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DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Wdshingtor,, June 1, 1850

Sra have the honor tn transmit to you herewith
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the Promotion Of Science, respecting the organization
OF committee 20 constitute the central authority
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woRTHINGToN G. SNETHEN.
Formerly Solicitor u The General Land Offer.

ATTORNEY AND CoUNsELLoR AT Law
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Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
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.a-f-2 AHA J. Knox walker,
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~ Agent for tho Prosecution and Collection Of
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
| ~ The Committee Public Buildings of the
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that body, "to invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension of the Capitol, and to al
low premium Of five hundred dollars for the
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Public Buildings of the two Houses Of Congress"
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delivered to the Secretary Of the Senate on or be-
fore the first day Of December next.
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shall provide for the extension Of the Capitol ,
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by the
erection of separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure to the east of the building.
The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condition, that may restrain the free exercise of
architectural taste ard judgment, but they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed may
the present building as to preserve the general
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mittee reserve themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption of parts Of different plans
submitted should such course be found accessory; in
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Importance and merit Of each part adopted.
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SENATE CHAMBER, Goth September, 1850.
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{" THE AMERICAN FARMER, published
in the city Baltimore, Maryland, commences tie
9th volume of the present series on the lst july
1885, (Which will be the 32d of lis existence,) It
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
ON II A Els
Compound Syrup Wild Cherry Ioarhound and LirerWort.

For Coughs Colds, Asthma, Mcipient Consumption,
CatGrrh Bronchitis, Splitting Of Blood, and all
other Disease, Of the Chest and Lungs.
TN offering this article the public do with pereccca
fdence having obtained The sanction ofthe most prominent
Physicians Of the City Of Baltimore where the article
featured.
Unlike every other popular remedy furnish home tesmo
ny from the most valuable
We also willing place the recipe in the hands Of any
Physician who is recognised gentleman Of good standing
the profession.
BALTIMORE, JAM 10th, 1850.
S-Alow to congratulate you upon the Of your
Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry HoaI hound and Liverwo,
bottle Of which purchased Of you and have been entirely
relieved ofmy Cough which annoyed during the day and
who troubled with Cough apprehensve their
lungs SAMUEL FREY, Furniture Manufacturer.
No. Sc Hanover street, Baltimore.
To JOHN L. O'NEAL, Baltimore.
G The above article be had Of Messrs HAaPxa KIs
NEy, Agents for the Of Stanton Any respectable Phys
clan can see the recipe by calling on the Agents.
J. L. O'NEAL, Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
no GOV TRACTORS.

PROPOSALS, under SEAL are invited for the Grubbing
Grading aud Draining. according to specifications.
which can be- furnished bidders after The Isl Of Nuyem
Der nex) or47 12 Miles the Huttonsvile and Hun
tersve Turnpike Road.
Bids are invited, by the mile. and from any number Of
miles from upwsds and bidders particularly re-
que,ted STATE beceea which meposs their bids in
tended to apply. They will also specify what deduction
they will make in their bids in the width should be
reduced Is feet exclusive Of ditch on hill Sides and
II on flat ground.
Persons whose bids may be accepted, will be informed by
18th uf December next.
TERMs--A deduction Of 20 per cent. on monthly esli
mates, and the Contractor is further required 10 give bund
and security for the faithful performance of his contract
sHy~ Address, r. II. KINNEY Engineer for Board Of
Pubc Works. SIaunhm, Va.
September 70. lS50-6
EE~ Republican Vndcator, Valley Star. Weston Sen
tineI and Lewshurg Chronicle, copy times.
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TRUST SALE
OF Real and Personal Property.

IN pursuance Of two Deeds of Trust executed to the
dersigned by George Washington Whebarger, dated
respectively, 26th April S47 and 24h February s49
shall proceed upon the premises Friday the 18th day
Of October next to sell TO the highest bidder for cash. a
TRACT OF LAND lying in Augusta County, on the
North side Of the Middle River, adjoining Samuel Harms
berger and others, containing about
las ACRES,
be the less, together with the Improvements
and appurlenances Also four head of Horses, Road
Wagon, and Gear, Harrows, Poughs, and other Farming
Utensils one Cloverseed Threshng Machine, one Wheat
Threshng Machine ard all the appurtenances belonging
to said Machine Feather Beds and furniture belong
ing to same three Bedsteads, one Clock, half dn Chairs
two Tables, and many other articles Of Household and
Kitchen Furniture.
Acting Trustee, shall convey TO the purchaser such
title only as is vested in me by said Deeds.
NICHO K TROUT, Trustee.
September Is. IS50-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

SscRErARY OF INrERIoR--Hon. Alex. II. RI. Stuart,
Of Saunn will be seen, has been appointed Secretary
Of the Interior. post which we hope he VIII acceP. anu
which we know he can adurn. For time past, u mas
been ru,nored tina, Hon. George w. Summers would re-
esive this appointment. bat we prefer the selection
ind jca I'D aud our preference is based upon
nearly akin ~ srlfshness. Both "guod men ana .rue
-, Gs, alike IN their exalted qualifications Oh! tu' 3u''
-. ~, ss.n elected IN the Reform Convention and the
W. ,,t snare him fran her service, at tins time
So,neh,s or ether. Mr. Stuart skipped in making up
tbe Augusta Deegaun and, he is too gnnd Wing to
no left idle we reoce his summons TO station which
ms alenIs aud Industry will enable him 10 render efficient
The whole country halls his appointment with pleasure
ParkersbTg Ga.ette.
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ESQ STOVES.

THE subscriber is now in the receipt of $50 STOVES
such as the
Victory Cooking Stove, Iron Which. Baltimore Alright
New Kitchen Companion Green Mountain 1 Afug',''
Ena Alright Ben Ftankn Alright PaTlor Stoves, open
'front.' Parlor Stoves different ps'e.s' neh ase ''0'e''
He aso kesns nnstanty hand general assortment Of
copper. TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE,
Stills and pvery thing the Copper line manufactured 10
order and in the very best manner.
Aisn RoorlNe with Copper, Tin or Zinc, and Gutter
;nr will be done on the most reasonable terms.
He has also hand superior article Of BRASS KET
TIES, very low.
Persons in want of any Of The above articles would do
well call and examine before purchasing elsewhere
the subscriber is confident he can suit them in every
spect. Call and see B. F. POINTS.
StauntOn, Oct. 2, lS50-2m
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LIVER PiLIs-rhese Pills discovered by Dr. NJ Lane,
and which hear his name were first used in his practice.
In few years they attracted the attention
and thence passed into general For curing all diseases
of the liver they act with certainty and regularity The
patient soun feels the removal of disease, until he is we'll
The effect is almost magical and after swallowing drugs
and medicines of another description, the sufferer finds him
self relieved once Diseases Of the Liver very
mon in this country, and ghtiu in the character
us they are frequent in Are yuu troubled with
any Of the numerous complaints which originate in dis
eased state of the Liver Purchase DR.. M'Lanes Pills
and be relieved at once.
CO.. Suld Wholesale and Retail by THOMAS P. EsK
RIDGE Saunton-alsu by Druggists and dealers generally
throuu huu, the United States.
October g. 1850.
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rVI3UTE OF RESPECT.

resuias --- nag yC1ncord Division, No 353 Sons of
Temperance, 3It" September. brother w Lush
oSugh u brother FRANcs w. SraIBLIsG
,nc Division, whsr eoandee appointed to frame
resolutions.
The following pc 4iub.c and reported to the
pivson aud alop "a u"aulm. uSiv,
Death has t,v, 70 stay, worthy ard most
ssmasle nemb,r Order Broh.r Francis Str.bug is
more. H. d ID ath residence of Nlr Brock, nrdge, Of
this place, Friday thc 9th instant, the hJUrs OF
three and four p M his 18th year Aud VIII eas pos
sesng amiObe character ogeherwth candid and ngen
disposition who blended all he qualities that the good ad
mire and who the bad of life las been Suatchrd from by
the "ie str0yrr," who pr'n sd q houo- s)ce
~ and comfort 10 his friends M aud PROF that
thi, Division should make expr VI their oiss and
sentiments: TIL 'returc,
Resolved That BY the disprnsson ofa wise Providence
have been deprived early OF efficient and valuable
brother absent father Of lovely and dutG and society
Of a PT0misiCg member.
Resolved, That whilst inclined TO commngle
AID til those Of his heart stricken family aud friends
ocs possess the pleasing hope that loss his
nal sain.
Res wed, That will attend his body TO the grave,
Res we'd That of these sentiments aud fur
ther Of for tn memory Of the deceased, that
will usual badge of mourning and Hall
b. hVng " IN the tor 30 DAYS.
Resolved That copy the above resolutions be transmitted
the bcrcavd family of the deceased with whom deep
" sympqhr and that the Editors of the papers Staunton
th Southern Era in Richmond be requested them
insertion in their respective papers.
NJ K. CULLEN,
f.. WILSON, SCoMAIrTCE.