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Cod Liver Oil.

THIS va liable MEDICINE is now used with
astonishing efficacy in the cure Of Consumption,
Scrofula. chronic rheumatism, General Debility,
diseases Of the Kidneys, etc. etc. fresh supply
just received and for sale by
Jan. 2. T.. J. DELAY" "
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Travelling Trunks, Carpet Bags and Valices
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Notice to Hunters.

The highest prices will be paid in cash, for all
game, viz: VenIson, Woodcock Partridge, Snipc.
wild Turkey, etc. etc. by calling on Old Mac, at
Nov. 7. OUR HOUSE.
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5000 Pairs Negro Shoes, at from 20
: -; cents to 81 2S. b.

=, a very large assortment Of Truuks carpet bags,
Val'ses, &c. All Of which can be bad very low
Tor cash. from WORKMAN g. BOONE.
Enh
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TO Miners

To Miners.
The subscriber keeps constantly On hand FULL
supply of Quicksilver, which he will dispose of at
a very small advance Oh Charleston prices.
Il. J. DELAY,
Oct II Nearly opposite Masonic Hail.
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Just Received,

just kecelVed,
The largest stock Of French Muslin Embroide-
ries ever brought to this market, consisting of
Ladies French worked Collars
do Straight do newest styles
do FrcGch worked Chemizettes, Ga lot Of
lao from BIC. TO. S3.5O)'
do worked Muslin Cuffs
French and Scotch Worked Muslin, Trimmings
in Swiss and Jacconet Edgirgs and Insertings
Also-A full stock of plain and checked Muslins
AT WILSON'S PALMETTO STORE.
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DeKalb Facory.
81 and 33 inch Cotton Osnsburgs,
- 4.43 Osnaburgs, made expressly to
go. order for Cotton Picking Sheets.
.. SPUN YARN, of all numbers, and warrant
ed of excelen, quality.
For sale wholesale and retail by
w. ANDERSON d. co.
xep1ember 5 80
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To Rent or Sell, g.,

To Rent or Sell,
That new Store and Dwelling House, opposite
the Episcopal Church. The Dwelling and Store
will be rented separately if required.
90. Apply to JAMES McE"EN'
August Is 33
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LETTER FROM THE PREsIDENT.-An interesting letter
from the Executive of the United States reply to citizen
of Georgia, respecting the of certain Slaves escaping
from that State Boston, and there through The agency
of the Abotoniss, evadng the attempt of their
recover them has appeared in the newspapers The Pres
idents views and intentions respecting the fugitive slave
law and its enforcement set forth very clearly and
with explicit assurances that leave no room for any one
deceive HIMSELF if there any disposed as the
est and steadast purpose of the Executive give efficiency
to the law by the use Unnecessary of all the means which
the Constitution places at his disposal
The Washington Union commends the letter, its tone
and purport. ave should be utterly wanting in libera
ty" says the Union, if did cordially approve the
spirit of Mr. Fillmores letter." The National Intelligen
Ger says of this letter that it gives the public
of what all who know The President felt assured of before
-'tha he stands ready employ his whole power in en-
forcing the act Congress for the recovery fugitive slaves
whenever the officers charged with its execution shall find
themselves so INSTRUCTED in the performance of their duty
to require the ntepositiOn of the Executive land that
he, in like manner, stands ready punish any officer of
the Government who shall prove thess to his duty in the
execution Of the law"
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The Hon. GEORGE THoMpsOY-The Abolitionists of
Boston got up meeting FanueiI Hall, Friday evening,
the 18th inst welcome Geoge Thompson, Inc English
Aboonis to America. The meeting was numerously
attended, even the galleries being crowded with ladies' and
Edmund Quincy presided Lloyd Garrison commenced
the proceedings by reading the address of reception and
when he finished, many cheers given for Daniel We'd
ster and the Union Wenda Phillips next assembled the
PLATFORM but greeted with groans and Kisses which
completely drowned his voice. Thompson then took the
stand, but instantly the Hall became perfect bedam of
and confusion, and he was obliged to retire. Abby
Kelly, Rev. w. II Charming, Rev. Theadore Parker and
Frederick Dong lass each in succession attempted restore
order, but in valn-The meeting completely broken
up This spirited conduct the part of the Bosonans
almost rereves their lost character.
The New York EXPIRES says That the I" Hon."
George Thompson, British Member of Parliament has
been sent 10 This country just amid The present aga
on in oder possible, 10 break up the unon and sepa-
the growing from The manuacl urng and
mercia States and That he is The recipient for his services
of large Of British Gould, have not doubt 1t is
Of The highest Importance interests in Great Britain
to separate the South, which grows cOtt0n from the North
which is rivaling British manufacturers in working il M
cloths and that this Thompson is the feed agent of these
interests, receiving and dsbursng their Gud we believe as
confidently we believe in our existence.
Under these circumstances and in view of these facts
considering the present excited and almost nsurectonary
state the public mind in this country we have no hes,a
ton in saying that we hope this country will he made too
hot f this Hon. feed British EnlsSary in case he attempts
to patrol our country and to excite and
ton at our counymen against another The Garsons, the
Smiths the Fred DongIasses even born on our soil,
and having an interest in rise downfall have their
rights which all should and must in free community, res
pect, but this British Member of Parliament intruder,
spy; irebrand, sower Of treason and sedon ana ne
has no more right here attack any Of our States win
his tongue, than he would have with his SWORD. AS we
would repe foreign enemy, we have Hght 10 fePei
him. AS the British Government would hang an Amefl-
in Ireland there exciting one portion OF society 10 an
insuecon against the other, 50 here we have the right,
not to hang his British feed Emissay 10 be sure but 10
silence him in every way consistent with the laws Of our
country We owe him no hospitality. We owe him nd
respect We owe him no decent treatment. He is an al
len enemy, with frebrand in his hand paid alien spy
from portion of The British people who wish to destroy
our country and the quicker he is made feel the ngno
mny Of his atorous mission quicker he will 90 back
with his Gold to the mischievous enemies who dispatched
him here.
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MARYLAND STATE CoNvENrIoN--It seems from
the Baltimore papers, that this body, now in session,
is likely to experience as much difficulty in the adj
justment Of representation the Convention in Vir-
gmia There appears to be some li,tlo Jealousy DO
tween the rural districts and the City of Baltimore,
and an ndisposition the part of the former to &C
cord to the latter the political influence which an
equalized representation would give her. The Amer
lean demands, with much force and point why the
mere fact of residing in City should cur,ail the
privileges of ali acknowledged citizen? We shall
look with feeling of interest TO the proceedings Of
their Convention, and hope to witness, in the result
ofs labors, triumph Of the principle of equal rep
resentation. The suggestions of the American in re-
aton to election districts are worthy of considera-
in Virginia.
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MR.. cAss' LETTER.
DETROIT, Nov. l4th, 1850.

DETROIT, Nov. 18th, 1850.
Genttemen.-l cannot be with you at the meeting of
The friends of The Union, punsed 10 be held Augusta
on the 10Th inst, for other engagements will deprive
of that pleasure. But my heart will be there, and you
have all my sympahies and my hopes in the good work
you about 10 do. 1t has been difficult for one far
advanced in years am whose birth preceded the pres
ent Constitution, and whose active life has passed
happily under it, to believe il is in peril The belief has
slowly and reluctantly but il has ipened into convic
tion and there measures and purposes loudly and zeal
ousy advocated North and South, which will break up
this glorious Confederation, and leave lis fragments the
sport accdent, the prey OF ambition violence unless
the people come to the rescue, and animated by the spirit
OF their fathers determine 10 maintain IT, as it was establish
ed, by just regard oeach 10 the rights and feelings of
ALL Secession, dsunion, dissolution what ominUus words
these 10 break upon American ear Never before
was great of prosperity enjoyed by any nation
upon the face of the Earth. Never before were personal
and political liberty, and equal rights widely spread and
firmly secured as in this republic stretching The Con-
tinent, from ocean to ocean, Never was our example
more necessary encouraging to the people Of Eu
rope seeking that long lost freedom which now our her
ilage and which has wrought those miracles for human
happiness, and which has made country the wonder Of
the world though they have failed to fill our hearts with
gratitude to that Providence, which has thus distinguished
with its blessings. And why should we rashIy reject
them and commit ourselves to the chances Of such future
enter into, were the bonds once broken which
now hold together Nothing but overwhelming necessity
would Justify such sacrifice of the present and of the f
ture Let either section of The Union say fsuch necessity
exists. would be vain TO seek it, not local feeling
excited and portion of the Country, arrayed against
another, upon questions touching subject which is beyond
the Constitutional sphere of the General Government.
The dangerous TOPICS which engaged the attention Of Con
gress The last session. adjusted wisely and justly,
as believe, and | had hoped satisfactorily. They
were adjusted leaving untouched the rights of every por
ton ofthe country ard thus giving triumph to
ton another, All this system of
ures without any sacrifice of that selrespect which is
communities individuals The success belongs
10 ALL for it is the success of the Constitution and of
party local political and hope and that ere long
it will be hailed the last and not the least guarantee of
the pepeuiy Of out nstt utions and of the Union which
secures them.
am Gentlemen, very respectfully your ob serv',
J.. CASS.
VIM. Kinney. L. Waddel, Jas. Points, b. Crawford,
VIM Frazier, EsQs.
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Two WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFoRNIA.-The steamer
Crescent City arrived at New York. Thursday 2ls nS
from Chagres with dates from San Francisco October
l5lh being weeks later than previous accounts She has
$50 passengers, and brings half million of gold dust in
hands of passengers and eleven hundred thousand dollars
worth on freight.
The advces from the mines are OF mixed character
The gold is being discovered abundany in quartz and this
it is believed will eventually form the great of the
country when the surface digging shall have given out.
The news from the overland emigrants is most distress
ing 1t is estimated that twenty thousand persons were be-
yond the desert journeying for California, many of whom
were destitute and suffering great distress
The Cholera had broken out at large portion OF the mi
ming districts and persons dying with rghu rapid
y. There much dread of the disease at San Francis
co, but at the date brought by this arrival hac
curred IN The cliyPeope, however, leaving IN con-
siderable numbers appehensive of its approach They
were seeking more healthy retreat in the country.
The accounts from the overland emigrants furnish the
most painful narratives The resources of private benevo
ence in hehaf Of the sufferers nearly exhausted and
their condition that u Rdescrbable distress Sickness
ana starvation was seen every hand The weary hun
cry and iatlgued were laying down to die the road 1t
Is believed that the citizens of San Francisco will resort TO
the expectancy ofmakng requston upon the collector of
the port for hundred thousand dollars to aid in aeyia
ting their sufferings.
The Cholera was raging terribly al Port Royal.-The
of the admission of California into the Union had been
received and caused great rejoicing.
Flour at San Francisco selling at S23 to S25 per
Dol Pork firm at S2S Groceries active and advancing
Sugar 2aS cts higher Coffee and in demand at "a
aZo CTS per h. Tobacco in active demand and prices ad
vanced.
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CHRsrMAs is ComSG.-We are reminded about
this time every year Of the approach of Christmas
bv The arrival of the Mammoth Pictorial Brother
jonathan, published by WILSON & Co., New Y ork
The paper for this year is far superior to any former
number, and is furnished by the publishers at the
lox price Of II cents, or ten for dollar.
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If A letter has been received from the Hon. G..
". SUMMERS, of Kanawha, too late for the meeting
IN Monday and 100 late for publication this week.
Il shall appear in our next
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TIE UNION MEETING.


In pursuance of preyioussnotce, a large number
Of the ciiIzens of Augusta assembled at Stanton on
Monday The 25th inst, TO give expression to their
sentiments in reference 10 the late Compromise meas
ures passed by Congress. The meeting was organ.
lied by the appointment of the following officers
Col JAMES CRAWFORD, President
James Points, Esq, Isl Vice President,
Col Samuel IIarnsbarger, 2nd Vice President
Jacob BAYLOR, Esq, Ord Vice President
John MeCue Esq, 4lh Vice President,
Joseph A. Waddell, LIST Secretary,
Frederick j. Allied, 2nd Secretary.
William Kinney, Esq, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Invitations reported that but one of the gentle
men Invited to attend and address The meeting was
present, the Hon James Mcdowell, the representa-
tive of this District in Congress but that letters had
been received from Hon. Messrs. Clay, Cass, Web
ster, Dickinson and Stuart The letters were read by
Messrs. Kinney. Frazier and Brooke, as follows:
Mr. CLAY's LETTER,
ASHLAND 18th Nov. 1850
Gentlemen-I have duly rcceved;your letter OF the 9Th
ns inviting me to attend meeting at Staunton on
the 25th ns having for its object expression of public
opinion, in regard to the adopted The recent
session Of Congress, for anquzing the country and re-
establishing concord and harmony. Concurring cordially
in the patriotic object of the proposed meeting should be
extremely happy If it were IN my power, to be able
cept your invitation and 10 assist in the proceedings
and deliberations of the meeting, but it is not. Having
but lately returned home, aera session o Congress most
extraordinary duration, my private affairs require an
ton, which will moi allow leave this place for Wash
ingOn until early in month. must, therefore limit
myself TO an expression of my hopes and good wishes and
prayers for the success of your proposed meeting
l am with great respect your friend and obj serv't
ii. CLAY.
Messrs VIM. Kinney l.. Waddell, Jas. Points, B. Craw
ford, VIM. Frazier.
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ernment, which renders this people,

cause of that United Government which rendersths people,
the happiesl people upon which the sun ever shone.
am, GeneInen yours truly and faithfully.
DAN'L WEBSTER
To Messrs. WIN. Kinney, WIN. Frazer, Benz. Cmw-
ford james Points and l.. Waddel, Esqrs.-Commitlee.
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W Inc report that Mr. G. P r. James, the novelist,
was ABOUT becoming citizen of the United States, sfay
coaraclceo Oy 1nai says he means to reside
here permanently out intends to retain his allegiance to his
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o. Congress and the Virginia Legislature meet
next Monday.
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+. J. ALFRED. "e|ie'aiics'

Among the papers handed in blythe Committee on
resolutions, the Secretaries find resolution which
although moi acted upon by the meeting is published,
as follows:
Resolred That in the event OF dissolution of the
Union, we claim our full share of the common glo-
ries Of our common country, "EIail Columbia" yam
kee Doodle" "lhe Slar-Spangled Banner" and 'E
PhwibnS Unum" and shall insist upon fair divs-
ION 'at all hazards and to the last exlremilvn
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Sale of Real Estate.

DY order of the Court of Ordinary, will be sold
ID on the first Monday in April next, before the
Court House in Camden, Kershaw District, du.
ring the legal hours of sale, by the Sheriff. all the
real estate of Zackariah Bowen, deceased, consist
ing of one tract of Land situated on the north side
of 25 Mile Creek, of 442 acres, more or less,
bounded by lands OF Team, Parker, and others ;
one tract on the south side of sane creek, of 255
acres, more or css, bounded by lands Of Team,
Brevard, and others: one tract containing 100
acres, more or less, bounded by lands Of Bailey,
Albert, and others; tract of sandhil land, con-
tanning $50 acres, more or less. bounded BY lands
of F. Bowen and others. ct
TERMS On credit until the first day Of ia
nuary next; purchasers to give bond with good
security, interest from day of sale, and mortgage
Of the premises if deemed necessary to the Ordi.
nary. JOHN X. JOY, y. X. ID.
March Is 2l Is
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Grant Th0rburn,
ALIAS
LAURIE TODD,

TN compliance with the request of some good
Il folks in this good town, will Qife and health
being conlinued) deliver an address at the Odd
Fellows Hail on Tuesday evening next, the 10Th
instant, at half past o'clock. Tickets may be
had for y cents, at the Post Office, at Mr. Youngs
Book Store in Broad street, and at the door Of the
Hall. Having landed in New York while Wash.
ington was President, became convcrsant with
many of the p eminent actors in the Revolution, as
Hamilton, Jay, Paine, &c; also with Joseph Bo.
naparte. General Moreau, Genet, and other con-
spicuous characters of the French Revolution Of
l1s9. But the TRUE romance in real life of Lau.
rie Todd and Rebecca, will comprise the chief
subject ofthe evenings entertainment.
O. The Ladies, in particular, are invited to at
tend. GRANT THORBURN.
March lJ II 1t
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CONSIGNEES PER RAIL ROAD.

IL III NAIL 1NO-hb'
J.R., j. S. Thompson, +. w. Davie, n. May
blum, 4. e. d II. w. Fullcnwider, B. w C.,
J. 5. McCubbins & Co., Fall d s., E. 7. & c.,
5. 'Weddington, [M.] Workman & B., H. b.
& L. s. Williams, f. Jenes, J. e. West, W. A.
l. c., Z. NJ. Boykin, Rogers & S., E. W. B.,
J. A. higgins, Price & H., c. J. Pride, Win
chester 4 s., Il. w. Mccoy, w. Kennedy, H.,
H. J. DELAY, Ii. R. Price, }. Wilson, w. An.
derson g. Co., Murray d A., L. Williams, Price
d g., L. Badger, II. H., J. Springs J. L. Hork,
Branch Mint, G. Emmons, S. S. Nichols, E..
Warren, A. NJ. u X. H., A. B. Springs, J. M.
DcSaussure, J. S. McCaddon, H. H. s., ]. B..
Cothcll, J. +. Peay, A. Young, P. F. V. & s.,
Spratt & A., Mead Il R., Wallace & D., r. H.
Morrison, J. Keith, Houston & c., J. Fink, l..
Elias, Moore L. B. c. L. Chatten, D. & Co.,
DR.. Lee, Mcdowell & c., Carson g. r., I. W.
Hgey, J. l., Wallace & A., J. A. Higgins, J..
YCarnes, Winchester & S., A. H. Moss & Co.,
Wallace g. d., F. Emmons, J. B. Cottrell, J..
Keith, r. Reid, Houston & g., L. Elias, D.,
Brcm g. A., Rodgers & S., Alexander & j., ].
Wilson, H. H. Brown G. Flarhenter, J. R.
McKain, Falls & S., J.. Crockett, z. ]. DELAY,
J. Ingram, W. & S. Mclchcr d S., H. & c.,
p. Hotel, E. w. B., w. ]. Gerald, Houston &
C., A. Leyler, A. H. Martin, Stephen Miller,
X. Mickle, J. McEwen, John Cantey.
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I'M EQUITY-KERsHAW DIsTRITD

Thomas Laug, administrator, vs.. Frances A. Nys-
trum and Henry A. Ford, Executor-Bill ofJn-
terpleader.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Henry A..
l. Ford, Executor Of the last " i'll and testament
Of John A. Nystrum, deceased, late of the State'uf
New Jersey, is beyond and resides without the
limits of this State it is ordered. on motion OF
Cbesnut end CASTOR, complanant's Solicitors, that
the said Henry A. Ford do plead. answer or de-
lnur, to the above bill within three months from
this date, in default whereof an order pro confesso
will be taken against him.
WIN. NJ. SHANNON, C. E. X. D.
March 9TH, 1850 l9 3m
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TEMPERANCE HOUSE.

The undersigned would respectfully inform the
public that he has taken the house veil known as
the GROSS KEYS" formerly kept by Mr..
VIM. McKain, in the own of Camden, where he
is prep red to accommodate travellers and board
ers at reasonable prices. Those who desire to feel
the same quiet abroad as at home, are invited 10
give him call.
Travellers accommodated for single night, and
breakfast in time for the cars in the morning, at
moderate charges. J. B. F. BOONE,
Feb. 2-9-n Proprietor.
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In Chanccry.
KERSHAW DISTRICT.

Elizabeth Ne,tles VS.. James w. Cantey ct al
Bill for relief, sale, &c.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Thomas
i Riddle, John Riddle, George d. Riddle, Thomas
Reynolds and Jane his wife, defendants to the
above stated bill, are absent from and reside with.
out the limits OF this State: 1t is, on motion Of
Smart, complainant's Solicitor. ordered that they
do plead answer or drmur, 10 the above bill with
in three months from this date in default Whereof
an order pro contesso will be entered against them.
WIN. NJ. SHANNON, e. +. X. D.
c0mmissiGasrs mnasi 9ss ,sg6 0if5ee' (s7oo) ao-sm
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In EquitS-KersllaW District

w. w. Lang and wife, ct al, vs.. e.. A. Boykin,
ct a).-Bill 10 convey and substitute landi and
for relief
TT Tappearing to my satisfaction that Kitty Lang,
l. William Lang, J. Scotia Lang, minor, Defend
ants. and John Boykin, Defendants 10 the above
bill, are absent from and reside without the limits
of this State: 1t is, on motion of Chesnut and
CASTOR, compainant's Solicitors, ordered that they
do plead, answer denur, TO the above bill with
in three months from this date, in default whereof,
an order pro contesso will be taken against them.
WIN. NJ. SHANNON, G.. +. X. D.
March 7th, 1850 l9 GIN
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Attention, Guards!

Attention, Guards!
VOU will parade al your rendezvous on Tues.
i day the 26th instant, at ii O'Clock, proper.
ly armed and equipped. The commissioned and
non commissioned officers will meet the day pre-
vious for drill.
All persons having guns belonging to the Com
pany, will please hand them in to the Orderly Ser
gean, who will deliver their receipts.
By order of Captain hcffatt.
w. E. HUGHSON, o. 8.
March Is 81
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Photographic Likenesses,
ESY =. ID. GALE,

TNAKEN at Fellows Hall in from two
i. to five 5 ). All those desirous of pre-.
serving an acc :. likeness for future reference
would do well to embrace the opportunity. Parents
would especially, do well to have their children
taken, as even day may deprive them Of SO vau.
able mcmepto in after life.
March Is 2l
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Attention Firemen,

TINE Regular Exercise Meeting Of the Cam
Il den Independent Fire Engine Company,
will take place on the first Monday in April next.
Members are requested to be punctual in their at.
tendance, equipped as directed by the resolution
adopted at the last business meeting. The BYLAWS
will be rigidy enforced against all defauters.
BY order OF the Captain.
H. C. WELLTIAUSEN, Sec'y.
Mrrch 8, 1850. lS If