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\. NAVAL @~tdst Of ohassfs sitAshtd 10 TN
United 6tatea ship Plymouth, nnw at the naval
anchorage and bound 70 tho East lndiess
Commander Kelly. Leutenants- =:
p Gilhs, Il. e. Bowers, John Guest. Acting
Master-E. +. Arnold Surgeon--A- G, CAN
bril-. Parset--E. q. DoraD. Passed Assistant
Surgeon-W. A. Harris. Passed Mdshipmen
David Ochiltree. r. B. Lowry, Joseph Fry,
NJ. Haxton. Midshipmen---J. X. Lagoon, +. r.
Shuhrick Geo. Morrison, L.. A. Bsardslee, w.
A. Little. Boatswain---J. Dunderdaie. Gun
ner--Wm. Harcourt. Carpenter-Wm- Knight.
Orders have been received Ut the Gosport
navy yard to fit out the United States sloop-of-
war Cyane immediately. Norfolk Herald.
Purser John c. Hunter, of tho North Carolina,
has reported for the storeship Lexington.
The steamer John Hancock, Lieutant Craven,
sailed from New York on Friday for the naval
school at Annapolis, having repaired damages TO
her engine.
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LlrG or JOHN nANDoLpH

u. Appleton f Ca, 400 RFoddtcay Neo York
Have now ready Tn fourth edition.
r IFE OF FJoHNRANDOLpH OF ROANOKE
L BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 80 50.
q Mr. Garland has given US daguerreo,ype of
character more eccentric and variable than Ura-
nus itself aud withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "-[ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. "-C Charleston yuer-
curry
q A good life of this remarkable man haa long
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex.
tremcly readable book; the two volumes nor only
contain the history of his life, and analysis OF his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
g Since Kennedy's life Of William Wirt, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. 1t must be read by mutitudes with in
tense interest. "--I -Ns,oark Daily .fdpertiser
Mr. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
traiture Of the erratc and brilliant subject of his
pen. '-[ .Nsw Orleans Delta.
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tices OF distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives a faithful account of his whole ca
reer, an analysis Of his celebrated speeches, &c"
~-Phiiadciphia Enquirer.
'As biography, it is marked by directness
anu unity oi purpose, anu py comprehenslveness
and variety Of manner. ~ Boston Post.
"lt is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted. - Ece-
ming Post.
The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages. The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. 1t forms valuable addi-
ton to our national history Democratic Rspie,o
March I7---d.tw-w
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S. GRIswoLD 4 Co.
PROSPECTUS q
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.
PROSPECTUS

ME undersigned. committee Of publication. on
L the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus Of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices Of the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests of .qg-
rictltilre and Horticulture, Domestic aud Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops, the
improvement Of the soil, the management Of the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard,
and the house keepers department. In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustrial pursuits of the land, will receive their APP
propriate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLES A. PEABopY
es,r. -r,,t Col. JAMES M. CHAMBERS. MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished az
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
COL Chambers is one Of the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps Of contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages of
quarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of M
ONE DOLLAR PER .aN:NUM,
which must be paid in advance
IyPostmasters authorized to act as agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent of all subscriptions collected by them, or
if they perfer it, copy of the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratuitously, who will
remit four names tcith four dollars.
| All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to WIN. III. CHAMBERS, publisher of 's'The
Soil of the South /" Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, Committee
r. A. WARE, of
]. e. HURT, Publication.
Columbus, (Ga.) March, 1851
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
: TIE II III q = e. q p II,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE

F1n0lNl "A lMhOXCA
THIS Journal will be issued on the first Of each
month"; each number containing 60 large oc-
tavo pages, making near 800 pages Of reading mat
ter annually 1t will be devoted to Medical
Science generally Original Articles and Contribu-
ons from the profession throughout the country,
reviews Of the important publications in this
country and abroad, and full record Of what is
transpiring in the Medical world.
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals. as soon as they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the Inhrmary of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virgna, as well as in private practice will be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions OF TIE
"Medical Society Of Virginia." and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERMs.--Three Dollars per annum, IN adpanee, [,
or Four Dollars per nnnum, if paid after the mid
die Of the year.
nssA liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvassers
All communications to be addressed 10 the Edi-
tor and Proprietor, post paid, or they will not be
taken from the office.
Special arrangements for Cams, &c, Of a line
or two will be made.
Advertisements TO be paid for -, odrance No
qiiack medicine advertisements will be taken
U5r Office on Bank Street, near Oh, Richmond
Va March 10
p. s. Remittances which arrive too late will be
returned TO the sender or if he prefers H. shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded
March I7--d-t-ww
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s. GRiSWoLD & Co


). GRiSWoLD & CO.
Successors 10 Daniel Pratt &, In
QESPECTFULLY informs the nubIfc that
LIZ they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsvie, Autauga county, Alabsma
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten-
sve and complete, which will enable them to furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms.
As to the superiority Of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale Of over 10000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From rs years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them. tna
I5Their Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattvie, Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have foundry connected with their
manufhctory, at which they are prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con-
stantIy on hand for 8, 10 and I2 feet wheels. A
portion of public patronage is solicited.
A supply OF Gins always on hand with Camp
bell s. Co, Mobile, and Fl. Kendall, & Carter Co.,
Nsto Orleans. 5A
S, GRISWOLD T. Co.
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IAs whols o. each article spssIAsd In The fore

-.
Tbs whols Of each article spsoiAsd In ths fore
gong list will be deemed class, and the person
onenng TO furnish any class or description Of ar.
eicies al the lowest price, quality considered, sha
receive contract for the sams, on executing a
Ionu; WIN TWO or more sureties, satisfactory to
the clerk for The performance Of the same, under
forfeiture OF twice the contract price in case of
failures which bond must be filed in The Office of
said clerk within ten days AFTER the proposals have
been opened and the result declared
The right is reserved, in case it should be ne
cessary, to order a further supply Of all or any OF
the ARTICLES contained IN the above list
The clerk also reserves the right TO Judge and
determine whether the articles offered conform TO
the samples furnished or not, and may, in his dis
erection, refuse TO receive them, if in his opinion
they do not answer the purpose for which they
are intended.
II. M YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives .. S.
April I5--IawtJuyI
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TORTOISE TURNED TRAvELLER-One of
the most remarkable feats Of testudinal travel
that we ever heard of, and one well deserving to
be placed on record, has recently come to our
knowledge.
In May, l84l Master Charles H. Melcher, a
son of Daniel Meleher, esq, of this town, found
a common spotted turtle in small pool near
the ruins of the old farm house, about two miles
from town, and third of mile from the river,
and brought il home. Having cut his name and
the date upon the she'll Of the animal, he Drop
ped it into the river from Great Bridge, dis
tance offu four miles, by the course of the river,
from the place in which it was found Young
Melcher being at the same pool few days since,
found there the identical turtle which he had
taken from it ten years before, bearing upon its
shell the marks which be had made, although of
course time had rendered them less distinct than
they were originally.
That the animal should have succeeded in
finding its way for four miles, against the cur
rent, notwithstanding all the sinuosties of the
river, and at least third of mile by land, a
part of which was through woods, back to its
old haunts, we regard rs evidence that even
the turtle which has been derided from classic
days up to the present time for making two
steps backward TO one forward, is blessed with
some faculties closely akin to reason.--Ereter
Ne,cs Letter.
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with Tho mans Of shi bfspS1es, and The price
the articls The whols Of saeh article specified
In The foregoing list will bs deemed cIassi and
the person offering to furnish any such slzss at
the lowest price Quality considsrsd) will receive
contract for the same, on executing bond, with
two or more suretes satisfactory To the Secretary
OF the Senate, for the performances thereof, under
iorieituis OF twice the contract price in case O
failure, which bond is to bs filed in the office Of the
sad Secretary within ten days after the proposals
have been accepted
II any article contracted for should not be de-
livered within the time stipulated. or should be
INFERIOR INFERIOR IN any respect to the sample, the bond
Oh the contractor will be put in suit.
Q, PROPOSALS shou ! be endorsed " Proposals for
stationery for the Senate" and be directed to the
'erp.e'ary p'y or the Senate at Washington.
,ha aa PoSs's ana specimens must be delivered at
Tue once Tree of charge.
ASBURY DICKENS,
AP ~'-u Secretary Of the Senate
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M. THOMP SOW,

.qTTOR.NEY AND COUNSELLOR .9T L-aU.
Commissioners of Deeds ofNor,h md South
~ Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pension
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF Claims against the various Departments o.
the General Government and before Congress.
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company; Capital $1,000, 600.
IL" Office one door West efJacksom Hou, Penn
syivania .apenus, WAsHNeroN, ID. G.
r. =. Refer, IL necessary, to the Heads Of De-
partmens and to Members Of Congress generally.
May 25-2wtw.
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From THE FAR WEsT.-The St Louis Re-
Publican of the l4th inst mentions the arrival
Of a party from Fort Mackay, who state that
5000 Indians, consisting of delegations from the
Cheyennes, Kiowas, Camanches, Arapahoes,
and one other tribe, were about to meet at FNrt
Mackay. 1t is thought they will decline meet~
ing the United States Commissioner at Fort
Laramie this summer, when it is proposed to
hold grand conyocation of all the tribes in that
region.
Mr. Bent one of the party referred to above,
says they did not meet Col. Summers command
of U. s troops on their way to New Mexico; but
he learned that they were at ITO, on the route,
proceeding very slowly, in consequence of the
prevalence of the cholera among them. He un-
derstood that rs many as eight or ten were dying
daily, and that numbers are deserting. II was
stated that two surgeons Of the command had
died of the disease, but the name of DIR. Ken
nedy is the only one recolected. The progress
of the troops was also much retarded By rain
which fell every day.
The trains of the trad RS were not in better
condition Where the cholera had appeared
among them some had died, and all the team
sters deserted in the general panic.
Cases Of the cholera had appeared at Indepen-
dence, where 6ve or six had died in one day.
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GREAT GAME OF CHsss.--The Cincinnati
Nonpareil says Mr. Lowep.hall, the celebra-
ted Hungarian chess player, left bis home in this
city,a few days since, for London. He goes to
attend the grand chess tournament to take place
in that city some time next month, and to which
nearly all the great chess players in the world
will attend. The game Is to be played for purse
Of E5000, (nbout o25 000.) which has been made
up for the occasion BY few English gentlemen.
The plan is, for thirty-two Of the best players TO
begin sixteen games simultaneously, and ut the
close of which the sixteen beaten players retire
from the contest Eight games will then be
played, at the close of which there will yet re-
main eight players who have not been beaten.
These play four more games after which the
four remaining players pair off for two other
games, and then the trial game is had between
the two remaining players The man who comes
of victorious in tho game, receives the purse,
and il crowned the king player of the world
Mr. LowcnthslI has gene to try for the crown
and purse.
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C. & e. l.. KERRrsoN a. co.
Direcf ImporLers Of
FO EIGN DRY-G o o d s

+ O r. T. / G. N DR. Y-G . O ID s
In Charleston South Carolina,
XNTOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they are prepared and are Offering
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern trade
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods as low in Charleston, as they be
bought in any other market in the United States
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods, of every descriptions the make will be
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
sn,irfrre Of cotton Also TO their stock of Dres
Goods, which will be found second TO none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
c. e. Il. l.. KERRIS0N, Il co.
No. 300 King, northwest corner King and Marks
Feb no. streets.
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SPLENDID SCHEME
OF THE
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
FOR JULY 1851.

FOR JULY 1851.
f. NORRIS g. Co. Managers.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class P,
To be drawn in Baltimore, July l2, 1851
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TO AnvEprIsFps

This publication Offers great facilities for adver-
Using, circulating as il does very extensively in
Virginis, North and South Carolina and Mary
land, and throughout the South generally. few
Advertisements OF Medical Schools, Books, In
struments, &C.. and Medicines, will be inserted on
the following terms:
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nRosPECTUs OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
L rQR neal Rnnk Of 200 ncfa vn narns ling

traied with engravings. Price 81, payable inva-
rably when subscribing, to enable the author TO
have Il done IN the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters wh'
will frank remIltsnces, are authorized 10 act
agents for the work, end retain % per cent com.
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit IL, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon The noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, as well as the drnugbts
for steel plates representing the author before the
{" "lpquaaters," and American Ladies and Gentle
men in Havana. throwing bags Of gold ms on Of
fsving for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul EDWARD STIFF,
Author Of The Texan Emigrnnt," and late edi-
tor Of the " Cherokee Sentinel at Cedar Bluff,
Alabama. March g.
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I + L x g r A PHI I G.
BosToN. June 26.

The sloop-ofwar Portsmouth, ComnodorA
Gregory arrived to-day from Port Praga. The
dysentery prevailed during the passage, and two
of the crew died. The Dale sailed May 9th for
the Island Of Java, to punish an outrage COM
mittedon Americans year ago. The Portsmouth
brought home part of the crew of n Hamburg
ship which was wrecked OH the Island of Mays
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NORFOLK, June 25.


The mayors election yesterday terminated in
the success of s. s. Stubs, by 335 minority.
The President and suite left yesterday after
noon for Old Point, visiting the sloop-of-war
Plymouth as she went down. The proprietor
Of the Old Point hotsl gave the President ball
last night, which is said to have been mag
nifcent affair The whole party left for Wash
ington this morning. The navy yard is com
pletely deserted, The hands refusing to 60 to
work.
CHARLESTON, juno 25
The Isabel from Havana arrived this morn
ing.
HAVANA, June 22--Exchanges are lower;
Freights higher. Vessels for Europe are scarce.
A large proportion of the cropis unshpped. A
moderate business is doing in sugar and prices
are maintained at the previous decline further
reduction was, however, anticipated.
On the 10th June the captain and crew of the
brig Charles of New York. bound from New
Orleans to Sagna, who were saved by the ship
N. Thompson, arrived at Key West. The brig
was sinking when abandoned
The packet Prince do Joinville went ashore
on her way from New York to New Orleans on
Alligator Ieef, Indian Key, but was got off and
proceeded to her destination.
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kAls An lAlatletlat lt&m DsaAtu Ayfss.

Bosros, June 1x%-By IN arrival at this port
this morning, we have received xdvices from
buenos Ayres to the 9th OF May.
The British Packet of tho Sd, states that six
or seven vessels arrived at Corrientes from Pa
ragasy. with casgoes of yerba, &c. but had been
detained by the government of Comentes until
orders respecting them were received from the
general government
The province of Paraguay was in a state Of
great agitation. Senor Jeely being suspected
Of plotting with the Hungarian commander of
forces against Lopez, had been imprisoned, and
hts sccomplce ordered to quit the country but
the latter sentence had not been carried into
effect on account of the discomfort among the
troops.
The French brig Of war IIassard, living at
Buenos Ayres, was to fire three salutes on the
4th OF May, in honor of the installation of the
French republic.
The battery Libertad, it was understood,
would take part in the ceremonies.
Arrangements were contemplated for the con-
struction Of steamer of greater power than the
one now in use between Rio Janeiro and Buenos
Ayres.
Hon, George Gale, ii. NJ Consul General at
Monteyideo, after short visit to Buenos Ayrcs,
hsd embarked on his return home
Exchanges Highest price for Spanish doub-
looms during the week 2, IA; lowest AGO Highest
for Patriot 2,72; lowest 2,58. Highest rites of
Exchange on England 1928 Id. or. lowest 7lS.
Permits for shipping specie 6 a 6 "a
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sUsaUEHANNA CANAL LOTTERY,
SPLENDID SCHEME

Tickets Sl0-Halves 5-Quarters so.
Certificates of packages 25 whole tickets, S130 90
do do 25 half tickets, 65 90
do do 25 quarter tickets, 30 so
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class q,
To be drawn in Baltimore, July 26, 1851.
90 drawn ballots out Of 7S.

Tickets S20-halves l0-quarters eighth so
Certificate of Package Of &c Wholes s400 90
do do 26 Halves 900 90
do do 26 Quarters 100 90
Orders for Tickets Shares, or Packages in any
prompt attention.
ADDRESS r. NORRIS & Co.
June 26. Managers Baltimore, Nd.
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- sTEELE.-southern Halter
23l King 81. Charleston, s. G.
ZA GENTLEMEN wishing to purch-

\T ase beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851 made in Southern State, are invited
to call MS above.
French Imported Hnis.
A few cases Of fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail trade.
Strn,o Department.
This department comPrehends all the newest
styles Of Pannmas and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths, and infants, Of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE's HAT HALL,
March 1--4tsw Charleston, s.. C.
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GREAT ELECTORAL ESsIAN
STATE LOAN


Of 6,725,0O0 Dollars.
T'HiS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
/ and contracted by the eminent Banking
House of Messrs. M. A. Won RorHscprLD AND
Sons, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must he gained, viz:
y j Of $1,000 $1,000 Dollars So So sSsS aeeo Dollars
"a $4,000 100 /" i sO0 &c
60 5000 /" IsO 900
&c, &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocably on the
LIST Of June 1851.
7hs price Qftte 7ickers is as fbtio,rs:
ticket for 5 Dollars 6 tickets for 25 Dollars
30 100 65 900
RemIttauces can be made in Bank Notes Bills
or Drafts on Europe, &c. Each shareholder will
receive, free of expense, the Prospectus with full
particulars; and after the drawing the list OF The
successful numbers, which will also he published
in the leading journals. The Prizes will be paid
in cash at Frankfort-on-the-Mnin Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orlso~-
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Z" 65 / 500 reams aat-cap folding paper, white
By the act approved June IL, 1874, the Clerk
OF the House Of Representatives is "dmected to
confne his purchases exclusively to articles the
growth and manufacture Of the United States pro-
vided the same can be procured Of such growth
and manufacture ofsuitable quality and at reason
able prices, upon MS good terms to quality and
price as can be obtained Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preference will therefore be
given to the productions OF American industry;
and persons making proposals to supply any
article will state whether the same is ofthe growth
and manufacture Of the United States.
The articles are to be delivered at the Office OF
the clerk on or before the 18th day Of October
next and to be paid for the Committee
on Accounts shall audit the bill.
Each bidder, though he may desire to propose
for the whole Of the articles above enumerated,
will be required to make separate and distinct pro-
posai for each class; and proposal or paper en-
brscing more than single class will be considered.
Each proposal to be endorsed proposals for Class
No ( OF stationery for II. r. U. s." and adj
dressed to the undersigned. They will be free of
postagst
Sufficient specimens Of each class 10 accompany
the proposal marked with the name of the bidder
and ths number Of the class, according to the
sbov advertisement. a
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Tickets $l5-Halves ~ 50-Quarters SO 75
Certificates of packages of 25 whole tickets 2lO 90
do do 25 halt do l05 90
do do 25quarter do SO so