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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IT, The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution of
that body, TO invite plans accompanied by esii-
mates for the extension of the Capitol, and TO al
low premium Of FIVE hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings of the two Houses of Congress, -
accordingly invite such plans and estimates, TO be
delivered to the Secretary of the Senate on or be-
fore the first day of December next.
IL is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension Of the Cspito,
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by the
erection Of separate and distinct building within
the enclosure TO the east Of the building
The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condition, that may restrain the free exercise of
architectural taste and judgment, but they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed may
have such reference TO and correspondence with
the present building as TO preserve the general
symmetry of the entire structure, when complete
Although but one plan be adopted, the COM
mittee reserve TO themselves the rightto form such
plan by the adoption Of parts of different plans
submitted, should such course be found necessary; in
which event, the committee also reserve to them
selves the right to divide or apportion according
to their own judgment, the amount of premium to
be awarded for the whole, to those whose plans
may in part be adopted, according to the relative
importance and merit OF each part adopted
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN II. CLARKE,
Committee Of the Senate on Public Buildings
SENATE CHAMBER, 30th September, 1850
N. b. The several daily papers published at
Washington will please insert the above daily for
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre-
tary of the Senate. octa
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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
lhi OF THE

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Was commenced on Saturday, the 4th of Mavs
1850, under its original name-instead of Richards.
Veekty GazeHe--As more significant Of it's peculiar
character, being the only weekly organ OF Litera
ture IN the entire South! 1t is
Greatly Enlarged and Improved,
Containing weekly Thirty-two Columns OF
matter. tits, moreover, in an
Entirely .Netc Dress ~
from head to foot" and upon beautiful wnire
paper, so that, in mechanical excellence IL is not
surpassed by any paper whatever in the United
States 1t continues under the same Edloria,
direction as heretofore, and no pains or eynenss
will be spared to make it T-
a Choice Family Newspaper,
as cheap as the cheapest, and as good as tts
pest Uuery dlscarding the notion that 4
southern Journal cannot compete with the North
ern weekiies, IN cheapness and interest
The Southern Literary Gazette
rivals the best of them in all the cha,cterst;cs ~
a truly valuable hreside Journal. Its aim is the
diffusion of cultivated and refined taste througbsrt
the community-aDd it embraces in its ample
folds ever species of intelligence that can tend to
this result tl T11
Original Contributions.
from many OF the ablest writer's in the South
chiefly occupy It's columns, but not to the exclu
SION OF choice miscellany, selected from the best
American and European sources
The tone of the Gazette" is independent -,
criticism and IN the discussion Of every egitimats
tbf'its put IL is SlTicuy
Neutral in Politics and Religion!
Its columns are occasionally embelhshed with
Southern Portraits and Losdscapes,
engraved expressly for the work and accompa-
med by biographical and typographical sketches
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rs copious, but carefully condensed from the
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other person. may obtain subscribers and his orders
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THE EDITORS
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washington.
Nrw YoRK. Jan. /. 1850
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A GREAT NATIONAL WORK.
THE GALLERY OF ILLUSTRIOU
AMERICANS
Daguerreotypes by Brady--Engraved by
D'Avignon.

EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION or LITERARY MEN.
Hinder this title will be published, during the
~ year 1850, twenty -four Portraits and Biographi-
cal Sketches Of American citizens who have become
ilusrious in the service of the country Every por-
ton OF the work will receive tho most careful atten-
ton, and nothing will be spared to render il worthy
mad enduring monument to the great of the Re
public.
MIR Brady has been many years engaged, at great
expense, ~ collecting Portraits National Gal
lery, and those which are being engraved for this
work are believed to be superior to any that have
ever been taken. In the accomplishment OF this great
object he has experienced the utmost courtesy and
encouragement from distinguished men MIR. Brady's
reputation has been too long established to need any
recommendation. His dsguerreotypes are in the
highest sense the works ot art, glowing with the soul
of the living countenance.
The dra wings and engravings OF D'Av1gnon have
been pronounced by Europeans OF taste TO be fully
equal and in respects superior to those of the
best artists OF London and Paris and every inn
preston in this Gallery will be taken under his inn
mediate supervision The Typography will be exc
cuted as carefully and in superb style the
cravings themselves The entire work will be on
the finest imperial folio paper, l6 by % achcs, made
expressly Tor this purpose.
This work has nothing sectional in ITS scope il
win therefore be comprehensive in its spirit. The
names of those only admitted, whose talents
and public services have won for them honorable
fame throughout the nation. Each of the great de-
partments of life Will have its representatives. Art
aud Literature are uniyersal IN their spirit and the
Gallery is Intended TO be a worthy and enduring mon
ument TO the great men of the Republic, whose
achievements and fame constitute the chief glory Of
the nation. We hope that every lover of Art, and
friend OF our glorious union, wllrespond to APP
peal for encouragement and aid in so oommendable an
undertaking, that It's publication may make in
he progress of American Art, and by grouping the
lnstrious OF the Union together, consolidate it
still more firmly.
As work of this kind has appeared in America
and the prices they sustain in Europe would place il
beyond the reach OF most OF our oitgcns the publish
ers have resolved to merit large circulation, by
charging very low price. They have, therefore,
established the following
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THE GRAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT
TION OF 1851
MEnrisc or THE CENTRAL cossnrrEE roR THE UNI
TED STATES.

Pursuant TO the notice gwen, the Central tonunit
ee mete the rooms of the National institute, III the
Patent Onee Thursday evening. the 18th instant,
al . o'clock
The meeting was called 10 order by Professor al
Ter X johnson ON whose motion Col. Peter Force
was called 10 the Chair and Charles r. stanbury
chosen Secretary OF the meeting. ~
This temporary organization having been elected,
the committee proceeded 10 organize permanently by
the appointments OF the Hon Miiiard Fillmore, fiee
President OF the United States, Chairman, and Proi
Walter X johnson Secretary.
Atthe the request OF the Chairman, (Col- Force ,
the following papers read BY PROT johnson, ~
explanation Of the appointment and duties oil The
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

s w 1IihAaAx% xalNA~ AVA A<1ANA O~@'~-~~~~~-- I'll
r1yIIE next annual session of this Institution will
| commence on the I'd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY.
The Right Rev. JoHN JoHNs, ID. D., President
and Professor of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEVERLY TucKER, Professor OF Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
BENJAsN S. EwELL, Professor ofMathematics
and Astronomy.
MORGAN ], SMEAp, Ph- d. Professor of HUI
manity.
WIILIAM r. HopKMs, A. M, Professor
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
III A. WAsHNGroN, A. M, Professor Of His
tory and Political Economy.
Rev. SEAS TorrEN, d. D., Professor Of Intel
ectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are two courses of study for Undergrad
uates--the regular course for the degree of Bach
elor of Arts, and Science course, occupying two
years Candidates for admission to the Science
course will be expected TO produce the written re-
quest of their parep. Dr guardians. Students not
desiring to join regular class may, for special
reasons, be admitted TO study with the regular
classes, in those branches which, on examination,
they may be found qualified to pursue.
The necessary College expenses range between
SlS6 and Sl96 per annum.
Circulars will be forwarded to all who may de-
sire fuller information, or specific inquiries will be
answered, if addressed to Professor MORGAN
SMEAp, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Students not desiring to attend either the Reg
ular or the Science course, will be permitted tc
study with any class which they may be prepared
to join.
July l5-l aw.
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ID A. PRINGLE, No 30, East Bay street
III. Charleston, South Carolina importer of
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturer Aren't
and Dealer IN BROGa.NS, BOOTS and SHOES;
Advances made on consignment of Brogans OF
Southern Menuiactore. Parties wishing to con-
sign, VIII send samples of their make, und on re.
ceipt of then consignment, liberal cash advance
will be made Information promptly impaired.
as to the style, but adapted to the trade.
Charleston, $. c.. July I6 1850 -d1v
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woRTHINGroN G.. sNErHEr.

Formerly Solicitor Of The Genera Land Office
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court OF
he united States, IN the Courts Of the District or
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
claims OF all kinds against the United States, Ell
ther before Congress or any Of the Executive De-
par'men,s, and to procure letters patent for nven-
tons. Business confded TO his care, will be
promptly attended to.
N. b. Particular attention paid to the prosecu-
ton OF claims before the Brazilian Commission
now sitting in Washington
WssHMeroS CRY. d. G. July ii, 1850
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HOUSE

CHARLESTON, SoUrH CAROLINA.
THE SUBSCRIBERS establish
ment being one of the most extensive
m and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
s'Ta in Charleston, the public may depend
on finding there a superior assortment of all the
latest styles OF Hats for this fall Fine French
Moeskin and Beaver Hats, with an extensive
variety of fine black, and blue cloth Caps for gen
clemens, youths, and children
TO SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
Planters can be supplied with Hats and Cans
for plantation and house servants. Black. white.
pearl, and drab waterproof Wool Hats with good
hair and coarse cloth Caps.
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 23l King, opposite Hazel
street. Charleston. IL
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OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers of the
" Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
tives.
Pensions for life, for the widows of such
GERS and soldiers who married previous to 1900.
Bounty land for the surviving, or the widows,
minor children of deceased officers and privaies
who served in the war Of 1912 with Great Bri-
tain, the Mexican war, or in any Of the Indian
wars, since 1880.
= Attention paid TO suspended s7d rejected claims
Terms moderate, where the claim is established.
otherwise no charge
Communications addrevsss 40 the subscriber,
M. THOMPSON,
Commissioner Of Deeds for North and South
Carolina.
Refer TO the heads OF Departments, and Ia
members Of Congress generally.
Oct A--twtf
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DEpARTMyNT or STATE,

StR I have tho honor to transmit to you herewith
a copv of The correspondence which has passed be
tween this Department and the National Institute for
the Promotion OF science, respecting the organization
of committee to constitute the central authority
qulred by the regulations OF the Royal Commission on
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y. Knox walker,

Attorney at LAR ond General agent,
OFFERS his services in his profession and as
" Agent ior the Prosecution and Collection Of
Claims before Congress and the Departments, also for
obtaining Patents.
All business con6ded TO him Will be promptly at
tended to. A l7j
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To Southern Gentlemen or Literary I'm.
stifutiNnE

"A young man, graduate OF St. Mary's Col
"A lege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain MS ituat,on
ms Assistant IN an Academy. or Private Tutor
he Is quaiihed TO teach tAe highest branches of
rreek' Latn' French, Natural Philosophy, Che
msiry, Mathematics and English I,iterrtura
The highest testimonials To character and oua,,-
hcatlons can be produced. Address, post-pai..
Q \. Pos, 0hcs, Baltimore, Md
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PETER FORCE,
JOSEPH HENRY,
WALTER n JOHNSON,
J. j. GREENOUGH,
CHARLES WILKES,
Committee .
NATIONAL INSTITUTE.

WAsHiNoToN, May 27, 1850
SIR have the honor to make known to the De-
partment of State the action which this Institute has
taken on the subject of your communication of the
18th instant That action is comprised in the follow
ing resolutions unanimously adopted after full dis
cussioE at the meeting held this evening.
"Resoioed, That the In .titute will take action ON
the subject submitted to it by the Department OF
State.
"Resolred That the Institute do now proceed to
constitute committee suitable to be recognised by
the Government to hold correspondence with the
British Commissioners, and to the reception of
Americsn productions at the proposed Industrial Ex
hibitiun in London.
"Resoired, That committee OF not less than nine
teen be appointed to constitute Central Committee
on the Industrial Exhibition, and TO espond with
societies and local committees throughout the United
States
oResolped, That the President OF this Institute be
member of the Central Committee.
ssResoiccd, That the Corresponding Secretary com
muncatc to the Secretary of State copy OF the fore
going resolutions, together with the names of the
Central Committee.o
The following are the names of the members Of
the Central Committee appointed in accordance with
the foregoing resolutions
Hon. Millard Fillmore, Vice President OF the United
States, and er olicio Chancellor Of the Regents of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Col Peter Force, President of the National Insti-
tute.
Hon James A Pearce, u. s. Senate member of the
Board OF Regents oil the Smithsonian Institution.
Hon. Levi Woodbury., M. MI, Associate Justice OF
the Supreme Court of the United States.
Commodore Lewis Warrington, u S. ~, M. NJ T.
Chief OF the Bureau of Ordnance and photography.
Prof Joseph Henry, Vice President of the N. l Sec
retary OF the Smithsonian Institute
Rrot Walter X. Johnson, Corresponding Secretary of
the National Institute
Prof Alexander u. Bache, M N. L., member OF the
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institute, and
Superintendent of the Coast Survey.
Il. M ~
Commander s. s Exploring Expedition.
Hon. William w. Seaton, M. N L., Mayor Of Wash
ington
Hon. Jefferson Davis U s. Senate, member of the
Board of Regents OF the Smithsonian Institute
Lieut.. Matthew T. Maury, IT, s. N, Vice President
OF the National Institute, and Superintendent OF the
National Observatory.
J. James Grcenough, Esq, M. ".
Charles II S,ansbury Esq, Recording Secretary OF
the National Institute.
Col j. JAbcf, M. N L., Chief of tho Typographical
Bureau.
Gen. Joseph q. 1otien, Vice President ~ l., Chief
Engineer u S. Army.
Thomas Ewbsnk, Esq Commissioner of Patents
William Easily, Esq, Treasurer National Institute
Leonard d.. Gale, M. d., M. N. L., Examiner OF
Patents,
Joseph G. g. Kennedy, Esq, NJ. NJ l., supcrn,cn-
dent OF Census.
c. Seaman, Esq, MINI.
l have the honor TO be
Very respectfully, your ob't servr,
WALTER X. JOHNSON,
Cor. Secretary of the National Institute
Hon. JOHN M. CLAYToN Secretary OF State
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DEPARTMENT or STATE.

DEFARTNENT or STATE,
Washington, .,ope 8. 1850.
SIR have duly reccIveu your letter of the 9th
utimo, communicating to this Department ithe pro-
ceedings of the National Institute on the subject of my
note OF the 18th of the month. Those proceed
ngs appear to me to be perfectly satisfactory and
have accordingly transmitted them to the British Min
lister in this city, with the communication, copy OF
which is enclosed for your information.
am, sir, respectfully, yonr ob't servt,
JOHN Nj. CLAYTON.
WALTER N. JOHNSON, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary OF the National Institute.
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