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PROSPECTUS
" THE SOUTHERN PRESS. !"

An association of sixty-hree Members OF Congress,
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A GREAT NATIONAL WORK.
THE GALLERY OF INDUSTRIOUS
AMERICANS.
Daguereotypes by Brady---Engraved by
D'Avignon.

EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF LITERARY MEN.
FINDER this title will be published, during the
- v. ar 1850, twenty-four Portraits and Bograp phi
cal Sketches of American citizens " no have brcom,
illusrious in the ice of the country. Every por
ton Of the work will receive the careful atten
ton, and nothing will be spared to render it worthy
mad enduring monument to the great men OF n. Re
public.
MIR. Brady has been many years engaged, at grea,
expense, III collecting Portraits for a National Gal
icry and those which being engraved for this
work arc believed to be superior to any that have
ever BON taken. In the accomplishment Of this great
object he has experienced the utmost courtesy and
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reputation has been too long established need any
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of the living crintcnan"e.
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the following
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
HOUSE.
RLEsToN, SoUrH CAROLINA.

CHARLESTON, South CAROLINA.
- THE SUBSCRIBERS establish
ment being one Of the most extensive
/1n and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
Bin Charleston, the public may depend
on finding there a superior ortment Of all the
latest styles of Hats for this fall. Fine French
Moleskin and Beaver Hats, with an extensive
variety OF fine black, and blue cloth Caps for gen
tlemens, youths, and children.
TO SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
Planters can be supplied with Hats and Caps
for plantation and house servants. Black, white,
pearl, and drab waterproof Wool Hats with good
hair and coarse cloth Caps.
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 23l King, opposite Hazel
street, Charleston IL
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y A. PRlNGLE, No. 30, East Fay street,
L. Charleston, South Carolina.-lmporter of
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturers Agent
and Dealer in BROG.aNs, BOOTS and SHOES;
Advances made on consignment of Brogans or
Southern Manufacture. Parties wishing to con-
sign, will send samples of their make, und on re-
ceipt Of their consignment, liberal cash advance
will be made. Information promptly impaired,
as to the style, but adapted to the trade.
Charleston, S. c., July Is, IS5O.-dIv
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To Southern Gentlemen or Literarv m
stituttOns -

"A young man, graduate of st. Mary's Col
"A lege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain as ituation
az az Assistant IN an Academy, or Private Tutor
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woRTHINGToN G. sNETaEs
Formerly Solicitor IF the General Lend OGre

r""'efy ooHcaor y The General Lend Office.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court OF
the United States, in the Courts If the District or
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
claims of all kinds against the United States Ell
Their before Congress any Of the Execm,"e De
partments, and to procure letters patent for nvsn
tons. business confded to his care, will be
promptly attended to-
. n. Is: Particular attention paid to the prosecu-
ton of claims before the BRAZILIAN Commission
now sitting in Washington
WARRINGTON CRY, D. c. Jnlv IL 1891
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
II The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution Of
that body, " to invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension Of the Capitol, and to al
low a premium Of FIVE hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings Of the two Houses Of Congress,
accordingly invite such plans and estimates, to be
delivered to the Secretary Of the Senate OH or be-
fore the first day Of December next.
1t is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension Of the Capitol
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, by the
erection Of separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure to the east of the building.
J The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condition, that may restrain the free exercise of
architectural taste and judgment, but they would
PREFER that whatever plan may be proposed may
| have such rett renee TO and correspondence with
the present building as to preserve the general
| symmetry of the entire structure, when complete
Although but one plan can be adopted, the COM
mitee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption Of parts Of different plans
submitted, should such course be found necessary; in
which event, the committee also reserve to them
selves the rig ht to divide or apporton, according
to their own judgment, the amount Of premium to
be awarded for the whole, to those whose plans
may in part be adopted, according to the relative
importance and merit Of each part adopted
Il. NJ. 4. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN II. CLARKE,
Committee Of the Senate Oh Public Buildings.
SENATE CHAMBER, Goth September, 1850.
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Washington will please insert the above daily for
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attorney at Lao and General .3gsnt,
OFFERS his services in his profession a nd a.
~ Agent for the Prosecution and Collection o
Claims before Congress and the Departments also fo
obtaining Patents
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" oSl.ingtou, ,J,snc I. 1850,

SIR have the honor a. transmit TO you herewith
copy OF the correspondence which has passed be-
tween this Department and the National Institute for
the frootion OF Science respecting the organization
OF committee to constitute the central authority
quired by the regulations Of the Royal Commission o.
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PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND

PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND
OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers Of the
" Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
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Pensions for life, for the widows of such
and soldiers who married previous to 1900.
Bounty land for the surviving, or the widows,
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who served in the war of 1912 with Great Bri-
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wars, since 1890.
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Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, d. c., will receive prompt attention.
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Refer to the heads Of Departments, and to
members Of Congress generally.
Oct 4-twtf
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FOR THE SPRINGS.
7 AIDES retiring to the springs or country, will
IL find at PARkERS, just opening, a fresh
supply OF Toilette Articles, such as>very superior
BAfRUM COLOGNE, in bottles and on draught,
EAU LUSTRAL, OK MARROW, LEN'rI-
FRICE, &c, COMB, HAIR, TOOTH. and NAIL
BRUSHES, at
PARKER S
Fancy Comb and Perfinnery Sore,
aug. g. Penn. Av. near National Hotel
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-27
SPLENDID STOCK OF PA
- llassa NO FORTES, PIANO STOOLS,
W Y lPIANO COVERS, AND NEW

G. SPLENDID STOCK OF PA
I .as-Ezss,sGll NO FORTES, PIANO STOOLS,
7 Z W II nPIANO COVERS, AND NEW
MUSIC.-NASH & WOODHOUSE
have lately received and also are now opening large
supplies of Piano Fortes, selected by Of the firm in
person. with special reference to their superior tone
They the latest and most fashionable styles of hnsh
and were chosen from the extensive manufactures of
Adam Slodart, 343 Broadway, and John B. Durham,
18th street, New York.
The subscribers have been selling the instruments of
these makers for Is years. and for durability they have
stood the test OF time.
They have also received an assortment othandsome
Piano Stools and Covers together with rye lot OF
late and popular Music
Piano Fores tuned and repaired usual.
Also, for sale good SECOND hand Piano Forte.
NASH & WOODHOUSE,
apl9 Booksellers and Stationers Eagle Square.
NNHOMAS Il CHARLES ELLIS, IMpoR-
II TIERS AND DEALERS IN DRY GOODS AND
HARDWARE, No JOG Main street. Richmond, Va.,
have received by ship Yorkshire, from Liverpool, and
and DoMES sAPtE and and
American, French and Belgic Cloths
Pla Il, Fancy and Merino Cassimeres
Plain and Fancy Satin and Silk Vestings
Cashmere and other Tweeds
Shepherd and Begie Checks
Croton and Popln Coatings
Wellington and Paris Cords
Hungarian Mixtures
Double Warp Linen Camblets
ParlS Buff and Linen LustreS
Irish and Barnsley Drills
French and American Nankeens
Printed Lawns and Organizes
Gmghams and Bingham Lawns
Plain and Spotted Swiss Muslin
Fancy French Tarlatan
Plain and Checked Cambrics
Null Muslin and Bishops Lawn
Plain and Printed Jaconets
Plain and Plaid Alpacas
Bombazines and Bareges
With large stock OF Hosiery, Gloves Table Cloths
and Diaper, Cotton and Linen Sheetings to which they
invite the attention ofcountry merchants.
NH Is
EAOVE Il ISAACS, No. 81 Main street, dealers
ny in DRUGS, MEDIC INES, CHEMICALS,
PAINTS OILS, DYE-STUFFS, WINDOW
GLASS, FANCY ARTICLES, &c, offer to their
friends and the public large and we'll selected assort-
ment OF all goods appertaning to their line OF business
and are prepared to execute orders from Merchants
and Physicians with prompness and despatch.
A call issocited,
SAMUEL E. DOVE, VIM. B. ISAACS.
NH Is
N ARGE AND ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
IA CHINA, GLASS AND EARTH EN- WARE
By recent arrivals am in receipt OF an additional stock
Of Earthenware, China and Glass, suited to the retail
trade OF patterns and shapes, making my
ment more complete than it has ever BEEN Prices low
and terms liberal to prompt customers.
GEO. J. SUMNER,
my9 Nos, Fifteenth street.
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urrA rEncnA nRIYrNa nELws.-

sSUTTA PERCHA DRIVING BELTs.~
w WEI eg leave to call the attention of Machinists
and Others to the following certificates relating to the
above Belts
New York, April 18th, l94S.
Sirs-Y on desire me to give you my opinions regard
ing the Guta Percha Belts, after Ihave tested them
sufficiently to form an opinion The round Belt,
which had Of you first has been in operation over
three months, and has remained on the machine since
first put on all the time on the stretch ltook
fyesterday, and strange to say has all the lie
and spring it had the first day it put on.
The three inch flat band A it. long not thicker than
case knife has run over two months running 10
in. fan % it. long, at speed OF thirty fee hundred
revolutions per minute. In fact consider it one OF
the most important inventions OF the age These bands
have required no taking up since trst put them on
therefore, no loss OF time as in leather.
To express my opinion, must say, that CONSIDER
them far superior to any belts have used; there
appears to be in them; they hug the pulleys,
and work to perfection.
am yours, &C.,
II. A. WELLS, 43 Duane street,
AugustS is Harper's Ferry Armory.
SIRs-As the Gutta Percha Betting has proved en-
trey satisfactory supplies will hereafter be ordered oil
this fabric as the necessities ofthe Armory require it,
Very respectfully,
JOHN SYMINGTON,
Major of Ordnance
The above are for sale in every. variety by MN
my 30 At WILLIAMS Il CLAIBORNE.
~ BROOKS Il BELL have just received per Ex
press, and by last packet from New York
Silk Tissues and Grenadine
Pink and Blue Brocha Bareges
Pink, blue, green and corn coored Mouslin de
LANES
New style Prints-handsome
Low priced Prints, in good variety and very
cheap
Barnsley Sheetings
Egyptian dem Gloves
Dress Whalebone, Hooks and Eyes, Spool Cot
ton, &c.
Also, on hand very choice assortment
Rlanlx silk trimming Iapns
Rich Bonnet and Neck Ribbons
All of which will be offered at small advance.
EN HUBBARD. GARDNER & CARLTON,
III Agents for the
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, of Hartford Ct;
Howard Insurance Company of New York;
Franklin Fire Insurance Company, of Philadelphia;
Insure against losses by Fire on Buildings Furniture,
Merchandise, &C., throughout the State, favorable
terms. All losses adjusted with promptitude.
tY Office No. III west Main street. ap 20-tf
A PRIL REPORT OF THE NEW YORK.
IA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, log Broad
way-This institution during the month Of April, 1885,
has issued three hundred and one policies, viz
10 Merchants. .55 To Farmers 81
Manufacturers. 10 Mechanics &c
Lawyers ........2 Clergymen. ..,....
" Physicians ...... II Brokars. 4
Public Officers. .13 Lieut. u S. Navy. l
p" Clerks. ..... .13 Surveyor. ....... l
Accountants. Grocer. .......... l
Machinists. ....... Builders. ......... 3
Carriage Makers -. 2 +" Hotel Keepers -.
Civil Engineer $50. ] 6" Cashier OF Bank. l
" AuctioneerS. V Editor. ......... /
" Contractor P. Works +" Merchant Tailors. 2
Express Forwarders =" Others... ....... 10
Ladies. ....."...
1876 l65
1876
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Ex TIL II UNION HAT We. have Oh hand
L u trecenty received from New York, supply Of
cS this superior article of head covering. which, for
lighness surpasses any other Flat that have ever
seen, and therefore very desirable for summer wear
The low price at which we offer it for sale (S2 3ol
constitutes another decided recommendation. But
still greater may be found in the fact that coming to
from the North, where schemes OF aggression tend
ing Dsunon have been pushed OF late 1t is an evi-
dence of returning reason in that quarter which OF
the South ought to receive as olive branch extended
10 US JOHN THOMPSON & CO.,
No GO NJ ain street doors west of the CitY Hotel.
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~ The greatest care observed in packing.


MI under The Lsfy H0teI.-By recent arrivals, the
stock of this establishment has been increased by
many consignments Of handsome and useful House
not admit OF particulars, but will suffice to say there
is now on hand large and beautiful assortment of
mahogany Cabinet Furniture, of superior quality
Chairs, in great Variety Looking glasses China and
Glass Table Cutlery Lamps; Girandoles, &C.; Britain
MIA and Japan Ware &c. &C., in fact almost every art-
Gle that be named in the way OF housekeeping, and
for sale at extremely low nrces. DC
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f.. usz rtsgfz5rEs55ET1 WAY TRAIN. On and al
o. ~! ter Tuesday, 18th inst, Train
will leave Richmond for Acquia Creek every Tuesday
ing mornings, reaching Richmond about III A. NJ al
ter making The usual stoppage the way BY this
train, persons who may wish to pass the night at the
Junction, Milford, Fredericksburg, &c, can reach
Richmond the ensuing morning, with the passengers
who may have taken the Boat at Baltimore the evening
before for Richmond via Piney Point.
THOMAS SHARP,
Superintendent of TRANSFORMATIONS
Office Rich'd Fredg. and P. K. r Co,
Richmond, June Sth, 1850. lie 10
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-27

szsx--eryysT,7s. GREAT IsEDUCTiGN,-~Faro
from Richmond to Lynchburg by Canal
Packets. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS so
Fare from Richmond to Charlottesville by Packets
ana DtageS y w
Fare from Richmond to Cumberland c.. H. by
Packets and Stages. ..................2 IS
Fare from Richmond to Fannvleby Packets and
Stages. .................. IS
Below card of intermediate distances for fare and