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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
OF THE

,a w as commenced on Saturday, the 4th of May9
iS3o, under its original name-instead of RicharGt
Ueskfy Gazeffe--as more significant of it's peculiar
character, 1t being the only weekly organ az I,er,-
ture In the entire South! Ii is
Greatly Enlarged ard Improved,
CONTAINING weekly Thirty-two Columns OF
matter. It's, moreover, IN an
Entirely .Ne,c Dress
no" neau 10 loot, and upon beautiful WINE
paper, so that IN mechanical excellence II IL ma,
surpassed by any paper whatever in the limited
states IL continues under the same Editor;a.
direcuon as heretofore, and no pains or expenas
will be spared to make it
a Choice Family Newspaper,
as cheap as the cheapest, and as good as the
pest Utterly discarding the notion that a
Southern journal cannot compete with he North
ern weeklies, IN cheapness and interest.
The Southern Literary Gazette H
rivals the pest or them IN all the characteristics Of
truly valuable hresIde Journal Its aim is the
uinusioh OF cultivated and refined taste througns~t
sne conmuhity-and IL embraces in it's ample
this result. ~
Original Contributions.
from many or the abest writer's in the So,tb
emery occupy ITS columns, but not TO the exc,a-
SION or choice misceiany, selected from the best
American and European sources.
The tone OF the "Gazette'' is indenenJsr,
criticism and IN the discussion Of every leeitims,s
topic, but IT is strictly s''~',
Neutral in Politics and Religion,
iis columns are occasionally embellished with
southern Portraits and Los'dscapes,
engraved expressly for the work, and accomps-
nied oy biographical and typographical sketches
rs General Information
rs copious, but carefully condensed from H..
leading journals OF all parts Of the world. =
Notwithstanding the great increase in the sir~
and attractions ofthe paper it is still published q,
Trio Dollars Per .4nnua. in .9dponc, =.
1T VIII be furnished to persons becoming respon-
sioie for the whole number Of copies, and having
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Fifteen copies, %
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Fifty copies, cn ,-..lf
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by a resolution of
that body, to invite plans accompanied by est-
mates for the extension of the Capitol and to al
low a premium OF five hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings Of the two Houses of Congress, -
accordingly invite such plans and estimates, to be
delivered to the Secretary of the Senate on or be-
fore the first day Of December neyt
II 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 TO themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption Of parts of different plans
submitted should such course be found necessa1u, in
which event, the committee also reserve to them
selves the right to divide or 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
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN III. 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. oct4
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
YJ,HE next annual session of this Institution will
/ commence on the I'd Wednesday in October
.EAClTT nv

w 1h1l4fa4A AM M<AIN SS11LhG6
TJ,HE next annual session of this Institution will
commence on the I'd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY.
The Right Rev. john JOINS, d. d., President
and Professor of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEVERLY TUCKER, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
BENJAMIN S. EwELL, Professor of Mathematics
and Astronomy.
MORGAN ]. SMEAD, Phi. d. Professor of HUI
mainly.
WILLIAM F. HOPKINS, A. M. Professor
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
II. A. WARRINGTON, A. M, Professor Of His
tory and Political Economy.
Rev. SLAs ToTTEN, d. d., Professor Of Intel
lectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There two courses of study for undergrad
uates-tbe regular course for the degree of Bach
elor Of Arts, and Science course, occupying two
years. Candidates for admission to the Science
course will be expected to produce the written
quest of their paren.c Or guardians. Students not
desiring to join 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.
The necessary College expenses range between
1856 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 either the Rec
ular the Science course, will be permitted tc
study with any class which they may be prepared
to join.
| July Isl aw.
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fl the ioio price Of ONE DOLLAR per ann,,n,
the cheapest weekly newspaper south of the
/ Potomac, and cheap as any in the Union
This paper is made up chiefly from the Daily
Dispatch, consisting of the entertaining and
news matter of that Sheet and carefully selected
light literature and poetry.
HUGH X. PLEAsANTs, Principal Editor.
II is designed 10 make it equal TO any Weekly
sheet in the Union for its general interest. In
tone and sentiment, it is Southern-ts conductors
are VIrginians, and they hope to merit and re-
ceive the encouragement Of their fellow-citizens
They enter upon no mere speculation in their en-
terprize, nor are their views and opinions shaped
merely TO catch the popular breeze. From edu-
cation, from position, from association, from in
terest, from choice, they Southern men, Their
defence OF Southern rights is defence of them
selves and all they hold dear;-that it has been
warm unremitting, and as far their capacity al
lowed, vigorous, no man who has read their sheet
will deny. To doubt that it will continue to be
so Is to presume that the principles and ideas
which have been instilled into them from their
birth, can be eradicnted, at period of life when
men rarely change their views They, at least,
know it to be impossible.
NfThe low price at which the paper is pub
ished requires that the subscription be paid al
rays in aduance.
nT'TO CLUBSEU
We offer the tollo,ring Inducements:
For Five Dollars Six Copies
| For Ten Dollars Thirteen Copies
For Fifteen Dollars Twenty Copies
For Twenty Dollars Twenty-seven Comics
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EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF LITERARY MEN
FINDER this title will be published, during the
u year 1850, twenty -four Portraits and Biographi-
cal Sketches of American citizens who have become
iilusrious the service of the country Every por-
ton OF the work will receive the most careful aten-
ton, and nothing will be spared to render il worthy
mad enduring monument TO the great Of he Re
public.
Mr.. Brady has been many years engaged, at great
expense, collecting Portraits tor National Gal
lery, and those which being engraved for this
work are believed to be superior to any that have
been taken In the Accomplishment. of this great
object he has experienced the utmost courtesy and
encouragement from distinguished men Mr.. Brady's
reputation has been too long established TO need any
rccomme ndaiion. His daguerreotypes are in the
highest sense the works OF art glowing with the soul
of the living countenance.
The drawings and engravings of D'Avignon have
been pronounced by Europeans Of taste TO be fully
equal and in some respects superior to those OF the
best artists OF London and Paris aud every i'm
preston in this Gallery will be taken under his i'm
mediate supervision. The Typography will he exc
cuted carefully and in superb style as the en-
cravings themselves. The entire work will be on
the finest imperial folio paper i6 by % riches, made
expressly FOR this purpose.
This work has nothing sectional in its scope IL
win therefore be comprehensive in its spirit The
names OF those men only admitted whose talents
and public services have won for them an honorable
fame throughout the nation. Each of the great de-
partments of life will have its representatives,. Art
and Literature universal in their spirit and the
Gallery is intended TO be worthy and enduring mon
ument to the great men Of the Republic, whose
achievements and fame constitute the chief glory Of
the nation We hope that every lover OF Art, and
friend of glorious Union, will respond to our APP
peal for encouragement and aid in commendabc an
undertaking. that It's publication may make era in
he progress of American Art, and by grouping the
iustrious of the Union together, consolidate il
still more firmly.
AS no work Of this kind has appeared in America,
and the prices they sustain in Europe would place
beyond the reach Of most Of citizens the publish
ers have resolved TO merit large circulation, by
charging very low price. They have, therefore,
established the following
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THE GRAND INDUSTRIAL ExHIBI
TxON OF 1851.



mt To the notice given the Central Commit
Co MT, =, r. ,o,,s ~ ,6 National iostitute In the
f.,r,t oacs ON Thu,.,.v evening the 18th insta ot
A. \ o'clock
The meeting was called 10 order by Prof ssor w al
ts, n Ioh,soa ON whose motion Col Peter Force
was called 10 the Chair, and Charles +. sianbury
49,, ss...,.,a,g of ,be useting
' n.a
ms temporary os4n'Aauo" nas'"F Dss'' ~
the committee pioseeaeu 10 o'ssnAe ~
the appointments OF inc non. n'iia'u d.
resident OF the United states .hA'''"An' anu
walter y, johnson Secretary TO-, -,
AZ the the request oil the Chairman, Coz. o'ce, :,
'he following papers we'. feaa ny ''o' 'o''' "
explanation oil the appointment anu oH"'' VI INV
committee ,..,,u
STATE pErAN'mNrroso
WASHINGTON, may - 'o'o'
40 Mr iTesiaent Qf he .Nutto"W HS'""e
for the Promotion Of Science
Sir: have the honor herewith to transmit CO.
pies OF = correspondence which has taken place be-
tween the Minister plenpotentiary Of her Majesty
,ae queen ?. Urea, prl'a'n ana ms a. Ma
in London In the wear 1851.
From the circular OF the ROYAL Commissioners Of
Great Britain hereto annexed il WILDE observed that
all objects intended to be introduced Irom foreign
coualries and entered for that Exhibition are required
to have been first submitted to and approved by aeon
trai authority or commission OF the coun'ry 'ro'a
"ncn 'ney snaii DC brought, and ,hAt no ohei whi
W ,11oeAIru 10 ee"uas ati1h9fuy~ except s'on 40
4; 49, ~ ~ '"' "''''"'"'"' " '"'
ia, A,ns.;aa,. :.' .n's.a
appear in The Mace an:a ~ them !, y,Ii Inv ,od;s'
peisable that recognized central authority should h,
constituted; and am under the impress;on Inn, NE
National Institute having been resularlv incorporated
ty act of Congress- and heinz habituaiv enrared IN
matters pertaining to the arts and sciences. e the
proper BODY for taking the initiative in constituting
such central authority.
therefore beg leave to submit to its consideration
the interesting and important subject which has been
broueh t to the attention of this Departmcnt by the
distinguished Envoy of her Maiesty's Government,
and TO request such action or suggestions as NAV
necessary in order that the natural productions the
ingenuity, industry, and arts of the United States
may be fully and suitably represented on the interest
ing occasion herein referred to.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully. yours,
8 JOHN nj. CLAYTON
This communication was laid before the National
Institute. and by il referred to n select committee
which brought forward the following renort:
n NJ.
dsport q me Commute u he .Ndffo'tat institute:
The special committee, to which was referred
the communication from the Hon. John NJ CLAY.
ton Secretary Of State, relative to the formation
of central authority for transmitting articles In
the Industrial Exhibition to be held in .ondon in
1881 offers the follow;ng renort.
The committee. impressed with the importance
of the subject commended IN The Ins,tu,s 49,
given IN II their e.rnest md c,ref,,I attan,;on
The resources tbe naenn;,v Sths ;nJ,s,nr al
a.ts of ,hs Iinitoa Sta,as VIZ 90 anu
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TO Southern Gentlemen or Lttera ~ 4.
sttfnfiOna ="

"A young man, graduate Of st. Mary's Col
4 lcge, Baltimore, wishes to obtain a. ;t,.t;o,,
as Is Assistant IN an Academy, or Private Tutor 49,
Gel 4a,nep TO 'sach the highest branches OF
mlstry, Mathematics and English I.;ter.tnr.
he highest testimonials to character and ~.
hcations can be produced. Address. nos,-r"..
X <. Post Office, Baltimore, Md ""''
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JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN III. CLARKE.
PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND

PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND
OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers of the
" Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
tives.
Pensions for life, for the widows Of such
GERS and soldiers who married previous to 1900
Bounty land for the surviving, or the widows,
minor children of deceased officers and privaies
who served in the war Of 1912 with Great Bri-
tain, the Mexican war, or in any Of the Indian
wars, since 1890.
Attention paid to suspended I'D rejected claims.
Terms moderate, where the claim Is established
otherwise no charge.
Communications eddrser2, 20 the subscriber.
Washington, ID. G will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Commissioner Of Deeds for North and South
Carolina.
Refer to the heads Of Departments, and IN
members of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twtf
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ATTORNEY AND CouNsrLLoR AT Law.
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court OF
The United States in the Courts II the District or
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecuts
claims of all kinds against the United States. Ell
ther before Congress or any Of the Executive De-
parments, and TO procure letters patent for inven
tons. Business confdcd to his care. will bu
promptly attended to.
N. b. Particular attention paid to the prosecp-
ton Of CLAIMS before the Brazilian Comm;ss;on
now sitting in Washington
WAsuNercN C'rr, D. C.. July II. 1850
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Sin | have the honor TO transm,i TO You herewith
copy OF the correspondence which has passed be-
tgca shis Department and the National Institute for
the Promotion Of Science, respecting the ogs nixson
OF committee to constitute the central authority
q.irsd by the regulations Of the Roysl Commission ON
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Nrw YoRK, Jan. /. 1850
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g THE SOUTHERN PRESS. -

An association Of sxty-three Members al Congress
Senators and Representatives, have constituted the
underslgncd Committee to supcrintcnd The esta-
hiishmcnt OF a Southern Press at Washington City,
To he devoted TO the exposition md defence Of South
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The Executive.
MLLAxD FILLaosg, OF N. r., President
WILLIAM X. KING, of Ala, Pres I ofthe Senate
The Cabinet.
DANIEL WEnsrEa, OF Mass. Sec OF State.
THOMAS CoswIs, OF Obio,r Sec. of the Treas.
CHsKLEs M CONRAD, OF La. See of War
WILLIAM a. GRAHAM, Of N. See. Of the Navy.
a. IA. III. stuart. Of Va. Sec Of Interior.
NATHAN n Hail., of ~ Y. p. M. General.
JOHN J. CSirrEsDEs, of KY. Ala. General.
The judiciary.
surKEmx couKr Oh THE UNITED STATES
ROGER Is. TANkY. of Maryland Chief Justice.
JOHN McLEAs, of Ohio Associate.
JAMES M WArsg. OF Georgia
JoHs CArRos, Of Tennessee
JOHN MCKINNEY, Of Kentucky
PETER " DANIEL, of Virginia
SAMUEL NELsoS, Of New York
Lew WOODBURY., OF ". Hamp
ReBEar c. GRsxR. Of Penn.