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Pension and Bounty Land Agency
VuNHE Z subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
u ington AGENCY for the prosecution of
all descriptions of claims against the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where are deposited all evidences of
service now extant, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want Of proof and proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to the public his services,
particularly in the following cases, viz:
Suspended and rejected claims under all the Pen
sion Laws;
Applications for increase of pension, under any
Of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allo vance.
For all those widows who received, or are ent-
lied TO receive the ten years pension due on the 4th
of March, 1913; under the acts or July 7th, 1898,
March Sd, l843, and June l7th, 1874, being those
who were married before the lst Of January, l794,
he will undertake to establish, under the act of
February I'd, lS4S, their claims to pensions for
life, commencing on the 4th of March, l848, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
For all those widows of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he will undertake to estab-
lIsh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, lS4S, under the act Of July
%, l84S.
To all those widows ofrevolutiOnary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected or suspended for
want Of proof of service; or those who are in the
receipt of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1928, or June 7th, +,
1882, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving, or the widows, or minor child
rem of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war Of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mex-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1880
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
otherwise no charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District Of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, and
empowered by uct Of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
80, 1000, 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
.1Iorney and Counsellor at La,c and Commits
missioner of Deeds for North and South Carolina
WAsHINToN CRY. October 81, 1851 -6tsw..
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EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH News UPON The
MARKET--The London Punch thus discourses
upon the topic
eOur news from France has spread gloom
over the funny market; and the threatened ex.
cluson of French plays has created panic
among the dealers in dram attic stuffs and small
piece-work. As the burlesq ne orders are now
in the course ~ execution there has been a
briskness in the demand for puns of an average
quality; but the supply is limited in conse-
quence of scarcity OF the raw material. The
head Of a well known iacetious firm was in the
market all last week. but there were very few
bona ffde transactions, and those were of an in
significant character Conuudrsms were heavy,
at fraction lower than the previous rates, and
several hundred weight of damaged puns
changed hands at a small diminuton in prices.
An order came in during the day for five thou
sand articles, equal to the following samples
'Why is man who does not bet, as bal a
man that does! Because he's no better Tie
commission was taken by the respectable firm of
Wagg g. Co, at 3-Sths, which is somewhat
under the old figure There have BEEN one or
two small failures in the Funny market during
the week, but the transactions OF the parties were
81 small that their paper had scarcely any crcu-
lation. Their chief issue had been in conun-
drums, which could not be answered on their
being offered for that purpose. One of these
consisted in demand--'Why will there be no
reason to make tunnel in the neighborhood of
Islingtonr An attempt was made TO meet this
demand in the following desperate manner; Be
cause there's Holloway there Already The
n pirties TO when this was offered refused their
acceptance, and an immediate determination TO
wind up the concern was arrived at. 1t would
have been obviously quite impossible to have
gone on, with nothing more solid than this, with
which to meet nccruing liabilities. An applica-
ton is to be made Immediately for protection,
which is really much required as there is much
indignation against those involved in this lam.
entabe failure"
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LIFL OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton d Co., 400 Broadway New York
Have now ready the fourth edition
7 IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IL By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 81 so.
Mr., Garland has given us a daguerrec'ype OF
character more eccentric and variable than Ura
nus itself, and withal two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "-[ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charm.
than the most exciting fiction. "-Chariesfon .Mer
curry
IA good life of this remarkable man has n
been desired Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his fe and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men Of the day. ~ Crescent.
/" Since Kennedy's life Of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ograpby, which will AT all compare in interest with
this work. II must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. ."--fIN fINewark DAILY Advertiser
Mr.. Garland has made good use of his MAZE
rial, and has given striking and accurate por
raiture Of the erra,c and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-lNtp Orleans Dsha.
"This book fills blank in the biographical no
tees Of distinguished Americans The two vol
umss gives us faithful account Of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c "
Philadelphia Enquirer.
GAS biography, it is marked by directness
and unity Of purpose, and by compreh ensiveness
and variety Of manner Boston Post.
"lt is one Of the most interesting A American bi.
ographies with which we are acquainted. - Epe
ming Post.
4" The work ia written in en- easy and beautiful
style and 10 replete with striking passages Tn,
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, a's the great men who, nj different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. II forms valuable sddi-
tion to our national history - Democratic Rrpiso
March Id tw-u
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GREAT ELECTORAL hEsslAN
STATE LOAN


6,725,000 Dollars.
HNHIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
Il and contracted by the eminent Banking
House Of Messrs. MA. Won RorBscHiLD AND
Sous, in Frspkfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz:
j j Of ssSSS sSSS Dollar. Of sSSS sSss Dollars
3 3 e 's:$$$ s:SSs q 1ss Iss " Sc Sc .
&C., &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocably on tn
LIST OF June, 1851.
The price efih< Teket. is as Jbilo,cs:
ticket for S Dollars 6 tickets for Is Dollars
30 I" 100 {" 65 :" 200
Remittances 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 sher the drawing, me list Of the
successful numbers, which will also be published
in the leading journals. The Prizes viii be paid
in cash at Frankfort-on-the- Maine, Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orlears
March l4-)
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&. ~ Il. l.. KERklSON a. co.
Direct Importers of
q O X T. c. N ID K Y-G q O ID s

In Charleston, South Ca~olina,
WOULD respectfully inform their friends and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering a
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 low in Charleston, as they can be
bought in any other market in the United States
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods, Of every description; the make will be
fulnd of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smrfure 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. q Z. l.. KERRISON, Il co.
southern Female Institute.
THE next session of this Institution will COM
| mence on the first Monday in Oct aLd ends
on the last Friday in July.
FAcULEY.
---Prof. Mental and Moral PhiIosoyhy
ID. Lee Powell, Prof Mathematics.
Guillaume Richards DE Rngie, Prof. Language s
Robt. J. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil. and Chem
istry.
Board for ten months, exclusive Of washing, }
$50.
Professors fees for entire academic course, per
session Of ten months, So Payable in advance
No deduction made except in cases of protracted
illness.
Those who wish further information are re.
quested to address
DIR. BEVERLEY WILLFORD,
President Board of Trustees
Fredericksburg, Va. Sep. 22-tawt Is Oct
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The new steamship Columbia will ply between
San Francisco and ports in Oregon, awaiting at
the former ports the arrival OF the mails and pas
sengers from Panama, and returning without de-
lay with the mails and passengers for the steamer
from San Francisco.
regular line of propellers will be kept up for
the transportation Of freight and transient passen-
gers between Panama and San Francisco.
The well-known steamship Sarah Sands,
800 tons burden, now under charter to the com
pany, and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
family boat.
One of the above steamers will keep up the
conns,ion between Acapulco and the other Mex
can ports.
The connexion in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
Georgia. 1900 tons
Ohio. ....................... 200
Empire city,. ...........-.. .2,U0O
crescent City. .....-.........l,5 500
Cherokee. ............ ,dOo
fhlladelphiu ................l,l0 100
Leaving New York for Chagres on the ] lth
and 26th of each month.
The new steamer FL Dorado and the Falcon will
form direct line between New Orleans and Cha
gres, leaving at such periods will insure MS
little detention as possible on the Isthmus, nnG
forming with the Pacific steamships through line
to and from New Orleans and ports in Mexico
California, and Oregon. Passage from New Or
leans can be secured from Armstrong, Lawrence,
4 CO., agents at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
S400 IN state room to o............. $3.50
$3.50 In lower cabin to. $500
$500 IN steerage to. Sl65
The rates from New York to Chagres will be
the lowest adopted by any safe sea-s,eamer be-
tween these ports.
Each passenger is allowed $50 lbs. personal
baggage free, not exceeding in measurement 10
cubic feet
Freight will be taken to Chagres at 20 cents per
foot, and from Panama to San FnDcisco at the
rate Of 500 er ton.
For choice Of berths apply at the Office of the
compsry, 81 snd 55 South street, or at their
agency, No. III West street, New York city.
Aug l2-dly
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NATIONAL rHEaraK.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 3lsl, 1851.
Last night of the Grand Opera of the
BOHEMIAN GIRL!
And last night but two of the highly successful
SEGULr OPERA TROUPE
Principal characters by Mrs. SEeuN, Messrs.
BisHop, LEACH, SEcuiN and BRuNros
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To conclude with the Farce of
BAMBOOZLING.

Doors open at 81 O'Clock performance will
commence at II. Inc Box office will he open
daily, from 10 o. clock, A. Nj TO Arm.
An efficient police " i'll be in constant attendance
TO preserve strict order. Dec. 81.
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To Gentlemen who shave themselves.
OUR customers can now be supplied with the
" purest and finest Shaving Soaps. We open
this day
gross, large and small jars Roussells, Rose
Shaving Cream.
gross, large and small jars Roussells, Almond
Shaving Cream.
gross, Military Shaving Cakes.
Also, splendid assortment Of Badger Hair
Shaving Brushes.
All the above is genuine and fresh, as we have
selected them ourselves from the manufacturers.
PARKERS Perfumery, Comband Fancy Store,
under National Hotel--Nov. l..
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEoEnBER 3lsl, 1851
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heard, and the reasons assigned for not giving
his views when he was prepared to be heard,
ought to induce us nt once to defer ii TO another
day There are no reasons why it should be
published so soon; and if we should postpone
the matter ten day apprebend it would prove
no very serious detriment to us or to the coun-
try.
Mr.. GWIN. Mr. President, the Senator from
North Carolina Mr. BADcER] speaks of hot
haste in this matter Why sir, is it not known
to every member Of the Senate that this subject
wac brought forward for consideration nearly n
wear ago! Is il not known TINT this question
was pressed upon US then, and should have been
acted upon! And has il not been before rs
nearly from the commencement of this session
of Congress do not think any hot aste has
been exhibited upon this question at all. The
question presents itself whether or not We shall
take up this resolution and net upon it, The
object have in view is to progress the busi-
ness of the Senate. / am not anxious to press
a vote now, the Senate being thin; but wish
the resolution brought up now, and 70 be con.
sdered until II is disposed Of. do not wish it
to be postponed TO specific day, but TO come
up regularly as the Unfinished business until it
is disposed of, and then we can progress with
other matters.
Mr.. BhDOth. l LD1rk lne SenhtoI ulu UOt
hear what was sad by the Senator from Con-
necticut, Mr. SMITH He said that in conse-
quence of a cold he should be unable to address
the Senate to-day and therefore-
Mr.. GWlN. No, sir ! did not hear that.
All have TO say is that ] want this to be the
business before the Senate when we meet again.
Mr.. BADGER. Move an adjournment
Mr.. GWIN. Very well, sir move that the
Senate adjourn.
Mr.. PRATT IF the Senator will withdraw
that motion moment--
Mr. GWIN withdrew the motion.
Mr. BRIGHT. certainly did not under
stand the honorable Senator from Connecticut
to say that be wished this postpone ent because
he was unable IN address The Senate. If had
80 understood IN. | should not have pressed
Mr.. BA ! have ascertained from the
Senator hecticut Mr. SMITH that
made III regard to his being hoarse.
IL was from Kentucky, Mr.. UNDER
woof1 Eer1
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GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.
GEoReETowN. July 24-la m

GEoRGETowN. July 24--12 m.
The odeon, at the Convent of Visitation, OF
yesterday was crowded to overlooking, from
the commencement to the close of the exercises
There were present great many distinguished
persons, both from the District and abroad,
among whom was the President Of the United
States and his lady.
The exercises throughout were highly inter-
csting, and regret that the time and space
allotted will not permit me to notice the great
number of beautiful pieces performed and the
names of the performers, and the names of those
young ladies who received the beautiful medals
and the rich premiums as awards of merit.
Suffice it to say, that the exercises of yester-
day have never been surpassed at this or any
other similar institution.
President Fillmore, assisted by the Rev. Mr..
Mcclure, distributed the medals and premiums.
Officer Adams arrested John Glascoe, free
negro, charged with attempting to commit a
rape upon girl, thirteen years of age, by the
name of Carter He was taken before Justice
Reaver, who committed him to jail Officer
Adams also arrested Chas. Cole, free negro for
breaking into the house Of Catharine Barnes.
He was committed to Jail by the same Justice.
The flour and grain market remains I'M
changed. There was sale yesterday Of 500
bushels of prime old white wheat, at 92c., to the
Columbia mills.
SERIOUS Academy sterday as Mrs. War
ring, of Maryland, was on her way down to
witness the exhibition at the Convent, her
horse became frightened and ran off with the
carriage, which upset and very seriously in
jured her, besides breaking the carriage. The
ladys face and head, understand, was very
badly cut and bruised.
ArriOals.-Schr. D. Philips, Small, Eastport,
Maine, to Wheatley & Walker; schr. G. A.
johnson, johnson, Philadelphia, coal to George
town College; bark Eben Dodge, Clarence, Sa-
lem, to F. & A. II. Dodge.
Canal rade.-Arrived, Star, 70 miles, wheat
and -four; VIM. Jackson, go miles, limestone ];
Thomas Jefferson, do, do; American Flag, 127
miles, wheat, -four, hay, and cement; Edward
Paysin, 81 miles, limestone.
Departed-Capt. Walker, Buena Vista, Ram
bier, G. Arthur, j. r. Amman, Louisa, J. Motter,
Ohio, Metacomet Experiment, VIM. jackson,
Thos. Jefferson, L. A. Phelps. ELECTRO.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
CITY OF WASHINGTON,


Under ue direction Of AARON HAGHT PALMER of Neio
York and WoRTHINGToN GAREETTsoN SNETHEN Of NetC
Orleans, Attorneys and C6anseors Of the Supreme Court
of the United States
This establishment is formed for the following objects
l. For practising law In the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States and conducting professional business before
Congress.
For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims, in law
equity against the United States before Congress or
the Executive Departments, against foreign Govern
ments before Boards of Commissioners.
g. For the settlement of accounts with the State Urea
sury War; Navy Post Office, and Interior Departments
and obtaining the remission Of fines penalties, and for
FIXTURES for alleged violations Of the revenue post Office
other laws
For securing letters patent for inventions from the
United states or from foreign Governments and procu
ring land warrants and pensions under the various
sion laws of the United States
FOR COLLECTIONS generally, embracing debts legaces,
and nhertances in the United States and foreign coun
tries.
For the purchase and sale Of lands In nnv Of the
States or Territories of the Union and oanng moneys
on mortgage of real estate lying therein.
For investment Of funds In United States and slo
stocks and loans collection of the dividends thereon
generally for the transaction of all business pertanin ~
n law, loan, and banking agency. =
All communications addressed, postpaid, to MesSrs
Palmer a Snethen, American and Foreign Agency Citv
Of Washington, will receive prompt and faithful attention
PALMER SNETHEN
June 30--1y* Office No, 5Carroll Place, Capitol Hill
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MEADOW BANK MINERAL SPRINGS.

TIME SUBSCRIBER having completed his large and
pleasant building upon his farm in the country about
three miles from Washington city, the Turnpike to
Badensburg is now prepared to receive boarders Gen
tlemen with their families, single persons, be ac
commodated with board and lodging by the month"; week.
day Picnic or other parties also be accommo
dated by giving previous notice.
Upon the Farm, the house, is Spa Spring, of
well known medical properties, being strongly impreg
mated with Sulphur, Iron, Salts, and Magnesia
There will be, at all times, at the Spring, Refreshments
for visiters viz Lemonade IceCrea and all the Fruits
of the season. Dsorderly persons excluded from the
grounds and visitors received Sundays He desires
to be governed by the rules Of Temperance
quently will furnish no liquor to his guests
Means of conveyance from and to the city daily.
Every exertion will be made to render visiters
forabe and he respectfully socs the patronage of the
public.
MEADOW BANKS June 10, 1851 r. W. BURROWS.
Ps-A good secondhand PIANO wanted to purchase
rent.
A good sober COOK find place by calling on the
subscriber Satisfactory reference required.
Reference be made to John r. Caan, esq, Clement
II. Bennett, esq, or to John Van Reswick, esq.
June l1-eo2m r. w. b.
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WIN. GOODRICH cos ME RCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No 116 Market ST., Philadelphia

MIN. GOODRICH cos ME RCANTlLE Law
w AGENCY, No. 116 Market ST., Philadelphia
ASSOCIATE oFFIcEL
TAPPAN 4 DOUGLASS, New York.
Il. RUSSELL CO., Qatc Geo. w. GordonO Boston,
j. ID. PRATT & CO., Baltimore.
WIN. d. PIERCE a Co, Cine tnnah.
CHAS. BARLOW a CO., st. louis
VIM. d. PIERCE CO., Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers, and ankcrs, TO investgs
ton Of its system and grauous test of its records Of the
standing and responsibility ci ira ders in the u States
Our increased patronage has bed during the past
year, to open Offices in Cncnna Il, Louisville St. Louis,
and New Orleans; these in ,cton with long
tablished offices in Boston, New York. and Baltimore,
enable offer facilities and adv antages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
unequalled.
We prepared to make collec tons in any OF the states
Territories, Canada, England, Ireland Scotland fanc
Germany, and in any commercial port of the wo,l
will pay particular attention to old and don bul
the collection of which class have extrao, hry ~
ties, and have been unusually successful
Having full lists and reports of nearly all TIN
In the United States we at all times prepa eeu "
nish you gratuously the names Of good and sp9nso
LAWYERS In any part Of the United States and Can
Connected with our Agency is Commissioner VI near
v ali the States who is enabled TO afford every AGILITY
and legal form preparing accounts, &c. for imm, iate
use thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the COLES on
of d debt mar; u
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GEN CAss.-The Philadelphia Statesman says:
We scarcely pick up Democratic paper, either
from the North, West, or South-provided that
paper is sincerely devoted to the Union-which
does not openly advocate the claims of General
Cass for the Presidency, or else speak of him in
the most tiattering terms, as among the most
prominent and available of the candidates yet
presented to the consideration of the Democracy
of the Union. 1t is true the claims of other good
and worthy men are freely canvassed, and, in
their own States, are more or less ardently
urged; but still, the great national services,
and the national reputation of Gen. Cass, the
unspotted purity of his life and character,
whether as great statesman or private citi-
zen, has elevated him far above all others
named, and, to great extent destroyed all
State and sectional pride in a:general desire to
place him in position which his deep devotion
to Democratic principles, and his eminent ge-
MUS and craftsmanship SO fully qualify him to
occupy"