions, and fluctuations, of the !bank
paper system, vibrating with' every considerable
change of the public moneys held by tham,as de.
positories. This perilous and seduCtive bank-paper
system opens temporarily, and beyond the wants
of the country, a market here for foreigm.imports,
not in exchange for, exports,. but fort credit; the'
redemption of which drains the county of its
spesie, contracts the paper currency, I forces, at al
saclifice, the sale of domestic fabrics, and ilepressei
rthe industry of the whole country. Doinesticd
manufactures - require for their permanentatidstic. ,
cessful operation, the basis of specie; ,kbecking
vibrations. and inflations of the paper4system;
confining our imports to the wants of thexcluntry,
and preventing the temporary purchase Of foreign
goods for credit, and not for exports,Whieh always
results in disturbance of the moneY nutlet, and
in injury to .the country. If our Mantifacturers
desire great advantagestrurn the borne rfiarket, it
must be abundantly and permanentlysupplied with
a large specie circulation, which al4s crin sustain
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$53,644,941 72
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that market for ti-nurriber ,of years, and prevent
those calamities Which - digit -follow an inflated
paper currency. home - Market for our manu
factures; when based upon specie and low duties,
is solid, permanent, and : augmentingl but when
founded upon paper credits, it is inflated one year,
only to be depressed the next, or some succeeding
year—thus :depriving ths..rhanufacturec of any
well and permanent domestic 'market.
The bank deposit yeir, (1836,) when We were
importing grain, contrasted with 1837—the year
of divorce of the government from banks-exhib
iting the delusive inllatinn of the, one 'Witt its
succeeding disasters, 'rind the solid prosperity of
the other; resisting thus far, to a great extent, itie
revulsion in England,::and proving the good effects
of the union of low duties, and the specie-receiving
and specie circulating, constitutional treasury. ,,
The recommendation. fur the establishment of a
branch mint at the city of New York is renewed,
and cogent remits ;advanced .therefor. Foreign
coin going into the binlia: would, if received at the
great emporium of theconarnerce of the Union,
pass into general circulation. The amount coin-
ed at the mint and branch mints, from the Ist
January to the let December:4B47, was $20,758,- 1
04812, the first eleven months of the constitution
al treasury.
By an exhibition of the, imports and exports Of
specie, it appears, that for the fiscal year, ending
the 30th June, 1846, there was an import of
$3,777,732: and an export of .$3,481.417; leaving
a gain of $296.315; and in .1847, the specie impor
ted was $24,121489,4and the export $1,845,119,
leaving the specie gained in 1847, $22,276,170.
An exhibition of the amount of receipts from
customs, lands, &c., and of the disbursements of
specie is made, showing for the first year of the
new system, that thedepartMent has been enabled
to circulate among the peoplethe sum of $35,226..
516 in specie.
s Tables are presented exhibiting the market value
of treasury notes and United States stock for the
year, in New York and New Orleans. ,A state
ment ct " presented in relation to the nego
tiations late loan of $18,000,000, with
which, however, the public has already been made
acquainted through the press.
Information is furnished relative to the Selection
of a site for, and the erection of, the new custom
:house at New Orleans.
The operation of;the= Topographical' Bureau,'
and the labors of. Proteszor D, Bache, in the
survey of the coast, with a view to the erection of
light houses and other public works, are - approved,
and appropriatiorui asked for the completion of the
dome.
•
To the pursuance of improvements in the ware
housing system, a commission consisting of :Messrs.
C. C. Walden and D. P. Barhgclt was appointed to
visit Europe, and collect all the information possi
ble on the subject; the result of which toss been,
voluminous report, affording details whit exhibit
with peculiar force one of the principal Meani by
Iwhich Great Britain has built up her lcomme rce
and navigation, and extended. the market for her
fabrics throughout the world ; and for auccaalul
competition with her; the report mainiaini the
necessity of sedulously employing and perfecting
the same system in the United States.
The remainder of the report relater tolthe new
'tariff and its operations, with a variety! of inns
trations from the past history of the nation, and a:
number of collateral and incidental fact% ',demon-
strative of the superiority of the system/ I
From it we gather, amongst many others; the]
I
following items of fact: •
The nett revenue under the new tariit.for the ,
year ending the Ist of December, 184, i 54341
300,000, being $8,"428.590 more than ode 1 !
old tariff in the proceeding twelve mou las. Our,
1 products are about $3,000,000,000, of Which on-1
ly about $130,000,000 is exported; leaving $2,850,-
000,000 to be used abhome, of which $509,000.000
is annual'y interchanged between the Stter, or a
: bout $23,81 per individual; while our in t erchange
I with foreign nations is only at the rate 030 cents
per individual. This amount, it is tbou4tt, might
be augmented by low duties to 09 cents, per indi- i
%idual, or $900,000,000 in the aggregate, Which
would yie!d a revenue of $90,000;000. It is con
jectured that if the Canada% acre united' to us by
tree trade, our exchangeswith those colo n iew alone.
would advance to $10,000,000. Zr is contended
that it is not the freight, but duties that are the
obstacles to con:melee, ,
The Secretary then proceeds to comment upon
the statistical lama connected with the iinmensely
increased exportation of breadstuff* of last year,
and observes that our capacity for incre.ased pro—
duction, is sufficient 16 'augment our exports of!
grain. &c , in 1849 to upwards of $100,000,000,:
of over six times the exports of the present year 1
The report then enters npon au elaborate argu—
ment upon the free tradesystem, and proceed% to a
comparative review of our commercial history
under the effect of the protective tariffs, of ISM
1824,1828, and 1842, and the low tariff's or rather
the compromise act and the low tariff cif 1.8413, to
show that a gain of specie and an increase of ex—
ports, is found in favor of the latter. i '
The report, from this point, advancesito a fur—
ther and closer argument upon the libeeal policy
1 which is advocatd with exceeding•vlgoi• and con
.. v4ticing effort, and so conclude..
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Death from a Slight Cold.—By negleoting those
salutary precautions which common. senile diCtates,
many, very many, fall victims to their imprudence.
We have seen the young bride, bloominglas it., were,
as the bird of paradise and the fair flower of hope,
the pride of her father and the joy of be mother--
her cheek flushed with anticipation, ai d her> eye
beaming with the soft expression of love—the gay
dreams of life dancing on her fancy with the rich
and varigated tints of the rainbows proMise. We
have seen all this changed-=:2y°, the wedding gar
meets for a shroud and the bridal chamber for this
sepulchre of the dead ; and all this froM neglect
ing a common COLD. Now, before itlis too late,
use DR. ROGERS' LIVERWORT AND TAR,
which gives immediate relief as thousands of our
most intelligent families now admit of i'ts must ex
traordinary cures. Ti .o gay, the beautiful, and the
young speak!forth its praise; and will, s i p long as it
makes positive cures, and cheers the despairing
family fireside. This medicine has made some of
the most remarkable cures of Consumption, ais can
be seen in the certificates which can be 15 ad , tft J. C
Kneeland4 ; also at Messrs. Kidd 141Co.is, the
Agenti. It also breaks up the most! distressing
Covert, in ra few hours time. I dCelO
pir Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry, are ameng the
most valuable medicines in the, Materia : Modica.—
They are both happily compounded in pr. Woods.
Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry 13i:ttcre, puf. up in large
bottles at 311 each. It is a good tonic pr littcrigth
ening medicine in canes of General Debility, Dys
,
pepsin, etc. '
Sold at the HEALTH DEPOT of Val
eines, between 3d and 4th streota,lPitta
large advertisem'ont in another column
Died,
On Tuesday evening, 14th inst.,
51.TnEA-tty.
Tne friends of the family are respect
to attend her funeral, this morning, a
from her late residence, Anil' street,,
City.
25 cENts)
Dr. Ralph's Untillirsal Vegetable Pinto
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CONTAIN two MERCURY, a nd the happy cOmbina
k) lion. of tho ingredients, and proport , tneare such
as to produce a medicine which neverf ils td, relieve,
when relief is at all to be obtained. 1 1
Da. RALPH'S Pura require no puffing i l whOre they
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are known, and where they areot, one 1 trial is 1
sufficient to secure their adoption. Iwo kinds in
one box, with Tull directions. ' .1 1
. S. L. CILTHBERT,
Wholesale and Retail Agent,
No. 60 Smithfield M., ear 13d at.
Acorn—Jno. M , Cracken, sth Ward i WM. Cole,
Allegheny city; T. G. Smith,Birmirighatin C.Aitchie,
; Cannonsburgh, Pa. 25 Ms. a box!, I idecl6
FSALF,--About 400 copies of nes late
A: DIRECTORY of Pittsburgh, Al , egheny, Bir
mingham, Fic. , 258 cuts of 5 double porple and yel
low, Carpet Chain; 800 of all sizes Wbode a Bowls,
WO, 9a12, '9-15 Window Sash;
Bed
Boonville
Lime, and a small assortment of Bed Twine,
Lines, etc. for sale low for . Cesh, by 1 '
ISAAC HARBIN Agß and
Com. Mgchatte ; sth at aryil'iiittd.
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p J • The citizens of Allegheny ',are, rn eking a
very important improvement 'The waste ground
of their Diamond is being enclosed so effectually
that a cat cannot get in; unless through . ^ the gate.
ways. : Next suminer thieportion of the city will
be a fine place of resort—provided, however, the
authorities set.out trees in sufficient quantities to
make it look attractive. No city in the Union
has such a "ground" for rambling.
ozrLeaving a load of coal on the pavement,
and establishing no lights in the neighborhood, to
guide the pasiers by away from danger, is a very
capable piece of negligerice; which has been
practiced on more than one occasion, in this city.
We will mention names, perhaps, the next time
we hear of such an accident as occurred the other
'uab4+ Mcdi
burgh. See
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LOCAL MATVRRS
Hens xr LAST.—We are informed that the
sword, sent by Lieut. Col. S W. Black, to be pre.
sented to Mr. David Smith, of Allegheny, has
arrived, and can be seen at MerCer & Robinson's
store, Federal street, Allegheny city. It is a
Mexican cutter, and was taken by a member of
the Ist Pennsylvania Regiment, at the battle of
Cerro Gordo. It will be presented to Mr:Smith,
with appropriate ceremonies, iria'rew days. •
0:1.R. H. Kann, Esia..--We take mnch pleasure
in announcing that this gentleman has been az
pointed Deputy Marshal, by Hon. A. Plumer.
The selection will give entire satisfaction.
a:7 Another drove of turkiea marched in pro,
cession through oar streets yesterday.
o:7•Hnnker commences his - Christmas Cake to
day: We won't say how good it will be until we
see a slice from it.
Q The rivers are still very high ; and drift
wood is coming down the Allegheny. They ap•
peered to be at. a stand yesterday. The recent
rains will continue the swell for some days.
0::? We understand that White's Bran Band has
volunteered their services for the Printers' Supper.
A glorious set of fellows they are; and the gen.
tleman of the press" will be for ever grateful to
them.
a j. Mr. Murse proroses to publish a weekly
paper, to be called "The John Donkey." The
firs number will appear on * New Year's • Day.
6. Dan Rice passed through our city this week
on his way to New Orleans.
pj•The editor of the Telegraph has lost a
batton parachute." We , think we saw it the
other day but—what is it like?
j The filet No. of Mrs. Sa`•ieshelm'a paper
will be issued on the 18th.
crlTbe Yank.ees of Cincinnati have been stirred
up by the reports of the Supper in this city. We
notice in the paper" that they are preparing for a
Clam Bake. The materials have already been
ordered from the east.
a-3." Suppers " are all the rage just now. We
were at one last night, and a good one it was. It
is expected, however, that the Printers will have
th,e best one of the season.,
C't Two lecturers have been enlightening the
people of. Allegheny city, this week, while not
one has been heard on this side. Are we not very
much behind our neighbors in this matter of pub
lic leeturest These evenings should afford the
thoughtful some kind of intellectual food.
c y Th e American, of yestenlay, tells a "street
accident." One of Rody Patterson's horses cut a
caper, and spoiled biniself and buggy.
al
(Oa The Police officers have been quiet for
day or two. Since the arrest of the counterfeiters,
by Songher,, and of the fugitive, by Hague, there
has been nothing but -"common cases" before
the magistrates.
Ty After the rain, we are promised along ape
of cold weather. The barometer en indicat
yesterday. A freeze will be welcome.
S►ea! lhowx tre.—We understand that a Safe,
in an titOce on Liberty street, was blown open on
Tuesday night, about 12 o'clock, by soma but-
Oars.
cc? Sea Morse's list of new and cheap books
0:7 The Robert J. Walker, Capt Evans, left on
Tuesday, for the Gulf.
oz). Every person has been cdmplaining of
"mud, mud," but there is no use. The wealth of
Crcesus, would not prevent the nuisance.
W bite's Band is to give a Concert on the
22d February.,
o.' Prepare for tue Athenaeum entertainments
next week. Profeisor Risley and his eons are to
o:7•The editor of the Day Book declines being
a candidate, ns we understand him.
CO7LIKENTART.—The following is a resolntion
adopted by the Grand Division of the Sons of Tern
perance :
Resolved, That Brother CuitrsTonna L MA-
Get, D eputy Grand Worthy Patriarch, for dro ,
district of Pittsburgh, is entitind to the thanks of
this Gtand Division, for his faithful and eminent
services in the cause of the Order, in Western
Pennsylvania.
Conitu mption and Death will most assuredly be
the early fate of those who neglect themselves when
afflicted with the premonitory symptoms of con.
sumption, such as a Cold, Cough, Bronchitis, or
Soreness of the. Throat, Hoarseness, Difficult Ex,
pectoration. Asthma, Spitting of Blood, &c.
Duncan's Expectorant Remedy," is expressly pre
pared fur the removal and cure of those danger
ous and troublesome diseases. Therefore, you who
are laboring under the influence of theie complaints,
procure immediately this medicine befcire it be too
late. One Bottle may be the means of prolonging
your life: Always ask fur "Dr. Duncan's Expec.
tos anti Remedy," and see that you.get it, and not-be
persuaded by some who sell differect medicines to
take some of their medicine in preference. These
persons obtdin some cheap" thing and palm it on
the Oldie at full price. It is therefore important
for purchasers to be.on their guard. "DR DUN
CAN'B EXPECTORANT REMEDY" is put up
in large size bottles, and enveloped in blue paper.
The Outer form contains a fine steel plate engrav
ing representing "Hope in a Storm."
For-sale by WM.JACKSON,B9 Liberty street
head CfWood et., Pittsburgh. dec4
New Goods.
eIA. MASON 4- Co., No. 62 Maricet street, have
.; just received an extensive aasortment of
daystly and fancy -dress buttons; also, gimps and
fr;nges of every variety, cashmere cravats,silx scarfs,
etc., -lc. ' decl6
.Who;esslo Dry Goods. • •
VOW ripening at the wholesale dry goods mama,
.111 i 62 Marxetstreet, 2d story, 100 pcs of Alpacca,
49 pis English Merinos, 2 cases Oregon plaids, and
cashmeres; 10 pcs French hroad cloths, 44 pcs fancy
6asilteree, 5 cases casinethr, 10 bales of red, white
and yellow - flannels, 300 pairs. of blanitets,, new
styles of calicoes, domestic ginghams, gloves and
hosiiiry,tegerherwith a general assortment of goods.
Merchants are invited to examine our stocsc,,as 'we
;are confident it will favorably compare with eastern
Istocke ih st)les and prices.
decl6. A. A. MASON St Co .
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BY E'LF.CTIII
LADEL
Flour--Tdatlet qu
$6,50.
Corn Meal—Sel
Rye Flour es 1
Grain—The tWarke i
but Corn is steady, w
at 00c, and of prime
Oats--Moderate
Provisions—Marke
are only for the supri l
Lard, however, is dul
We quote moderate all
MEE
Flour—Market q
prices ranging from
there are more selle
marked cbange fro
if any tbing
Gram—Matket w
Oats are quottd at
day. Barley f a ate
Cotton—There is
aud we give 4 to fr
hiskey—Sales a
Lard—Market cht,
Butter—Sales of
NASHY LLE MARKET
December 7.
The river is in fine boating order for all classes
of boats.
The woodier is now pleasant and favorable for
outdoor business. (There has yet been but little
done in the 'produce market this season.
Cotton is now coming in pretty freely, but most
of it is stored. Planters are not disposed to sell
at present prices A good article vvouldnow com
mend Gc.
A few hogsheads,of Tobacco have been sold at
fair prices; as will be seen from the following.quo
tations of last week's sales-6 hhils. of the new
crop were sold at Hamilton's ware house during
the week at the following prices, viz: 1 85, 2 05,
3 05,4 40, 445, and 550.
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Flour—There was a good demand for Flour
yesterday. but owing to the light receipts, the
sales yesterday were small; 159 brla from stores
at 5,03; 51 do froM wagons 114 do from Canal,
' and 50 do from' Railroad at $5; 72 ditto from Ca
nal at 4,05. Far large lots $5 was offered.
Hogs—On Thursday evening 900 bead were
sold in two lots, avterage weight 190 lbs. at 2,75
Yesterday we could hear of no sales. Holders, in
consequence of , their regarding the Foreign news
as somewhat favorable, demanded an advance,
which buyers refused. The weather too was un
favorable.
Pry:wino/Is—The only sale heard of yesterday
was a lot of 200 a Shoulders from block at 2c.
There was not ma hogs cutting.
Whiskey—Sales yesterday of 211 brls., in lots,
at inc. •
Molt—A lele 0 1 100 bush Barley : at 75c.
Feathers—A saki of 1,000 lbs prime live geese
from stores, at 30d
Oil Cake—A sal
$10 3 7.5 per ton.
Nails—Sales of
10d. &c.
Sugar—Sales of
Molasses—A sal
landing, at 25c; a
Chart--Sales o
LLE MARKET.
. December O.
- i
Bagging and Bppe—We quote at 14(i115c. for
former and 6407 e. for latter.
Rog; ---Sales are' making at 2,750 . 3,00 nett, ac
con:ling:to weight and order, but none but very
fat and choice bring the latter figure.
Flour—ls firm at 5,15 to 5,20 for the quantity,
and 5.50 retail. ~
Whist-Sales—Salesi
P '•
'of GO bbls at ISlBlc. `
Sugar—Contin es slowly to decline. We quote
at 4to sc. Sale cif 22 hhds. at 4i and 4j, and al
8 htids. very inferiOr at 411 c., all at auction. •
Molasses--Ten4ocy downwanls. Light sales
at 25c.
The sales of Fiour have been moderate at pre
vious prices.
Sales of WhitelCorn at 31032 e.
Sales of 4,000 Ins. Lead to shippers, at 3,90, and
1,200 do. to Ohio river trade, at 4.00 pig.
Alorse's Weekly Budget of New Books.
NO. SS FOURTH 3TREF.T.
ISING IN TIE WORLD, or a tale of the rich
17k, and Poor, by T. S. Arthur, au interesting and
instructive work. I
Adventures of 4 Strolling Player, by William H,
Graham.
George Lovell,hy Sheridan Knowles.
Old Convents of Paris, by Madame Chas. Rebaud.
The Hunted Chief, or the Female Rancheros, a
tale of the Mexican war.
The Pirate's Daughter, or the Rovers of the At
lantic.
The Lady of thL Gulf, a Romance of the City and
the Seas.
Living. Age, 187.
Edinburgh Reilew, for October 21. ,
Old Wine in New Bottles, or Spare, Hours of a
Student in Paris,lby Augustus Kinsey Gardener, M.
D.
Union Magazines for January, 1848, a splendid
number with. three beautiful plates. •
Colombian Magazine,' for December. •
London Lancet, for Noire Tiber.
Forrestal, or the Light of the Reef, a romance of
the blue waters.
Durang's Terpeichore, or the Ball Room Guide.
Bowies United States Railroad and Ocean Steam
Navigation Guide. . . .
Blackwood's Magazine, for November. •
The Bandit's Bride, or the Maid of. Saxony, a ro
manse.
The Star of the Fallen. • s
Waverly Novels, cheap form, a new supply.
Afloat and Ashore, or a Sailor's Life.
DCr Persons laCking one or more numbers to com
plete their Bette 4any of the Eastern magazines, can
have them completed at 85 Fourth at., and bound in
any style desired. -
Subscriptions Or all the. Eastern magazines re
ceived at the publisher's prices, and no CIIAEGE
FOR POSTAGE. ' MORSE,
decl6 85 Fourth at, between Wood and Market.
011 - moni - Rys Whiskey.
-
MEN bble. prime Obi blonongahela Rye Whisgey,
the last Iliar° to offer for sale. Perseus de
sirous of procuriVg a superior old article note bare
an opportunity. ,- HLNRY F. SCHWEPPE,
decl6.lw Liberty stre,t, opposite Wood.
1
.
NOW receiyieg an enure new sto w o f Piano
Fortes, from the manufactories of .Gsle&Zo.,
Nev Yora, and p i hicxering, of. Boston. The pet•
terns are of th latest style, and with all the mod
ern improveme ts. For sale at Factory prices, by
JOHN B. IVIBLLOR, -
I
1 1 _ _ _ BI- Wood street.
FRI:4OS--Received per express, at
I: 62. Marxetstrect, another invoice of IQ pieces
French Merinoi, choice colors.
decl6 A. A. MASOM & Co.
FRENCH CASHMERES—A. A. Mason & Co.,
62 Mame; street; have received more than 100
pcs of French Cashmeres, °revery quality and price.
decl6 •
AILS-11Kegs Assorted sizes, for sale by
clecls J. D. WILLIAMS
L
ANS-10 I'gs on consignment, for tale by '
Odecls •- • "-- J. D. WILLIAMS.:
-..
s ELL OT,STERS.
ACONSTA*T supply of superior Shell Oysters,
roasted or in , the *bell; also Gime and every
delicacy of thelleason, served up in superior style;
at the alienist notice. ••,
I - BANK EXCHANGE,•
Third. at. bet Wood and Market it.
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PHIAMAIIKET77 7—
, December f5;:4 P.A t
t, with sem if Western it
at $3,25.
t $5;25. •
has a downward tendency,
IP moderate sales of Mixed
.ew Yellow. at 36c.
I es at 38a40c.
t without change; and sales
• of a regular trade demand.
with a downward tendency.
les at 9WIO.
RK MARKET
December 15, 3 P. M.
et, with moderate Welt at
$6,31 to $0,87, at which
. than buyers. There is rio
yesterday; bra the market.is
bout change and rather 411.
Dc. Very Itttle is doing to.
y, with a fair demand.
it better feeling in the market
as the two extremes.
e regular at 27c; held higher
I, with moderate sales at Sic
' uteri at 14c.
ATI MARKET
December 11
of 18 tons from Railroad, at
G 0 keg; at'3,B7 per keg fcir
bhils fair N.O. at 41c,
of SO brts prime N. O from
mall lot of do, from store, at
300 boxes good in lots at 7e
ST. t.OUIS MARKET. ,›
December . 6
Neer Plano Fortes.
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PITTSBURGH BOARD OF TRADE.
co*rari-rxr. Fon nor aaaaa .
..sisbua Hannß, .W. R. Murphy, James May.
PORT OF PITTSBURGH.
/8 VINT WATIIII IN ?HZ CNLNNIL.
ARRIVED.
•
Caleb Cope, Moore, Wellsville.
Germantown, St. Louis.
Pala Alto, M'Donald, Mashville.
Swatara, Cox, Brownsville •'
Danube, Cock, Brownsville
Consul, Bowman, Brownsville --
Louis McLain, Bennet, Brownsville .-
DEPARTED.
J. J. Crittenden, Marshal, St. Louis.
Swallow, Benedict,Nashville.
'New, England No. 2, Dean, Cin.
Lake Erie, Hemphill, Beaver.
Danube, Cock, Brownsville
Cousul, Bowman, Brownsville - •
• Louis McLain, Bennet, Brownsville
Swatara, Cox, Bmvixisville.
PITTSBURGH SiBIITIS- r -DAILY REEL
• .
' OFFICE OF THE POST, Z
TEIURSDAT Mown so, Dee. 16, 1847. 5 '.
We took a "round" yesterday among some of
the principal merchants, but could hear of none
but small sales at former prices. We think It
hardly necessary to quote in detail the few transac
tions we have reported to us. There were sales
of Flour, Groceries, Grain bnd Provisionin all
of which no change appeared in prices. The
weather became cold towards evening, and men of
business seemed inclined to shut doors and hug
their stoves. At the wharves there appeared much
activity for the season. The water is still flood
LECTURE
On the Wonders of Nature and Selinos •
PROFESSOR SUMAN, from the East, respect
fully informs the Lidies and Gentlemen ofAlle
gheny City and vicinity, that he will deliver a Vet.'
tune on the subject of HUMAN MAGNETISM,,
the Lecture .Room of Dr. Pressly's Church, Ttcts.
day evening, December 16th inst. lie proposes to
magnetise any that wish to be brought under the in
thence, if they will present themselves.
He particularly requests all those that are affected
with any nervous complaints whatever to attend.—
He proposes to teat h the science to all who desire
to make themselveinseful. The lecture and elf e
riments will be perfectly moral, as recommendations
from Ministers and others will testify, aid. a a attend.
anee confirm. Ministers admitted gratis.
Doors open at 6 o'clock, P. M. Lecture to com
mence at 7. Admittance 121 cents. decll6-2t
- SEALED PROPOSALS,
NITILL be received at the Offices of the Superin
VV tendent of the Allegheny Portage Rail Road, i
until 6 o'clock, P. M. of WEDNESDAY, the 29th
day of DECEMBER inst-, for furnishing all the coal
required for the Stationary Engines, Depots and 801 l -
Slide; for the delivery of the Wood, for the Sawing
of Wood, for dning the hauling on the levels be.
tween Planes 2 and 3, 6 and 6, band 7, 7 and 8, and
8 and 9 ; for the )tome power at the head of Planes 'i s
1,3, 4 and 10, find at the foot of plane. 1,2, 4,6, j
9 and 10, and the BnatSlips atJobnstown and Holli- •
daysburg, and for the delivery of the String timber, -
Ties, Plank, &c., and the Castings for the year
1848.
Specifications will be exhibited at the office five I
days previous to the letting j
THOS. J. POWER, f . ; N . s'
Supt. A. P. R.R. I
decls-aid
wANTED—A practical Fanner, to take charge
and manage a small Farm. • Wanted, plates
to town and country, for several salesmen, book
keepers, shopmen, and boys, in stores and wareboas.
es, etc., or to trades and private fainilies. Wanted ;
several good cooks, etc., for hotels, etc. Wanted ; •
places for a number of colored men and women,
boys arid girls.-' Wanted, money for several good,
well secured Notes of hand. and to borrow on Road
and Mortgage, etc. Wanted, several partners with
small and moderate capitals, etc. All kinds of
agencies attended to for moderate charges. Farms,
Houses, Rooms, Stores, etc., rented and recorded •
for moderate charges. Please apply at •-
ISAAC HARRIS' Agency and Intel. •
decls4t Office,-Fifth street, near Woixt.
Denier and WeDivine Packet.
. - ... -
The steamboat B-Ei.VER, Chatieszr.
Clarke, Master, will; during the corning
winter season, make daily trpeta Beaker and Wells*
eine, lenving Pittsburgh every morning at 3 oiclOuks
and Wellavilleat 3 o'clock, P. M. -' - - i t
decls .. ' G. M. BARTON et CO., Agents, I
RAISINS -30 bx.. - and. - 1 bxe. NI. FL for sale by
J. D. WILLIAMS, •..
110 Wood st.
AN DLES72S Stearine Candles, Tor sale by;
Cj
decls -WILLIAMS.
ICE—I tierce.fresh Carolima, for silo by
EL, debis ' J. D. VTILLIAMS.
XTUTS-5 bales Almonds;
IA 10 bxs. shelled do.;
3 bags Cream 'uta; -
6 46 Pea Islrits, for sale by
J. D. WILLIAMS.
XTF.W DAGUERREOTYPE ROOMS, -BUMPS
„Building, Fourth street.
Hough & Anthony, Dagtierreotyptsts (fern the j'
Eastern cities, would call_ the attention. of theta. , •
habitants of Pittsburgh and the neighboring towns'
to their Daguerrotypes of citizens and others,-,at
rooms in the Third story of Bura's Buildings, 4th
$
street.
Persons wishingifictilres taken may rest assured ;
that no pains shall be spared to_producelhem in
highest perfection of the art. Our instruments are
of the most powerful kind, enabling us to execute
pictures unsurpassed for high finish and trudifulatia
to nature. The public are solicited te,
examine.
Peisons sitting for pictures are neither reiluired j.
or expected to . mke them unless perfect satisfactiont
is given.
• 'N. B. Opperators will find this a- gOed depot for
stock and chemic:als.
Otr Instructions given in the - art, - containing the
most receat - Im.rOvements. ' declo'.3--
PURE GREEN AND nvg. TEM, from the N.'
York Pekin Tea Company. Just received at tke.
Pekin Tea store, 72 .Fourth itreet, from the NeW. , i 7 '
York Pekin Tea Company, a very large supply.of
fresh Green and Black Teas, of all the different:.
grades and qualities imported into the country, pack
ed in lead in 5. lb. boxes, 1 lb., I Ite 'and 1.4
packages. Also, 5 lb. tin cannistors of the different
qualities, convenient for families and steam boats, L
ranging in prices from 371 cents per lb., to el 50. •
Fine Oolong Black Teas, 50, 62,75, SI and Att. per .1 -
pound
Ectr•We will refund the multi- in all cases where t• f
our teas do not give entire satiifaction,or exchange, ,
fora different article. • • . -
Pekin Tea store,l2.Fourth street near WoOd. t ,•'
decil' A. JANNES:y- • .
. Drugs. . , t
111 ONVD. COLOCYNTg ; •
~ ,
,c - Bayberry ;
Aloes;
-
cc Berk Peruvian ;
sr Liquorice Root; ,
Strichnine; Chloride Gold ; Kidder's Ind- Ink, r-
wit received and for sale by
B. A. PAHNESTaCK &Co.-
cor lstand Woodslg
Ma. DUFF'S
are bow : , open for affersoox r.
and eveening classes. Meta
ne
cant anti meant boat boat Book-keeping are taught in 1
such .a-,pwinner that every learner going , through - !
the whole cour se of teaching ,: will be thoroughly' ),
I qualified to tie charge of books either in counting ~
bowies or ontiard steamers. Any numberof re" ,
ferences can be givento this effect. Mr. Mee new I
treatise on steamer's accounts, the only complete: - / I
wOrleyet published on this subject, for sale at the
1 Class room and by the Book stores. • :decff-- `,.
Sotto. to Stockholders.
CLEVELAND and Pittsburgh Rail Road—An ire.
stalment often yer centrum (the 4th instalthent).
on the amount of subscription on the capital stock, I
of this company is requirci to be paid on orbefore .
the first day of January, VAS. tStackholders in
the city of Pittsburgh will pay to Meier. J. W..
Robinson 4 Co. corner of. Wood and Third !peal.
in-and near Salineville toJoseph G. Lacock; hien&
near Wellsville to James Stewart, local treasurer,
By order ofthe Board. ' -•-
A.G. CATLENT, Secretary.
Office of the O. &P. R R. w
November 30, 1847. - . dock
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