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NEWSPAPERS, ETC .-- Letter postage is to he charred on all handbills, circulars, or other printed matter which shall contain any Inanuscript writing whatever.
Daguerreotypes, when seut in the mail. are to be charged with letter postage by Weight.
Photographs on cards, paper, and other Arxible material. (not in cases), can be sent at the same rate as miscellaneous printed I: Her. viz., two cents for cach four ounces or fraction thereof.
Photograph Albums are chargeable with book portage-four cents for each four o.inces or fraction thereof.
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE .- Postage on daily paper- to subscribers when prepaid quar- tirly or yearly in advance. either at the min'ling ofive or office of delivery, per quarter (three months), 85 cts. : six times per week. per quarter 30 cts. ; for tri-week- ly, por quarter 13 ct -. ; for semi-weekly, per quarter 10 cts. : for weekly, per quarter 5 conts.
Weekly newspapers (one copy only) sent by the publisher to actual subscribers with- in the county where printed and published, FREE.
Postage per quarter (to be paid quarterly or yearly in advance) on newspapers and periodicals issued less frequently than ouer a week, sent to actual subscribers in any part of the United States : Semmi monthly. not over 4 oz .. 6 cts : over 4 oz. and not over 8 oz., 12 cts. : over Soz. and not over 12 oz .. Is cts. : mouthly, not over : oz., 3 ct- : over 4 oz. and not over 8 oz., 6 cts. : Over 4 oz. and not over 12 oz., 9 cta. ; quarterly. not over 4 oz .. 1 cent : over 4 oz. and haut over 8 oz., 2 cts. ; over s oz. and not over 12 oz., 3 cts.
TRANSIENT MATTER .- Books not Over 4 oz. in weight. to one addres-, 4 cts. ; over 4 oz. and not over & oz., set- ; overs cz and not over 12 oz., 12 cts. ; over 1oz, and Iut over 16 oz., 16 cts.
Circulars not exceeding three In number to one address, 2 cts. ; over 3 and not carr 6, 4 cte. : over 6 and not over 9, 6 cts. ; over 9 and not exceeding 12. 8 cts.
On miscellaneous mailable matter. iem. bracing all pamphlets, occasionsi publi a tions, transient newspapers, haud-bille sid posters, book mannscriptsand proof eher !.. whether corrected or not, maje, prints, en- gravinge, sheet music, blanks, flexible pat. terns, samples, and sample cards, photo. graphic paper, letter envelopes, postal ch- velopes or wrappers, cards, paper. pain or ornamental, photographic representat ...... of different types, seeds, cuitings, but .. roots and scions,) the postage to be prepaid by stamps, is on one package, to ohr a !. dress, not over 4 oz. in weight, 2 cta. ; w- r 4 oz. and not over 8 oz., 4 cts. : over > u? and not over 12 oz .. 6 cta. ; over 12 oz. a: : not over 16 oz., Sets. The weight off . ages of seeds, cuttings, roots and .. .. .... to be franked, is limited to thirty :wy ounced.
[ALL printed matter (except eingin cap. ies of newspapers, magazines, al.d | Film ... cals to regular subscrilar-) sont \ 1 0)+ !. land mail, is to be charged at LETTER P ST. AGE rates. ]
Any word or communication, whether 1; printing, writing, marks of -! que, tj4c thr cover or wrapper of a new -; g . r. l.a.t.t. magazine, or other printed unstter, other than the name or address of the prison 10 whom it is to be rent, and the date when the subscription expires, subject- the pack- age to letter postage.
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FOREIGN POSTAGE.
Letters per one-half onnec.
Newspapers If not over 4 oz., pre-payment compulsory.
Books, Packets, Prints, Patterns, or samples, per 1 ounces, pre- payment compulsory.
COUNTRIES.
By Direct Mail.
Closed Mail via England.
By Direct Mail.
Closed Mail via England.
By direct Mail.
Closed Mail via England.
Paid. | Unp'd.
Pand. |
Unp'd
Cents.
C'enty.
C'ents.
Cents.
Centr.
Cents.
Cents.
Cents.
North German Union. (including all the Oerinan States and Austria) ....
10
10
15
15
3
4
6
8
Denmark
13
14
18
19
8
9
11
13
Sweden.
20
18
23
5
8
.
10
Switzerland
19
11
15
7
1
10
א
Italy tvin Austria).
14
19
18
18
8
10
12
Turkey ...
15
15
20
20
8
10
12
Fespt.
15
15
29
20
MONEY ORDERN. - Absolute safety in sending money by mail Is secured by obtaining a Money Order, on any Money Order Office, for which the fres Hre :- Orders not exceeding ¿20, 10 cents. Orders not exceeding $50, 25 cents. C / NEVER PUT MONEY IN A LETTER-ALWAYS PROCURE A MONEY ORDER.
Valuable Lettere should be carried to the Post office. If money is to be remitted. a Postal Money Order should be obtainel. If upon points where there is no Money Order Office, then the letter should be registered. Money should never be enclosed in an ordinary letter.
STAMPS AND ENVELOPEACan be obtained at the BOX DELIVERY. Envelopes in numbers not less than 500 with the "address of the purchaser," and a "return request," across the end, can be procured (by leaving an order with the Post-master,) at the same prices as ordinary stamped enveloper.
REGISTERED LETTERS. - Valuable Lettere for any part of the I'nited States, Holland. Unlied Kingdom, Italian States, Afrien, East Indies, Egypt, Falkland Islands, China, and Australia, will be registered on application at the office.
Registry fee to the above foreign countries. 16 cente. Registry fee in the United States, 20 cents; Canada and the British Provinces, 5 cents ; North Germany, 8 cents. Be~ Letters addressed to Post. MasTris must be prepaid at the usual rates. Rerky :-- 1. Direct Letters plainly to the street and number, as well as the Post-office and Stute.
2. Head letters with the name of the writer's Post office and State, Street and Number. Sign them with full name, and request that answers be directed necordingly.
3. Letters sent to strangers or transient visitors in a town or city, whose special address may be unknown, should be marked on the lower left hand corner with the word " Transient."
4. Place the postage stamp on the upper right hand corner, and leave space between the stamp and direction for post marking. without Interfering with the writing. N B .- A request for the return of a letter to the writer, if unclaimed within thirty days or less, written or printed, with the writer's name, Post Office and State across the left hand side of the envelope, on the face elde, will be complied with. Letters bearing such balorrements will be returned to the writer free of charge.
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POSTAL RATES AND REGULATIONS.
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10
19
21
23
13
14
18
25
20
21
17
18
20)
Girerte ...
Papal Staten
8
10
12
Moldavia and Wallachia
7
8
19
5
Norway.
15
13
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Additional Table of Foreign Postage.
The * Indicates that. unless the letter is registered, pre-payment is optional; in all Other cases it is required. § Pamphlets and Periodicals, ten cents per four ounces or fraction thereof. : Pamphlete, Magazines, &c., two cents per lour ounces or fraction then f.
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COUNTRIES.
Acapulco ..
Argentine Republic, 22d each month from N. Y.
15
25
AApp nwall
10
Au-Pratia. British Mail, vla Panama
2.2
6
1 har ad Ły direct stemmer from New York.
5
Popra. New Granada
14. 11 .3.
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B1: 21 -. 22d each month from New York
*10
K. 1.4 Agres, Eld each month from New York.
18
23
Chic1, auy distance, tif not prepaid. 10 cts.).
'til America. Pacific Slope, via Panama
10
1 Fr. Br.tich Mail, via Panains
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China, Vis san Francisco.
10
(', ' Rica
11
2
Favor, British Mail, via Panama
31
6
Haian.
10
Holaturas
10
Japan, via Sau Francisco.
Mexico.
Montevideo. 22d each month from N. Y.
Ny-ran. N. Prov., by direct steamer from N. Y
New Brunswick
. 10
New forandland. (15 c. if over 3.000 miles)
Wow Granada. (except Aspinwall and Panama)
18
Nico gua. Pacific Slope. vis Panama. Gulf Coast of.
Novia Scotia (* 15 cts. if over 3.000 miles).
* 10
PANAMA
10
Peru. British Mail, via Panama ..
31
Prince Edward's Island. [under 3. 4 miles].
#14
Su !wich I-lands, by mail to San Francisco.
10)
Virk's Island ..
10)
. Theuny. by Am. pkt. 22d each month from N. Y
18
25
V.a.c mver's Island.
10
2
Vrizuela, British Mail, via Aspinwall.
18
do by American Ven. packet.
10
3
'The recent postal treaty with Great Britain provides that besides letters and new-pa. per .. "book packets," and "packets of patterns and samples," may be runt. Such
1. Must contain no writing.
? Must be fully prepaid (G cents per 4 onnece from the U. S., or 3 pence sterling from Great liritain.)
3. Must be open at the ends to allow inspection.
Samples of merchandise innet not be of intrinsic value.
Dutiable articles-banks, music, &r .. sent from Great Britain to the United States. must. in addition to the postage, pay the regular duties, which are-Un books and engravings, 25 per cent .; muric aud photographe, 90 per cent.
If letters or articles wout to Italy are not prepaid, or are insufficiently pald, they will be charged with deficient postage, and subject to fine, on arrival at their de -tiuation.
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Letters.
10
Hong Kong. via San Francisco
l'orto Rico, Bri'sh Mail, via Havana or San Juan
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RULES FOR DETECTING COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES.
Infallible Rules for Detecting Counterfeit or Spurious Bank Notes.
RULE Ist. - Examine the shading of the the letters. Counterfeits never bear the letters in title of Bank called LATHEwPAK, ita; rint perfec: This rule should be strict- ly ol served, as it is Infallible in detecting counterfeit -. which in getting notes presente all eln. straight, light and silky appearance, Cet. erally ro fine and smooth as to appear to be 5th - In the genuine note the landscapes allin one solid, pale body. In the counter are well Uni-her ; trece and shrubs are felt the lines are coarse Aud irregular, ale! In many of the longer lines break. will be perceived, thus presenting a very interior finish in comparison to gente work
2d .- Observe the dies, circles and war in the genuine; they are compared of a network of lines, which, by cro -- ip eatb other A' cert.ciu angles, produ e sul cho .. variety of figure - ; SEP THEOSFIRST - TAMI ATTACHED. The fine live alone is te unit which enables you to dete & spiritdi. work. In the counterint. the REPRESENTED whitelines are course. irp. Pulir, Ajal ert-4 each other in a confused irregular matur this producing blurred and mujerlect Egures.
neily drawn : the limbs well proportioned. stad the fuhave presenting a fine natural nije sauce , Clear sky is formed of ilne paralel hues, and when clouds or heavy -Air* B ;; er. they croms each other, and trar a soft, sinuoth and natural appear- alice 'The perspective, showing a view of the warrounding country. is always clear m',il ú -talet The small figures in the q Liroand are always plainly seen, and their witlines and general character re- (n=1'2ed. SI ps are well defined and the Cable. ha. a erar texture ; railroad cars afe v .ty w enrab ly delineated : in examin- ing a train olmrtve carefully the car mo-t di-tant. Ju the counterfeit the landscape tree, poorly and unnaturally detined .- The lines representing still water are erratchy rather than parallel, the sky is Prpresented generally in like manner, and where rolling clouds are to be seen, the unnatural effect is obvious. Domestic animais are generally poorly executed, particularly the head and limbs ; the eyes ne seldum clearly defined. Ships are cuntse and inferior in style of workman-
3d -Examine the form and features offis usually poorly executed ; the leaves of all human figures on the note In the vrn. nine, the texture of the skin is represented by fine dois and lines internaved. In the eyes, the pupil is distinctly visible, stalth : white clearly sven ; the nuse, mouth and chin, well formed. natural and expr .- ive: the hip+ are slightly ponting and the chin well thrown out ; and the de' de rasding of the neck perfectly harmony with the
rest of the figure observe the fingers and i poorly drawn, the texture of the canvas tor4 ; they -honld be cleariv and acenmate Is defined. The hair of the head shot, { "low camp, thus giving an artificial appearance. the fine etrands and present a natural ap. . Kadirund care are also poorly executed ; the pearance. The folds of the drap ry of hu- car farthest from the eye is usually the munt imperfect. The perspective is always Imperfert, the frures in the background van -eldom be recognized. man fleures should lay natural & it procent A fine. tinished appearance In the counter- feit the finale figure does 1. it for the natural prominence in ontlitt - : 0.fr. the eyes and stocking surrounding does not present the hf line appearince it .hunld The tigers and time are not properly and proportionately defined ; the hair does not bear that soft and tiul hed appe arance a. In
ich - li's altered from a smaller to a higher denomination, can readily be de- terted by a close observer, in consequence of the striking difference between the parts which have been extracted and the rest of the note. This difference is readily per- ceived in the lack of color, body and fini-h th .- Examine the imprint or engraver'w ' of the dve; we have seen bills where the Dames in the evenness and shape of the , surrounding shading in altered dies was
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too dark, but from the back or finish of the | tected by observing firet the state, second white lines you have a sure tert. Again the title or name of the bank, third the town or location. observe particularly the words " Five " or " Ten Dollars " as the case may be, denot. GENERAL REMARKS IN REFERENCE TO COUNTERFEITS .- The paper on which they are printed is generally of a very inferior quality, with less body, finish and tough- news than bank note paper has. The ink generally lacks the rich luster of the gen- uine; the red letters and figures are gen- crally imperfect, and the ink does not pre- sent the verinillion hue as it should. The printing is generally inferior, usually ex- hibiting specks of white in the most promi- nent letters. The date and filling up, and the President's and Cashier's names are generally written by the same person. although in many instances they present a different appearance. There are bills in circulation bearing either genuine dies or vignettes ; but upon close examination you will be enabled to detect any spurimms bill, whether counterfeit or altered, by the instructions here given, if persevered in for a short time. We beg to suggest, it time will admit, the learner should examine minutely every bill he receives. A pow- erful pocket magnifying glass, which can be purchased for from fifty cents to one dol- lar at any of the optician4, will greatly ea- able you to see and comprehend the difer- ing the denomination of the note; the parallel outlines and shading (if nny) are coarer and imperfect. Alterations are fre- quently made by pa-ting a greater denomi- uation over a smaller, but by holding the hill up to the light, the frand will be per- ceived. Another method resorted to is to ent out the figures in the dies as well as the words one dollar, or the words two or three as the cave may be, and with a sharp entrer, scrape down the euds and also the edges of the pieces to be inserted: when the: pierry thus prepared are affixed they are hardly perceivable; but by passing the note through the hand. so as to feel the the both with the finger and thumb at the same time, the fraud will be de- tectrl by the stiffness of the outer edge", "occasioned by the gum or method adopted in affixing the parts. The letter should always be examined, as in many alterations it is pasted or stamped at the end of the word " dollar ;" and even when stamped there, the carrying out of the ont- linee for its shading will readily show the fraud. Bills of broken banks are frequent- ly altered by extracting the name of bank, state and town; they may readily be de- [ ence between genuine and spurious work.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS.
What will my readers give to know how | her shrine. Now, all this is a vile slander to get rich? Now, I will not vouch that upon the dear blind lady. the following rules will enable every per- Although wealth often appears the result of mere accident, or a fortunate concur- rence of favorable circumstances without any exertion of skill or foresight, yet any man of sound health and unimpaired mind may become wealthy, if he takes the prop- er steps. won who may read them to acquire wealth : but this I will answer for, that if ever a m in dues grow rich by honest means, and retains his wealth for any length of time. he must practice upon the principles laid down in the following essay. The re- muiMrk4 are not original with me, but I strongly commend them to the attention of every young man, at least as affording the true secret of enccess in attaining wealth. A single perusal of such an essay xt an impressthe moment, has sometimes a very wonderful effect upon the disposi- tion and character.
Foremost in the list of requisites are honesty and strict integrity in every tran .. action of life. Let a man have the reputa. tion of being fair and upright in him deal- ings, and he will possess the confidence of all who know him. Without these qua itir. every other merit will prove unavailing. Ask concerning & mau, "Is he active and capable ?" Yes. "Industrinas, temper. ate and rogniar in his habe's"-oh ).s. "Is he honest? Is he trustworthy !" Why, as to that, I am sorry to way that he he is a little tricky, and will take an undue advantage, if he can. "Then I will have
Fortune, they ray, is a fickle dame-full of her trucks and caprices ; who blindly di-tributes her favors without the slightest discrimination. So inconstant, so waver- ing is che represented. that her most faith- Fis not to be trusted ; he needs watching ; ful votaries can place no rellance on her promises. birappointment, they tell us, is the lot of those who make offerings at | nothing to do with him," will be the in-
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variable reply. Why, then. is honesty the | Argns beforehand, and the hundred hands best policy ? Because, without it, you will of Brinrins afterwards. get a bad name, and everybody will shun you.
Order and system in the management of A character for knavery will prove an in- surmountable obstacle to success in al- | place for everything and everything in its most every undertaking. It will be found that the straight line is, in business, as in : business must not be neglected. Nothing contributes more to dispatch. Have a place ; a time for everything, and every- thing in its time. Do first what presses geometry, the shortest. In a word, it is most, and having determined what is to be almost impossible for a dishonest man to , done, and how it is to be done, lose no acquire wealth by a regular process of bus- iness, because he is shunned as a depreda- tor upon society.
time in doing it. Withont this method all is hurry and confusion. little or nothing is accomplished, and business is attended to with neither pleasure nor profit.
Needy men are apt to deviate from the rnle of integrity, under the plea that, ne- cessity knows no law ; they might as well , mended. Agreeable manners contribute add that it knows no shame. The course
A polite, afable deportment is recom- powerfully to a man's success. Take two Is snicidal, and by destroying all confidence, , men, possessing equal advantages in every ever keeps thein immured in poverty, ; other respect, but let one be gentlemanly, although they may po -- osy every other quality for success in the world.
kind, obliging and conciliating in his man- ner4; the other harsb, rude and disobliging; and the one will become rich, while the other will starve.
Punctuality. which is -aid to be the soul of huriness, is another important element in the art of money getting. The man We are now to consider a very important known to be scrupulously exact in the ful- i principle in the business of money-getting. namely-Industry - persevering, indefati- gable attention to business, Persevering diligence is the Philosopher's stone, which turns everything to gold. Constant. regu- Jar, habitual and systematic application to fillment of his engagements, gains the confidence of all, and may command all the means he can nse with advantage: whereas, a man careless and regardle -- of his promises in money matters will have every purse closed against him. Therefore . hu-iness, minst in time, it properly directed, be prompt in your payments.
Next, let us consider the advantages of a cautions circumspection in our inter- course with the world. Slowness of be- lief and a proper distrust are essential to success. The credulous and confiding are ever the dupes of knaves and impo-tors. ,have no business to follow. Ask those who have lost their property how it happened, and you will find in most cases that it has been owing to mis- placed confidence. One has lo-t by en. dorsing, another by crediting. auother by fal-e representations ; all of which a little more foresight and a little more dis- trust would have prevented. In the af- fairs of this world men are not saved by faith, but by the waut of it.
produce great results. It must lead to wealth. with the same certainty that pov- erty follows in the train of idleness and inattention. It has been truly remarked that he who follows his amusements in- Head of his business, will, in a short time,
Judge of men by what they do, not by what they say. Believe in looks rather than words. Observe all their movements. Ascertain their motives and their end -. Notice what they say or do in their nn- guarded moments, when under the intlu- ence of excitement. The passions have been compared to tortures which force men
The art of money-saving is an important part of the art of money-getting. Without frugality no one can become rich ; with it, few would be poor. Those who consume as fast a- they produce, are on the road to ruin. As most of the poverty we meet with grows ont of idleness and extrava- Lance, so mo-t large fortunes have been the result of habitual industry and frugali- ty. The practice of economy is as neces- mary in the expenditure of time as of money. They say if " we take care of the pence the pounds will take care of them- selves." So. If we take care of the minutes. the days will take care of them- Melves.
The acquisition of wealth demands as much self-denial, and as many sacrifices to reveal their secrets. Before tru-ting & of present gratification, us the practice of man, before putting it in his power to . virtue it-elf. Vice and poverty proceed. in cause you a low-, possesa yourself of every some degree, from the same sources, namely-the disposition to sacrifice the future to the present ; the inability to fore- go a small present pleasure for great future advantages. Men fail of fortune in this available information relative to him. Learn his hi-tory, his habits, inclinations and propensities : his reputation for honor, industry, fruga ity and punctuality; his prospects, resources, supports, advantages world, as they fall of happiness in the
and di-advantages : hi- intentions and mo- world to come, simply because they are un- willing to deny themselves momentary en- Joyment" for the sake of permanent future happiness. tives of action; who are his friends and enemies, and what are hisgood or bad qual. ities. You may learn a man's good qualities and advantages from his friends - his head Ivery large city is filled with persons. qualities and disadvantages from his ere- , who, in order to support the appearance of maj --. Make due allowance for exaggeration wentth, constantly live beyond their in- in both. Finally, examine carefully before come, and make up the deficiency by engaging in anything, and act with cherry contracting debts which are never paid. afterwards, Have the hundred eyes of , Others, there are, the mere drones of ro-
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ciety, who pass their days in idleness, and Stick to the business in which you are regularly employed. Let speculators make thousands in a year or a day ; mind your own regular trade, never turning from it to the right hand or to the left. If you are enbaist by pirating on the hives of the in- du-trions. Many who run a short-lived carcer of splendid beggary, could they be but persuaded to adopt a system of rigid economy for a few years, might pass the i a merchant, a professional man, or a me- remainder of their days in affluence. But | chanic, never buy lots or stocks, unle-s no! They must keep np appearances, they must live like other folks.
Their debty accumulate; their credit fails ; they are harassed by dune, and be- wieged by constables and sheriff. In this extremity. ws a last resort, they enbmit to A shameful dependence, or engage in crim- Inal practice, which entail hopeless wretch- i themselves. edno-4 sud infamy on themselves and families.
you have surplus money which you wish to invest. Your own business you under- stand as well as other men ; but other peo- ple's business you do not understand. Let your business be some one which is useful to the community. All such occu- pations possess the elements of profit in
How to Secure the Public Lands,
OR THE ENTRY OF THE SAME UNDER THE PRE-EMPTION AND HOMESTEAD LAWS.
The following circular gives all necessary | tract, with its aren ; the Register will then information as to the procedure necessary in purchasing and securing the public lands :
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