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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-11-29
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hoN' NoERis q FISHER.
SIGHT EXCHANGE
q, ON New York, or any part of England, Ireland.
scotland, or Wales, in sums 10 suit purchasers for
sale by april sly NJ II. SwIrT.
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LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Applefon d Co., 200 BroadaOay Ne0 York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
+ IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
Ia BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes i2mo.
Portraits; 81 so.
- Mr.. Garland has given us daguerrsc'ype OF
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus ITSELF and wilhal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "--t Repablie.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting hction - Charleston Iuer-
curry
So A good life of this remarkable has long
been desired MIR. 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.
90 Since Kennedy life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which viii at all compare in interest with
this work. 1t must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. ."--l -Neoayk Daily .fdpsrtiser
" MIR. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
traiture Of the erratic and brilliant subject Of his
pen. p Nsio Orleans Della
:" This book fills blank In the biographical no
tees of distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us faithful account of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &C. %
--Phtadeiphia Enquirer.
"As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety of Manner Boston Post.
:" is one of the most interesting American bi-
ographies with which we are acquainted. "-( Ere.
ming Post.
The work is 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 valuable add
tion to our national history .'Dsmocratic Repieio
March I'D .tw-w
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

NHE undersigned, committee Of publication, on
L the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agrcul-
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-
ricuiiure and Horticulture Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cuded 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-keeper's department. In their con-
nexon with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustral pursuits Of the land, will receive their ap-
propriate 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 for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press and is equally distinguished as
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 .4.NNUyN,
which must be paid in advance.
ITPostmnsters are authorized to act as agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent of all subscriptions collected by them or,
| IL they perfer it, Il copy of the work will be sent
| to any one twelve months gratutously, who will
remit four names tcith four dollars.
! All communications must be addressed post
paid, to VIM. III. CHAMBERS, publisher of "lrhe
Soil Of the South" Columbus, Ga.
Van LEONARD, Committee
J.E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus, (Ga.) March, 1851.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD {!

ID AN away from the subscriber, October 9th
N 1887, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edsto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, a negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportioned,
and of black complexion, full faced, high FORE
head, prominent nose, and no whskers; having
on one Of his arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
ling it. He had scar the inner ankle of, |
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plausi-
biity and ease; is rather assuming in bis address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. He 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 farmer named Joshua Lee, near Cn-
ton, in Virginia; either there Norfolk or Rich
mcnd, in that State, presume he took up quar-
rers. Any person finding and apprehending 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.
May l0--6tpw
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Secretary Of the Sena
S. GRlsWOTD A. co

y. GRiSWOLD d. Co.
Successors to Daniel Pratt e. Co
- DESPECTFULLY informs the public that
III they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsvie, Autauga county, Alabama
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten
sive and complete, which will enable them to f,rn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms.
As to the superiority of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale Of over 10000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
UTTher Gins are warranted to perform we'll
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, by letter directed to Prattville Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have foundry connected with their
manufactory, at which they are prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con-
stantly on hand for 8, 10 and IL feet wheels A
portion of public patronage is solicited
A supply OF Gins always on hand with Camp
bell S Co, Mobile, and H. Kendall, & Garter Co.,
.Neio Orleans.
s. GRISWOLD a. Co.
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with the name Of the propossr, and the price Of
the article. The whole Of each article specified
In the foregoing list viii be deemed class, and
the person offering 10 furnish any such class at
contract for the same, on executing bond, with
TWO or more sureties satisfactory 10 the Secretary
OF the Senate, for the performances thereof, under
forfeiture of twice the contract price in case o
failure, which bond Is 10 be filed in the Office of the
SAID Secretary within ten days after the proposals
have been accepted,
II any article contracted for should not be de-
iivered within the time stipulated, or should be
inferior IN any respect TO the sample, the bond
OF the contractor will be put in suit. 0
Proposals should be endorsed Proposals for
stationery for the Senate" and be directed to the
Secretary of the Senate at Washington.
raoposnla and specimens must be delivered at
the office free of charge
ASBURY DICKENS,
| AP ~s-iu Secretary Of the Senatc
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The whols Of oach article specified in the fore
Eoing HIST ~sl be deemed class, and the person
"aefsns 70 fasnssh any claAs or description OF ar
uciss al ths lowest pdoe, quality considered, sha
teosse eonuact TOT the same, executing
BOND visa Two of more suroliss satisfactory 20
shs clerk. ior the performance Of the same. under
forfeiture oi twice the contract price ia case of
iaiiufei which bcnd must be hled in the Office of
SAID clerk within ten days amer the proposals. have
been opened aud the result declared
The right rs reserved, IN case il should be ne
cessarys 10 order further supply of all or anv of
the arsiclss contained in the above list.
The clerk also reserves the right 10 Judge and
determine whether the articles offered conform 70
the samples furnished or not, and may, la his dis
cretlon, refuse TO receive them, If in his opinion
they do not answer the purpose for which they
are intended.
r. NJ. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives U. s.
April i5-lawtJulyI
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TEL E G r A P H / G.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMERS Hermann
AND AFRICA.

New YORK, July 2,-l2 NJ.
The steamships Africa from Liverpool and
Hermann from Southampton, have arrived
The Africa brings Liverpool dates of the 2lst of
June, being one week later
MARKETS
CorroS.-Lower qualities have advanced one
eighth. Better qualities remain unchanged. Fair
Orleans 6ld The sales of the week are $4,000
bales, and the market osedsteady and firm.
BREApsTuFfs. = Corn is in good demand.
Wheat advanced to ID Flour advanced Sd
and in good demand.
Provisions and beef move slowly
There is more doing in bacon at previous rates.
Shoulders steady. Lard has declined 10 and is
tending doSnwards.
The debate on the constitution is going on
with increased violence. Cavagnac, it is said.
has made up his mind to draw the sword, in
ease Louis Napoleon attempts to prolong bis
power. A perfect melee had taken place in the
assembly, in consequence of a speech of Leon
Faucher.
There is but little news Hamburg was tran
,qui, but the unpopularty of the Austrians was
increasing
SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.
A Spanish squadron has been sent to Lisbon
TO keep the revolutionary party in check. The
Portuguese Exchequer is at low ebb. Fresh
troubles spprehended. The Spanish cortes have
the National debt under consideration.
ROME.
The executions still continue two more men
hsd been shot
INDIA
Another mail has arrive A strong force is
stationed to watch the barbarians on the North
ern frontier of China. The war in the Southern
provinces is still adverse to the reigning dynas-
ty, whose speedy overthrow is expected. Cln-
ton is particularly hostile to the present author
tiles.
ENGLISH MONEY MARKET
American securities are still in demand. H..
s. 6s '62 l05 LOG, do. GO, 1921 ll3f Pa. Sc
80 Ohio 5's 70 rs; Md. SIS 90 a 81 Consols
96s 96a.
Trade in Manchester is active.
The Africa made her passage in 10 days and
90 hours. She brings go passengers. The Bal
tic arrived in lof days,
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS.
New YoRK, July ., r. NJ.
The steamship Hermann brings l2i passen-
gers.
The Niagara toos $953,l2s in specie.
HAvRE, June lSth.-Cotton is exceedingly
dull. Sales of the week are 5000 bales. Fair
New Orleans 63 to "a.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
= II r. II III o = cor E,

VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE
THIS Journal will be issued on the first of each
month, each number containing 60 large oc-
tavo pages making near 800 pages threading mat
ter annually. 1t will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
tions 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 Eu-
ropean Journals, as soon as they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the Infrmary of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well as in private practice, will be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of II
"Medcal Society of Virginia" and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERms.--Three Dollars per annum in aduance,
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 Edi-
tor and Proprietor, posi- 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 adrnnce No
quack medicine advertisements will be taken.
n5- Office on Bank Street, near oh, Richmond
Va. March 10
p. S. Remittances which arrive too late will be
returned 10 the sender or, If he prefers it, shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded.
March I7-d-t-w-w
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The price Of Tie TYckef, Is az e,flo,rs.
VI. THOMP SON.

.qTTOR.N'EY. md COUNSELLOR .aT Ian.
COMMISSIONER of Deeds ofNorth and South
u Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
tion of Claims against the various Depsiments o
the General Government and before Congress
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In.
surance Company; Capital s30O0,O00.
N5~ Office one door Vest Of Jackson Hall, Penn.
sylrania -arcnne, WAsHNeroN, ID. G..
p. 8. Refer, If necessary, to the Heads Of De
partments and to Members Of Congress generally
May 25--2wtw
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Pension and Bounty Land Agency.
TNHE subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
/ ington an 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 deposited all evidence 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
dissatisfied with their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, or are enti-
tied to receive the ten years pension due the ath
of March, 1S48; under the acts of July 7th, 1893,
Msrch Sd, lS43, and June 18th, 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST Of January. 1874,
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, 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 Cd, 1900, he will undertake to es,ab-
sh their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, l846, under the act of July
90, I846.
To all those widows ofrevolutonary 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 9Th ,
1892, 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 Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1890.
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 act of Parliament, for the insurance
of lives and the endowment of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
S3,000,000
Communications addressed TO the subscriber,
Washington, d. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor al La,o, and Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North and South Carolina.
p. s. Refer, If necessary, to the heads of de-
partments, and to members of Congress generally.
March 25-lf
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WIN. HOW l. ND.

Importe and Dealer in Dry Goods, in
CHARLESTON, s. C.
"OULD call the attention of planters pisitine
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 fash.
ionable
All Goods OF Southern manufacture, he will par.
ticularly keep.
No 224. bend Of King st. Charleston
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yuly q

MY BROTHER, CONRAD 0AHME, who
lkI 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
years ago the latter since then being enlisted in
the u. S. Army, TO let me hear from them.
My uncle, Gottlieb E'lhard, who used TO live in
Washington few years ago, is also requested TO
let me know his whereabouts.
FREDERICK OAHME,
7th street between III & 4,
Washington, ID. C..
The Baltimore Sun viii insert the above three
times.
July 3-3t
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C. e. Il. l.. KERRIsON a. co.
Direct Importers Of
I O r + GIN DR. Y-G OO ID

i = IL II . " u II : u y y II ~
In Charleston, South Carolina,
yITOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and offering q
very large and well assorted stock Of Fbreign aud
Domeaic, 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, ns 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
found Of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirturs Of cotton. Also 20 their stock OF Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city soceptances.
G. g. z. L. KERRISON, e. co.
No. 209 King, northwest corner King and Marks
Feb. 10 satr~ets
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/ AYING THE CORNER sToNE.--tio.sIa,

4 AYING THE CORNER SrONE.--Hoss
IL Boarding houses, &c, will please take notice
that the subscriber ls just opening very superior
assortment of Toilette articles. such al Hair,
Tooth, and Nail brushes, Shell snd Buffalo.
Dressing and Fine Teeth Combs, | case Fsrins
Cologne. in short aud IN long bottles. one hundred
gallons Bay Water, very fine, distilled by Mad.
anne Layigne, sod ia bottles or by the gallon
Iloatani Soap, for Bathing, &C.. &c.
PAkkER's Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Under National Hotel.
IuIY At
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
L TOR q neat Book of 900 octavo nnges illus

/ TOR, neat Book Of 300 octave pages, illus
trated with engravings Price 81, payable inva
riabIy when subscribing, to enable the author to
have II done in the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters wht
will frank remittances, are authorized 10 act az
agents for the work. and retain % per cent com.
mission. Confident Of the most liberal supporLin
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit II, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, well the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
"Inqusaters," " " and American Ladies' and Gentle
men IN Havana, throwing bags 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 " Cherokee Ssntinel,' at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March 2
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TO ADVERTISERS

This publication offers greai facilities for adver-
tising, circulating 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, viii be inserted on
the following terms:
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nACfFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
il (uNLl through Isns for California aud Ore
goa. 1.-The public informed that under the
new arrangement Of THIS Compxny, steamers in
spscted and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con
tinue TO leave raaama and San Francisco the lsl
and 9TH days OF each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, aud Will touch Acapulco,
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging 10 the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacific, of which will be always ln port at
each end Of the route
OaEcos | ,U39 tons. RerusLtc 1, 200 tons.
PssAnA 1887 tons. CAsolIsA 600 tons
CAngoKsA ,050 Tons. ColuMBus. 600 tons
TENNESSEE 800 tons. isrnnus tons
NoRrHKssEa 100 tons. UslcoRs. 600 tons.
CoIumsD 600 tons. FsrMosr COO tons.
ANTELOPE. - tons.
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon. await
ing al 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.
A regular line of propellers will be kept up for
lhe transportation Of freight aud transient passen-
gers between Panama aud San Francisco.
lhe well known steamship SARAH SANDS,
OF ] 900 tons burtheD. now unaer charter to the
company, and peculia. " con,modious in her cabin
arrangements, wall be kept running extra
iamily poat.
One Of the above steamers will keep up the con-
nection between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection Ia the Atlantic viii be main
tained by the United States mail steamships
GEosciA 5000 tons. CRESCENT CRY 500 tons
0Hio 5000 tons. CnksoxEE 1900 tons.
EMrinECtrY2 900 tons. .PmaLApELrasA 4 100 tons.
Leaving New York for Chagres on the llth
and Goth of each month.
The steamships Ell DORADO and FAIL
CON will form direct line between New Or
leans and Chagres. leaving at such periods AS viii
insure as little detention possible on the Isth-
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 & Co., agents, at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
S400, in state rooms, to $3.50.
$3.50, in lower cabin, TO $500
/ 5000, in seerage, to Sl65.
The rates from New York to Chagres will pe
at the lowest adopted by any safe steamer be-
tween those ports.
For choice of bertbs, apply st the Office OF the
Company, 50 and SIS South street, and at their
agency, III West street.
A pril 26--tf
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GREAT ELECTORAL HESsIAN
STATE LOAN

Of6,725,0o0 Dollars.
THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
| and contracted by the eminent Banking
House Of Messrs. Nj. A. Won RorHscHrLD AND
SoNs, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz:
IA Of 10000 Dollars so Of 900 Dollars
% $4,000 4" go I" 1000
"a $4,000 100 500
60 60 5000 Z" 1870 " 600
&c, &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocably on the
lst of June, 1851.
The price Of The Ticket Is as B5iio,rs:
ticket for 5 Dollars @ tickets for 25 Dollars
30 " 100 IS {" 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-Maine Paris. Lon
don, New York, or New Orlearr