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1t appears that the terms of the act providing for
Convention in South Carolina are such as to rem
der it doubtful whether that body will meet at ALL
The Convention is to be assembled by the Cover
nor "oniy in the contingency that Southern Con-
gress shall have met and put forth certain recon-
mendatons TO the Southern States" Without
this is the reserved right Of the Legislature to
call il together AS there is little or no prospect Of
Southern Congress, the Convention cannot meet
before the next session Of the Legislature CON-
mencing on the 4th of November Gazette.
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It's difficult to say what is the tax which the
property of the nation pays to lawyers, but some
approximation may be reached by estimating the
number now in practice at 10000, (that being de-
duction of 979 from Mr.. Livingstons list to cover
the retired members Of the profession, and by es-
tmating each lawyer in practice to average an an
nual income of $1,000. This would make the ag-
gregate cost of legal services in the United States
twenty-one millions of dollars year, an equiva-
lent to the interest at six per cent, on two thou1
sand mlens of dollars. Mr.. Livingston estimates
the average income Of each practising lawyer in the
United States at $500, which we think quite too
high. Out of the large cities the income of law
yers, in full practice, will not average thousand
dollars year.-NeU Fork Post.
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a committee OF seventeen Of the leading citizens
~ Moohe' with Judge JOHN GAYLE as chairman,
nave oeen appointed to confer upon The best means
OF facilitating the emigration Of free negroes 10 Ii
oeria, and Tor the formation Of Society auxiliary
10 the Colonization Society.
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THE BAR OF THE UNITED STATES.

Mr.. LIVINGSTON, the editor of the Monthly Law
Magazine, has just published, in volume of be-
tween two and three hundred pages, complete
register of all the Lawyers in the United States and
their post ofice-address. The number in the ag-
gregate is ftcenty-one thousand nine hundred and
seCenty.ni,s, or about one to every fifteen hun
dred inhabitants. The following is the proportion
of each in the several States.
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The SUNDAY TINES, at New York, will be conducted
pretty much the plan followed BY il. late editor
MAJOR NOAH Mrs. Moan retains her late husbands interest
10 the concern, which will yield handsome income. The
edlt0rsbp now devovss gentleman who ha. long been
contributor TO its columns, JosErH BAasrR, Esq, well
known as one Of the best writers for the press New York can
boast.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

The Legislature of VIRGINIA adjourned sine die
some time during the night Of Monday last. Of
the business done during its session the Richmond
Enquirer says: Five hundred and fifty.six bills
were reported to the House, of which three hundred
and eleven have passed both Houses, and two hun
dred and forty-fve were rejected, or not acted on
Both Houses also passed twensy-.hree joint resou-
tions. Many Of the acts are important; we may
aude to them hereafter"
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The Hon. WIN. CLARK died at his residence in
Dauphin county (Pa.) on Friday morning last. He
was man Of well known energy and integrity,
and for many years held distinguished positions in
the State and Union, all of which he filled with
honor and ability.
As State Treasurer, Member of Congress, and
Treasurer Of the United States, Judge CLARK be-
came extensively and favorably known, not only
throughout Pennsylvania, but the Union, and his
name stood prominent as one Of, our first and mos.
worthy citizens.-Harrisburg Teleordph.
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Hon. Thomas II. BENTON passed through Pitts
burgh on the 27th, on his way 10 ST. Louis.

The Report of the Grand Jury made on Satur.
day to the Circuit Court of the United States, sit
ting at Boston, confirms the rumor that indictments
have been found against all the persons who were
pound over by Commissioner HALLETT for having
oseh connected with the of the fugitive slave
onaarach. The trials will commence in about the
middle Of This month. -
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DERsONs HAVING CLAIMS against balance due
from the United TO ARCHIBALD McKKxxor late private
the Marine Corps deceased hereby notified to
them at the oee OF the Fourth Auditor the Treasury with
in months from this date
THEAsURr DErkrrMrxT, FouHra AupIroRs OrrIcE,
FKBRuARr Is, 1851. teb 26-St
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SPECIE IN THE NEW ORLEANS BANKS.

Upon careful inquiry into the quantity OF specie held BY
our ranks (ssys the New Orleans Picsyune) find they
have hand eight millions and half This the
largest amount accumulated time in the vaults Of
banking institutions This heavy amount cannot fail to
have sausy influence upon the finances and commerce Of
the city, snd under the discreet management Of the boards Of
directors, can be made extremely usefu!.
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TIE WELLAHD CANAL has M, heep co..a ..;.. A 49,.
,csn vessels has been reported The latest accounts from
smn That the board Of public works adjourned with
out sdoPhng any such proposed narrow policy
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kind word will often tell more than the severest reproo
and nsn o. sorrow makes far deeper impression than an
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-05

The Posr OrFIcE CorS.-We learn from the Philadelphia
Ledger ha, the die for the three cent piece ordered be coin
ed by the last Congress has been finished and that the coin
age would be proceeded with at at the Mint but for
defect in the law which makes provision for procuring the
silver and copper to with In consequence the
coinage will be delayed until the proper steps taken by the
authorities here remedy the deficiency. The coin de-
scrbed as decidedly neat and tasty and will be convenen.
substitute for coPpes is onefourh copper and three
ourhs silver so that the baser metal affects the color but
slghty In size it is between the gold dollar and the FIVE
cent piece, but i much thinner than either that blind
man easily distinguish them apart by the touch The
lace Of the coin has capital c, with three nnumeas ndi-
eating the value Of the coin, embraced within it. Around
the edge are the thirteen stars Of the original States On the
reverse star having in its an American shield and
around the edge United States Of America, 1851"
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WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.


The evidence is accumulang that the great Washington
Monument daily growing popular with the American
people. Although not yet sufficiently elevated to be OBJ
ect Of attraction from distance there is perhaps place
in the city much and eagerly visited by strangers Many
Of these leave their free will offerings aid the work The
contributions from abroadal parts Of the counryevi1ce
that the hearts Of the people in the work. Not less gra
yng is the continual reception Of stones presented by States
companies, associations and individuals, exhibiting at
view the varied geological productions Of the country, the
skill Of the SCULPTOR and respect and veneraon for the memory
Of WASHINGTON.
As the work about be resumed for the season. permit
respectfully make suggestion the Board Of Mana
gers, with the of adding the qualification Of vste,
and at the time of increasing the for carrying
up the structure During the last season, thousands Of gen.
tlemen ambitious TO 60 to the top Of the monument
among the workmen. The feeling Of curiosity will
doubtless prevail among vsers and citizens in the future
but the height $50 fe is great that the ascent by
ladders must be inconvenen and hazardous Will not the
Board authorize the preparation Of suitable vehicle by
which vsiers be carried up and let down in safety by
the aid Of steam
Many ignorant persons in distant parts Of the country still
believe that this monument is money speculation, got
up by the citizens of Washington for their own benefit Will
you publish again, and let it be known for the hundedh
audt aO maA SuedBeo IL uo moAuuou Has
salary except single clerk who keeps the Office and the
workmen on the building The Board Of Managers, who
meet weekly, and direct all the operations, have other
ward but the consciousness Of devotng portion Of their
time to great aud patriotic enterprise. II me money!"
probably has will give much each Of
these gentlemen will give, in their devotion to this national
work. Ifany who has giveD wishes give
ibuton the monument has obtained impression that
the business msmanaged the funds wasted let him put
on his pectaces and scunze the books and operations Of
the Monument Association to his entire satisfaction w.
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OFFICIAL.
HER Mesr FAITHFUL MAJEsrr's LEGATION,
...,. ITnSliapton March IL. 1851. :.

Hen Mesr FAITHFuL MAJEsrV's LEGATION,
JPastiagton, Aarch I 1, 1851.
SR. In tran srnittug this Legation the copies herewith
of The correspondence which passed between the Secretary
General The Government Of Macao and Commander GLEsur,
of the United States ship "Msron" after the amentsble
catastrophe which destroyed her Msestys figae Donna
Maria H." in Macao Roads, or the ssh Of Octobe 1850.
the Queens Government has at the time directed to
express 10 the American Government the high enter
tanned by her Me Government of the eommendabis
duct displayed on that pEous occasion BY the officers and
men of the Msron, ws, PfonFed by the highest feelings
of HUMANITY and in Disregard of their safety, promptly
and courageosy rescued the few sSryvors the unfortunate
crew Of that atea gsse and through you to thsnk, IN
her Majesty name each and all of them for the bold and
eminent service then rendered.
While the event which gives rise to this correspondence
is most panSs nevertheless very gratifying to me to be
the medium Of Conveying the Acknowledgements Of my Govern
ment for acts which reflect high credit upoR and do honor 10
the character OF the American Navy.
avail myself Of this you, sir, the
surances Of my distinga bed consideration.
DE FIGANIERE MORAO.
The Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER,
Secretary Of State Of the United States = .. Y.
TRANSLATION. "..
MAcAo, NOVEMBER 2, 1850.
No. g. The most excellent the Council of Government Of
this Province deeply penetrated by Of the noble and
intrepid conduct of the officers and belonging to the
vse under your command the 29h of last month"; on the
occasion of the disaster which occurred her Most Faithful
Msestys igate Donna Maria II, has charged me to ex-
press you their name their profound Acknowledgements
the important well opportune and courageous service
rendered that day by all belonging to the said corvette
whose and intrepid endeavors to the lives ohe
unfortunate victims Of that calamity, made at moment OF
such imminent risk their vessel have called forth
the unqualified admiration, not only Of the Counci Of Gov
eminent, but Of all the inhabitants of this city.
The Council of Government begs therefore, that you will
accept expression Of their gratitude and transmit
the same all board the vessel under your command,
whose brave conduct has excited the admiration Of all those
who present. well reflected credit upon the navy to
which they belong. ... a..E
The said Council avail themselves of this opportunity to
congratulate you the almost miraculous escape Of the
<sMaron" from the imminent danger to which she ex-
posed by her proximity to the gate "Donna Maria II,
from the effects of whose explosion, they learn with much
satisfaction, she sustained no injury. y
May God preserve you! ... ..-..-
a .,..'=. ANTO JOSE DE MIRANDA,
.... Secretary Of the Government.
To Commander GLExDr, U. s. ship Marion.
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N1EW YORK JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND
IN the Collateral Sciences for March, 1sSl.-Ihe
March number of this well established journal is now before
public containing original communications from the follow
ing talented writer's of the Medical Profession w H. van
Buren, M d. OF ovarian tumor in which death resueG
from peritons arising from novel cause,
by plate remarks etanus, by Ezra r. Bennet MD,
Connecticut rupture Of bladder by kneeisnd ND re-
ports of hospital cases, by F. d. Lene, MD ana otner
much interest by Drs. Sweat, Church, and Star
The Foreign and American Medical Retrospect = ,un anu
complete Bbogaphcal notices of all the late English ano
American Medical works, &c.
Published every month"; % per annum each number
Specimen number. part Of the country gratis on
mar ao-w4w 50 Wall street, New York.
TJRANK FOR RhsTER's FISH AND FisAiNG Or
II the United States with supplement-
Hand Book Of Angliog, by Ephemera, London
Browns American Anger's Guide
The Anglers Assistant, by William Carpenter London
SsImous Days Of Fly Fishing. By Sir Humphrey Davy
London - .,,
The sportsman's Library, BY John Mills, london
Angiers Almanac 1881 AE
Walton and Cotioas Complete Angler Lonsor @ y, an
ap4 fhANIA AhhLCn~
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NEW PROSPECTUS

SCIEN TIFlC A NJ ERIC N /.
70 Mechanics, Inrentors, and Mannfaclurss:

s EN- FIC A mi RTCAN.
TO Mechanics, hcemors, and MANUFACTURERS:
THE Publishers Of the Scientific american re-
| spectfuy give notice that the Sixth VOLUME
Of this valuable journal, commenced on the 2lst
of September, offering valuable opportunity for
all to subscribe who take an interest in the pro-
gress and developement of the Mechanics Arts
and Manufactures Of our country. The charac-
ter Of the Scientific american is too well known
throughout the country to require detailed ac-
count OF the various subjects discussed through it's
columns.
it enjoys n more extensive and influential cir
cuIaton than any other journal of its class in
America.
1t will be published weekly, heretofore, in
Quarto Form, on fine paper atfording, at the end
of the year, an ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLO-
PEDL3, Of over FOUR HUNDRED PAGES,
with an Index, and from Five to Six Hundred
ORIGINAL E.NGR.4VLNGS, described by letters
of reference; besides vast amount of practical
information concerning the progress OF SCIEN.
TYFTC and ME c H1NICaL IMPROVE-
ME.NTS, CHEMISTRY, CIpIL E.NGLN.EER-
branches, .fR CTJRE, MAS O.NRY, BOT
.aNY,-in short it embraces the entire range OF
the Arts and Sciences.
1t also possesses original feature not found in
any other weekly journal in the country, viz, an
OGicial List of P.4TE.NT CLAIMS, prepared ex
pressly for it's columns at the Patent Office thus
constituting it the " .A.MERIC.f.N REP ERTORf
OF INTENTIONS"
TERMs-S2 a-year F; ST for six months.
All letters must be post paid and directed to
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EDlCAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-
lV DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE,, RICH

M DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
MOND, VA.--The thirteenth Annual Course Of
Lectures will commence on Monday, the l4th OF
October 1880, and continue until the LIST OF the
ensuing March. The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle OF March
r. l.. BoMAnNAN, M. d., Prof Of Obstetrics
and Diseases Of Women and Children,
L. w. CAAMsEaLAyNE, Nj. D., Prot. of Mate
ria Medica and Therapeutics.
s. MAurIN, M. D., Prof. of Chemistry and
Pharmacy.
CHAs BELL GIBSON, M. d., Prot. of Surgery
and Surgical Anatomy.
CARTIER p. JOHNSON, M. d., Prof. Of Anato-
nav and Physiology.
DAvID H. TucEEa, M. D. Prof, of Theory and
ractice Of Medicine.
ARTHUR z. PETicoLAs, M. D., Demonstration
Of Anatomy. t,
The study of practical Anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facil'tes, and ut very
triaing expense.
Clinical Lectures are regularly given at the Col
lexe lnfrmary and Richmond Almshouse Inc
lnfrmary, under the same roof with the college
ard subject to the entire control Of the Faculty, ls
al ali times well filed with medical and surgical
cnses. and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical
instruction. Many surgical operations are per-
formed in presence of the class; and the students
being freely admitted to the wards, ENJOY, under
the guidance Of the Professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms
diagnosis, and treatment of disease
Observation-Disclosures fee, IS. Professors
fees, SlO5, Demonstrators fee, $40 Graduation
The price Of board, including fuel, lights, and
servants attendance, is usually - to $50 per
week :.r
The catalogue. &C., containing fuller informa,
ton concerning the institution, will be Forwarded
to those applying for it, specific inquiries Will
. aus -" VIZ" S. MAUPiN, M. D.,
n, Q q Dean of the Faculty.
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Sugar Plantations.
Manufacturers Of Railway, Bar, Round Ribbon,
and Rod Iron.
Wheel, Axle, and Spring Makers.
Engine Drivers and Persons connected with the
Locomotive generally.
Engineers, and Captains Of Steam Vessels.
Managers of Stationary Engines.
Lumber Dealers and owners Of Saw Mills.
Veneer Cutters.
Owners of Planning Machinery.
Corn Millcrs, and Persons connected with Boiling
and Bran parating Machinery.
Farmers and Persons using Grain-Shelling and
Thrcshihg Machinery.
Bull Workers, Carvers Engravers, and Ornamen,
Makers in general
Persons employed in the Manufacturc Of Gas.
Mskcrs OF Copper and Lead Tubing.
Linen and Straw Paper Makers.
Ship Owne's, Harbor Masters, and others inter
ested in Dredging Machinery.
Astronomers, Philosophers, and Others using Phil
osopbical Apparatus and Instruments.
Miners Engineers, aud other interested in Pump
ing Engines.
Persons Interested in Canats and Aqueducts.
Warehousem-n, and Others, using Hydraulic
Presses, Dynanometrc Cranes, Jack Screws,
Common and Feed Cranes.
Workers in Metals and Alloys.
Tin Plate Workers.
Spring Maeufacturers.
| Wheel " rights, Clock Makers Horologists, &c.
The publishers have expended large sum OF
money to get original drawings Of machinery N
practical use in this country, aud have procured
almost every work on the subject, whether Pno-
lshed in England, France, or Germany, the most
essential parts of which being comprised IN this
Dictionary, render it as perfect and comprehe''.
ave as possible. The publishers have endeavored
o'ise great economy in type, 50 that each page OF
The work contains at least four times the number
of wor s found in ordinary pages Of the same size
This has also secured 10 each plate wo'k "a aw-
ngs Of ample slz~ and clearress, that Mechanic
may construct accurately any machine described
| The publishers are, in short determined, regard
less OF cost, to make the work as complete as pos
-ible and il is hoped every one DESTROYS 10 obtair
the work will procure it as issued in numbers, ant
thus encourage the enterprise.
| The work will be issued IL semi-monihlv mum
bers, commencing in January, 1850, and will pro
gress Wit great regularity.
rhe whole work will be published in 40 mum
bers ut 25 cents per number, and completed with
in the current year, 1850. liberal discount will
be made to agents,
Any one renting the publishers $40 in advanc
shall receive the work through the post office fire.
of expense.
Notice to Propiefors Of Newspapers throughout III
United States and Canada.
II the foregoing advertisement is inserted fv
times during the year, and the paper containing
sent TO us, copy Of tie work will be sent graft
in payment.
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yuyHE Subscriber returns his thanks to the
public and the old customer. Of s,ms, & Sonl
and informs them that THE GROCERY AND
WINE KtJSI NESS heretofore carried on by them.
ID continued by EpwAmo S'Mns ne has added !,
full and fresh supply Of the fines. rEAS' bLACh
ha. ,,so on hand a full assortment OF the finest
WINE. and will be sold at the lowest ratss
smonss. which will be found 100 basksis Of ths
choicest brands of Champagne. Hook. and Cssrs
"" y EDWARD SlMMS
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American statistics.

A short time past we published sor,e statistics
relative to the number Of soldiers supplied from
the different States to the revolutionary war. De
Bows Commercial Review gives some tables re-
lutive to this, and other subjects Of equal interest,"
which we copy.
/. The number of soldiers furnished by the
American States during the revolution, and the
population of each State in 1890 aud in 1s47
g Principal battles Of the revolution, their sew
eral dates, commanders-in-chief, and losses on
each side.
3. Amount of continental money issued to sup
port ii e war, and the estimated cost in specl
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MEMORIAL,

To the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of N
limited STATES in Congress assembled. The nenoria
Of the Undersigned, respectfully represents tina
they are entitled to Bounty Land. under the &C
Of 18th Of September, 1850, that they are informed
and believe that the INDICATED warrants are worth
more to them than the patented lAnds would be,
land thus granted; that il patented to them. the
expense of agencies and taxes will be an annual
charge, reducing the value Of the grant, which
they could avoid IL permitted 10 sell the warrant
Your memorialists further represent that the law,
by preventing the sale Of the warrants, assun e.
that the officers and volunteers entitled to bounty
lands are not competent 70 net for themselves,
whereas many Of them are among the most intel
ligent and respectable c,izens Of the States They
therefore respectfully ask that the act aforesaid
NAV be no modified m TO make the warrants for
bounty lands assignable, and they will ever
pray, DC. ao.i" f
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THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Msryland state Agricultural society.
A peal TO THE MEMBERS OF THE M ARYLAED
~ SrArE AGRICULTURAL SoCiETY-We deslre
that YOU should bear in mind, that on the 25a,
al,h md 25,h DAYS Of October, your Society will
hid its annual Exhibition and Fair al the etty %
Bejtimcrc and we appeal to you, one ana all, 10
bring for exhibition thereat portions OF your sock'
the pvsducts Of yossr orchards and Of your gardens
Don't presume that any animal, or prouIc'' you
NAV own is inferior TO others that WIN DC nere'
and be thus deferred IRON bringing mem, 81 10
oniv bv comparison that the relative merits OF any
thing can be determined The safer presumption
for you TO arrive at, will be that what you have
- a. oood If not better than that OF others, and
that il bahooves you to calamity enter ,he us. o'
competition if defeated honorably, ana the hlsh
character of the judges IL guarantee tna' you
can be defeated in no other way, you VIII ENJOY
the luxury Of knowing that others were more en-
tied to success than yourself
And while we address you to bring such articles
as are properly in your department, we crave per-
mission TO solicit your interest, to induce your
.ptres and daughters TO bring whatever apparatus
TO their peculiar departments as embroidery, "osse
hold manufacturers, the products Of the aa'y ana o.
IA, pouityp uard preserves domestic 'cines co'vec-
,;ons and above all things to come themselves, rs
,o,hout ,conan and the beautiful et"bordf'ons o. hs'
TASTE aud genius, no display can DC perfect
To the Manufacturers Of agricultural implements
cnd Toois we would say, that interest anu patfi-
otism both combine TO enjoin upon you the pro-
priety Of making grand exhibition OF your ma
chnery Of all kinds, as from our present aes,ces'
we are led to believe that the assembage OF farm
ers and planters, and Of distinguished strangers s
frcr, most OF the States Of the Union, WIN De
Greater than upon any former OCCASION here or
Elsewhere. we therefore say to the .7grtcuiturai
Irpien,sni makers aud Mechanics Of the United State.
make il a matter of pride to display your machi-
n.rv nj our exhibition, and vie with each other IN
hiding the best and largest assortment on the
ground Such ambition is iaudao,e-is worthy o.
American genius, and should be cher'sheu ny '"e
American heart.
sz- Editors with whom we exchange will con-
fer a favor by copying this notlce.