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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A Weekly Newspnper.

Devoted 10 african Colonization and Civilization
TO Literature aud General Intelligence.
yTNHE undersigned propose to publish in the city
n of Washington weekly newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated to a sound morality
in politics, to the Union of the States to the cause
OF African colonization and civilizations and to air
topics of high and general interest to their coun-
try and mankind. They will endeavor to impress
upon the PcopleNa and Governments of the United
States and of the several States the importance of
colonizing in Africa, with their own consent, the
free people OF color of this country, and such as
may become free. They will communicate to the
public all important information they may obtain
in regard to the geography, exploration resources,
commerce, and population of Africa; the state of
the slave trade, and the measures best adapted for
its suppression; and will enforce the duty of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts TO
diffuse the knowledge of our arts, liberty, and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent.
They will aim TO render the journal an instruc-
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and TO
for its columns, the public favor shall enable
them, contributions literary and scientific, of de
cided merit
TIE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be of the size Of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the mteigencer or the Union of this city; and
with but few advertisements, will be nearly filed
with matter designed to be of interest to its readers
IL will be printed with newtype, on fine white
paper and in mechanical execution be equal to the
best newspapers in the country.
TERMs.-The Caristian Statesman will be two dol |;
lars a year, payable in advance,
Postinasters or others, who may be pleased to act
asvountary agents, will be responsible those who
may pay over to them subscriptions; and to the
der OF such agents, or to any who may make
mittances for the Christian s dtesman, it will be
supplied on the following terms:
Single copy for one year. .........-$2 90
Single copy for six months. ....... l 90
Three copies for one year. 90
Six copies for one year. ............ 10 90
Twenty copies for one year...... 30 90
Twenty copies for six months. $50. Is 90
The first number of this paper may be expected
to appear carly in August, and it is desired that
those who disposed to further its great objects,
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time. Orders and Communications,
| addressed (post paid) to Gurley & Goodloe,
will receive immediate attention.
II. II. GURLEY,
d. II. GO0DLOE.
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CoLoNrzArIoN Rooms,

WAsMNeToN, June ii, 1851.
AT n meeting of the Executive Committee OF the
American Colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus of a newspaper, to be called the
Christian Statesman, and TO be devoted "to sound
morality in Politics, to the Union OF the States, to
the cause of African Colonization and Civilization,
and to all topics of high and general interest to
their country to be published in this city by the
Rev. r. r. Gurley and D. r. Goodlee. After the
reading of which, il was
Resoiped, That we cordially and earnestly re-
commend the Christian Statesman 10 the patronage
of the friends of African Colonization throughout
the United States.
w. McLAIN, scc'y Am. Col. soc'y.
To
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS N "
Capital, 100000.

OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital, 100000. sattt
FENHlS company was organized under the General
Il Insurance law Of New York, passed April 10,
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
ness and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on as fa
yorabe terms az any otherresponsibleC Company in
this country.
The public arc referred to the following letter
of the Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, Senator r. from the
Stateo OF New York, for the standing of the Conn
pany:
WAsHINeToN, March 5, 1851
| am acquainted with some of the officers of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gen.
tlemen of high character for integrity and BUSH
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that it will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
d. S. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkn,
Geo. Young, ir., Hermon Thomas
II. Ii. Hathorn, VIM. III. Fleeman,
z. M. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. W. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. Nj. Morarty, George Clements
Hon. John III. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
H. II. HATHORN Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, Ja., Secretary.
VIM. III. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to E. C,
WEED, agent, North street, Capitol Hill.
March 6--u
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
MORSE LINE.

MORSE LINE.
and all North and East.
wAsHINeToN OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. 8.
TINE first line ever established by any company
Il in the United States, and consequently the
oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations: HAYRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY-the only line in the country at tho
present time having up Four Wires-has lately
dergone extensive repairs, and is now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number OF messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
OF the public, with an accuracy, promptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequaled. This line connects
with ether companies of Morse Lines, extending
already over fifteen thousand miles, to either Of
which messages and payment will be delivered
desired. The managers Of this line have lately
more thoroughly systematized its business in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages Its
charges equal to all, with special favors TO
Every one is invited to try the promptness, corr
rectness and reliability of this Telegraph Line
The offices of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house east of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philadel-
phia, No I0l Chesnut street. Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street. corner Of
Beaver VIM. M. SWAIN,
Mar l4-tf* President.
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MISS n. II. SCOTT.

music Lessons on Plano and Guitar.
A PPLICATlON TO be made at Miss MARY Il.
IA BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr..
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and a
streets, WAsmNGToN, ID. G.. After the experience
Miss ScorT has had in teaching in Summaries,
both South and West, she is confident she will
esatisfactionto those who favor her with their
patronage. n visa
She has also made arrangements to give lessons
on the Piano at Temperance Hall, on 4 street,
Terms moderate, Sept &c
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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY


Office No. 90 Wall street, New York.
MoRRIs FRANKLIN, President; SPENCER S. BEEE-
DICT, Vice president; Pussy FREEMAN,
Actuary.
HNHIS COMPANY, conducted upon the mutual
A insurance principle, and also upon the princi
pie of leaving proportion Of the amount of the
premiums on interest in the hands Of insurers has
greatly extended its business and profits, and con-
ferred its benefits at the least possible and out
lay to insurers.
Insurance granted TO persons visiting California.
It's agency at Washington comPrehends the FOL
lowing officers:
VIM. Jones, NJ. D., medical examiner, near cor
ner of G and 3D. streets
Peter G. Washington agent Apollo Hall, Penn:
sylvania avenue, opposite Union Buildings
June
CoPwAY's RUNNING SKETCHES OF MEN
" and Places, in England, France, Germany
Belgium, and Scotland, by Kah- ge ga-gah- bowh,
Chief Of the oubway Nation n. A. Indians, with
illustrations.
Reveres of an Old Maid, with important hints
10 Young Men, VOL, with illustrations.
This day received, and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Sent. Booksellers, near 9Th vt.
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DENJAMIN BLAKE MINOR, Attorney at
I'D Law, will attend promptly to any business in
cases in the Appellate and Federal Courts,) and
the adjacent counties, and in the town of Peters
burg.
05- Office No. 3, daw Buildings, Richmond
Virginia Aug. Off
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TO PRINTERS.

TYPE, PRESSES, AND EVERY. MATERIAL
Il NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
PAPER. BOOK, AND JOB OFFICES, can al
WAYS be had at the congratulated BALTIMORE
Tyre FOUNDRY, Bank Lane, adjoining Barnum's
CITY Hotel at greatly reduced rates, six months
credit for approved notes, aliberaldiscount al
I-....i a. l,ar,s money il maid
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FURIE BATHS.

TTVO all who are afflicted with Rheumatic con-
a. plants we would say, go and try DR.. EMER
SONS SULPHUR FUmE BATHS, at Cops Pavilion,
on Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The pc
culiarties of ii such that il cures etTectually
thiscomplaint Also all other diseases Of Chronic
nature such sScrofula, Gout diseases the kin,
joints, sc.
Galvanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity.
DR.. Emerson still continues to apply these inn
portant remedial agents to such diseases and such
cases as indicate their usefulness
Au0 02-9awU
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wsI. d. IL. CROSS,
~ W. ID 10 NAOSs5s
attorney and Counsellor al Lar,

WAsHINoToN CRY, ID. O.,
Practises in the courts Of the District Of Colum.
bja and will ottend TO the collection Of debts and
20 the prosecution of claims Of every description,
including those for bounty land under the act OF
Congress lately passed Office in the City Hall.
Oct4
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ID II. HOoE & CO., Wholesale and retail deal
a crs in Carpeting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings,
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Shooting, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally.
Pennsylvania avenue, between7th and Sthstreets,
Washington, ID. G..
Aug 20--tf Union
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When it is not convenient to forward amount of
order per mail or express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient All orders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY
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GLoBES-Terrestra and Celestial; collection,
VI various, this day received from Boston, Of
twelve and nine inches diameter of the latest dates
and most perfect in every other respect.
Septic FRANCK TAYLOR,
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PRICES Oh TYPE.

And lar get sizes al equally low pIICes
Fancy letter of every description, Combination
Borders, Flower Cuts, and Ornaments in great va
riety
Wood Letter Of every description, from to rs
lines Plea, at manufacturers prices.
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, of the
following sizes and prices, viz:
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PATENT sINGLA CYLINDER PRESSES.
AND SMITH PRESSES.

Composing Sticks, and inches, & so. Fol
each additionali inch l25 cents.
Mahogany Job Sticks, 50.
Chases of every size for job, news, and book work
Imposing Stones ofany required size.
Galleys of every description.
Type Cases, of best quality.
Job two third and halfcases
Cabinet Cases of 5, 10, and Is pairs each
Single and Double Stands. with and without
racks
Furniture and Reglet, of all sizes.
Quoins, of cherry, hickory, iron wood and ma
hogany.
Roller Moulds copper or iron
Brass rule, suited for every purpose.
Brass Dashes, ofvarious patterns, cut to suit the
column.
Acknowledgment, preparedto order in wood
or brass.
PRINTING INK.
News,in kegs of 10, 20, and 3Olbs. each ,25 cents
per Id.
News, for Napier presses, so, 100, and IT'S pack
ages, 20 cents per Id.
Book, in kegs OF TO- l6, 20, and 80 lbs each from
80 to rs cents per Id.
Book, in canisters, y to S.
Colored: Red, Blue, Green, Brown, and Yellow
in canisters of and Id. each, So So
Varnish, in canisters of lb. to lbs, 80 cents
Rich gold, pale gold, silver, red, and orange
Bronze.
Sizing for workingin bronze
SECOND HAND MATERIALS.
A variety OF second hand materials, consisting
of Presses, Type Of various sizes, Chases, Cases
anu Slsihu5, AiiiposIhB oloAe5, &C, &C, may be
had at the Foundry.
OLD TYPE, delivered at the Foundry, taken in
exchange at cents per lb. for new Type. Printers
will be expected to send their old Type the Foun-
dry early possible after their order is given
for new Type in exchange for it.
STEREoTYPING carefully done, with new Type
at the lowest rates. Blocks furnished of any re.
quired size
Orders addressed to the undersigned, for every
thing required by Printers, will meet with prompt
attention by F. LUCAS, Jr., Proprieior
Aug. 24-tf Baltimore
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DUILIP BARTON KEY will attend TO any
business he may be entrusted with before either
fthe Courts of this District; and'wil also attend
to the prosecution of Claims befoYe Congress and
the Departments Office on G street.
July lift
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HEAVY ARTILLERY Siege, Garrison, Sea
IL coast, and Mountain. Prepared by board
of officers, for the Army Of the United States. The
instructions illustrated by many plates.
Copies for sale in Washington city by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Sept Booksellers near 9th 81.
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TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, ir. Henry S. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. T.. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White
PETER CoNREY, ir., President Board of Trustee.
DIRECToRs.
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. G. Hall M. M. Cohen
John L. Satfarang Edw Jenner Cox
+. w Sewel A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William H. White
J. Morgan Hall Theo. II. McCaleb
Z. II. Barton b. NJ. Norman
Andrew Carr G.. C.. Snethen.
JOHN HAeAN, President of the Company
EDw. JENNER COKE, Vice President
a, j. WEppERDgaN, M. d. Medical Board.oi
THOMAS HUNT, M. d. Consultation. z
ii. G.. HEARTT, Actuary.
f.. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, M. D., No. 27l Magazine street
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l25 to 2oclock, p. m.
BY the Charter only 5000 is taken on single
life.
Or This Company is prepared to entertain APP
pcations for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table of Rates established by the Board
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York and London Offices and without their restric-
tions to residence in the South. BY the charter
Diyidendes OF Profits declared annually and
the profits draw interest, and can DC made availa-
BILE at once to the extent of two thirds of their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
1C5- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance. and all papers neces-
sary to effect Insurance be had at the Office OF
the Company
0t- Extensive Travelling Privilegcsare allowed
90 Office hours, 8 n, M to p. IN.
August Ply
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263 Madison street, New York

Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll s. Mott, 30 Wall street. Of
Messrs. H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street.
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
snrne dies at q 10 per thousand. Nov %
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GADsBY'S HOTEL.
Corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Sd ST.
Near Railroad Depot, Washington.
Oct 2--iftf
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A.. FIRE PROOFS CHESTS, for hooks,

Gaza,=z FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
I'LL. u3 PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
HEAEfl WATSON, No. SO Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted TO
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 18th
day of September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested one of their Baamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they consumed five cordso wood OVERT,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until u.
NJ, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
white heat The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
scnce, and all the books and papers were taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS. HANSELI4, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Messrs. Euans e. Watson,
GENTLEMEN; Having been presentwhen the cons
tents Of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view, Itako pleasurein adding my
testimony to the professionally of the papers No
mark OF fire was apparent on any of them.
Respectfully, S. V. MERRICK.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June I6, lS49
ATessrs Ecans g. TVatson, Philadelehia.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon
mendng your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
public, the one purchased from you having
saved our books and contents efectually, after
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf on the Schuylkil, on the 9th of June,
1919. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL & GILLINS.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re
lrgeraors, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters Nov 30
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GAM sLICK'S NEW BooK-Rue and Mis-
- rule of the English in America, by Sam
Slick.
Forest Life and Forest Trees, by John s.
Springer.
Lossing's Field Book of the Revolution; part H.
just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct3 Booksellers, near 9th st.
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BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.


SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL tS49, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF % PER CENT. ON II MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF Incorporation,
100000.
Office No .3S Camp Street, betoeen Grdricr and Com
mon streets, NeD Orleans.
This permanently to beinvested as per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered real estate valued
at double the amount loa ned thereon and in stocks
OF the State and of the United States government
This company, being organized solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations a
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the most secure and solid principles, and af
iording, for small annual sum, paid during life,
large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms who continue the insurance till death par
tcpae in the whole of the profits of the company.
Creditors insure the lives of debtors. A
married woman effect insurance on the life of
her husband for the sole beneftan use of herself
and children fir zee from the claims of creditors
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L. LEA,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Oct l2-3tawtNovl0 Union and Intel
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Devoted TO african Colonization and Civilization
TO Literature aud General Intelligence.
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pRoposALs poR INDIAN Goods.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
OFFICE INDIAN AFFAIRS,
nct,her IN IS5I

DEPARTMEHT OF THE ISTERIoR,
OFFICE INDIAN AFFAIRS,
October 10, 1851.
Gs EALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals Tor
- Indian Goods" will be received at the Once
Of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, at wash
ington city, until 10 O'Clock on Monday, the ION
day Of November next, for furnishing the follow
ing Indian Goods, viz
CLASS No. blankets.
1900 pairs of point white Mackinac blankets,
TO measure 90 ~, and weigh pounds
$500 pairs of d point white Macknac blankets,
to measure 81 x GO, and weigh pounds
200 pairs of . point white Mackinac blankets,
TO measure AZ x Sc, and weigh 5. pounds
900 pairs of | ! point white Macknac blankets,
to measure SO so, and weigh A {. pounds
900 pairs of point white Mackinac blankets,
to measure 32 80, and weigh 81 pounds
400 pairs of point scarlet Mackinac blankets,
10 measure 60 70, and weigh pounds
300 pairs of q point scarlet Mackinac blankets
TO measure 81 SO, and weigh pounds
100 pairs of 81 point green Mackinac blankets
TO measure &c K "a, and weigh 10 pounds
26O pairs of point green Mackinac blankets,
TO measure 60 u, and weigh pounds
200 pairs of % point green Macknac blankets,
TO measure "a GO, and weigh pounds
100 pairs of g. point gentinella blue Mackinac
blankets, to measure GO 81, and weigh 10
pounds
$50 pairs of point gentinella blue Mackinac
blankets, to measure 90 70, and weigh
pounds
$50 pairs of q point gentinella blue AIackinac
blankets to measure 81 90, and weigh b
pounds