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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

IN the Blue Ridge and its vicinity, adjoining the lands ai
Slodd hcits 1e.sr Rieheson and otnrts fs tact known
the "Buc nge" "haet lies the Rsc al the Buc
Ridge ol mountains. At the head waters ul Enchanted and
lush creeks both sides ot the toad leadE om rudll
Mills TO Lexington by Pnoth Cap and On both sides o the
mad leading item the Buffalo Springs 10 Lexington hN the
Gap; is about IL miles from r,dla Mill and - tm
lexington and contains b, actual survey and calculation by
Ia lIlll md lr,a1I
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
No. ~.
HENRY CLAY AT HOME GRAND RECEP'

The Hon Henry Ci with n,be rerep ipa On
hs arrival hume. The IeNingtin asstvri says:
"l- arrived nhnu a'c,ook ,midst tn hr Hg o' c'n-
nin the ascent II rrkeis AID the ha1s ~ hanhrrs We
had chosen In the nigh 10 avoid all pnh de~
mons, att m hui h- said IN substance. IN the lew ~
marks he made h the vast mronse which er@ "a IN"
On his ARRIVAL the ff.ndsh'p of h,s nes hsbis was to'
vr,l,n, Tor all his precaniion'ry s'rps
when he descended from his carriage. three ond ana
lus coat nucd cheers went up from the immsn.e nut''
iude who had gathered front If the PhT iix Hotel
In few msnts h, arp,at"d op,a the balcny. aud
briefly ajdo ID TIM people IN lha syle and wi that
viice which fal Il ptuduc" an e'eeirbing eH'c
lie s,id that h. home after h. lpng ahs"nc' WI
iceng- far different fiom lh,sc which at TIN he exe-
nce q, Washnptn in regard 10 The AL ty oi 'hs
Inan aud with IL he liberties Of the county. all
was nav ovor and he III iced with lhen IL t,e deliver
anre fro DANGER In omclu ling MI Clay said. that h"
was clad L, SEQ them all again and h he pont" his
fnpet tuward. Ash,n1 IN manner 3, ifIesl-iby c'no
that fot snIua time word could be heard Tom hn.
When seace was restored he si that gal a. hs wss to
SO them; there an old lady ahon mie aud h','
oh with whom he had lived E,r mne 'han htty Ner.,
whnnhe woua rather than all II them and he reti I'd
amds gcuetal loud aud long continued cheering.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

BY p,kine over thu items. which we publish to-day.
tradr> will So that there gta excl eInen' NJ nh
ny places IL tha North IN relation 10 he fng'uv. slave
act aud IN II iooibe resistance Ia ITS up IN ~ ~ mo
,nc.s Ia rea end Tho oxr,cmen was to be exp ct
ed but have d'a that tho e-is ance will show IT.
self Nothi ~, presume vi b. done hs th" pc 'ple
Of the Norh heyoad helpl Y th' lnghse oH to C"nni'
IL wi, b, me /, mind by all cuncrrhed that any person
rea inc tho pfnv 81 ms Of tho b aiding IL the
o any iugirve sa,e. In a"y manned whaeyer n snbJ't
to ~ not exeoedinp 81 900, AMI m INN soanen' II
81, IN ,nths b,sdes i subject Ia 81 Ooo damages, II
be rccoycred by c, suit, Tor each slave thai may p'
f.onisrHc Jpurnal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24


lar river and both sides OF Horseys creek and both
sides the Iynchburg and Buffalo Springs Turnpike road
distant iynchburg sixteen and halt miles. II has
been surveyed and laid off, and will be sold, in LOTS,
follows
Frst-The Tavern House Lot, and "a acres lying
ely the side Of sleys creek which here
a CONiMODlOUS AND WELL BUILT TAVERN, with
the usual outhouscs.
Second-fhe Water Power Lot, and "a acres, including
the present dam and mill-race
Thrd lot No. l. or the Lower Water Lot containing
hall mere resm. pedlar and in front OF the Store
House lot.
Fotuth.--I.o 40 9, the Middle Water Lot containing
three fourths OF acre. which the Post Office now
stands
Futh.lo No 3, ;he Lumber House Lot containing
three iomtll's OF a acre, above the TaiIacc.
Sirth-Lot No. 4, the First Hill Lot, containing
and fveegth acres above and fronting the Turnpike
road.
ScrenM Lot No s. or the Upper Iiiil Lot containing
and thyfye perches, above and fronting the
Turnpike road.
EigAth-Lot No 6, the Mill Lot, containing three
eghth OF acre. in the fork OF the Turnpike and County
roads. including the Old Mill House
AISOanoiher tract OF LAND situated in the county oi
Amherst and described in the said deed containing
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
N E w CO N C E R N,
j. w. GEXNEI,

MAN STREET, Ll.NCHBtRG, IL
vNoUID respectfully inform the citizens OF .ynchbrg,
and the public generally that he has taken the House
formerly occupied by Jacob Iumbough, Hat store,
where hc receiving from the North large and gen
eral assortment olDry Goods, consisting in part Of
Ladies Dress Goods. newest styles,
Cloths, Cassmcres, Nestings and Trimmings
kerseys, CaSSinets Blankets, suitable To- servants cloth
ing,
Ready Made Clothing,
Shams and great variety oi Fancy articles too
TO mention,
.4iSo, fine stock Of
Groceries. la ardware, Cutlery, Iron, Steel sc.
And large o Hats, Caps Boots, Shoes and
Ieatherto all OF which he respectfully invites the
ton o those want o Goods feeling assured that lac
give satisfaction, both in quality and priee.
Oct 2l-ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

This order, organized in New fkin lSi2, bys xteea
obscure persons. now numbers over 800 600 members,
scattered over he continent from Newfoundland To the
Pacific coast News has Just been received o the organ
izaton OF the Grand Division Of eand under charter
from the Nalonal Division of North America 1t is
highly popular in Ens land
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
T.co Rgus,drcd and EishIy-odd


NCRES, more less, purchased by the sad Richard S FL
lis ol Lindsey Bntks adjoining the lands 81 Talbot Noel and
others THIS tract known the tAiet ahcN tract adions
the tact last above mentioned II contains by actual survey
and calculation by Latitude and departure, 1853 1t
dl aIt about three and hall iour miles from the James
river, with which II communicates by excellent road
The land lies remarkably level Is finely waerod nhou
halt in original growth and the balance good second
growth oil timber. The soil is variable, rcd
gray, but all good
To the amount secured be paid by the said deed o
trust 10 Charles Ellis deceased, who the
partner o Es aud Aan with the interest that has accrued
and shall accrue thereon, with all the proper costs aud char
gcs oi making the sand sale.
And IN execution u the trusts Great cd by another deed o
trust cXefutcd by tie Richard Ellis, deceased
10 Thomas IL Ellis, Charles Ellis. junior and thampe tar
ter, the 18th day OF june the S3S and which deed
also o record in the Clerks office Of the
Amherst al the instance and o the said Thomas II
Ellis and Charles Ellis, administrators oI Charles Ellis, de
ceased, will be sold by the undersigned trustee aforesaid
at public aucon io the highest bidder, the day al
ar not the next iar day and at the place. and
the same terms in all respects, the property above
toned is 10 be sold, the flowing property, 10 wit;
Attract oil LAND situated IN the county ol Amherst and
described n lac deed As CON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

We h,vo been shown by several If the best alors of
city, entirely and original instrument for
ceTtalnng a Correct measurement Of the human frame
which they. mud all who have examined IT, pronounce
TO he The pery best and most reliable yet made
known Il 5 the soe invention Of Mr.. NmLIAM X.
AcroN of Virginia II is called the Transfer SYSTEM
the 'Iailu's Transfer, and think il is sdesiined
be transferred to the Of the greater portion Of the
master tailors of The United States. We are glad to
hll this anoher nnm'sakable evidence pf the rapid.
ly increasing ,irl of invention aud improvement in he
South
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
One Hundred and fifteen Acres.

OF less purchased by the said Richard = Elis OF sam
ue ilgg adjoining the lands Il Samuel N,cocys heirs aud
others. This tract known the rh1mass crcck tract
BY actual survey and calculation 10y latitude aud de-
parue, 125i 1t lies upon the branches ol Thomass
Mill creek and Cedar crcek both sides o Butiofds oil
od, about five miles from Nangh'- Ferry and about the
san distance from the Blue Ridge Canal
ALS0-anothcr tract o LAND situated in the county Of
and described in the said deed containing
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
From nlc EicLmond Ennlirfr.

Mr.. William X. Acton, If BnIeoart county. has in
vented "Traisf.f System" Iaor's 1rnnsfor,' FOR
the correct measurement oi the human body Il is =
very ngeuus application OF hemalcal principles and
from it, simplicity aud iii icncy has received the
ton Of he master taors in this city and Baltimore.
Dril
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
ErNilCOs0Ss'S G0Ods

I cizens of Iynchbnfg and Surrounding country, tlnt
they opening the cheapest and most extensive
sorlmcnt Of
GrNifCWGA's G0Ods
offered in tins market Feeling assured that their
goods, regards quality and price, will prove su
Inducements purchasers, they invite all, whether
wishing to purchase not To call and They
opening choice and extensive stock OF CLOTHING,
comprising Dress and Fork Goats, Over Coats Sacks,
Peoes oi every shade aud quality, Cloth Cloas
pnce Vests and Pants Of every description, and large
sortm nj OF Furnishing tioodsin part follows Shirts,
Undcrshts, Drawers cravats, Half Hose Gloves, Stocks,
Scari, Ties Silk night Caps, Money Purses, Money Belts,
French and German Extract and Cologne Bundaa, Phi
lpcomc, Fancy Soaps, i.ocs Pomatun, Paper Weights,
Tooth, Nail, Hair and Hat Brushes Walking Canes and
Umbrellas, Hats and Caps, SSc, &c.
ALSO large stock oi Cloths. Casmcre- and Nesngs,
OF the latest and patterns which be manufactured to
order at low prices.
In addition to present stock, shall be receiving
goods weekly by Express, thereby ahorlng 10
the dvanages o fresh goods and newest patterns.
WAREHOUSE s. POTTER,
Hdn ST, )ctc d0Ors dbOpe the Franklin Hotel
nj 22-lS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
1000 Rolls Paper Uangings.

II b. PAY NE x BROTHER has on hand a large and
-. beautiful assortment of Paper Hangings, Bordering
Paper, and Paper Curain1also pretty assortment OF
Transparent Shades.
oct l7--ts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

DRASS and Brunzed Tenders.
I'D Brass -muuned and nursery Fenders.
Bronzed and Brass Andlrons,
Common Andirons,
Brass head and polished Shovel aud longs
Bronzed Standards,
Crates Coal Holds, Coal ShoveS, &c, &c.
On hand and for sale ny
O.t2l-ts GREGokf " hof MI
1O.4.N;VEPS' OLA splendid lot OF TANNERS OIL,
| lust recei, ed and fot sale low. -
o,t 81 -, SNITHSON & STATILiM
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

All Creation look Here!
NEW AID SPLENDID STOCK
Dry Goods and Ready Made Clothing
WHOLESALE And RETAIL
GUGGENHEIMEkkN q NUNTERMXER
ID ESPECTFUI.1Y inform their friends and the public
IL generally, that they receiving splendid stock
oil Dry Goods suitable Ion the Fall and Winter seasons,
bracing every article Of
Ladies' and Gcntiemcn's Wear.
All of which the public invited 10 call and examine be
fore purchasing elsewhere We have beautiful assurt-
mrnt of HATS and CAPS, BOOTS aud SHOES, with a
splendid and general assortment ot fancy Articles, all of
which offered unusually low prices call and us,
and feel assured that will I've pleased with Prices
well Goods, determined To sell low, having
purchased for Cash.
They are also receiving splendid assortment of
Ready Made Clothing.
Purchased by them FOR CASH at unusually ow prices by
which they enabled to offer greater Inducements to
the public than any similar estabIi- hment
They would particularly call the attention ol country
merchants and others 10 their WliO1lSh hi.E PRICES
believing that they will find II to their interest 10 give them
a call and examine their tock bctote GONG farther East
The great facilities which they eniry in purchasing their
supplies, enable them with eondence that their
goods will be sold At Iiichmond Prices.
\ GIGGENIIfINER,
oct2i is / tNfERMl Err.
Granite Buildings, CabeH House.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
T,rO hundred .fCrCS,

TtcO hundred .ECrCS,
xsSEA more less called the "Church" tract, pnr
kRM8 chased BY the said Richard s. Ellis Of John
&3 Burks adjoining the lands of Samuel Burss
and others. This tract contains by actual sur
>aRss> vey l97 ad Joins the "Bowen"tract ON
tho northwest side OF Ess mountaIn the land is some
what rolling uneven but capable OF high Improvements
about one hall Of it is in best gna growth OF tmber Is
distant p miles from Pedar Mills and J. miles from the
Jane
AISO-another tract 81 LAND inths county Of Amherst
deecatd in lie SAID deed Containing ac!e Is, lying
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
E0n, or Eivc RFumd,eH .grrcs.

arsNSA purchased by the SAID Richard s. Ellis o John
SssS.s$ Hogs heirs, adjoining the lands OF Martin
SStcsSs2 Dawson and others. This tract known the
"llogg" tract, contains by actual survey and
~ssVsrr- calculation by latitude and departure, 500
II is about .iN miles from the James Wauehs
Feny and about iout mules hnm Pedlar Mills is well TIM
hered chiefly by the original growth well watcred by the
branches o Maple and Cedar Greeks, aud in good though
not theitly settled ncip hbourhood
M.SO-anotler tract OF LAND situated in the county OF
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
NEW DRY GOODS STORE.
COL LHOU N Il H . L I
Wholesale n Retail Dealers in
Ovy Goods. Hats. Caps, shoes, Nc.,

l.YHCHBuRG, VA.
,ul snbscrbers having associated themselves together
NJ IL, ,he :, lie and firm OF COLiloUN HOLT, tor
-, lin @ ~ conducting a general Dry Goods business IN
.' M ~ yucbbure, have taken one OF the large and
-, ~. STORE HOUSES recently erected by Mr. George
.,o H ,ite Mecm s CIV atkins, and next door to the
'ul ~ their friends aud te public generally, one OF
s, and hes, selected Stocks ever e>hohed III tins
t ty respectiuy ask call from all persons pnrchas
CDoDS assuring them, they Will oier as strong IN
for their patronage as any House III The state
Ibev solicit an examination OF the lollo"lhS toods-
For L0aiCs Wear:
,nss Fancy Silks all grades from 81 to $ per yard,
Elegant Brocade Silks
plain 4 Fgd Black do,
An rl,qant assortment Of Chena Silks,
rrench Mennos & Thihet Cloths all grades
D.; ,,lo,hs 4 Embro'd Mouslins u Casmores,
couercd de Ameriquehc most ees q odN OF the season.
ugh Col,d SILK & Mohar I.usres y Lyonese Cloths,
Rrb Col'd & Blk Brocale Cloths,
Npl,ck u Cold Orleans Cloths,
Bombazines s English Merinos,
New style Ginghams s Chsnboys,.
r,enrh English Il American Prints
, choice selection of PARTY DRESS GOODS,
An elegant Stock of Grapes other ShaYis, Man,los, &c
Embro'd Gulis, Collars,
Rich Enbro'd Capes, large Stock,
Linen Cambrick Embrod lidkts.,
SILK Mts KID Gloves Ribbons, the richest Stock in
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

WOULD call the attention of my friends TO consign-
j ment OF Superior FAMILY FLOUR, just to hand.
Sept Pts r. j. ECHOlS.
GUNS. &c-DoubIc and Single Barrel Shot Guns,
Rifles Shot Pouches, Powder Fla ks, Percussion Caps,
&c &c, receIv ed and for sale at low prices by
Oct 7.-ts GREGORY & ROYAI.L.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24

sAt2sSA ACRES, more less, adjoining the lands ol
sSsss}9 Beverley Davies AMI others. hc said
GS5ysA known a. the "t;re.n Pond cold Factory :
tract, was purchased hy Richard $ Ellis now
ass- deee2 scd, oi John c Davies, and contains by
tual survey and calculated by latitude aud departure 30l
acres and 81 square pcrches. Ii hes about quarter
mile ltam the James River, mile above the town u
Bethel and immediately under the South side OF the rnhae
30 Row noun ain More than halt Of the tract in
fine original growth the so Is capable OF the highest
Wovemen 1t Is well watctcd, and IN n good neighbour
hood.
Also another tract of LAND situated in Amherst
county, and d, scrbcd the said deed aiming
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
Four Hundred and twenty-five


ALSO-another tact OF LAND situated in
-s~3~.- the county OF Amherst and described in the
said deed a. containing ONE HI NDRED AND FORTY
ONEAND THREE QUARTER ACRES, more or less,
purchased by the said Richard s Ellis OF Samuel Bufks,
(on Chares) adjoining the lands o the estate oi Joshua
$. Ellis and others.
Al.SO-another tract Of LAND situated in the county ot
Amherst and described in the said deed FIFTY
ACRES, less purchased by the sand Richard s. Ii
lis of Charles Burts 's heirs,
A.SO-anoher tract of LAND situated in the county oi
Amherst and described in the sad deed containing NINE
IY EIGHT ACRES, less, purchased by the said
Richard :. Ellis OF Joshua $. Ellis.
The tracts OF Land last above named constitute one,
commonly called the Bowen tract and will be sold as
such 1t includes the small mountain, known as t1ss
mountain This tract situated about mile South
west OF Pcdar Mills and quarter ol mile from the
Lynchburg and Buffalo Springs Turnpike road HE soil
a strong red cay capable OF the highest improvement,
about hnd oi the tact IN original growth ns the bet
quality TIMBER it we'll watefed and in ol the best
ncighbouIhoods IN the county.
ALSO-anohcr tract OF LAND situated in the count, oi
Amherst and described the said deed containing SIN
TY ACRES OF less, being the "Mil" tract ireln-
1inuth thp
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-10-24
For asenllcInens Wear

Blue, Blk & Cod Cloths, all grades,
| Piece French Bl'k Cloth, finest imported,
Blue BPk & Fancy Doeskn Cassimeres,
French, English & Scotch do,
silk $ alin, Cashmere, Grenadne X Velvet Nestngs
A choice selection OF Party Neshngs,
Nlerino Shirts silk idkis Cravats, Gloves, Suspcn
DIR Szc Sc
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AnEn19N. lnInArrs.
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l. Il 4 T. s + n II II y "A l.
AND HIGHLY
INFORM tTEON

rINIE Subscribers have the pleasure Of announcing the
citizens of iyuchbufg aud surrounding country, that
they opening the eheapes, and most extensive
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16


WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
TIME next annual session of this Institution will
commence on the Cd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY. laEt III q.l ~
The Right Rev. JOHN JoHNs, ID. D., President
and Professor Of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEVERLY TUCKER, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law. gd + 3gga -ta. II !,
j BENJAMIN S. EwELL, Professor of Mathematics
and Astronomy.
n MoncAS J. ISMEAp, Phi. d. Professor of HUI
1 WILLIAM F. HorKNs, A. M, Professor
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy. yaeI.
4s I'll. A. WASHINGTON, A.. MI, Professor of His
tory and Political Economy.
Rev SILAs ToTTEN, d. d., Professor OF Intel
lectua Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are two courses of study for undergrad
uates-tbe regular course for the degree of Bach
elor of Arts and Science course, occupying two
wears. Candidates for admission to the Science
course will be expected to produce the written re-
quest of their parents or guardians. Students not
desiring to Join a regular class may for special
reasons, be admitted to study with the regular
classes, in those branches which, on examination,
they may be found qualified to pursue.i eos
la The necessary College expenses range between
$IS6 and Sl96 per annum.
Circulars will be forwarded to all who may de-
sire fuller information, specific inquiries will be
answered, if addressed to Professor MoRGAN ]
SMEAp, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Students, not desiring to attend etherthe Reg
ular or the Science course, will be permitted to
study with any class which they may be prepared
to JOIN.
July Isl aw. aaEtjE 3Efagf sgs.sEn39tg tf
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
JEFFERSON DAVIS, .
JOHN HI. CLARKE.
PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND

OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers OF the
NJ Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
tives. ~ ~. ' 'f 'N~t.l.''. = So.
Pensions for life, for the widows Of such ~
GERS and soldiers who married previous to 1900.
Bounty land for the surviving, or the widows,
or minor children of deceased officers and pryaies
who served in the war Of 1912 with Great Bril-
tain, the Mexican war, or in any of the Indian
wars, since 1870. D.. ...t.... 800, 't
Attention paid to suspended and rejected claims.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
otherwise no charge. "' ..'+'t ".'.#tt ~.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention.
~ T.. ... M. THOMPSON,
Commissioner Of Deeds for North and South
Carolina. .-..... . ....,...,.,4W ..... ...
Refer TO the heads of Departments, and to
members Of Congress generally. #.
Oct 4-twtf
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-16
ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL.

| ENLARGEMENT" OF THE CAPITOL
| ~ 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 premium Of five hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees OH
Public Buildings ofthe two Houses Of Congress-
accordingly invite such plans and estimates, to be
delivered to the Secretary Of the Senate on or be.
| fore the first day ofDecember next. sei ~ s5f
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, 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 and judgment, but they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed may
have such reference 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
mittee reserve themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption Of parts Of different plans
submitted, should such be found necessary; in
which event, the committee also reserve to them
selves the right to divide apportion, 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. s -a
R. M. 4. HUNTER, fa
", JEFFERSON DAVIS, l.s
s.... -. na JOHN H CLARKE. !.
Committee Of the Senate On Public Buildings.
SENATE CHAMBER, Both September, 1850.
N. B. The several daily papers published at
Washington will please insert the above daily for
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre-
tary of the Senate. .... . ,ir. e.. oct B.