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SOUTHERN PRESS.
FOLLOW YOUR LnADE1s.
By CHARLES mAcxAY.


Folio,c your LEADER" So said HorE,
In the joyous days when was young,
Ger meadow path, up mountain slope,
Through fragrant woods, followed and sung
And aye in sunny air she smiled,
Bright us the cherub in Paphos born,
And aye my soul with glance she wied,
And tlngcd all earth with the bues Of morn,
Long she led me Ser hill and hollow,
Through rivers wide, O 'er mountains dun,
Till she scared at last too high to follow,
And singed her pinions in the sun.
I" Foilo.c yo,.r Lsadsr,o' So said Low,
Or fairy sporting in his guse,
followed to In the challenging glove
or many maid with tel-taie eyes,
followed and dreamed Of young delights,
or passionate kisses, joyous pains,
or honied words in sleepess nights,
And amorous tear-dr,'ps thick rs rains,
But alb! full soon the frenzy siackened;
There came darkness and dimmed the ray,
The passion cooled, the sunshine blackened,
lost the glory of my day.
g Foliop your Leader - So said FAME,
In the calmer days Of my fruitful noon,
Der briery paths, through frost, through flame,
BY torrent, swamp, and wild lagoon,
Ever she led me, and ever went,
With bleeding feet and sun-brown skin,
Eager ever, and uncontent,
As long as life had prize to win
But Dead Sea apples alone she gave me
10 recompense me for my pain,
And still, though her Turing hand she wave me,
may not follow her Steps again
'Follo,c your Leader?" So said GoLD,
Ere the brown Of my locks gave place to gray
could not follow her looks were cold;
Icy and brittle was the way,
And Com spread forth her wiles in vain,
So taking Power To aid the spell,
" F0iioic your Leader ~ exclaimed the twain,
For where we 20 shall pleasure dwell"
Z followed and followed, ill age came creeping.
And svered the hair on my aching head,
And lanened in vigils weeping,
youth mispent, and prime mised.
" FoIio,O your Leader! I" hear voice
Whispering 10 my soul this hour;
"Who follows my steps shall forever hold
A blessing purer than earthly Lone,
Brighter than Fame, richer than Gold
So follow my light aud look above"
It's late to turn, but refuse | may not,
My trustful eyes are heavenward cast,
And ever the sweet voice says, "Deiay not,
I'm ihy first leader aud thy last. !"
It's the friend of my youth come back again,
Sobered and chastened--but lovelier far
Than when in those days Of sun and rain
She shone in my path cutting star,
She led me then, hayward boy,
To things of earth, and never Of Heaven,
But now she whispers diviner Joy,
or errors bIotted, Of sins forgiven,
To purpling sky she points her finger,
As westwardly YEARLY plod,
And while follow her steps, inger
Calm as herself in the faith of Gods
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TAKING THE CENsUs.-Alvin Richardson,
one OF the assistant marshals employed in the
western part of New York in taking the census,
communicates to the Oswego Times the fol-
lowing amusing Illustration of the facility with
which man may be misled by answers that arc
di ect and true, but nothing else y
81 must now tell you of joke had put on
me in the good town of Palermo. Icalled in at
a house early one morning--saw young girl,
whom took TO tie ten or twelve years old
told hermy business, which she took very cody
! asked her is your father a farrncrr" She an
swered she is" "is he at homer Gle s'
as he in the house 2" al suppose he is
"Will he give me the information! Il suppose
he will" i waited a while and then asked.
"Have you q mother g. Il have" lis she at
home! "She is."--sWill she. be in soon :"
Can't say" "ls she gone from homer "She
is not" Wen, l saw there was but one room
10 the house, and had got tired OF waiting l
spoke to the girl saying Where is yon,r father :
The same answer,-~He is at home. wen,
where is he!" Same answcr--He IS at home
well where is your mother" ..Why, ut home
.sWhe. O in the name of common sense Is their
homer -.Why, just over on the other street.
Feelnc rather chaerined, | asked, ''Who is the
head of this fanilyF' Answered promptly
any husband. sir" Are you married ~ "Yes."
aHayc Won a,ry children |" Two" How old
are the children y 1.-TWO years" "How old is
the otherw 1.-Two years" aHow is that !"
Very easy, sir they are twins This solved
the whole mystery--they are fine looking boyal
she, the youngest looking mo Their ever saw
It shows how easy matter it is to be mistaken"
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Free Spelling.

Photography is growing popular out West
Judging from the following specimen of free
spelling:
@Sir, The mite eye stopt with i left atrave
Iingbag with bookinit and dirty shirtinit
" will be much otliQedtoeyou il you will tax
the directions omit and sent it to the stage house
in Masilon ohio To lockes tavern"
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American statistics.

A short time past we published some statistics
relative to the number Of soldiers supplied from
the different States TO the revolutionary war De
lative to this, and other subjects Of equal interest
which we copy.
!. The number of soldiers furnished by the
American States during the revolution, and the
population Of each State in 1890 and in l847
g. Principal battles of the revolution, their sew
eral dates, commandersin-chef, and losses on
each side.
3. Amount Of continental money issued to sup
port the war, and the estimated cost in specie.
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Flushing, Oct. 6.

CHURCH CASE Wesley Chapel, on
Warrenton Circuit, Virginia, has been in ltiga-
ton for some time past between the Methodist
f. Church South and the Methodist +. Church,
and on the 9Th inst, we learn that the Hon.
Judge Tyler delivered his decision in favor Of
the latter church. 1t is also said that the terms
of the decision prospectively secures also the
Sudley Church and the Circuit parsonage to the
Methodist Episcopal Church
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PICTURE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE Call
FoRNIA SEYATE-1his celebrated work of art,
painted by Miss Stuart, from the original by
her f.ther the celebrated Gilbert Stuart, has
arrived in New York city, and is to be forwarded
us soon as appropriately framed, to its destina-
ton. The picture was not purchased, rs re-
ported in some of the papers but an amount
was advanced upon it by some gentlemen from
California who send it at their own risk-the
amount of purchase money is to be decided
upon when it arrives, and RENTED to Miss
Stuart
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OF washing is saved, bleaching is dispensed with
entirely; the clothes are much cleaner and are
less worn than by the ordinary mode of wash
ing, and the mixture in no way damages the
fabric --.jersey Gin Tel
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THE subscribers are constantly receiving direct
from the manufacturers, MADE TO THEIR
ORDER, and expressly adapted to the Southern
trade, and to which they with confidence invite
the attention Of purchasers, with guarantee that
the goods will be found PURE Flax, to witt
Shirtng and Fronting Linens and Lawns
Pillow Case, Coatee, and Sheeting Linens
Russia, Birds Eye, and Huckaback Diapers
Bleached and Brown Table Damasks, of as
sorted widths st
Damask Doyics, Napkins and Cloths, of var-
oils sizes
Dowlass, Glass Cloths, Black, White & Brown
Hoiisnd
Lady's, Gents, and Children's Linen Cambria
Handkerchlefs, etc. etc.
c. e. E. L. KERRISON & co.
200 King street, Charleston, S. G.
Gan 1Sy0-2n #gaNf.
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FOR CALU0JugxA.
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP
( COMPANY THROUGH PASSAGE TO
CALIFORNIA

THE public will be grati6ed To learn that the
| United States Mail Steamship Company are en-
abled 10 announce that their arrangements are now
complete for sending passengers through from
{ In the 6rst attempts Of this Company to meet
the wants Of travel to California, by providing
ships on the Pacific, in connection with their
ships from New York 10 Chsgres, they were pro-
vailed upon. the urgent solicitation Of the ersa1
number then DESTROYS 70 60 out, 70 seil tateae for
through passages from Panama 10 advance, for
their ships then going round. This wa1 done
from desire TO accommodate those Who could
procure passages in no other quArtss, And ~
which, whatever might be the deteunOa, they
would reach San Francisco sooner than BY any
other line. Unforeseen difficulties, and the prsva-
lence Of fever at Rio de JaneirO at the time, pre-
vented their ships from resching Panama a. soon
az anticipated, and caused detention at the fsth-
mus, which was increased by the impaiieucs Of
passengers in going forward, against the a<vice
Of the Company, at an earlier day than the ship
could possibly reach Panama.
These Interruptions are now all removed.
Three Of the four ships Of the Company, intended
for the Pacific service, have arrived at Panama,
aud several Of them have performed trips to San
francisco aud back. So that the Company are
now able to give the public the assurance that the
voyage through from New York to San Fran
cisco, will he performed with reguL,rit and des.
patch.
: Their Pacific Line, from Panama to San Fran
cisco, consists of the
REPUBLIC, Capt HupsoN.
lTHMUS, Capt. HircHcocK.
COLUMBUS, Capt. PEcx.
a3a ANTELOPE, Capt. AcxLEr.
Their Atlantic and Gulf Line, from New York
to Chagres, of the
GEORGIA, Capt. Porter, U. 8. N.
OHIO, Capt. ScHENcx, U. 8 N.
FALCON, Capt. HxRrsTEiS, U. s. N.
The connection between the two lines will be
carefully and regularly kept up, so that no delay
beyond the usual stay of the ship in port at Puma
ma, will arise.
The large size, well known speed. and superior
Of their New York and Chagres
Line, and the speed and accommodations OF the
ships of their Pacific Line, offer the most certain
M. o. ROBERTS,,
Cor. Warren and West SITS, New York.
Aug. 15-lm
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X s,f vr GEoaecrowx CoLLEcE, d. C. &
rtNHE CLASSICAL EXERCISES Of this Col
lege will be resumed on the 10th instant.
septl4-3td JAMES RYDER, Pres Z
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NEW FANCY GOODS.

WILL BE RECEIVING every day during
w next week, beautiful assortment OF Fancy
Goods suitable for PRESENTS, dc. Also a
large assortment of fresh Perfumery, Pomatums'
Soaps, hair-washes, and every article pertaining
to the toilet. sPARkERS' Perfumery and
Fancy Store, Penn. av., near National ii otsl.
sep2l--3d Z
Sept. l9Ctif
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EARTHQUAKE AT CLEvELAND.--A very SEN
sibe shock Of an earthquake was felt at this
place, this morning, (Oct lst.) at about twenty
five minutes past five o'clock. The morning
was very clear, with the exception Of n few dis
tant clouds resting upon the horizon in the nort'
and northwest
The night had also been quite clear, with II
beautiful display of aurora borealis, which was
most brilliant about three o'clock.
The first indication of the phenomenon was Il
low rumbling sound somewhat like distant thun-
der, apparently in a north-westcrly direction
This sound increased in intensity for about three
or four seconds, the deepest intonations being
like very heavy distant thunder; the carts at the
same instant exhibited trembling motion, which
lasted nearly two seconds when it gradually
died away, with the sound, in an enstery OF
southeast direction.
Theconcussion was so violent that it produced
a jarring and rafting of the windows. furniture
and crockery, and very sensible trembling could
be felt by one who stood upon the ground.
IN Euclid, about eight miles east OF this city,
the shock was sufficiently violent to throw
crockery from the shelf We also learn by a
gentleman from Berea, (about twelve miles south
west.) that the conclusions were sufficient to
awaken persons from sound sleep.
Most Of those with whom we have converscd,
who observed the phenomenon, give very near
the same description OF the Impressions and sen
sations produced, as are stated abo7e.--Clcre-
land Herald ef
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MO MEMBER OF CONGRESS should leave
IN Washington without one Of Parker u wonder
vi Razor Stro,ss and Swiss Razor; his Badger
hair Shaving Brush and Walnut Oil Shaving
Soap. A new assortment Of all The above opened
this day. PA .KER'S Perfumery ana
Fancy Store, Penn. av. near National Hotel
Repf25 -f3 IS s. fss,sI $40 10 ~
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Barner Across THE STRAITS OF Down.

BRIDGE Across THE STRAITS OF DOVER
The Paris Steele contains the following
"The Academy of Sciences has at present un-
der consideration a plan of u most extraordina-
ry character, being neither more nor less than a
suspension brigde, between France and England.
NJ Ferdinand Lemattre proposes to establish
an aerostatc bridge between Calais and Dover.
For this purpose he would construct strong
abutments, to which the platform would be at
tached At n distance of 100 yards from the
the Coast, and at distances of every 100 yards
across the Channel he would sink barges
heavily laden, to which would be fixed double
iron chain Of peculiar construction. formi-
dabIe apparatus of balloons of an eliptcal
form, and firmly secured, would support in the
air the extremity Of these chains, which would
be strongly fastened to the abutments on the
shore by other chains. ach section Of 100
Yards would cost about 100000 francs which
would make 81 millions for the whole distance
across. These chains, supported in the air Mt
stated distances, would become the support Of
this fairy bridge, on which the inventor propo-
SEES to establish an atmospheric Railway This
project has been developed at great length by
the inventor" a Ha
Since the Britannia Bridge was constructed, it
is wonderful how many stupendous paper pro-
jects have been brought forward to eclipse it
Scientific American.
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FRESH KID GLOVES! KID GLOVES KID
GLOVES.-On Monday the 23d inst will
receive another assortment OF Fresh Kid Gloves,
and will thereafter be constantly receiving fresh
supplies Of the same Of all sizes and colors f,
PARKERS' Fancy and Perfumery Store
sept2l-3td Penn.av., near National IIote
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\lILLtAM TUCKER, MERCHANT fAILoK,
w (of the late firm of Lane g. Tucker,) would
call the attention OF his friends and the public gem
orally to his stock OF Goods now opening, which
has been selected by himself from the largest inn
porting houses in New York, and by far the great
est variety and richest styles ever offered in this
city. Strangers are respectfully and earnestly So
licIted to give me call and examine my stock be-
fore purchasing, as am confident 1t will be TO
their Vantage. Isgs teg9J
And | would especially call the attention Of Of
fcers, both Of the army and the navy, to the fact
tina, am prepared TO execute all kinds of uniforms,
according to the late regulations, at the shortest
notice, and at moderate prices, warranted, both in
the cutting and making departments, equal TO any
establishment in this country. Ens
w. Il. tenders his sincere thanks to his numer-
Gus friends for their long and continued patronage,
and hopes, by the same diligence and attention to
business. TO merit a continuance Of the same.
All orders promptly executed. 9ia
sep 20--3.w3w--d&trw af a ~
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Honorary DEGREEs.-At the recent COM
mencement of Columbia College the following
degrees were conferred Honorary degree Of
LII d. was conferred on Gen. Winfield Scott,
Gov Hamilton sh, Prof Henry J. Anderson,
and Prof William Belts. The degree Of D. ID.
was bestowed upon Rev. Kendrlck Metcnlf Pro-
tcssor of Grcei; and Latin in Geneva College;
Rev John b. Kerpot Rector of the College Of
ST. James, Maryland, and Rev David X. Jun
kin; Messrs. William Drisler and Timothy d.
Williams
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nARIS MILLINERY. Will b. opened at
Mrs. S. PARKER'S, on Saturday, the 9Th
lust, a rich assortment of
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The PAST, THE PREsEsr AND THE FUTuRE.--Of
the cotton trade, from the London Economist,
August "a, 1850. at is calculated that upwards
of 1000, 900 persons depend entirely upon this
trnde in all It's branches" American cotton crop
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA. q

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.
TIME Annual COURSE OF LECTURES in this
Institution will commence on the first Monday
in November next, on the following branches:
Anatomy, by ]. Holbrook, M. D.
Institutes and Practice of Medicine, by S. Hen
ry Dickson, NJ. d.
Surgery, by E. Geddings, M. D.
rnyaiology, by james Moultr;e, NJ. d.
Maieria Medical by Henry K. Frost, M ID.
Obstetrics, by Thos. G. Prioleau, M. ID.
Chemistry, by C. U. Shepard, M D.
Demonstrators Of Anatomy, ST. Julian Ravene.
VI. ID.
Dr. D. J. Cain, Physician to the Marine Hoo
pta and Clinical Instructor. Lectures twice a
week on the Diseases OF thut Institution.
DIR. Z. 3. Flagg, Physician 10 the Aims House.
Lectures twice a week on Diseases
Demonstrative Instruction in Medicine and Sur
gerry at the College Hospital. ef s.i,a III
HENRY r FROST, NJ. D., Dean.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-
lN DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
MOND, VA.-The thirteenth Annual Course OF
LECTURES will commence on Monday, the t4tI OF
October, 1850, and continue until the lst OF the
ensuing March. The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle OF March.
n. L. BoHASNAH, nj. D.. Prot. Of 0 osletrics
and Diseases OF Women and Children.
sL.sW. CHAMsERL srNE. NJ. p, Prof OF Mate
ria MedirH and Therapeutics.
S. MAurls, M. D., Prof. Of Chemistry and
CMAs. BELL Glssos, NJ. D.. Prof. of Surgery
and Surgical Anatomy. f
'CAnrsEn P. Johnson, M. D., Prof. of Anato-
my and Physlology. -,
Dawn II. TucKER, M. D. Prof. Of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
AarHua E. PEr,coLAs. Nj. D., Demonstration
Of Anatomy. Sass 3fsf,s
The study of practical Anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triaing expense.
Clinical Lectures are regularly given at the Col
lege lnfrmary and Richmond Almshouse. The
inirmary, under the same roof with the College
and subject the entire control Ut the Faculty, 10
at all times well filled with medical and surgical
cases and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical
instruction. Many surgical operations are per-
formed in presence Of the class; and the students
being freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the Professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease. -. au
Observation-Disclosures fee, IS. Professors
fees, $l05, Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, $25.
Tie price Of board, including fuel, lights, and
servants attendance. is usually So to 63a per
week. ~ m s ss.g.f
The catalogue, &c., containing fuller. informa-
ton concerning the institution, will be forwarded
to those applying for it, or specific inquiries will
be answeree by letter. Address,
S. MAUPIN, M. D.,
Oct. 9 Dean Of the Faculty.
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Average crop Of the last seven years exceeds
that the prior 615,719 bales, and the crop Of the
Inst Just double that Of the frst-and the crop Of
1859 WAS more than 1867 by fry per cent.
Average CONSUMPTION in Great Britain of Ameri-
can cotton the first years 1,l53 ,2l9 bales.
The Cd period of wears I,449 1893 bales.
Largest consumption, 1849, l,566, sos bales.
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PLAINS, BLANKETS, KERsEYs AMI
FLANNELS

THE SUBSCRIBERS, Direct Importers Of ali
i WOODEN GOODS. have just received per
Ships, "GuInare," s'Orion, " and Somerset, -
from Liverpool, their fall supply Of PLAINS,
KERSEYS, WHITE and COLORED BLANK
ETS, WHITE, RED, BLUE and GREEN
FLANNEL BLANKEfING, Guernsey Shirts,
Kilmarnock Caps, Scotch Bonnets, &C., &C.. en-
pressly suited TO our Southern Planters trade, and
to an inspection Of which. they confidently in
vite all who visit the Charleston Market. N.
c. 4. l.. KERRISON & Co,
oo9 King st., nor,hwest cor. King & Market cts
Charleston, sept j.
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FoR CALIFORNIA via CHAGREs,

WITHOUT DETENTION at PANAMA.,
YnNHE United States Mail Steamship Company
il will despatch the splendid double-engine
steamship GEORGIA, on Friday, October 18th.
at clock, p. M, from the pier, foot OF Warren
street, North river, New York, with the Govern
ment mails and passengers for San francisco
and intermediate ports.
The connexion at Panama will be carefully
kept up, and passengers for San Francisco are
guaranteed that they will not be delayed at Pana-
ma beyond the usual stay in port.
The books are now open, and passage can be
secured at the following rates
FROM NEW YORK TO CHaGRES.
State-room berth 80 SlUO
Standee berth forward saloon 81
S,eerage berth, found bed & separate table 50
FROM P.ayv.a.tL4 TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Steerage berth, found bed & separate table $50
FROM NEW YORK.
n State-roon,. Standee. Slcerage
To Charleston or Savannah S25 $40 $40 3
To Havana ~ 40 30 70
To New Orleans ~ IS 60 IS
Freight to New Orleans IS cents per cubic foot
Freight to Havana will be taken in limited
quantity at reasonable rates.
Consis nees to receive their goods at ships
tackle Immediately rfter her arrival at Havana.
To secure freight or passage, apply ut the office
Of the company, II West street, corner o. War
rem steet, to lB Nj. .. ROBERTS,.
SPECIAL NorrcE is given 10 shippers by this
line, that the compnny have prepared form Of
bill of Iadins adapted their business, which Will
be furnished TO shippers on application at the
company's Office, and with which they are re-
quested to provide themselves, as mo- other form
will be signed by the agents of the company. All
bin Of lading must be signed before the sailing OF
vessel.
October A. 1850.