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100 DOLLARS REWARD I

y AN away from the subscriber, October 9th,
IL 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, a 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 whskers; having
one of his arms the letter s, or a mark resemb-
ling it. He had a the inner ankle of,
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plausi-
biity and ense; In rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. He is
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 a farmer named Joshua Lee, near Gin
ton, in Virginia.; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
rers. 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.
mi WILLIAM RILEY.
Nav l()--6tpw
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y. Appleton e. Co. 400 Broad,oav iyew York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
+ IFE OF JOHNRANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
Ia By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes limo.
Portraits; ~ so.
g Mr. Garland has given us a daguerrec.ype of
nus itself, and witha, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. - Republic
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston .Mer-
curry
"a good life of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr.. 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 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 II must be read by mutitudes with in
tense interest ''--I JNetoark Daily advertiser
:" Mr.. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given a striking and accurate por-
traiture Of the cratic aud brilliant subject of his
pen. FL .Nsso Orleans Delta.
"This book fills blank in the biographical no
tees Of distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us a faithful account Of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &C. -
Philadelphia Enquirer.
"As biography, It il marked by drectness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiv eness
and Vriety OF manner. FL Boston Post
g. is one Of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted. ~ Ere.
ming Post
" The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is repete 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 n valuable addi.
ton to our national history. - Democratic Reps,c
March l7--d.tw-w
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Inc whole OF each article specified in the fore
going list Will be deemed class, and the person
Offering TO furnish any class or description of ar
'icles at the lowest price, quality considered, sha
receive contract for the same, on executing a
po"u, wii TWO OF more sureues, satisfactory TO
the clerk, for the performance OF the same. under
forfeiture of twice the contract price in case OF
failure; which bond must be filed ia the Office OF
said clerk within ten days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared
The right is reserved, IN case it should be ne
cessary, TO order further supply of all or any o
the articles contained in the above list.
The clerk also reserves the right to judge an,
determine whether the articles offered conform I,
the samples furnished not, and may, in his dis
tcretion, refuse to receive them, ifin his opinion
hey do not answer the purpose for which the,
are intended. rrrtlt...r
X. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives U. s.
April I5--laWtJ ulyI
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with the name Of the ptoposer. and The Price Of
the article. The whole of sw4k asti6le spschsd
10 The foregoing list viii BIZ dssprd class, and
the person offering to furnish any such class al
the lowest price Quality considered) will receive
a contract for the same. on executing bond, with
Two or more sureties satisfactory TO the Secretary
OF The Senate, for the performance thereof, uqder
= forfeiture OF twice the contract price in o
failure, which bond is be filed in the office ofth
said Secretary within ten days after the proposaIc
have been accepted 't
Ii any article contracted for should not be de-
lvered within the time stipulated, or should be
INFERIOR INFERIOR IN any respect to the sample, the bond
Oh the contractor will be put in suit. ~ 80
Proposals should be endorsed I" Proposals for
Stationery for the Senate,' and be directed 60 The
secretary OF the Senate at Washington fL
the Office free of charge. 1850
q, =, ASBURY DICKENS,
up Secretary Of the Senate
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The TEN DOLLAR GExrLEMAN-A person is
making himself notorious in New York for send
ing anonymously ten dollar pieces to various
pss~ops, for various objects. Having set the
town all sgog with this remarkable exhibition of
eccsntricity he is reported to have taken his de-
par&are for the East The Newark Advertiser
supposes that he is on his way now to present
come Of the eagles to the American Anti-slavery
Socaety IN Boston, which never sends back as
every body knows, anything that comes to them
from the Sopsh, whether il be black, white or
yellow.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
i TOR, a nent Book of 300 octavo pages, illus
irated with engrnvings. Price 81, payable inyc-
riably when subscribing, TO enable the author to
have il done in the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters who
will frank remittances, are authorized to act M
agents for the work, and retain Is per cent com.
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit it, and
close hasty psnned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, as well az the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
" inqussters," and American Ladies' and Gentle
men in Havana, throwing bags Of gold AZ 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 Sentinel at Cedar Bluff,
Alabama. March ,.
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G.. e. Il. l.. KERRISON IL co.
Direct Importers Of
+ OR f G N DR. Y g o 0 d S
T..

In Charleston, South Carolina,
NTOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry Goods in then
city, that they are prepared, and are Offering a
very large and well assorted stock Of Foreign and
Dom<sie, 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 40 low in Charleston, ms 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
snixiurs Of cotton. Also TO their stock Of Dire,
Goods which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
C.. d +. l.. KERRISON, h co.
No. 900 King, northwest corner King and Msrke
Feb. 10. streets.
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Hastings Of Punch.

sai A Ladys Reason for Liking the Greai Er.
Additionally dear, it is so very agreeable
You cannot tell how amusing it is 1t is much
better far than going s-shopping The whole
place is full of some of the prettiest things in
tho world-iaces--silks --brocades--and such
lovely jewels--sud the beauty is, you may look
at them ever 80 long, without being expected to
buy single thing!"
What's in Tho Wind THE free circulation
of the metropolis is greatly impedcd by the
blocking up of some of the best and most airy
thoroughfares with the monster organs; and
indeed if the organs should get far rs the
Park gates, we shall be having the very lungs
Of London affected by the prevailing organic dis
ease
Catch for the Great Exhibition.
Tell me, shepherds, tell me, have you seen
My Slbthorp pass this way
Matrimonial Poison-Lately in New Or
leans-see American papers-a man and wife
and water for two. The Neutrality-suspicious.
confiding wretch drinks and dies. And then
the wife sets down her tumbler, and thinks bet
ter oft.
Irish Observation-Disclosures who would have
their wives die with them, should take care that
THEY drain their tumblers FIRST N. B. No heel
aaps.
Punch lives in lively expectation of seeing the
above beat out into meo-drama for the Eng
lish stage always provided it be done in Paris
frat
A Rejected Conundrum.-(After Sibthorp)-
Why would manufacturer of locomotives be
first-rate cook among cannibals!
Because he would be sure to make the AIN
jams" (engine's) tender
"Bloomer."-A Mrs. Boomer, ediress of
the Lily, as an advance from the weakness of her
sex, has--according to the New York Post
adopted Athe short dress and trousers" So far
20 good When does the lady begin to shave
Soyer's On.elehe la Presse --Soyer has given
banquet to the foreign reporters. Punch has
no doubt that the feast was worthy ofthe event.
Indeed, the Morning Chronicle assures its patient
subscribers that, after the roast beef Yves placed
upou the table, description became hopeless
Imagination might do something; but expert
ence alone could convey an idea adequate to the
occasion" M. Soyer made speech, very fully
reported by the Chronicle. Nevertheless, the
cooks best thing was omitted. II was this
~Why," asked NJ. Soyer, "why is this dinner the
reverse Of an omelehe sonflee ~
Everybody gave it mp acw
aaBecause. said the cook, IAN omelene sou6lee
ispuffed to be eaten now the dinner is eaten
to be pulled"
The Color Of the Mediterrnnean-Some say
Mis- Prussan blue; others an Ifibernan green.
As for ourselves, we do not know what color it
may be, but we hope it will never be a French
lake
A fe,p Departing Questions.-Punch has re-
eetved various communications relative to the
failure Of the Great Exhibition everywhere ex-
cept in the exhibition itself.
Theatrical managers ssk-Where are the au-
disnces
Panorama Artists---Where are our spectators /!
House. gents--Where are tenants /!
House keepers-Whcre are dodgers
neutrality-suspicious. our guests
General trndesmen--W Where are customers
Bookselers-Where are readers
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60 STEELE.--SOuthern Halter.
23l King 81. Charleston, s. C.
ZN GENTLEMEN wishing to purch

y 4
NJ use a beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851, made in Southern State are invited
to call az above.
French Imported HINTS
A few cases Of fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail .rade.
Strom Department.
This deparinN mt comprehepds all the newest
styles of Pansmas and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths, and inianis. of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE'S HAT HAm,
March S--4tsw Charleston. s.. &
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH

| fI'HE undersigned, committee of publication. on
| | the part ofthe Muscogee and Russell Aericul.
turn Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of a 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 az
ricuiture and Horticulture, Domestic md Rpral
| Economy. Under these several heads will he IN
cludcd all Tint 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 Keepers department In their CON
nexion with the interests of the SOIL the other in
dusrial pursuits of the land, will receive their APP
propriate attention.. 5t.tfis~
The .'sOIL OF THE SOUTH" win be under
the editorial supervision Of CHxRLEs A. PEABODY
esq and Col. JAMES M. CHAMBERS. Mr. Peabody
has been for two years past CONNECTED with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distioa as
prNciical and scientific farmer and ea,asner
Col. Chambers is one OF the most I'M eIIigent 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 .a.N.NIJN. W
which must be paid in advance. AtH q rfssL
| I5-Postmasters are authorized to act IA agents
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent. of all subscriptions collected by them or
| if they perfer it, a copy Of the work will be sent
to any one twelve months gratuitously, who W nj
remit four names piM foMr dollars gss3 t,ss1
All communications must be addressed; post
paid, to WM. FL. CHAMBERS, publisher of 'sThe
Soil ofthe South, F" Columbus, Ga. e 4
Van LEONARD. , Committee
@ J.,E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus. (Ga.) March, 1851.
s. GRlSWOLD e. CO.,
(Successors 10 Daniel Pratt e. Co.
d ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
LIZ they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsvllle, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are extern
alve and complete, which will enable them to furn-
sh Gins to planters on the most favorable terms
y to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale of over 10, 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From % 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.
LSTheir Gins are WARRANTED to perform well
! Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattville, Anauga
county, Alabama. tssttI
They have foundry connected with their
mandatory, at which they prepared to do
stanty on hand for 8, ID and I2 feet wheels A
portion of public patronage is solicited.
A supply Of Gins always hand with Camp
bell & Co Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Carter Co,
s. GRISWOLD a. Co
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BOUNTY LAND,

For the surviving, or the widows, or minor child
of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1890.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
otherwise no charge.
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CHARLEsToN, T. G.
XXTOULD call the attention of planters visiting
w Charleston for their supplies. to his stock
Of Dry Goods, which is kept constantly full, and
embraces a complete assortment for fnmiies and
plantation wear; and, in Dress Goods, from the
Iow-pnosd, to the richest, latest, and most lash
ionable.
All Goods Of Southern msrrJaeinv,, he will par
ticularfy keep.
No 32%, bend Of King st., Charleston
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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
100000
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
.9iiorney and Counsellor al Lac, 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-tf
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Pension and Bounty Land Agency.
THE subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
i inston 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 evidence of
service now extant, will enable himto 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, or are ent-
tied to receive, the ten years pension due the 4th
Of March, 1913; under the acts of July It'll, 1898,
March 3D., l643, and June 18th, l844, being those
who were married before the LIST Of January, 1874,
he will undertake to establish, under the act OF
February ID, lSa8, their claims to pensions for
| life. commencing the 4th of March, l84S, 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 I'd, 1900, he will undertake to estab-
lish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th of March, 1913, under the act of July
%, l84S.
| 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, 1923, 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
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GREAT ELECTORAL HESSlAN
STATE LOAN

Of6725,000 Doifdvs
THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
and contracted by the eminent Banking
House of Messrs. M A. Won RorHscHILp AND
Sons, in Frankfort-on the Maine, The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz,
IA of az, 900 Dollars so Of 1000 Dollars
% 10000 +" go 1000
"a $4,000 (" 100 /" 800
60 " 5000 (" 1870 {" 900
&c, &C. The smallest Prize is So Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocaby on the
LIST Of June, 1851.
The price ofihs Tiekets is as blloirs:
ticket for Dollars 6 cketsfor Is 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 viii be paid
in cash at Frankfort-on-the-Maine, Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orleor"
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CONTEMPLATED NATIONAL FAIR.

A NEE TING of the subscribers, of the citizens
IA Of Washington, and others, is respectfully
requested at the Council Chamber, in the City
Hall, at half past seven o'clock, on Thursday
evening, the 18th instant, to adopt measures to
carry into effect the contemplated National Fair,
to be held in the city Of Washington.
Walter Lenox, Thos. Young,
John Carroll Brent, Geo. Parker,
John P. Pepper, Thos. Parker,
John Wilson, John G. Rives,
II. N. Easily, VIM. G. Emory,
VIM. I. Dove, Fitzhugh Coyle,
b. b. French, L. b. Brown,
Joseph Bryan, r. o. Anderson,
John w. Maury, Thomas Lewis,
w. w. Seaton, Joseph Beasly,
VIM. II. Wint.r, F. G.. Skinner,
John F. Callan, Thos. II. Havenner,
A. RothwelI, i. Y. Naylor,
George Page, Edward Simms.
Joseph l.. Smith. June IL
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T1ACIFIC NAIL ETA NSHIP COMPANY.
i (ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon.) The public ere informed that under the
new arrangement Of this Company steamers IN
spected and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, ~lll con-
unue to leave Panama and San Francisco the LIST
and 9Th days Of each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and will touch a 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
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:" Ga 10000 selfsealing note envelopes, best
quality, white and blue
{" C5 500 reams aat-cap folding paper, white
By tn. act approved June II, IS44, the Clerk
Of the House of Representatives is "directed to
confne his purchases exclusively to articles the
growth and manufacture of the United States, pro-
vided the be procured of such growth
and manufacture Of suitable quality and at reason
able prices, upon good terms to quality and
price as can be obtained OF foreign growth and
manufacture" A preference will therefore be
given to the productions Of American industry;
and persons making proposals to supply any
article will state whether the same liz OF the growth
and manufacture ofthe United States.
The articles are TO be delivered Mt the Office OF
the clerk on or before the 18th day of October
next, and to he paid for soon az the Committee
on Accounts shall audit the bill.
Each bidder, though he may desire to propose
for the whole Of the articles above enumerated,
will be required to make separate and distinct pro-
posci for each class; and no proposal or paper
bracing more THIN single class will be considered.
Each proposal 10 be endorsed proposals for Glass;
No ! OF stationery for II. r. U. 81 and adj
dressed to the undersigned They will be free Of
postaget
Sufficient specimens of each class to accompany
the proposal marked with the name OF the bidder
and the number OF the class, according to the
above advertisement,
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ing at the former port the arrival of the mails and
passengers from Panama, and returning withou,
delay with The mails and passengers for the steam
er from San Francisco.
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,
company and peculia: y commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
family boat.
One Of the above steamers will keep up the con,
nection between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic viii be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEoRGIA 5000 tons. CRESCENT CRY / 500 tons
ONO -. 5000 tons. CHEROKEE 800 tons
EMPIRE CIrY2 900 tons. PHI ApELpHA 100 tons
Leaving New York for Chagres on the lltt
and 10th Of each month.
The new steamships Ell DORADO and FAIL
CON will form direct line between New Or
leans and Chagres leaving at such periods as vii
insure as little detention ar possible on the 18th
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships o
| through line to and from New Orleans, and ports
in Mexico, California and Oregon. Passages from
| New Orleans can be secured from Armstrong
Lawrason g. Co., agents, at that place.
| The fare for through tickets from New York tc
San Francisco has been reduced from
! $500, in state rooms, to $3.50.
| $3.50, in lower cabin, to $780,
| $500, in steerage, to $l65.
! The rates from New York to Chagres will bs
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 So South street, and at theil
agency, 1T West street.
! pril Gift
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$8O785 Grand Capital Prize
900 prizes Of $1,000 each
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class O.,
To be drawn in Baltimore, June %, 1851.

300 lowest drawn Nos. or 81 600
Tickets S20--halves 10--quarters 5-eighths 9 50
Certificates Of packages 26 whole tickets, $500 0O
do do 26 half tickets, $50 0C
do do 26 quarter tickets, rs 0O
do do 26 eighth tickets, 81 SO