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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE


T,HE next annual session of this Institution will
| commence on the I'd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY.
The Right Rev. john JoHNs d. d., President
and Professor of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEVERLY TUCKER, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
BENJAMIN S. EwELL, Professor of Mathematics
and Astronomy.
MORGAN ]. SMEAD, Phi. d. Professor of HUI
mainly
WILLIAM F. HOPKINS, A. NJ, Professor
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
II. A. WASHINGTON, A. M, Professor of His
tory and Political Economy.
Rev. SEAS TorTEN, ID. d., Professor Of Intel
lectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are two courses of study for undergrad
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The necessary College expenses range between
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ADVANCEMENT or THE cAPIToI. u

ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
~ The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution OF
that body, " TO invite plans accompanied by esti-
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
Ii is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension of the Cepitol,
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south Of the present building, or by the
erection of a separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure to the east of the building.
The committee do not desire to prescribe any
conduon, 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 TO preserve the general
symmetry Of the entire structure, when complete.
Although but one plan can be adopted, the com
mttee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption of parts Of different, plans
submitted should such 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 Scaate on Public Buildings
SENATE CHAmnEn, Both September, 1850
N. b. The several daily papers published a
Washington will please insert the above daily fol
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre
tary of the Senate. oct
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avail myself OF this oppo,tun;tx 70 rHncw 10 :.
the assuFaswc Of my high and distinxaitAsd Gu
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Right Honorable Sir n L.. bULwER &c. n
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$500 I'D, ~ 49,. ~ eAiiipition unless they
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EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF LITERARY MEN
Under this title viii be published, during the
- year 1850, twenty -four Portraits and Biographi-
cal Sketches of American citizens who have become
ustrious in the service OF the country Every por-
ton Of the work will receive the most careful atten
ton, and nothing will be spared to render il wort hy
mad enduring monument to the great of the Re
public.
Mr. Brady has been many years engaged, at great
expense, N collecting Portraits ior National Gal
iery, and those which 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 daguerreotypes are in the
highest sense the works OF art, glowing with the soul
of the living counenance.
The drawings and engravings OF D'Avignon have
been pronounced by Europeans OF taste TO be fully
equal and IN some respects superior to those OF the
best artists OF London and Paris and every inn
preston in this Gallery will be taken under his i'm
mediate supervision The Typography will he exc
cuted carefully and in superb style as the en-
cravings themselves. The entire work will be on
the finest imperial folio paper 10 by % riches made
expressly Tor this purpose.
This work has nothing sectional in its scope il
viii therefore be comprehensive in its spirit The
names of those men only admitted whose talents
and public services have won Tor them an honorable
iHho 'hrou1"ou' inc nation Each Oh the great de
parments OF life Will have ia representatives Art
and itcrature universal in their spirit and the
Gallery is intended TO be worthy and enduring mon
unent 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, viii respond TO APP
peal for encouragement and aid in commendable an
undertaking, that its publication may make an sra in
he progress Of American Art, and by grouping the
iiinsuioas of the Union together, consolidate il
still more firmly.
As no work Of this kind has appeared in hmcnca
and the prices they sustain in Europe would place
beyond the reach Of most o our citizens the publish
eFs have resolved TO merit large circulation, by
charging very low price. They have, therefore,
established the following
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Formerly Sof'eitor ~ the Genera Land Ones
ATTORNEY AND CouNsELloR AT Law.
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court or
we Vn''ed states, IN the Courts of the Dstrict on
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. 10 nroaecu,.
claims Of all kinds against the United States. .;
ther before Congress any Of the Executive De-
partmen.s and 10 procure letters patsns ~ inven
uons. busness confded to h,a care. v,II b.
promptly attended to-
r. Particular attention paid to the prosecu-
non Q, CLAIMS before the Brazilian Commission
now sitting IN Washington
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~ Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-.
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Pensions for life, for the widows of such
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Bounty land for the surviving, or the widows,
or MINOR children OF deceased officers and privates,
who served in the war Of 1879 with Great Bri.
tain, the Mexican war, or in any of the Indian
wars, since 1880.
Attention paid 10 suspended I'd rejected claims.
Terms moderate, where the claim Is established
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Communications addresc.. 20 the subscriber
Washington, ID. G viii receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Commissioner Of Deeds for North and South
Carolina.
Refer to the heads Of Departments, and 70
members Of Congress generally.
Oct 4---twtf
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Il A. PRINGLE, No 30, East Bav str..,
1'' Charleston. South Carolina ~
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturers Arm,
and Dealer in BROG.9N,s, BOOTS and SHnrs
N''a"ceS m'oe on consignment Of Brogans OF
southern Manufacture Parties wishing to con-
s'gn' WI" send samples Of their make, und on re-
ce'p' OF their consignment. liberal canb sdv.re.
wii be made, Information promptly impaired.
as 70 the style, but adapted to the trade.
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"A young man, graduate of 81. Mavv's Col
4 . 'ege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain a. itnst;on
rs rs assistant IN an Academy. or Private Tutor 49,
Greek, Latin, French. Natural Ph;losorhsr r.. -
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THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW,
BLACKwOOD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals contained he views, mode
rately though clearly and firmly expressed, OF the
three great parties in England-Tory, Wing md RAJ
dicals' Blaclxwood" and the " London Quarterly y
are Tory the Edinburgh Review " Wing and
the q Westminster Review Liberal. The g North
British Review " owes It's establishment to the last
great ecclesiastical movement in Scotland and is not
ultra in its views on any Of the grand depart
ments Of human knowledge it was originally edited
by DIR. Chalmers, and now, since his death is con-
Quoted by his son-in-law DR. Hanna associated with
Sir David Brewster Its literary character is of the
very highest order. The " Westminster though
reprinted under that title only, is published in Eng
land under the title Of the Foreign Quarterly and
Westminster - 1t being in fact union OF the two
Reviews formerly published and reprinted usdcr sepa-
rate titles. IL has therefore the advantage by this
combination OF uniting In work The best features
Of both heretofore issued.
The above Periodicals reprinted In New York,
Immediately their arrival by the British steamers,
in beautiful clear type fine white paper, and are
faithful copies Of the originals. Blackwood's Maya
zinc being exact fac simie OF the Edinburgh edi
ton
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j. Knox walker,

Attorney at Lar and General Agent,
OVERS his services in his profession add as
" Agent Tor the Prosecution and Collection of
ciams before Congress and the Departmental also tos
Obtaining Patents.
All sus'asss co"Gded TO him ~,l be promptly ut
tended to. hi
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"rNcovOGRAPHIC ENCYCLOPEDIA
TAYLOR a. MAURY, booksellers near 9th
street, have for exhibition a complete copy
OF this valuable and beautiful work, now publish
ing in numbers, 70 vc con,p,eied in twenty-five
parts. Subscriptions talen, and the work supplied,
by
March n TAYLOR r. MAURY.
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STA. have the honor Ia transn, to you herewith
copy Of the correspondence which has passed be-
this Department and the National Institute for
the Promotion OF Science, respecting The organization
Of COMMITTEES 70 constitute thc central authority re-
aured by the regulations Of The Royal Commission on
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All the numbers sold separately, For a slnel e
uuianes, " and larger quantity Of any single No
at The rates as above.
All orders FOR single numbers, more, will be
promptly filled on the receipt of The money. The
whole can be sent without danger of injury, by the
expresses, to any part Of the country
ay- Any bookseller. Postmaster Librarian or any
other person, may ohaio Subscribers, and his orders
will be hled when the money Is received
Advertisements which concern the Fine Arts, in
every department. will be admitted on the cover in
The style OF the European Journals on the following
terms
For ono square of eight linesl cnee, 81
Fora square for one year. 10
A corresponding reduction for larger space.
Cards OF Artists and others, (oi half squarel for
the year, s
N R,-Aii orders and business 90. mnnicasion~
may be addressed fpost paid) TO Brady, D'Aviunon
& CO., 2n5 broadway, New York.
Subscription lists opened all the principal
bookstores throug bout the < nited States.
THE EDITORS.
Taylor and Maury and Fraock TAYLOR, Agents Tor
washington.
Nrw YonK, Jan. /. 1850
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PETER FORCE,
JOSEPH HENRY,
WALTER X. JOHNSON, Committee
j. j. GREENOUGH,
CHARLES WILKES,
NATIoNAL INSTITUTE,

WASHINGTON, May 81, 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
cusson at the meeting held this evening
"Resoiced, That the Institute will take action on
the subject submitted to it by the Department OF
State.
fsResoiped That the Institute do now proceed to
constitute committee suitable to be recognised by
the Government to hold correspondence with the
BRUSH Commissioners, nd TO the reception of
American productions at the proposed Industrial FIX
hibition in London.
'Resolped, That a committee of moi less than nine
teen be appointed TO constitute Central Committee
the Industrial Exhibition and TO ~espond with
societies and local committees troug hou the United
States
"ResoIred, That the President Of this Institute be
member Of the Central Committee
"Resoircd, That the Corresponding Secretary COM
muncate TO the Secretary OF State copy of the fore
going resolutions, together with the names of the
Central Committee
The following are the names Of the members OF
The Central Committee appointed in accordance with
the foregoing resolutions
Hon Willard Fillmore Vice President of the United
States, and oGfcio Chancellor OF the Regents of
the Smithsonian institution
Col. Peter Force, President Of the National Inst
tuie.
Hon James A Pearce u. s. Senate member Of the
Board OF Regents of the Smithsonian institution
Hon Levi W ooabury, M N. L., Associate Justice OF
the Supreme Court Of the United States
Commodore Lewis Warrington, u s. NJ, M ~ L.
Chet OF the Bureau of Ordnance and photography
proi Joseph Henry, Vice President OF the ~ L. Sec
rotary of the Smithsonian Institute
krof. Walter X. johnson, Corresponding Secretary Of
the National Institute
Prof. Alexander d. Dache, M N. L., member OF the
Board OF Regents Of The Smithsonian Institute, and
Superintendent ofthe Coast Survey.
Commander Charles Wilkes, u. s. ~. NJ ~ L. late
Commander S s. Exploring Expedition.
Hon. William w. Scaton, Nj. N T., Mayor OF Wash
ington.
Hon. Jefferson Davis, VI 3 Senate, member of the
Board OF Regents OF the Smithsonian Institute
Lieut.. Matthew " Msury, u. s. ~, Vice President
OF the National Institute, and Superinte nden of the
National Observatory.
j. James Greenough, Esq, M. y. l.
Charles p. Siansbury, Esq. Recording Secretary of
the National Institute.
Col j. J. Albert, NJ VI, Chief of the Topographic,
Bureau.
Gen. Joseph G.. 1'ot,en, Vice President N /. Chic,
Engineer. u s. Army.
Thomas Ewbank, fss Commissioner OF Patents
William Easily, Esq, Treasurer National Institute
Leonard ID. Gale, M. d., NJ N. L., Examiner Of
Patents.
Joseph q g. Kennedy, Esq, NJ MI, supcriu.cn-
dent OF Census.
era G. Scar an, Esq,, NJ, Nj.
have the honnE TO be
Very respectfully, your obj scrvN,
WALTER r.. Johnson
Cor. Secretary OF the National Institute
Hon. JoHs NJ CLayroN, Secretary OF State.
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FERDINAND MoULroN.


FOR THE SPRINGS.
/ AIDES etirIng 10 the springs or country, will
IL find az ~ RkER IS, just Opening, a fresh
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frrARrMENr or STATE,
boshingf On, .h1,s g. 1850.
Sin have duly rece,vco your letter OF the 27th
ulismo, communicating 10 this Department the pro
ceedngs the National Institute the subject OF my
note OF the nth OF the same month Those proceed
ings appear TO me To he perfectly satisfactory and
have accordingly transmitted them 20 the British Min
lister in shis city, with the communication copy 81
which Is enclosed FOR your information.
am, sir, respectfully, your obf scrv't,
JOHN M. CLAYTON.
WALTER N. JonSsos, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary Of the National Inssitute.
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A GREAT NATIONAL WORK.
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Daguerreotypes by Engraved by
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