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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-18

EXCEPT so far as the decreafe of circulation concerned
these favorable those earlier in the
The English stock market has Hucsused very considerably
during the week il much depressed during Monday
but the recovery In the French Market and the from
Cubs, indicating certainty Of the continuance Of peace,
have restored confidence and prices pretty much
they last week. The money market is without atera-
tons and money abundant. The exchanges all continue
to improve with the exception of Vienna. The Austrian
loan finds favor either at home abroad. The railway
market rather frmer. The Colonial market is still depre
ed coffee is however, firm, and the other principal articles
Of produce thought to have their lowest point The
Economist says all articles which produced by less la
Dor fowing cotton cloth price, which has been
reduced till in many the price is not one-h of
what it ives, giving nevertheless great increase Of wealth
and employment to the cotton manufacturers" A fair
amount Of business has been done n the Gotten Market but
without any quoabe variation in price, There change
IN the price Of wool fax.
Conjecture is busving itself little about Lord JoHS
RussHLLs promised reform bill. Popular and news
paper editors are telling their hearers and readers both what
ought and what ought to be. Mr. HusE proba-
bly, right when he said the other day that be did believe
Lord John himself knew what it would be-" The Globe, in
something like eeer hints that probably the distinctive
feature Of the bill will be an indirect suffrage like that
OF Prusss in which the primary electors choose vo. r. from
among themselves who n their elect the
"In this manner says the Globe the popular demand for
universal suffrage would be satisfied This suggestion,
though clothed ~h sort Of demi-ofcs authority has not
received much attention far however, has been no
teed it has met with the most decided opposition from all
parties There thst Lord JoHs RUs.ELL coniem-
Plates the abolition of The foryshng freehold franchise
bu, this is incredible, and only be put forth through
desire ascertain how far the pubc will suffer their doubts
Of the Wing Minister TO 90. This forty shilling freehold is
tie symbol Of sturdy Saxon independence instead Of bens
btted out, ought be allowed extend ITSELF Is do
ing in many places, by building and land societies. W.
nus wait and what Lord JoHx may propose. Their
does NO, to be much mpaence although there
siderable curiosity about the matter The entire country
calm and ufeIcted. Discomfort has died Of plenty. Il i
the very time for making wise and deliberate ref popu-
isr passions win hinder precptse them The
Aoe statesman will avail himself Of the opportunity 70 settle
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TIE DasueHr AT THE WKsT.-It is now nearly two
since we nave mad any rain to do the least good and
from all sections Of State that we hear m. ... a..
Po'sbe condition Of things ha, we are suffering from
In that vicinity Our commercial community are sborpe
under embarrassment that speedily relieved by rise
10 the rver must result most disasrousy many and for
time much dissnsngement in our roons,srv .ff.
Since 1888 nothing like the present condition Of he rivers
has teen known 50 far ss the transportation Of freeh, r
concerned, navigation entirely suspended and every thing
like the shipment OF goods put stop TO- much 20 AZ II
The rivers we're en'Hely dried up-LosispiHe Coyriey
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FROM THE new YORK rrxEs.

MARsAHxr GAnaIrr-Aher this person had been scqut,
ted Of the murder Of Edward Drum the ground Of insani
a. We learn from Newark Advertiser the Court appoint
ed commi,tes Of six phycisos to examine the psoner,
and report whether she nssne for the purpose Of
tanning under the statute whether she would bs cent 70
Iunac asylum or discharged The committee reported that
they fnd present evidence Of unsound mind and M
Count oencurins IN that opinion, the prisoner reess
from custody.
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COMMUNICATION.

THE annexed article was written by gentleman of F.v-
cite county, Pennsylvania, for the paper lately started in this
city called the Monument" for whose columns il was
thought to be appropriate, The subject Of ths article being as.
socated with the name and memory Of WASHINGTON The
Monument havng we regret 70 say, been suspended for
lack OF adequate support, The article Of " Uncle Peter has
been transferred to us and we cheeruy give place in
our columns.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-18

Indians some years before He therefore poposed 10 JudeC
Cook. COL lasi Shreve and Msor Simpson accompany
him thher, distance of about twenty 1--WE miles souhesst
After accomplishing this be proceeded to Kenawha.
The reader will perhaps be surprised to hear that the good
old y pleased to be addressed by his African name;
but cheeruy responds to that Of his Who as he
says day told him be did like the name Of Funty
Mny and that he might call himself by his name thence
forward he has proudly claimed the legitimate privilege Of
bearing it and by that adding the prefix Simon be has
since been called Ia stature, he is about five feet three
while his weight about equals in the number of pounds
Of bis nnetyeight years His spirits, always cheerful are
sure to DO excited at the mention of the Of Washington;
bis counenance fires up and spnsng to his feet be shouts
God bless General Washington God bless General Wash
ngtons soul Funty has the confidence and respect and
therefore receives the kind treatment of all who know him
for though poor ne upright and industrious con-
nnung si TO work his acre with his hands May the
evening OF his long life be serene bis entrance into
lasting bliss sure Here be has ever been peaceabe and
orderly satisfied to have been the slave and bear the
name Of him Of whom Byron has thus written
''Where msy the wsaried eye repose,
When gszing on the great.
Where neither guilty glory glows,
Nor despcsble state
Yes-one-the 6yt--,he last-the best.
The Cincinnstus of the West
Whom envy dared not hate,
Bequeathed the name Of Washington,
To make man blush there but one."
UNCLE PETER.
pred Dunbar after destroying his wagons baggage
and ammunition, struck his tents and marched to Phade
pha About six miles onward they buried the remains of
their leader in the middle OF the road trio party had
about nine miles traverse when reached Fort Nece
siy where Washington recapuated his friends the nc-
dents Of the battle and, after reviewing the cene they bid
adieu, and returned
1t is contemplated place an iron monumental structure
upon the centre Of this ancient forfcaton which and
cultivation are rapidly deiacng An association has
corporaed and organized with authority to proceed in the
patriotic enterprise. 4s St8
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-18

CHAnLEs GrLrIS was reelected Mayor Of Pbilsdepha on
Tuesday last ny handsome msjority Of S, ,i7s votes
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-18

IOHN Z. CALhOUNs GKEAT WORK ON the
- Constitution and Government Of the United States
just published aud for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR MAURY,
oct 10 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGG
TIIE next annual session of this Institution will
commence on the I'd Wednesday in October.
"a FACULTY. 81 a s4t
The Right Rev. JOHN JOINS, d. d., President
and Professor Of Moral Philosophy 8a9
Judge BEVERLY TUcE FER, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law ao
BENJAMIN s. EwELL, Professor of Mathematics
and Astronomy. ta' 4
MoReAN ]. SMEAp, Phi. d. Professor Of HUI
manity.
WILLIAM F.. HOPKINS, A. NJ, Professor o
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
H. A. WAsHINGToN, A. M, Professor of His
tory and Political Economy. M 1910
Rev SmAs TorTEN, ID. D., Professor Of Intel
ectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are two courses Of study for Undergrad
uates-the regular course for the degree OF Bach
elor of Arts, and Science course, occupying two
years Candidates for admission to the Science
course will be expected to produce the written re-
quest Of their parents or guardians. Students not
desiring to join regular class may, for special
reasons, besadmtted to study with the regular
classes, in those branches which, on examination,
they may be found qualified to pursue. t
| The necessary College expenses range between
SlS6 and $l96 per annum.
Circulars will be forwarded to all who may de-
sire fuller information specific inquiries will be
answered, if addressed to Professor MORGAN
SMEAp, Williamsburg, Virginia "a
| Students, not desiring to attend either the Reg
ular or the Science course, will be permitted ia
study with any class which they may be prepared
to join. e,el
| July Isl aw tsta
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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.
1t is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension Of the Capitol,
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by the
erection Of separate and distinct building, within
| the enclosure to the east of the building.
| The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condition, that may restrain the free exercise of
architectural taste and judgment, but they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed may
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 necessafp 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 Senate Public Buildings.
SENATE CHAMBER, 30th September, 1850.
N. b. The several daily papers published at
Washington will please insert the above daily for
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre-
tary Of the Senate. oct
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Washington.
New YoRK, Jan. I. 1851
GN CONSIGNMENT. Oak Tanned Russell
" BROG.aNS.--l, 900 pair Oak Tanned Russell
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A GREAT NATIONAL WORK
THE GALLERY OF ILLUSTRIOUs
AMERICANS. jh
Dagueueotypes by Brady--Engraved by
D,Avignon.

EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF LITERARY MEN.
FINDER this title will be published, during the
" year 1850, twenty -four Portraits and Biographi
cal Sketches of American citizens who have become
lustrious 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 it worthy
mad enduring monument to the great men OF The Re.
public. aa+.i lWni M
Mr. Brady has been many years engaged, at grea,
expense, IN collecting Portraits National Gal
lcry, and those which are being engraved for thi.
work are believed to be superior to any that have
been taken. In the accomplishment Of this great
object he has experienced the utmost courtesy and
encouragement from distinguished men MIR. Brady'l
reputation has been too long established to need any
recomme ndaion. His daguerreotypes are in the
highest the works OF art glowing with the soul
OF the living countenance.
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 i'm
preston in this Gallery will be taken under his i'm
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This work has nothing sectional in its scope !; il
win therefore be comprehensive in its spirit. The
names of those only admitted, whose talents
and public services have won for them honorable
fame throughout the nation. Each Of the great de-
partmcnts OF life will have its representatives. Art
and Literature universal in their spirit and the
Gallery is intended to be worthy and enduring mon
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achievements and fame constitute the chief glory Of
the nation. We hope that every lover Of Art, and
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undertaking, that its publication may make in
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illnstrious Of the Union together, consolidate ii
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established the following 1H
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sTEELE's FASHIONABLE HAT
HOUSE

CHARLEsT0N, SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE SUBSCRIBERS establish
ment being one Of the most extensive
IxxFIsN and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
- lin Charleston, the public may depend
on finding there superior assortment of all the
latest styles of Hats for this fall. Fine French
Moleskin and Beaver Hats, with an extensive
variety OF fine black, and blue cloth Caps for gen
tlemens, youths, and children.
TO SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
Planters can be supplied with Hats and Caps
for plantation and house servants. Black, white,
pearl and drab waterproof Wool Hats with good
hair and coarse cloth Caps. .s,',.
ar w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 23l King, opposite Hazel
street, Charleston, H. I'd lff
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To Southern Gentlemen or Literary In
stitutlOua ~

A young man, graduate Of 81. Mary's Coll
"A iege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain ~ ituation
az Assistant in an Academy, or Private Tutor
He IL qualified to teach the highest branches OF
mIstry, Mathematics and English Literature
The highest testimonials to character and quaii-
6cations can be produced. Address. postspail
0x.Y. Post Ofzce, Baltimore. Nd. n
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J. Knox walker,

j. Knox walker,
Attorney at Lar and General agent,
nFFERS his services in his profession and as
" Agent tor the Prosecution and Collection OF
Claims before Congress and the Deparments also for
obtaining Patents. t'
All business con6dcd to him viii be promptly at
tended to. jl7u
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y A. PRTNGLE, No. 30, East Bay street.
LIZ Charleston, South Carolina Importer of
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturers Agent
and Dealer in BR0G.aN;S, BOOTS and SHOES:
Advances made on consignment of Brogans or
Southern Manufacture. Parties wishing to cor
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cept of their consignment. q liberal cash advance
will be made. lnformadoN promptly impaired,
as to the style, but adapted to the trade
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE
AND THE
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS
Premiums to New Subscribers

nWING to the late revolutions and counter-revo
" buttons among the nations OF Europe, which hav.
followed each other in quick succession, and of which
the end Is not yet the leading periodicals Of Great
Britain have become invested with degree OF inter
est hitherto unknown. They occupy middle
ground between the hasty, disjointed andnccessary
imperfect records of the newspapers, and the elabo-
rate and ponderous tTeases to be furnished by the his
torian at a future day. The American Publishers,
therefore, deem ii proper call renewed attention to
they are offered to subscribers. The following is
their list, viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
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y AND NtF
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Reviews formerly published and reprinted under scpa-
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combination OF uniting in one work the best features
Of both as heretofore issued.
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Immediately their arrival by the British steamers,
in beautiful clear type on fine white paper, and
faithful copies OF the originals Blackwood's Maya
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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
OF THE $50 Na 0a.
SOUTHERN LITERARY GAzETvrF

~ " Il AIGINN "A n GAZEI~EE ~.
Was commenced on Saturday, the 4th of Nav
1850, under its original name-instead of Richards
Weekly Gazette--as more significant of its peculiar
character 1t being the only weekly organ OF Litera.
ture in the entire South! II is s bN5l-a.
Greatly Enlarged and Improved,
Containing weekly Thirty-two Columns OF
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Entirely New Dress
from head to foot" and upon beautiful wnirs
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The Southern Literary Gazette
rivals the best Of them in all the characteristics OF
truly valuable Preside Journal Its aim is the
diffusion of cultivated and refined taste throuehc~s
the communicated it embraces in its ample
folds ever species OF intelligence that can tend to
this result sH ~ M .F5llF
Original Contri5rtioms,, .y W.
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chiefly occupy its columns, but not to the exciue-
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