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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

fINHE undersigned, a committee Of publication. on
| 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 .ag-
riculture and Horticulture, Domestic and 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 ward
and the house-keeper's department. In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustral pursuits of the land will receive their ap
propIiate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLES A. PEABODY,
esq. and Col. JAMES M CHAMBERS. Mr. Peabody
has been Tor two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distne ushed as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is 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
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which must be paid in advance.
I{-Postmnsters authorized to act as agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent fall 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 ,oih four dollars
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to WIN. H. CHAMBERS, publisher of "The
Soil of the South, Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, } Committee
j j. E E. HURT MAhI' }pubi Gs
Columbus, (Ga) March, 1851,
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Mr.. oiddon,s Second Lecture.

The lectures increase in interest, and in favor
With the public; the audience being, last night,
|nuch larger, and evidently bent on giving the
|ubject all their attention and that fair consider
stion which it deserves.
The evening was chiefly devoted to an expla-
bation Of the construction of the pyramids, as
discovered by Lepsus, the Prussian sapan Mr.
ELrDDoS took, of course, for example, the larg-
ut one, supposed to be the tomb of king,
vhom the Greeks called Cheops, and who died
l nd was buried within it, about The year, B. c.,
400. His name, in hieroglyphical character,
vas Shoopho, and was found in the interior.
\ fac smile of it was shown the audience, and
explained by the lecturer.
To give some idea of the size of the pyramid
Americans, Mr.. GLrDDos mentioned that a
alculation had been made, that if converted
nto brick, there was mass Of material large
nough to build the whole city of Philadelphia,
nd leave stone or granite enough for all the
ublc buildings. Yet, of this enormous struc-
nre of solid stone, covering thirteen acres at
he base, and measuring, originally, 4So feet in
eight from the ground--the galleries and
hambers are only one-sixteen hundreth part.
There are ill, after lapse of 5000 years,
:, OOO, 900 of cubic feet of mas onry in it, weigh
lg 100000 of tons. Originally, 1t must have
ontained about ninety millions of cubic feet,
nd have had $4,000 tons more of weight
FhA Arnhs. however, have in the course of ares.
krpped the exterior Of its casing of limestone,
build mp the neighboring towns and villages.
The construction Of all other pyramids is
kry similar, showing one fixed law in the man.
Br Of building them. Every year of kings
ign saw fresh materials, in regular graduation,
1ded to the tomb which was ultimately to con-
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LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH.

ID. Appleton d Co., 900 Broad,oay Neto York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
T IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
i BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 50 so
"Mr. Garland has given us daguerrrc ype Of
a character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and wtha, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading - Republic.
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston .Mer-
curry
IA good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr. Garland has furnished an ex
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his life, 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
ography which will at all compare in interest with
this work 1t must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. - -Nnoark Daily Advertiser.
Mr.. Garland has made good use Of his mate
RIAL and has given a striking and accurate por-
traiure OF the cratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-[.Ns,o Orleans Delta
GAS biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
ard variety Of manner ~ Boston Post.
at is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acqual - Ere
ming Post.
"The work is written with taste and vigor, and
its biographical portions is well constructed and
full Of interest. 81 Journal Of Commerce.
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees of distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives faithful account of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c. y
Philadelphia Enquirer.
"The work s 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 a valuable oddi-
ton to our national history. democratic RspsT
March l7--dtw-w,
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" Inquisaters, F" and American Ladies and Gentle
men in Havana, throwing bags of gold Of
ferng for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul EDWARD STIFF,
Author Of "The Texan Emgrant," and late edi-
tor Of the Cherokee Sentinel" at Cedar Bluff,
Alabama March 3.
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To ADVERTISERS.

This publication offers great facilities for adver-
Using, circulating as it 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 terms
For one page, per annum, S50-or one insetion,
$40; for half page, per annum, S30-or one inser-
ton, So; for quarter page, S20--or one insertion,
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Pension and uounoy Iou4 Anoncy-
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| ington an AGENCY lbr ~ DQosscution Of
alt descriptions Of claims asAins@ the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Psnsioa Laws,
and the places where deposited oil svideace cf
service now extant, will enable him to eetabfieh
many claims which have long remained suspend~
ed for want Of proof and proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to the public his servicse,
particularly IN the following cases, VIZ:
Suspended and rejected claims under all tho 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, are enti-
tied to receive, the ten years pension due on the 4h
OF March, lo4Si under the acts Of July 7th, 1898,
March Sd, lo43, and June 18th, 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST of January, 1894,
he will undertake to establish, under the act OF
February I'd, lo4o, their claims to pensions for
life, commencing on the 4th of March, lS4S, 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-
hsh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th OF March, IS40, under the act of July
%, l84S.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
"ho7o c'inlS nave Detn rejected or suspended IOr
want or proof of service; or those who are in the
receipt of u pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1923, or June 7th,
1882, he will ensure the amount per ap-
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 1879 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
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Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
otherlcise charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, aud
empowered by act Of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment Of children, in Lon
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M. THOMPSON,
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partments, and to members Of Congress generally.
March 25-tf
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OF THE
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AND

II
THIS Journal will be issued on the first of each
| month, each number containing 60 large oc-
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ter annually. 1t will be devoted to Medical
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reviews OF the important publications in this
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Transporting in the Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made to
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cases occurring in the lnhrmary Of the Richmond
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"Medical Society Of Virginia." and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
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NOTICE.

TUNHE shareholders of the Union Company, and
i also Of the Union Potomac Company, are
notified that an election Of Directors will take
place at the office of Messrs. Green a. Clark, Tin
Lane and fuckers building,) in Washington
city, on the first Monday in May next.
no The Richmond Examiner please insert
three times, and send bill to this Office.
April 7-3t.
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CLERKS OFFICE
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATivFs u.

April s, lp-l.
PROPOSALS will be received at this ONCE un-
/ til the 4th day of May next for the delivery
at the Capitol Of two hundred and fifty tons ofthe
best anthracite coal, to be broken into Jumps
about the size of a fourteen pound weight the
same to be deposited in the vaults of the Capitol
free from fine particles dust. Also, for two
hundred and fifty cords Of best quality seasoned
hickory wood, twenty cords to be sawed in four
pieces, and the remainder in two pieces, and to
be delivered, sawed, and slowed away in the
vaults on or before the first day of July ensuing
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives u. S.
Ap I0--dt4thMayf
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s. GRlSWOLD a. CO.,
s. GRlSWOLD q CO.,
(Successors 10 Daniel Pratt & co..
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
III they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS


N they manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsve, Autauga county,, Alabama
Their arrangements for manufacturing are extern
sive and complete, which will enable them TO furn-
ish Gins to planters the most favorable terms.
As to the superiority of their Gins they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the mnnufac-
ture and sale Of over 10 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
NS-The'r 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 Prattville, Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have a foundry connected with their
mandatory, at which they prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con-
stantly on hand for 9, 10 and ~ feet wheels. A
portion Of public patronage is solicited.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Comp
bell 4 Co Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Carter Co..
Mem Orleans.
s. aRIswoLD 4 Co.
| April ST.
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ENGLISH EArrNe-HousEs--ExpENc OF LIVING
-WoRLD's FAR.--In referring to the anticipated
influx Of strangers at the World s Fair, the Lon
don correspondent of the New York Commercial
Advertiser says that to a stranger London life rs
almost always expensive, and especially to an
American. elf, he continues. "any one asks why
to an American more than to a Frenchman Italian A.,
or Prusslan, can only say that wi lie each Of the
latter expect to live in London and everywhere else
according to the habits oflife of his class, Am
erican has class except the very highest. knows
no superior, not even in the Duke of England, and
feels that he is as good, and means to live as
well, as any lord in the land. -
The same writer says that, in the American sense
Of the word there is but hotel tavern in Lon
don but that the eating houses vary from the high
est and most sumptuous style of liviny to the very
lowest. Ofhotes in the English sense, Morley :
is said to be the most famous. The charges here
for rooms are from four to twelve sblllings ster-
ling per day, and the table bills from a crown 10
two guiness--just as is disposed to Indulge his
taste for good eating. To this is to be added two
shilli,gs day for servants. Good boarding houses
10 be found in the city, where the charges are
from two to three guineas a week, always expect
ing slight e. atuty to servants.
The correspondent adds--and perhaps his ex-
perience may be of advantage to some of our coun.
trymen visiting London-"f found another and
better and cheaper mode Of life, and my experience
may be worth something. There were four per
sons in our party-all ofus expecting to spend the
summer in London. In the search for lodgings
finally foupd quiet house in the west end oftht
city, some eight minutes walk from Hyde Parke
where parlor on the second floor and three bed
could be obtained for six months at the rate
Of two pounds ten shillings per week. These Sc
cured. They were furnished and were to include
ttendance-meaning servant Two pounds
more week gave us, for our party, breakfast a
nine clock in the morning, and tea at clock il
the evening. Occupied all the day in business, each
makes his dejeuner where he pleases, at genera
or average cost, ms find upon inquiry, or ont
shilling and sxpence. To this add laundress, fue
which will be but temporary ltem--lights &c
(say two shillings each per week. and our indi
vidual expenses will not be far from one pound
fifteen shilIings, or SS so per week. Richmond Re
publican.
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VIM. HOW LAND,
Importe and Dealer in Dry Goods, In

CHARLESTON, S. C.
"OULD call the attention of planters pisitins
w Charleston for their supplies, to his stock
of Dry Goods, which is kept constantly full, and
embraces a complete assortment for families and
plantation wear; and, in Dress Goods, from the
low-priced, to the richest, latest, and most ush.
ionabIe.
All Goods OF Southern manufacture, he will par
ticuarly keep.
No. 224, bend Of King st.. Charleston
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STEELE.-SOuthern Halter
23l King 81. Charleston, S. c.
ZA GENTLEMEN wishing to purch

Z1A NENTLEMEN wishing to purch-
NJ ase a beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851, made in Southern State are invited
to call as above.
French Imported Hats.
A few cases of fine light French Hats imported
for my fashionable retail trade.
Straw Department.
This department comprehends all the newest
styles of Pnnamas and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths, and infants, of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE'S HAT HALL,
March S-4tsw Charleston, S. G.
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BosroN, April -.

BOSTON, NPrII II.
Sims, the fugitive slave, took passage at 4
o'clock this morning, in the brig Acorn, bound
for Savannah,
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G. IL +. l.. KERRISON IL co.
Direct Importers Of

DTect importers Of
+ o X f G. n d Y-G o. IDS
la Charleston, South Carolina,
MOULD 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
bought in any other market in the United States
They would call particular attention to Linen
Goods OF every description; the make will be
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirtwe Of cotton Also to their stock oS Dire,
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
G. e. f.. l.. KERRISON, & co.
No. 900 King, northwest corner King and Marke
Feb. 10. streets
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The next drawing takes place irrevocaby on the
LIST OF June, 1851.
The price fhe Tickets is as foiio,os:
] ticket for 5 Dollars 6 tickets for 25 Dollars
30 " 100 65 I" 300
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 after the drawing, the list of the
successful numbers, which will also be published
in the leading journals. The Prizes will be paid
in cash at Frankfort on-the-M Maine, Paris, Lon.
don, New York, or New OreonS
Apply, without delay, to Monz STIEDEL
SoNs, Bankers and Merchants, Frankfort-on-,he
Maine, Germany; or those who prefer it can di
rect their letters to the OF Messrs s. STIEBEI
& Co., Merchants, 80, Nicholas Lane, Lombard
street. London.
p. s. Remittances which arrive too late will b
returned to the sender; or, if he prefers it, shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded.
March l7-d-t-w-w
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GREAT ELECTORAL HESSlAN
STATE LOAN
OF 6,725,OOO Dollars.

THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
and contracted by the eminent Banking
House of Messrs. M. A. Won RorHsoHILp AND
SoHs, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must be gained viz:
IA of 10000 Dollars 60 of 1000 Dollars
% 10000 " 60 1000 I"
"a $4,000 " l20 500
60 5000 " 1870 4" 900
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The Fugitipe delivered up by Judge Woodbury.
Great Ercitcmenf- Cheers for Websier and The
Constitution.
BosroS, April l1--9 p. m.--Judge Woodbury.
this afternoon decided to deliver up the fugitive
Sims to the United States marshal.
There was much applause in court on thu an
nouncement of the decision, and also when the
Judge, in reply to an observation of prisoner s
counsel, exclaimed, emphaticaly, al thank sod
that Massachusetts is still State Of the Union,
and so long rs she is such, shall administer the
laws OF the Union or perish in the attempt
A crowd of about one thousand persons follow
ed q Southern witnesses against Sims TO their
hotel to night. They were accompanied by a
large police force They received cheers, groans
and Kisses. A cry FOR three cheers for Daniel
Webster and the Constitution was responded to
in glorious manner.
A few negroes seemed the only disurbers Of
the peace.
1t is stated that Sims ha been bought for 81 500
by citizens OF this city, but this is doubtless not
the case.
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BosToN, April 1.-THE committee appointed
by the Senate to investigate the conduct Of thu
sheriff and other officers relative to serving thu
warrant upon Sims, met this morning. Thu
sheriff testified that the marshal refused to allow
the warrants to be served except by force The
mayor testified that the city police were employed
in maintaining order and not in guarding Sims
and that the military had been called upon to as
sist in preserving pence HI refused to answer
when az ked if the Inter to escort Sims to thu
cars.
In the House, this morning, Mr.. Curtis, o
Boston, moved that the Judiciary Committee in
quire whether the Senate, in appointing the in
vestigating committee, had not violated the priv
ieges OF the House.
Mr.. Gushing sustained the motion, and il i
still under discussion when this dispatch is closed
FIFTH DISPATCH.
Further .aecosnt Of the Proceedings before Judg
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