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The whole of each article specified ia the fore
gong iis, VIII be deemed class, and The peroou
Offering to Furnish any class or description Of ar
ucies al inc lowest price, quality considered si,a
receive "a contract Tor the same, on executing a
bond, with two or more suretiea. se,isf,c,orv 40
the clerk, for the performance OF die same u9der
forfeiture of twice The contract price in cags of
failure; which bond must be fled in the once Of
said clerk within ten days aler the proposals nave
been opened aud The result declared
The right Is reserved, IN case il should be ne
cessary to order further supply Of all OF any OF
the articles contained IN the above list
The clerk also reserves the right 10 Judge and
determine Whether tie articles offered conform to
the samples furnished OF not, and may, in his dis.
erection, refuse to receive them, fin HE opinion
they do not answer The purpose Tor which they
are intended.
X. NJ. YOUNG,
Clerk House OF Representative U. $.
rD4.III I.....l III.
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with The name Of the psepSseT, aa1 ~ rries OF
the article. The whole AZ sndt 1FtltDp .saedided
IN the fnreeoiDg list will b. dssnSd 49,, and
ne person offering 10 iassisL any such GLASS at
the lowest price Quality ceosidsrsd) viii .zeaeiws
eontssct Tor the same, ON executing bond. With
TWO or more sureiies satisfactory TO the Secretary
OF The Senate, for the performance tbsssoT under
forfeiture OF twice the contract price in OF
iaare, which bond is to be filed in the Office Of -
seld Secretary within ten dsys after The proposals
nave been accepted
IL any article contracted for should not be de-
hNered within the time atipuIated or should be
nssIlor an any respect TO the sample, ths bond
o' 'he contractor will be put in suit s
81 ioposals should be endorsed |" Proposals for
stationery for The Senate aud be directed 10 the
''Tp.s'ary OF the Senate at Washington.
ds asg -" avs ah1 specneis mast be delivered At
tue once Tree of charge.
40, =, ASBURY DICKENS,
--NP 49," Secretary Of the Senate
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STEELE.-Southern Halter
100 DOLLARS REWARD f!

DAN away from the subscriber, October 27lb
II, 1897, from his residence n Willow Swamp,
South Edisio River, Orangeborg District, South
Carolina, a negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportional,
and of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head, q prominent nose, and no whiskers; having
on one OF his arms the letter 5, or mark resemb-
ling il. He had a scar on the inner ankle OF, !
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plaus-
billty and ease; ia rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. lie rs a
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is APP, to bear uncommonly much on his toes
when hurried. III said that he originally be-
longed TO "a farmer named Joshua Lee, near Gin
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, IN that State, ! presume he took up quar-
ters Any person finding and experimenting the
same, and delivering him safely into the hnnds Of
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward Of
one hundred dollsrs, besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
Msy 10--6spw
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MELLoSvLLE Fla May Ia 1851

DEATH OF Mr.. DAvENPoRT,-We take the
following from the Cincinnati Times 1t will
be read with sincere regret by many:
We regret to learn that Mr. Davenport, father
Of the eminent actress of that name, died at an
advanced age. this morning, at the Burnet
House
Mr.. Davenport was himself an actor Of no
mean powers; and his gifted daughter will long
miss the professional! co operation and the par
entail guide of her precocious youth, and the
beloved companion Of her maturer years.
The funeral takes place to morrow; and we
trust that the attendance will be such as to in.
dicate on the part of our felow-citizens, at once
generous sympathy with the living, and pro-
per respect for the dead
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There is much truth in the following extract
|om correspondent Of The Providence Or. ~
purnal
sTherc are many thousands Of people nmidsi
q marn,Iicence and splendor Of the British
Spi,nl. 10 whom the labor of sugar plantation
ould be ease. and the fare of the negroes in
. slave States a Injury they never dreamed Of.
he number and condition of the poor in Erg-
nd should leave Englishmen no sympsthes to
Ists upon distresses beyond tho range Of their
IN vision"
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II. THOMPSON.

ATTORNEY md COUNSELLOR ut Law.
COMMISSIONER Of Deeds ofNorth and South
\ Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF Claims against the various Departments OF
the General Government and before Congress.
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company; Capital s3000,o00
as Office door Uea Of Jackson Hall, Penn
syIvanio .Jpepue, WAsuihoros, ID. G..
p. s. Refer, II necessary, to the Heads Of De.
parmenis and to Members Of Congress generally.
May 25-2wtw.
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TMk PosrAex Law The construction given
the new postage law, BY the assistant postmastef
general meets with the almost unanimous OPP
position of the press. Under this decision, the
postage on single copy of some OF the large
sized journals, when sent TO California, will be
fifteen cents Certainly, Congress never con-
temp!ated imposing such AN enormous tax. A
cotemp rary asks this question:
How is il in relation to regular subscribers,
who merely wish the direction Of their paper
changed Are they to be charged transient
rates, aud their papers withheld in the Office
here till prepayment is made! Many of them
have already paid quarters postage in adj
vance at the places they reside. Must they ex-
hibit the receipt for this payment !-siow, indeed,
is the postmaster to know who are bona-lide
for less than three months! Every
way we turn it 1.-The ease is involved in difficulty
and all from attempting to make a distinction
between one kind of subscribers and another,
when no such distinction exists, as all subscri-
bers, whether fer one month or twelve months,
are bona-fde subscribers.
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TO ADVERTISERS

This publication offers great facilities for adver-
tising circulating az il does very extensively in
Virginia, North and South Carolina and Mary
land, and throughout The South generally. A few
Advertisements Of Medical Schools, Books, In
struments, &c, and Medicines, will be inserted on
the following termsi
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ALLIGATOR SToRy.--The following letter,
sa the Jacksonville (Fla.) News, from sold
Moses" free negro residing on Lake Monroe,
TO his sister residing in Jacksonville, we give
rertaiim, from the original in our possession.
This is the first we'll authenticated instance we
have ever met of an alligator attacking grown
man on this river !; and il it had not been for that
"lttIe Ratchet" poor "Mose" would not have
lived to tell the tale. Lcng may he survive to
"split open" more heads of the same sort.
MELLoSvILLE Fla May Ia 1851.
Dear sister ! must this day take my Pen in
hand to inform you of my misfortune. Last
monday was a weak ago ! was going to Lake
Jesaup and was out in the water and a very
large alligator caught me by the Leag and ankle
woned me very Bad in deed am at the Lake
yet ! had Liked to bleed to de'h it was don a
bought 10 o'clock in the day on monday and it
was not stopped untell next day, and if it had not
bin for a little Ratchet was in the Boat he would
of killed me but the first think that got hold of
was that little Ratchet and split his head opon
with it.
Deer sister must com a close was well be
fore this actcedent.
! am your sffectionate Brother
To Juda MOSES FABER.
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An INTERESTING Discovery IN EcYPT-A
.verv interesting discovery has been made in
Egypt by the agent of an English mining COM
Pany.
1t is known that there exists in Mount Zaba-
Fau, situated on an island in the Red Sea- mine
Xof emeralds, which was formerly worked by the
pachas Of Egypt, but abandoned in the last year
Of the reign Of Mehemet Ali. An English CON-
panv have collected and recently obtained author
ty TO resume the workings of this nine which
Ii believed TO be still rich with precious stones.
Mr. Allan, the engineer of the company, while
hirecting some important excavations in this
place. Inns discovered at great depth, traces OF
n ancient gallery, which must evidently be re-
erred to the most remote antiquity. Upon re-
moving the rubbish, they found tools and ancient
utensils, and stone upon which is engraved .
hieroglyphic inscription, now partially defaced.
This circumstance proves the truth Of the opin-
on expressed by Bclzoni, on the strength of 9th
indications, that this mine was worked in an
lent times.
The nature and form Of the implements dis
overed and the conGguraton OF the gallery, the
Inn of which has been readily traced, prove
post conclusively that the ancient Egyptians
vere skillful engineers II seems from examina-
lon Of the store which has been discovered
bat the first lnbors in the mines OF Labarau
zero commenced in the reign OF Sesostris the
treat, or RANGES Sesostris, who according tc
he most generally received opinion, lived about
he year 1880 before Christ, and who is ccle
rated by his immense conquests, rs we'll as by
he jnnumerable monuments with which he Gov
red Egypt
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From the Daily Appeal.
Ron. Jacob Thompson.

We publish in another column the proceed
;nps Of the Southern rights convention held at
Pontotoc, Miss, on Monday last, from which it
will be seen that Hon jacob Thompson has
been nominated by acclanation, for re. election
20 Congress This intelligence will be received
with rejoicing by the friends of State rights
throughout his district, md we indulge the hope
that Mr.. Thompson will not feel himself at lib
erty to decline the nomination. His country has
peculiar claims upon him at the present time, and
now, more than ever before are his faithful SER
vices and long experience required in the coun-
CHS Of the nation.
lie has for ten years past been representa-
tive ia Congress from the State OF Mississippi,
md bv his commanding talents, his unimpeacha.
BILE integrity and answering devotion to Demo
cratic principles and to the constitutional rights
Of the South. has won a reputation eo-extensve
with the confederacy, and place in the heart of
every sincere Democrat We shall hail his cleo
ton. of which we have not doubt, with una'-
loved qualification as glorious triumph OF the
cause of Southern rights. and az n cheering evil
dence that the people Of his gallant State will
remain true to those who have been true to her
through sunshine and through storm. When the
South, dscarding her brave and true and gallant
defenders, shall take to her bosom the confede-
rates Of the common foe there will be wanting
no further step to complete our degradation as
people. The election Of Mr. Thompson will,
therefore, be triumph over our enem'es-a
triumph Of the South, and triumph of the
Con. tituton over the vandal band which in the
name of Union would sacrifice TO the spirit of
Northern fanaticism its sacred guarantees.
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SPLENDID SCHEME
OF THE
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,

FOR JULY 1851.
+. NORRIS d. Co. Managers.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Cllss p,
To be drawn in Baltimore, July u, 1851.
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Tickets sl0--Halves 5-ouarters 2 80.
Certificates Of packages q whole tickets, $3.50 90
do do 25 half tickets, IS 90
do do 25 quarter tickets, 80 80
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I'ANS, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans. Fans.
II Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans,
Fans, from 81 cents to $50. For sale at
PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, under
July 3--4t National Hotel
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Tickets Sl5-FIalves 81 50-Qulrters SO rs.
Certificates OF packages of25 whole tickets 2l0 90
do do 25 half do los 90
do do 25quarter do SO so
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class Is,
sUsoUEHANNA CANAL LOTTERY,
9 rITNUTn SCHEME

OThss 81,
To be drawn in Baltimore, July %, 1851.
eg $4,000 30 Prizes Of $4,000 each.
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MY BROTHER, CONRAD oAHME, who
III came from the South to Washington in
company with my uncle. Stouberd. many years
ago, and went with him from Washington to Bal
timore, is requested TO call on the undersigned.
also request my children, Christian and Fred
erick Oahme, who landed in the port Of Baltimore
G years ago; the hitter since then being enlisted in
the IT, s. Army, to let me hear from them.
My uncle, Gottlieb Eihard, who used to live in
Washington few years ago, is also requested to
let me know his whereabouts.
FREDERICK OAHME.
7th street between II & ],
Washington, ID. G..
The Baltimore Sun will insert the above three
times
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GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,

Tickets S2O--hslves I0--quariers 5-eighih so
Certificate Of Package OF 26 Wboles $500 90
do do % Halves 200 90
do do 26 Quarters 100 90
Orders for Tickets Shares, or Packages in any
of the above Magnificent Schemes will meet
prompt attention.
ADpprss II. MORRIS e Co.
June &c. Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.

Clerk House OF Representatives u :
April I5-IawtluiyI
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DACIFIC MAIL 6K&AM6HIP COMPANY.
( ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon.)-Ths public are informed thai undsr ths
new arrangement Of this Company, steamers in-
spscted and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tnue TO leave Panama and San Francisco the LIST
aud 9Th days of each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and will touch Acapulco,
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacinc, one Of which will be always in port at
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THE REPUBLIC.


A correspondent OF the Daily Advertiser, speak
ing Of the establishment of FREQ church with the
above style in the city Of Boston. INDUCES in
interesting historical "reminiscences. From st.
Botolph, he says. an old Saxon worthy who il
mentioned with respect by the venerable Bede. and
who died about the year A. d. 655, comes Botolphs
town or Boston. The correspondent continues:
Turning over an old English Gazetteer last
evening, found the following account Of St. b.
tophs church In Boston, which may perhaps prove
interesting to portion Of your readers: but the
greatest Curiosity in the town is st. Botolph's
church, an handsome structure Of Gothic ufchitec-
ture, reckoned the largest parocha church without
cross aisles in tho universe, being 300 feet long
within the walIs, and 100 feet wide Its ceiling is
OF English oak, supported by tall slender pillars;
swerable to the days, weeks, and months of the
year. The tower. 2s2 feet high. was began to be
built in 1909 aud has on its top beautiful lantern
which serves as guide to mariners entering the
dangerous channels Of lynn decps and Boston
deeps, and 10 the admiration Of travellers, who
il AT forty miles' distance Twelve centuries have
completed their revolutions since the Saxon Boz
tolph fell asleep, but the church that he humbly
loved in life. has delighted to honor and perpctu
ate his virtues The noblest parish church in Eng
land has borne his for six hundred years, and
the little hamlet which doubtless nestled for pro-
lection finder the walls Of his rude abby, re-
joices a proud municipality under his tuteiaty
guardianship amid the vcrdant plains of lincoln
shire
assemble its scattered PARTICLES and allure back the
soul to its old habitation with what wonder would
this representative Of past behold the world he
left The genius of christianity, which he knew in
its pure infancy, he would see in its glorious
but not spotless prime. Standing upon the lofty
tower of his own church, no would behold England
no longer den Of fcrocious marauders. but fair
and fertile country, possessed by nation of vast
activity aid of determined purpose, governed by
wise laws, exultng in FREQ constitution; and one
centre at least from which tho light of christianity
radiatcs to the remotest corners Of the globe But
another England would claim his attention far
more wonderful, whose star is risng in the West,
and whose destiny is in the future. Truly the
emotions of this ancient soldier of the would
be marvellous enough, could he see his name by .
variety Of curious accidents forever connected with
that England of the world which is to be. per-
haps, the last page in the history Of mankind"
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loou.rsrosD.so. or TN. .r,u.L,o-l


BALrfnoxs, February lO-p m
| Ircgret to inform you that George r. Richard
son, attorney general Of the State of Maryland
died this morning about quarter past three
O'Clock, at Barnum's hotel, where he has resided
for many years. He had been indisposed for the
past three weeks, confined to his room. His dis
first assumed the character of crysipoas, then
changed to inflammation of the stomach, and final
y to a typhoid affection. Yesterday afternoon and
carly in the morning he conscious, but did
not spprcbend that death near. Towards
midnight he became inscnsible, and so remained
until his bright spirit was overshadowed by the
eclipse of death. Mr.. Richardson was highly
distinguished ms lawyer, and especially as a
criminal prosecutor. Often have listened, en-
rapturcd and overcome with the power Of his
eloquencc. He man Of extraordinary quail
tiles Of intellect. All who had the pleasure Of
his acquaintance held him in high esteem.
There was a nervous and iInpctuous, yet ardent
warmth in his character. His official duties have
ever been discharged with conscientious fidelity
and zeal. In bis death the State has lost an able
advocate, the bar distinguished member. and his
many friends noble companion. Would that his
bright intellect might have boon spared to spread
its light n in days past but the great Arbier Of
events has In His wisdom ordered otherwise. Mr..
Richardson was about forty six years Of age. His
funeral takes place from the hotel tomorrow after
noon. The courts members Of the bar, and Of other
judicial tribunals, will attend in body.
Mr.. James Wilson, of the firm of william Will
son x Sons. one Of our oldest, most opulent, and
respected merchants, died ut his residence here
this morning. He was truly a gentleman Of the
old school, and one in whose long career no ble-
mish could be found.
At the announcement of Attorney General Rich
Ao~xb IN do
both adjourned until "wednesday next.
The market is steady; sales Of 1000 barrels
Howard street flour at 81 so; red wheat SO 1902
cents.
Yellow corn 50 a so cent?; white sc cents; other
things unchanged.
BEEF CArrLE.-There 600 head offered to-
day, and $50 head sold at 50 rs a 81 Is per 100
pounds the hoof-cqual TO S. SO net-aver-
aging 50 50 gross. There were $50 head left
over.
Hogs So rs n So per 100 pounds.
Stocks Observation-Disclosures and Ohio Railroad IS
Is for shares; Maryland 6's 1921 bid.
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ARRIVALS AT TIL HOTELS.
Browns Hotel,

GS-DL. c. W. JAMES, No. Harrisonsi,eet,
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our General Travelling agent
for the Western States, assisted by j. X. Smith, j.
I. Dent, Jason Taylor, J. w. armstrong, Perrin
Locke, w. Ramsey. DR.. Joshua IVads,oorfh. Aler
ander r. La,os, and n. J. Smiley.
o. Mr.. HENRY M. LEWIS, Of Montgomery,
alabama, Is our General Travelling agent for the
States Of alabama and Itnnessee.
Do- Mr.. ISRAEL E. JAMES, No. lS2 South
Tenth street, Philadelphia, is our General Travelling
agent for The Southern and Southeastern States,
sisted by William III. Weid, John Collins, James
Deering, II. Kirk Wellington, Z. n. EUans, John
4. Judkins, p. Locke, Joseph Button, George p.
Button, and Thomas ID. Nice.
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AFRICAN CoLoNtzArIoN.-A proposition is now
before Congress for the establishment of line Of
steamers from the United States to Africa, thence
ctate the removal Of the free blacks Of the United
States to the coast of Africa, to carry the mails
increase the steam navy. and extend the commerce
of the Union, upon the plan suggested by Judge
Bryan, Of Alabama. We wish Il success with all
our heart; and we think that public sentiment
is tending strongly in favor Of the enterprise.
Boston Transcript
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THE SrEAM-PRoPELLER san JAcINro has been
hauled into the dry dock for the purpose of having
her machinery placed in her. A board of engi-
necrs. who have been sittng at the navy yard for
the purpose of examining candidates for Govern
gincs, and have approved of them; but it found
necessary to shift the position of of her masts,
to suit the dimensions of the bed plates of the
gines, which preliminary measures the workmcn
are now engaged on.-N. Y. Journal Commerce
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Telegraphic.
1ns Gopernor Of Dfississippf.

The Governor Of Mississippi.
JACKSON, MISS, Feb. 6.-John A. Quitman, Go
vernon of Mississippi, resigned his ONCE on Mon.
day last, and started for New Orleans on Tuesday
to answer the charges preferred against him reln-
tive to his connexion with the Cuban expedition.
The Hon. Mr.. Guion, President of the Senate, was
indicted into Office N Governor on Wednesday,
the 5th by subscribing to the constitutional oath of
Office.
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MIR. AND MRS. HLASKO HAVE THE
Nl honor.of informing the ladies and gentlemen
Of Washington that their Dancing Academy, at
the Saloon Of Temperance Hall, street, is and
will be opened every day from 10 o'clock, a. m,
to O'Clock, p. M, Except Sundays:)
Parties and sorecs will be furnished upon de-
mand two excellent musicians, for moderate
price Applications to be made at Parkcr's Fancy
Store, National hotel. Feb S-dtlstMar
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d. ron RENTING House No. Union Row,
MsH street, just vacated by Allen A. Hall, esq.
is TOR rent The house is large and convenient, and
a pleasant residence for family. Possession can
I've had Immediately.
Apply at Republic office, 9th street,
Feb 7--tf
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q MITHSONIAN LECTURES.-Da. GOADBY,
y of London, will deliver a course of Lectures
.sOn the Structure and Functions ofJnsects," with
numerous illus rations on the evenings Of Monday,
Wednesday and Friday of this week.
Feb l0--d6t
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FLOWER SEEDS FOR SALE.

TUST RECEIVED FOR SALE; ten thousand
a papers of choice Flower Seeds, with descrp-
tive labels, including about three hundred select
varieties; among others
New Pctuncas-Alcc Peel. Hebe Beaute Par
faite, sc.
New Portulacas-scarlet, purple. golden, white,
and striped.
New fhunburgias--whtc, orange, yellow, and
white and black centres.
New German Asters-striped, quilted, and va
riegated.
New extra double Paris Balsams.
Carnation, Picotce, and Glove Pinks.
Annual Phlox, Pansies, Pcnt.temons, &c., &c.
All of which will sell at tho following uny re-
dsced prices $50 per thousand assorted, or cents
per paper, selected by the purchaser. Orders for
large or small quantities faithfully and promptly
attended to by }. +. CALLAN,
Feb l0-dtf Corner OF + and It'll streets.