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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

The ALABAMA CRoPs. The corn crop in Alaba-
ma, as well as in Georgia and South Carolina, has
almost entirely failed from the effect of the drought
Provisions are unusually dear at Tuscaloosa. The
Monitor says that bacon sides are now selling at from
IA to 16 cents pound. Flour is worth 81 so
per hundred. Lard is hardly to be got for any
price; and so of other articles
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

Ex-PREs1DENT ADAMS. John Quincy Adams
who was not very prodigal of blood, declared on
the hoor OF Congress, that he would draw eveTv
orop OF blood from his own arms, and vote to draw
10y drop from the arms of the nation, before he
"0ulo suffer Cuba to belong to any other power.
NeO Orleans Crescent I
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

Ono AND ScorT. All the wing county con-
ventions in Ohio are unanimous in recommending
General Scott for the next presidency. If there IS
single exception, we have not seen it.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

There is sportsman in Michigan so lazy, that
ne put out one of his eyes the other day, to save
the trouble Of winking when he takes aim.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

A Nut FOR ABoL1T1oN1sTs. A wealthy plan
ter in the eastern section of N Carolina who is in
the habit of repairing during the sickly season, to
Nays Head, on the ocean, invariably takes with
him some seventy-five little negroes, whose health
is invgorated and preserved in that pure and bra
cling atmosphere. 1t is quite frolc for the little
fellows, and they battle in the briny sea with all
the gay disportings of school of PROPOSES. We
should like to be furnished with an instance in the
free states where the children of aboring domestios
are treated with equally humane consideration.
Norfolk Herald
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

The Compromise measures every where, eA-
cept in South Carolina, acknowledged 10 be unaS'
saiable and paramount. Register.
Why then, if that be SO, you constantly chals'
ing the Democrats of this State with efforts to dis
turb and repeal these measures, and charaeterHlnE
them as 6 agitators - and 8. Disunionistsi "
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

The National Mopument at Washington City IS
now ninety-six feet in height. There are sixty me-
chanics constantly employed upon it. Visitors arc
conveyed the top of the structure in car, drawn
by sixteen horses. A view of the surrounding c0un
try of ten miles square may be seen from the top
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10

The National Wings of New York have had a
signal and glorious triumph the sWoolly Heads
Register.
For proof of this " signal and glorious triumph
we refer readers to an article in our paner of
day headed " The New York Coaliton.''
Is national Wing Wing who afirms the
ProPrlety and justice of the Wilmot Proviso, and
who avows it as his intention to discuss the fugitive
slave law, and to seek its repeal or notification is
that your " national Whig.'' Mr.. Galesi
we published In our last Semi Weekly, and give
to-day on the fourth page Of our Weekly paper. an
aoie arlicie from the Wilmington Commercial the
recent letter of Mr. Stanly 10 citizens of Newbern
we shall aiudc more at length to this letter in our
next.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,

CITY OF WASHINGTON,
FINDER the direction of AARON HAIGHT PAL
| MER of New York, and WORTHINGTON
GARRETTSON SNETHEN of New Orleans, At
torneys and Counseors OF the Supreme Court OF the
United States
This establishment is formed for the following
objects
l. For practicing law the Supreme Court Of tie
United States, and conducting professional business
before Congress.
2. For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims.
IN law equity against the United States before Con-
grcss the Execut We Departments, or against for
eign Governments before Boards OF Commissioners,
3. For the settlement OF accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and late ior De
partments and obtaining the remission Of fines penal
ties, and forfeures, for alleged violations OF the
revenue, post office, or other laws
a. For securing letters pa ent for inventions from
procuring land warrants and pensions under the va
rious pension laws OF the United States.
s. For collections generally embracing debts lega-
ces, and nheritances in the United States and for
eign countries.
g. For the purchase and sale OF lands in any of the
States Territories OF the Union, and oaning moneys
mortgage real estate lying therein
7. For investment OF funds in United States and
State stocks and loans, collection OF the dividends
thereon, and generally for the transactions OF all bu-
siness pertaining 10 law, loan, aod banking agency
All communications adore sed post paid, TO Messrs.
Palmer s. Sncthen, American and Foreign Agency
city OF Washington, will receive promptand faithful
attention. PALMER & SNETHEN,
Office No +. Carroll Place. Capitol Hill.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
s II II n III % 8 e. q II H,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE.

r HIS Journal will be issued on the first of each
I month, each number containing GO large oc-
tayo pages, making near 800 pages Of reading mat
ter annually. 1t will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
tons 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 Ep-
ropenn Journals, as soon as they arrive IN his
country. Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the Inhrmary of the Richmond
Medical College and other public Institutions i'm
Vrginin, well 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 ndrance,
or Four Dollars per annum, if paid after the mid
die Of the year.
I5-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvassers.
All communications to be addressed to the Ed
tor and Proprietor, post paid, or they will not be
taken from the Office.
Special arrangements for CARDS, &C., of line
or two will be made.
Advertisements to be paid for in Advance. No
q,iack medicine advertisements will be taken
u5QGee on Bank Street, near 9th, RicAmon,
Va, March 10
p. s. Remittances which arrive too late will be
returned to the sender or if he prefers il. shares
for the following distribution will be Forwarded.
March l7--d-t-w-w
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d. APplsson q. Co., 400 Bvoaisoay fveso forA
Have now ready the fourth edition.
lFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 81 SO.
- MIR Garland has given us daguerrec'ype OF
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and wlthal, two volumes OF exceedingly
choice historical reading. III Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
Than The most exciting fiction. "-C Charleston -uer-
caFy
"A good life Of tbis remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex-
femely 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
ties and the pubic men of the day. p Crescent
" Since kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which wal at all compare in interest with
this work Ii must be read by nultitudes with in
tense interest. "- -~eioark Daily advertiser
- Mr. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial and has given striking and accurate por-
tfaiure or the erratlc and brilliant subject of his
pen."-l. Ntlo Orleans Delta
This book fills blank IN the biographical no.
tees or distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us faithful account OF his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c.
Philadelphia Enquirer
Is AS biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety of manner "-I Boston Post.
sit is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we acquainted. - Epe-
ming Post. i
:" The work is written in en- easy and beautiful
style, and is repIete 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. IL forms valuable addi-
ton to our national history. "D Democratic RspieiO
March Id lNu.,
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ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF CINCINNATI,
Chartered in 1916. Total M. Of .Matricuianis
from lS45 10 1851 1854.



The.seventh winter session Of this College will
commence n the first Monday ofNovembe-, 1851
and continue four months The chairs Of the
Faculty will be arranged as follows
|. G. JONES, NJ .D.--Professor Of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
RS. NEWTON, M .D.--Profssor of Surgery
b. l.. HILL, M.D.-Professor Of Obstetrics
and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Il. FREEMAN. Md Professor Of Special
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
J.R. BUCHANAN, M.D.-Professor Of Ply
siologv, and Institutes of Medicine.
l.. f.. JONES, M. D.-Professor of Materia
Medica, and Therapeutics, and Medical Botany
j. MILTON SANDERS, M. ID. ,L,L.D.--Pro.
lessor of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Toxicology.
o. Z. NEWTON, M D.--Demonstrator of An
atomy and Surgical Prosector.
A grntuitous preliminary course Of Lectures
will commence on the second Monday of October
AT the same time the Demonstrators rooms will
be opened with every facility for the study Of An
atomy Anatomical material is abundant and
cheap. Prompt attendance at the opening of the
session is expected.
Rms.--Tickets to full course OF lectures
(until graduaton) 500 in advance, or well en-
dorsed note for SIPS. To a single course OF Lee
lures $50 in advance, or a well endorsed note for
$40. Matricuaton ticket s5--Graduation SIS
Demonstrators ticket IS. Board costs from ~
to 81 so per week. Students sometimes board
themselves for much less Students upon their
arrival in the city, will call at the office Of PRor.
r.. s. NEwroN, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address Or.
r. S. NEWTON, or
JOS. s. BUCHANAN, M, D., Dean,
Cincinnati, Chic, August, 1851.
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SbIe prices, upon AZ good terms ~ 10 quality and
price be obtained Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preferences WIN therefore be
gwen 10 the productions Of American snd ustry
ana persons making proposals to supply any
article Will state whesher the same is ofthe growth
and manufacture OF the United States.
The articles are TO be delivered al the Office OF
the clerk ON or before the 18th day Of October
next, and TO &c paid for soon an The Committee
on Accounts shall audit the bill.
Each bidder, though he may desire TO propose
Tor the whole OF the articles above enumerated,
WIZ De required 10 make separate aud distinct pro-
posat J0r each class and no proposal paper EN-
orscing more than single class will be considered
Zach proposal 10 be endorsed Proposals for Class
No ] OF stationery for IA. Il. o. s." and adj
dressed to the undersigned. They will be free OF
poslaget
! Suiheient specimens of each class to accompany
'ne proposal marked with the name Of the bidder
anu 'he number of the class, according TO the
ubove advertisement
Ahe whoie OF each article specified In the fore
Soins isi Will be deemed class and the person
ouerihg 10 furnish any class or descrin,ion of ar
ucies at the lowest price, quality considered shs.
! receive contract for the same on executing "a
po"u, WIN TWO or more suretes, satisfactory TO
the clerh' ior the performance of the same under
forfeiture of twice the contract price in rass az
failure; which bond must be filed in the offcs "a
SAID clerk within ten days after the proposals. have
been opened and the result declared.
The right Is reserved, IN case il should be re-
cessary, TO order 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 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.
RIM. YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives U. s.
April I5-IawtJuIvI
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100 DOLLARS REWARD .

ID AN away from the subscriber, October 9th
IN 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, 0rangeburg District, South
Carolina, q negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportional,
and OF black complexion, full faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and no whiskers; having
on one OF his arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
ling it, He had a scar on the inner ankle of, |
presume the left foot. He speaks with pausi-
bility and ease; is rather Stunning in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. lie is a
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear uncommonly much on his toes
when hurried. He said that he originally be-
longed to a farmer named Jo>hla Lee, near Clin-
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State presume he took up quar-
tiers. Any person finding and experimenting the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands Of
the subscriber shall receive the above reward OF
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, S. 9.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.
C. & E. l.. KERRIsoN. & Co,

nIRECT IMPORTERS. of European Dry
| Goods, are happy to inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions 10 complete a
Stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, as has ever
been offered in their market. Good Goods are
furnished al to,o prices, and those who purchase IA
their city, are invited to examine asir Styles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted TO the
Southern Trade.
Ladies' Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics in every
variety of Negro Cloths Blankets and Plantation
Dry Goods, complete assortment. House Keeping
articles in Their line in every variety, together with
a full stock of Cassimerts, Yesiings and Cloths.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture of cotton
All articles sod are guaranteed to prove as re
presented. Terms Cash. or city acceptance.
c.. & l.. l.. KERRiSON, d CO.,
900 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept 2, 1851. law6t
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ExrRAonprsAnY EscArE-OLD PUr's HoRsy
OurpoNE On Tuesday evening,a horse attached
to a buggy wagon, belonging in Worcester, broke
loose near the Grafton depot, and ran toward the
tra' k, upon which he turned, and at full speed
galIoped for nearly two miles over sluiceways
many Of which were from to 8 feet in width
Two trains were spproaching-th engineer 9th
foremost saw the FIRE flying az his heels struck the
rail, and slsckened Speed by which means the
animal was saved. Upon nearing bridge the
frighted brute plunged madly down the steep EN-
bankment, distance Of twenty-one feet by actua
measurement, ran some six eight rods across
the short valley and up an opposite and very steer
rise Of nearly sixteen feet, where he captured
by person who had watched his perlous flight
The strnngest part Of the story is that with III,
exception of the loss oftwo spokes in one wheel
both wagon snd horse were uniniured. The abov,
was furnished to us by an eyewitness Ciinfo,
Cowrnnf.
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DRospECTus on THE CUBAN LIBERA

/ TOR, neat Book Of 300 octave pages, illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva
riably when subscribing, to enable the author 10
have 1t done in the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters VIII,
will frank remittsnces, are authorized to act al
agents for the work, and retain 25 per cent com
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit II, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
" Inquisaters," and American Ladies and Gentle
men in Havana, throwing bugs Of gold as an Of.
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF,
Author of +" The Texan Emigrant," and late edi
tor of the I" Cherokee Ssrtine," at Cedar Bluff
Alabama March 2.
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THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

ruvHE undersigned. a committee OF publication, on
IL the part Of the Muscogee aud Russell Agricui
tura Society. respectfully invite public attention
TO the following prospectus Of MONTHLY
auspices OF the above named association.
The work will be devoted 10 the interests of .4g.
yicsslissre and Horticulture, Domestic aud Rsfa
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 la their con-
nexon with the interests of the soil, the other in
dustrial pursuits Of the land will receive their APP
propIiate attention.
The "SOlL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLES A. PEABODY
esq. and Col. JAMES M. CHAMBERS. Mr.. Peabody
has been for TWO years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally disting uished as
a 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
ONE DOLLAR PER .qN.vU.m,
which must be paid in advance.
G5-Postmasters are authorized to act as agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent. ofall subscriptions collected by them, or
if they perier 1t, copy OF the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratuitously, who " i'll
remit four Nth four dollars
| All communications must be addressed, pos,
paid, to VIM. II. CHAMBERS, publisher of "lrhe
Soil of the South" Columbus, Ga
y RA I EWEao RE Committee as
j. L. HURT, Mobilization.
Columbus. (Ga.) March, 1851.
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The schooner Robert Spedien arrived at New
Orissns, on Sunday. Aug. 80, from Vera Graz,
and osws 70 the AID ult, has been received.
f,sn~xsl Reconsideration existed In the State Of
Vara Cray. on ACCOUNT OF the tobacco monopoly.
and this dissati sfaction was greatly aggravated
Nv a scarcity of provisions, which stepped the
lsboring classes IN the deepest distress.
H. ths city the people were about to assemble
an tIs afternoon Of the 22i, when the Geie Po-
iitiro ordered out the military. and one Of the
noidisrs firing on a citizen, The people became
ipceased returned to their homes, armed them
sslves, aud joined by the National Guards, drove
tbs regulars Into their quarters killing three and
wounding ten or twelve. The National Guards
brought out their artillery, and declared that
they would resist any act Of aggression from The
military
The Eco del Comeirco, from which we learn
this says that no further disturbance took place,
and that the obnoxious laws were suspended.
We also have printed declaration from the
chief of the department. in answer To a remon-
STRANGE from the authorities of the city, tlai he
will use every exertion TO have the laws repeal
I'd. and tint II he does not succeed, he will re-
sien his office.
The officers of the Robert Spedden, inform
us that when they left, late on ed, the popular
feeling WINS still very high and another outbreak
was threatend.
The senate ~of Mexico has passed an act in
trodnced by Senior Tornel recommending the
establishment Of general confederation among
the Spanish American republics The chief
points in this plan are, general congress, uni
form political system, general act OF navlga-
ton and commerce, an offensive and defensive
alliance tribunal for the settlement OF differ
erces. dlr.
Rafael Ruiz, a celebrated robber, has been
sentenced to death, in Mexico
A quorum of the governors OF the States had
assembled ut the capital Their session was TO
commence on the goth.
THE new minister of Prussia has been form
allv presented to Gen. Arista.
The Siglo says that report prevailed in the
city of Mexico to the effect that the admiral OF
the English squadron off Jamaica had received
instructions from the British government to offer
his assistance to the English minister at Mexico,
in case it might be necessary to enforce the pay
ment of the English debt.
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UACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
u LlNI " tles....sl L..

TACTIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
| ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon. 1.-THE public informed that under the
new arrangement Of this Company, steamers in
specied and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tinue to leave Panama and San Francisco the LIST
and 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
Pacific, one of which will lie always in port at
each end of the route
OREGON coo tons. REPUBLIC / 300 tons.
PANAMA 1857 tons. CAROLINA 600 tons.
CALIFORNIA 1850 tons. COLUMBUS. 600 tons.
TENNESSEE 300 tons. lsTBMUs >. tons.
NoRTHERNER 200 tons. UNICORN. 600 TONS
CoLUMBI, 800 tons. Fremont. 600 TONS
ANTELOPE. - tons.
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon, await
ing a, the former port the arrival of the mails and
passengers from Panama, and returning without
delay with the mails and passengers for the steam
er 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,
of l.500 tons burthen, now under charter to the
company, 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 con-
nectlon between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 5000 tons. CRESCENT CITY 500 tons.
ONO 5000 tons. CBERoKEE !, 300 tons.
EmpIRECiTY2 900 tons. Pm LApELpHIA 100 tons
Leaving New York for Chagres on the llth
and Doth of each month
The new steamships Ell DORADO and FAIL
CON will form direct line between New Or
leans and Chagres, leaving at such periods will
insure little detention possible on the 18TH
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships
through line to and from New Orleans, and ports
in Mexico, California and Oregon. Passages from
New Orleans can be secured from Armstrong,
Lawrason d. Co., agents, at that place
The fare for through tickets from New York TO
San Francisco has been reduced from
$500, in state rooms, to $3.50.
$3.50, in lower cabin, to $500.
5000, in Storage, to sl65.
The rates from New York to Chagres will De
at the lowest adopted by any safe sea steamer be-
tween those ports.
For choice of berths, apply at the office of the
Company, 81 and 55 South street, and at their
agency, III West street.
April 26-tf