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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
; Il Il Il III d . e d II Il,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE

'AANSAANAA ASA9OASAL SAZGTTE.
I HIS Journal will be issued on the frs, Of each
month, each number containing 60 large oc
tavo pages, making near 800 pages ofreadins mat
ter annually. 1t viii be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
uons from the profession throughout the country,
reviews OF the important publications in this
country and abroad, and full record of what is
uanspiring in the Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made to
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropean Journals, as soon az they arrive in this
country Interesting operations, cniques and
cases occurring IN the lnhrmary of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well as in private practice, will be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of TIE
"Medical Society Of Virginia" :" and such others
as will furnish their proceedings.
TERMs.-Three Dollars per annum, in Advance,
or Four Dollars per annum, if paid after the mid
die of the year.
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 CARDS, &c, Of line
or two will be made,
Advertisements 10 be paid for in advanee No
quoek medicine advertisements will be taken.
Gf Office on Bank Street. near 9th, Richmond
Va. March I9
p. S. Remittancss which arrive too late will be
returned to the sender; or, if he prefers it, shares
for the following distribution will be forwarded
March I7-d-t-w-w
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NiL0ON 10 LET.

uNOarespectsble and thoroughly competent pei
q son will be let the Saloon under the Nation
al Hall, in the city Of Washington, together with
all the places in the Theatre above set apart for
freshments,
The advantages of this saloon exceed, perhaps,
those of any other in the country being sufficient
ly extensive to have attached Restaurant, Bill
lard rooms, &c. &c. The great saloon is access-
bic not only to the audience of the Theatre, but
also from the street, during the day well as the
evening.
Applications tpost paid) can be addressed to
The Proprletors Of the National Hall, )" at the
Republic Office Washington city.
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LIFL OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton d CO., 900 Broad,oay Ne,o York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
T IFE OF JOHN RANDoLPHo OF ROANOKE
IL BY HugbA. GArlandI' Two volarfey f2mV,
Portraits, 81 5Q,or y n ~ b'Eh"'i3h "'s9m
,oT Mr.. Garland has given us dsgu..frirto'ype Of
character more eccentric and variable than Ura
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-
eury
"a good life of this remarkable man has n I,
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 an interesting account OF the poll
tics and the public men Of the day.'5fCrescent.
{" 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. Ia must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. "--IsNsssrk Daily .qdrutiser ~
" Mr.. Garland has made ,od use of his mate
rial, and has given a striking and accurate por-
trnure OF the errstic and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-[.Ns~ Orleans Delta p
/" This book fills blank in the biogra phcal no.
tces of distinguished Americans The two vol
umes gives us a hithful account OF his whole ca
reer an analysis Of his celebrated speeches, dc ~
--PhiieJsiphia ESqu,rrr.
GAS a biography, it is marked by directn.ss
and unity Of purpose, and by comprehensiven.ss
and variety of manner ~ Boston Post.
"lt IA one Of the most interesting American BIZ
ograph'ss with which we are acquainted. ~ Ere
ming Post. ."
The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is reple,e 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 ,he Republic. II forms valuable aA1i-
bon TO our national history ."-Dsmoeratie R,pie,o
= March I'D tw-w fUI
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A lOeral dIscou II for cash IN hand at tie dat
of the invoice.
There now on the shelves, ready for sale in
various sized fonts.
5000 10. Roman and ltiic type.
lna 10000 10. Fancy type.
1000 10. Script and Running hand
5000 ID. German.
5000 10. Ornaments.
$4,000 II. Type-metal RUE.
$4,000 fl. Brass Rule
Presses, Chases, Wood Type, Ink, &c. furn-
lshed at the lowest manufacturers prices, either
for cash or credit.
A large number of new fonts have been added to
the Foundry duiing the past year, among which
Is complete assortment OF Germans, both plain
and ornamental. t'Nh N
Specimen Books freely given to all Printing
Offices. tr
Printers of Newspapers who choose to publish
this advertisement, including this note, three times
before the lst 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 manu- ulactures,
selected from my s, ecimens, five times the amount
of their bill. aIH
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ssuthsrn Female Insliiste,

.vNHE next session Of this Institution will COM
mence on the first Monday la Oct. ard ends
on the last Friday in July.
FAcULEY.
---Prof. Mental and Moral Philosophy
ID. Lee Powell, Prof Mathematics
Guillaume Richards De Ringie, Prof. Language S
Robt. ]. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil. and Chem
istry.
TERMS.
Board for ten months, Exclusive Of washing, J
$50.
Professor 5 fees for entire academic course, per
session of ten months, $40. Payable in advance.
No deduction made except in cases of protracted
illness.
Those who wish further information are re-
quested to address
DIR. BEVERLEY WILLFORD,
President Board of Trustees.
Fredericksburg, Va. Sep. 22-lawt Is Oct.
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, S. G.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS

c. & T.. l.. KERRISON. g. CO,
nIRECT IMPORTERS, Of European Dry
IL Goods, are heppy TO inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions to as complete a
Stock Of Staple ali Fancy Dry Goods, as has ever
been offered in their market Good Goods are
furnished at loo prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited to examine heir Styles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted to the
Southern Trade.
Ladies Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics IN every
variety OF Negro Cloths Banktts and Plantation
Dry Goods, complete assortment. House Keeping
articles in their line IN every variety, together with
a full stock of Cassimeres, Vesiings, and Cloths.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture of cotton,
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove as re-
presented. Terms Cash, or city acceptance.
G. & T.. l.. KERRISON, ,& CO.,
900 Northwest cor. Of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. Iaw6t.
PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
TOR, a neat Book Of 300 octave pages, Illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva
rably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have 1t done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters wb'
will frank remittances, are authorized To act n,
agents for the work. and retain 25 per cent com
mission. ConEGant OF The most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor TO merit II, and
CLOSE hasty psnned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, as we'll as the draughis
for steel plates representing the author before the
NInquisatsrs, (" 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 Emigrant," and late edi
I u rof he Cherokee Sentinel" /" at Cedar Bluff
March G.,
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To Gentlemen Who shave t6ssasslyss

OUR customers can now be supplied with the
" purest and finest Shaving Soaps. We open
this day
| gross, large and small jars RousselIs, Rose
Shaving Cream.
gross, large and small jars Roussells, Almond
Shaving Cream.
gross, Military Shaving Cakes.
Also, splendid assortment of Badger Hair
Shaving Brushes.
All the above is genuine and fresh, we have
selected them ourselves from the manufacturers.
PARhERS Pefumery. Comband Fancy Store,
under National Hotel.-Noy |
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Pacific Mall steamship Conpany.-The only
Line for California and Oregon.

NNHE public are informed that, under the new
Il 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 Acs.
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
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S. GRISWOLD e. CO.,

(Successors TO Daniel Pratt & Co..
y ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
IL they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsvie, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing exten
sive and complete, which will enable them to furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms.
As to the superiority of their Gins, they have on
y TO refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale of over 10000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From 25 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.
I5%Ther 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 Prattvile, Autauga
county, Alabama.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co, Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Carter Co.,
.Nep Orleans.
S. GRISWOLD e. Co
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THE NATIONAL MONUMENT JOURNAL.

A LII persons holding subscriptions to the n :
~ tional Monument Journal, are requested 10
return them without delay, directed to the General
Agent Of the Monument Society, Hon. Elisha
Whlttlesey, Washington, ]. being my intention to
resume the publication Of the Journal in all the
month Of September, should the patronage be-
slowed upon Il justify resumption,
&c. PICKETT,
Editor aud Publisher,
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M. THO N pom,

ATTORhEY .agTD COUNSELLOR aT LaW.
4 COMMISSIONERS Of Deeds ofNorih and South
" Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pens on
Claims, Bounty Lands. and every other dsscrp
ton OF Claims against tie various Departments OF
the General Government and before Congress.
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company, Capital $4,000, 900
~ OGes one door Vest Of Jackson Hall, Penn
syipann .7cenu~, WAsHiNcroN, D. C.
p. s. Refer, il necessary, to the Heads Of De
Psrtments and to Members Of Congress generally.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD /!

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9Th
IL 1891, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orane sburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportoned,
and of black complexion. full faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and no whiskers; having
on one Of his arms the letter s. or a mark resemb-
ling II. He had a scar on the inner ankle of,
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plaus-
biity and ease; is rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. He is a
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 farmer named Joshua Lee, near Cln-
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, IN that State, presume he took up quar-
ters. Any person finding spJ apprehsndIng 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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MY BROTHER, CONRAD oAHME, wb

MY BROTHER, CONRAD oAHME, who
lNI came from the South to Washington in
company with my uncle, Stouberd, many years
ago, and went with him from Washington 10 Bal
timore, is requested to call on the undersigned.
also request my children, Christian and Fred
erck Oahme, who landed in the port of Baltimore
years ago; the latter since then being enlisted in
the u. s, Army, 10 lei me hear from them,
My uncle, Gottlieb Eilhard, who used TO live in
Washington few years ago, is also requested to
let me know his whereabouts
FREDERICK OAHME,
7th street between II g. !,
Waahington ID C.
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To Members Of Congress and others.

HANDSOMELY furnished parlors and suitl
Ii of rooms for rent, by Mrs. FLEuRY, on ths
North side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between 9tl
and lOth streets, and adjoining Gibbs fancy store
oclol-If
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&. !& r. l.. KERRISON ~ co.
Direct Importers of

f 0 n + G N DIR Y-G GODS
IN Charleston, South Ca"oiinq,
XNT0ULD respectfully infarn their friends, and
w those who purchase DryAdoods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering q
very large and well assorted stock Of Fbreign 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
fodnd of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirire Of cotton, Also to their stock of Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
G., & z. l.. KERRISON, & co.
No. 909 King, northwest corner King and Marks
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CIR EAT ELECTORAL II ESSiAN
STATE LOAN

Of 6,725,000 Dollars
NNHlS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
Il and contracted by the eminent Banking
House of Messrs. M. A. Won RorHscHILp AND
SoEs, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes mus, be gained. viz;
q 1900 Dollars G e .Sss ssss Dollars
"a $4,000 100 500
90 5000 IS0 4" 900
&c, &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocably on ihs
LIST Of June, 1851.
The price Of The Tickets is as AI,o.ss;
! ticket for 5 Dollars tickets for 25 Dollars
80 =" 100 &c 65 +" 300
Remittapces can be made in Bank Notes, Billie
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 win be paid
In cash at Frnnkfort-on-the e-Maine, Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orlesr"
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WIN. HOW LAM,
Importer and Dealer in Dry Goods, In

SHAbLksToEi =. c.
WOULD call the attention Of planters pisiiin.
w Charleston for their supplies, to his stock
of Dry Goods, which is 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 lasb-
ionable.
All Goods Of Southern manufacture, he will par
tculary keep.
No 224. bend Of King st. Charleston
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GRiaD MONEY DiSrgisrIiOs

Loan u the Goutramsnt Of The Electorate " fieSss
6,725 100 10 be reimbursed with $40 $50 ,6l0.
EXTRACT OF THs ELECTORAL LDIcr.
FNfIIS State Loan, contracted IN the Year lb45,
i BY the Government OF the ELEcroRArE or
HsssE, and with the consent Of the Chamber OF
Deputies, through the Banking House of MEssRs
RorHscHlLD AND SoEs. consists of 6725 Series of
25 Bonds each, 10 be redeemed by 90 DistrIbu-
uons IN such manner that the received Capital
of 50 725 900 will be repaid ith SIT, ,56o ,6lO, ia
Ii M lnllo ouu inc l6A Log nlxidsnds
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BOUNTY LAND,
PAPERS MISLAlD.

DIAPERS in the case of Thomas Crown, govern
ment contractor for brick, &c The finder will
be literally rewarded by restoring them to the
office of the National Hotel, or TO me
BEVERLEY TUCKER.
IFThe Union, Republic, and Telegraph, will
insert daily foy one month, and forward bills TO
this Office. oct. O. lin
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TELEGRAPHIC.
PaILADELPAIA, Nov. 8.

THE GREAT TELEGRAPaIc CAsE--OPiSIoE OF
u. s. CIRoUIr CoURT.--The court, Judges Grier
aud Kane, have decided the Telegraph case.
The opinion sustains each and all of Morse 3
patents in every particular, and decides that he
was the inventor Of the art OF teegraphing, by
recording at distance by means of electro-mag
netism, and as such is entitled to protection !;
and that the Balm Line infringes upon his claims
The court directed decree and injunction to be
prepared by the complainanl's counsel in accord
ance with the prayer of the BILL
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LiBRaRY or CONGRESS-.

q | 4 M Washsn4toii Oei. 2, ls5
NOTICE is hereby given that the Lib,sry o.
" Congress will be closed on Thursday The lefii
instant aud viii not a. ain be opened until iues-
day the 18th, Of November.
JOHN s. MEEHAN, Liorsran'
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New ORLEANS. Nov. 2

The steamer Fanny has arrived with Rio
Grande dates to the 30th ult Caravajal attacked
Matamoras on the 23d and held possession near
the plaza. The loss of life on the side of the
Mexicans was large. The American consul had
been wounded, The city was fired on the 23d,
and the custom.house and many other buildings
were burned.
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DAC!FIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

nACiFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
| (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 Isl
and 5th days of each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and will touch Acapulco,
San Diego, and NJ onterey.
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 1909 tons. REruBLlc 200 TONS
PANAMA 1857 tons. CAROLINA 800 TONS
CALIFORNIA j ,050 tons. COLUMBUS 600 tons
TENNESSEE 800 tons. lsTHMUs tons.
NoRTHERNER l 200 tons. UNICORN. GOO 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 mailsand 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 800 tons burthen, now under charter to the
company, and pecuia, 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-
necton between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 5000 tons. CRESCENT CRY 500 TONS
Ono 5000 tons. CHERoKEE 300 TONS
EMPIRE ECIrY2 900 tons. PHILADELPHIA l 100 tons.
Leaving New York for Chagres on the llth
and Goth 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 will
insure as little detention possible on the 18TH
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships a
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
S40O, 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 ps
at the lowest adopted by any safe steamer be-
tween those ports.
For choice Of berths, apply at the office of the
Company, 50 and 55 South street, andAt their
agency, 1T West street.
. A nrIl o6--tf
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PRINTING TYPES

A Ie now sold at BRUCE'S NEW YORK
"A TfPE-FOUNDRY, at the following very
To-" prices, for approved six months notes
Roman Till &e Shad,d a.,
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FALL MILLINERY.

M RS PARKER will open on Wednesday 18th
lYl inst, few cases of French Hats Also u
beautiful assortment of Ribbons, Feathers, Flow
ers &C., &c.
Penn. av., under, N. Hotel.
oct 15-2IP
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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 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 burden, now under charter TO the com.
pany, and peculiarly commodous in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
family boat.
One Of the above steamers will keep up the
conneSion between Acapulco end the other Mex
ican ports,
The oonnexion in the Atlantic will be main
tanned by the United States mail steamships
Georgia. ...........,.......3,00 200 tons
OHIO ......................3 5000
Empire City. 1000 {"
Crescent Clly'r,,,,,.'';;i"i,ao ,ao0
Dherokee. ....,....,.......'l,3 ,3oo
fhliadelphia ..........,...-l,lO0
Leaving New York for Chagres on the llth
and 26th Of each month.
The new steamer III Dorado and the Falcon will
form direct line between New Orleans and Cha
gres, leaving at such periods ms will insure as
little detention aa possibls on the Isthmus, and
forming with the Pacific steamships Through line
TO and from New Orleans and ports in Mexico,
California, and Oregon. Passage from New Or
leans can be secured from Armstrong, Lawrence
" CO., agents at that place,
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
S4OO IN state room to. $3.50
S330 In lower cabin nto....,,.....,. $3.50
SOU IN steerage TO, .xI85
Inc rates from New York to Chagres will be
the lowest adopted by any safe sea steamer be-
tween these ports
Each passenger is allowed $50 lbs. personal
baggage free, not exceeding in measurement 10
cubic feet.
Freight will be taken to Chagres at 10 cents per
foot, and from Panama to San Fancsco at the
rate of 500 er ton
For choice of berths apply at the Office OF the
connSry, 50 and 55 South street, or al their
agency, No. 1T West street, New York city.
Aug l2-dly
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All the latest styles of imported Fancy Hats,
handsomely trimmed for small children and infants,
the character of the above establishment is known
without further comment
w. STEEL,
oct 13- At. 23l King 81.
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A curious case of fraud has just trans pired at
Berlin. A tailor having insured his life for $50
and EI00 respectively, in Offices at London and
Copenhagen, got mp fictitious burial. and after
having witnessed in disguise his own inte -ment,
took flight, leaving his wife to claim the amount
of the policies and then to follow him. This
she effected by means of a certificate of death
furnished by some medical man for bribe of
ELS, coupled with the register OF the funeral ;
but after a lapse of four years the affair has
come to light The coAin has been found con-
tanning nothing but rubbish, and the culprit has
been arrested by the agency of the electric tele.
graph, before receiving the news of the discov-
nYV. T|'.|I.'t
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STEELE'S HAT HALL.

CHARLESTON, SC.
IN introducing the new style of HA1
for this season, | would remark that
there is an entire change in every par
ticular.