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BARGAINS TO BE HAD-In corn, oats, In
u dian meal and st beef ia tbs north end Of the li-
q Iroa esore.n WM. b. BROWN.
pes. Sth, ISL ss-u
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ID. Appleton f. Co., 400 Brosd.ooy reW YorA
Have now ready the fourth edition.
+ IFE OF OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 81 SO.
" MIR. Garland has given US a dagueuec 'ype Of
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. ri Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. Charleston yMer-
curry
"a good life OF this remarkable man has long
been desired. MIR. Garland has furnished an ex.
tremeiy 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 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. IL must be read by mutitudes with in
tense interest. "-I.NeWork Daily advertiser
% Mr.. Garland has made good use of his mate
rinl and has given striking and accurate por-
traure OF the erratc and brilliant subject Of his
pen."--L .Nsio Orleans Delta.
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, DC"
Philadelphia Enquirer
As biography, it is marked by directncss
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensive
and variety of manner. p Boston Post.
1T is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we acquainted. "--[ Eve
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. II forms valuable add-
ton to our national history. Democratic Review
March l7-d.tw-w
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Sbls prices, upon as good terms az to quality and
price as can be obtained Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preference viii therefore be
gwen TO The productions of American industry,
ana persons making proposals TO supply any
article will state whether the same is OF the growth
and manufacture OF the United States.
The articles are to be delivered at the Office Of
the clerk on or before the 18th day of October
next, and TO tie paid for soon as the Committee
on Accounts shall audit the bill
Each bidder, though he may desire 10 propose
TOT the whole OF the articles above enumerated,
WIN oe required TO make separate and distinct pro-
Poaal Jor each class; and proposal or paper EN-
Icing more thana single class will be consid cred
saeh proposal ~ be endorsed proposals Tor Class
40, OF stationery for III. Il. d. So and ad-
postaget NV ~
a. 'eh' specimens of each class TO accompany
'"e p'oPosai marked with the name Of the bidder
anu inc number OF the class, according 10 the
UDove advertisement.
The whole of each article sosc6ed in M. f,..
gong list will be deemed class. and ,bs rsra,,,
Offering TO furnish any class or descrnton of = -
uc'eS at the lowest price, quality considered sha-
receive a contract for the same on exscu,;na =
bond, with two or more sureties, satisfactory 10
the clerk, for the performance of the same, under
forfeiture Of twice the contract price In sase of
failure; which bond must be flied in the Office OF
said clerk within ten days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared.
Inc right is reserved, IN case 1t should be ne
csssary, 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 or 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.
R. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives U. s.
April l5--IawtJulyI
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A Zoe raj discou 4 for cash in hand at the dat
of the ir voice.
There are now on the shelves, ready for sale in
various sized fonts.
10000 ID. Roman and Italic type.
10000 ID. Fancy type.
1000 ID Script and Running hand.
5000 ID. German
5000 ID. Ornaments.
$4,000 #. Type-metal Rue.
$4,000 fl. Brass Rule.
Presses, Chases, Wood Type, Ink, &c. furn-
ished at the lowest manufactured prices, either
for cash or credit.
large number of new fonts have been added to
the Foundry during the past year, among which
is a complete assortment OF Germans, both plain
and ornamental
Specimen Books are freely given to all Printing
Offices.
Printers Of Newspapers who choose to publish
this advertisement, including this note three times
before the LIST of August, 1851, and send me one
of the papers, will be paid for it in type when
they purchase from me, of my own manufactures,
selected from my specimens, five times the amount
OF their bill.
GEORGE BRUCE,
Is Chambers Street, New-York
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100 DOLLARS REWARD I

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9th
N, 1897, from bis residence on Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina 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 il. He had scar on the inner ankle Of,
presume, the left foot. He speaks with pirusi-
bility and ensei is rather assuming in his address,
vet mild and humble in his manners He is n
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear uncommonly much on his toes
when hurried. lie said TINT he originally be-
longed to farmer named Joshua Lee, near Clin-
ton, in Virgina either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
ters 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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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

fI'BE undersigned, committed Of publication, on
| 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 .4g-
ricuiiure 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 yard
and the house-keeper's department. In their con-
nexion with the interests OF the soi the other in
dusria pursuits of the land, will receive their APP
proprate 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
qusrto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at tn
rate Of
ONE DOLLAR PER .l.NNUM,
which must be paid in advance
~ Pos'mssters are authorized to act an agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty five
per cent ofa subscriptions collected by them, or,
If they perfer it, copy Of the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratnitously, who will
remit four Uifs four dollars
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to WV. II. CHAmsHss, publisher of "The
Soil of the South, !" Columbus. Ga.
r. RA 4 EWEao RE Committee m
J.E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus. (Gn.) March, 1851
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
= II E II HI q = e. q p II,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE

VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE.
THIS Journal will be issued on the first OF each
month, each number containing GO large oc-
tsvo pages, making near 800 pages ofreeding mat
ter annually. Ii will be devoted 10 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
Transporting in the Medical world.
Expensive arrangements have been made TO
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals, as soon they arrive IN this
country. Interesting operations, cilniques and
cases occurring in the Infrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well in private practice, viii be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of II e
"Medical Society of Virginia. and such others
will furnish their proceedings.
TERMs.--Three Dollars per annum, in advance,
or Four Dollars per annum, IL paid after the mid
Is-A liberal discount will be given to agents
and canvassers.
All communications to be addressed to the Edi-
tor and Proprietor, post paid, they will not be
taken from the Office.
Special arrangements for Cams, &c, Of line
or two will be made.
Advertisements to be paid for in advance. No
qpack medicine advertisements will be taken.
I5- Office on Bank Street, near Oh, Richmond
70 March 10
s. Remittances which arrive too late will be
returned to the sender or, IL he prefers it, shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded.
March I7--d-i-w-w
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Pacific Mall Steamship Company.-The only
Line for California and Oregon.

HvHE public are informed that, under the new
u arrangements Of this company. steamers in
spected and improved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tinue to leave Panama and San Francisco on the
LIST and 18th days Of each month, unless detained
by unavoidable accident, and will touch at Aca-
pulco, San Diego, and Monterey. The follow
ing steam packets belonging to the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, one of which will be al
ways in port at each end of the route, are now in
m pari6c.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-19

A clergyman in New Orleans writes thus to
friend in Boston:
The anti slavery folly in the North has so
effected Southern minds, that they will have none
of your preachers periodicals.. The injury
done by abotionsm is inconceivable. used to
think that prominent agents in this fanaticism
were honest, but observed with horror that they
persuaded the slave Sims to perjure himself, by
swearing that he had never been in bondage"
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OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
/ TOR, neat Book of 300 octave pages illus

trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva
riably when subscribing, to enable the author To
have It done in the finest style Of the Arts
Editors who copy this, and postmasters whr
will frank remttances, 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 it, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, as we'll as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
"lnquisaters," 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 Emigrsnt," and late edi
tor Of the /" Cherokee Sentinel" at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March 2
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STTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR at I-aW.
COMMISSIONER Of Deeds ofNorth and South
" Carolina +; Agent for Revolutionary Pension
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton Of Claims against the various Departments Of
the General Government and before Congress.
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
sursnce Company; Capital 81 1000, 900.
GS- Office one door Vest Of Jackson Hall, pe~m-
sylpa',in -4rsnu<, WAsHscros, ID. G.
p. g. Refer, II necessary, to the Heads Of De-
partmsnts and to Members Of Congress generally
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G. e. Il. l.. KERRTsON a. co.
Direct Importers of
n ID II ~ NJ ID ~ n n, @

+ O II f. G. N ID r Y-G D obs
In Charleston, South Carolina,
MOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
wv those who purchase Dry-Goods in their
city, that they prepared, and are offering a
very large and well assorted stock Of F5reign 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 as 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
foand Of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smiriure Of cotton. Also TO their stock of Dves
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market
Terms Cash. or city acceptances.
G. a. T.. l.. KERRISON, f. co.
No. 209 King, northwest corner King and Msrks
Feb. 10. streets
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s. GRlSWOLD e. CO.,
Successors 10 Daniel Pratt 4 Co..
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
II, they are now manufacturing

Il J iH'pfWs PuphS hHht
IN they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prsttsville, Au,augn county,, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are exten
sve and complete which will enable them 10 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 msnufsc-
turc and sale Of over TO- 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From Is years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
i've them.
ISTheir Gins are warranted to perform we'll.
Engagements for Gins be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattvs, Autangn
county, Alabama.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell 4 Co Mobile, and IT. Kendall. 4 Carter Co.,
Ns,e Orleans. rH
s. GRIswoLD g. Co
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Pension and Bounty LaAd Agency.
fINHE subscriber has opened Ia the city Of Wash
j 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 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 allowance.
For all those widows who received, enti-
lied to receive, the years pension due the 4th
OF March, 1913; under the acts Of July 7th, 1898,
March I'D, lo43, and June l7th 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST of January, 1894,
he will undertake TO establish, under the act Of
February ID, l54S, their claims TO pensions for
life, commencing on the 4th of March, l64S when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
For all those widows of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who we're married after 1893, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he will undertake TO estab-
lish their claims pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th OF March, l546, under the act of July
%, l64S.
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 eth,
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,
he RI II. 4
rem of deceased officers and privates, who served
In the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Next
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1870.
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 Lao, aud 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---tf
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- " osfzo,oOU Dollars.
illo Loan 10 guaranteed by the Government,
i and contracted by the eminent Rankin.
House OF Messrs. M. A. Won Rornscnnp AND
Soss, IN Frankforl-on the Maine The folowins
capital Prizes must be gained, viz.
IA Of 10000 Dollars 60 Of 1000 Dollars
"a 1000 Z" 100 " 500 +"
90 5000 " 1870 " 900
&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 astollo,os:
| ticket for Dollars tickets for rs Dollars
80 :" 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 amer the drawing, the list of the
successful numbers, which will also be published
IN the leading journals. The Prizes viii be paid
IN cash at Frankfort-on-th the Maine, Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orlenrs
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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.
A regular line of propeers 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
500 tons burden now under charter to the com
pany, and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be KEEP, running as an extra
family boat
One of the above steamers will keep up the
connexion between Acapulco and the other Mex
lean ports.
The connexion in the Atlantic will be main
tanned hv the limited States mai steamshna-
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WIN. HO w LA ND

Importer and Dealer in Dry Goods, In
cHAHLrsroN, $. c.
"OULD call the attention Of planters VISITING
w Charleston for their supplies, to his stock
Of Dry Goods, which in 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
ionsbe.
All Goods of Southern manufacture, he will par
ticularly keep.
No 224. bend ~ King st. Charleston
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IlAClFlC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
L ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon.)-The public are informed that under the
new arrangement Of this Company, steamers in
spected and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tnue 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 be always in port at
each end of the route
OREGON ,099 tons. REPUBLIC 200 tons.
PANAMA 1887 tons. CAROLINA 900 tons.
CALIFORNIA 1850 tons. COLUMBUS 600 tons.
TENNESSEE / 300 tons. lsTHMus tons.
NoRTHERNER 200 tons. UNICORN. 600 TONS
COLUMBIA 800 tons. Fremont. 600 tons.
ANTELOPE. - tons.
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon, await
ing at 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
The transportation Of freight and transient passen-
gers between Panama and San Francisco.
The well known steamship SARAH SANDS,
OF 500 tons burthen, now under charter to the
company, and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running extra
One of the above steamers will keep up the con-
nection between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 1900 tons. CRESCENT CRY 500 TONS
ONO 5000 tons. CHEROKEE i. ], 300 tons.
EMPrRECITr2 900 tons. PHILADELPHIA 100 tons.
Leaving New York for Chagres on the Ilth
and Doth of each month.
The new steamships Ell DORADO and FAIL
CON will form direct line between New Or
leans and Chsgres, leaving at such periods will
insure as 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 & CO., agents, at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York TO
San Francisco has been reduced from
S4O0, in state rooms, to $3.50.
$3.50, in lower cabin, to $500.
5000, in steerage, to Sl65.
The rates from New York to Chagres will be
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 SIS South street, and at their
agency, III West street.
A pril 26--tf.
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MY BROTHER, CONRAD OAHME, who
MI came from the South to Washington in
company with my uncle, Stouberd, many years
ago. and went with him from Washington TO Bal
limore, is requested to call on the undersigned.
I also request my children, Christian and Fred
efick 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,lherd, who used to I've IN
Washington few years ago, is also requested to
let me know his whereabouts.
FREDERICK OAHME,
It'll street between II Il J.,
Washington, ID. G.
The Baltimore Sun will insert the above three
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mrs. JANE TAYLOR

HAS several vacant rooms for families, single
Ill ladies, and gentlemen. The house " hr9e,
pIsssant. and airy. and situated in the best part
Of Washington, between ~ and 6th streets on
Pennsylvania svnus. first rate table 70 ksp'r