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Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

E."His planting himss!f upon the ~anti-sla.
very ground, and firmly manufacturing tito The last
vGs a bold nIous for q .Nissourian TO make"
We clip the above from The Oregon Spectator
published at Oregon City. in the Willamette val
ley, of the 24th October last. It 10 . sentences
from an introductory paragraph to the celebrated
scamp letter. We give It as a curiosity. /
shows how correctly BertOn's position is uuder'
stood tive thousand miles Of, whilst there arc
hundreds in the State Of Missouri, who cannot
or will not appreciate it.-ITimes. ,~
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

fin Unexpected Termination 10 an Eiopement
The English papers give an account Of u young
married man who eloped from the neighborhoot
of Manchester with a female relative, intending
10 proceed to America in one of the packet ships
The passages were taken and every arrangement
made. Unfortunately for the schemes Of th.
faithless husband, an intimation uf the circum
stances was sent TO the wife, who sold her eood'
and came over TO Liverpool Immediately. Hav
ing communicated her story 10 the captain Of 1.-THE
vessel in which her husband was about to sail
she was allowed 10 60 on board just at the tim.
Of sailing. The young woman who had rur
away with the husband was sent on shore, and
when the husband retired TO his berth, he found
in place Of his paramount, his lawful wife.
Wonder what he said when he saw her there;
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

4. Mr.. Crow. Senator from st. Louis. has
introduced into The Senate a bill $40 license and
tax merchants" We have not yet seen the pro-
visions Of the bill. consequently we can give nc
opinion as TO its merits. The Republican gives
q nimperfect synopsis Of its provisions. It pro-
vides that an ad valorem tax shsh be collected
of merchants upon ths amount OF capital invest
ed, the same as is collected upon real estate FOL
the time being. It also provides that an addi
tioual tax should be paid TO the collector upor
the license before delivery. The tax upon license
TO be regulated by the amount Of sales. As thu
law RPresent stands, the license is the same a
the Gd vqlorem tax, being ,sntsmcunt 10 a double
dd ralorem. This bill greatly reduces the scale
beginning at sales amounting to $4,000, upor
whichis imposed a license tax Of 81 Soc. Owe,
$4,000 and not exceeding $4,000. three dollars
end SO on up TO $3.50. 900, upon which i. impo.
sed a tax of fifty dollars.
We copy from the Republican the following
remarks upon the subject:
trNo merchant, we feel s~angnine, will object
to the details Of this bill. We have not time ia
refer to the several laws OH the subject, but il
occurs TO Us that the passage Of this bill will
leave a large amount Of capital employed in man.
ufscturing, printing. mechanical and other pur.
suits, untaxed. They are new subject TO taxa
ton, and we can see no good reason why they
should not contribute to tie support Of The gov
ernment in proportion TO their capital. 1t may
be that the provision which spp'ies to them is
not repealed by this law, but it will be well
enough for the gentlemen having charge Of this
bill 10 look to the matter. The law ought 10 be
made 20 explicit as to leave nothing to cOnstruc-
ton. by collectors or others"
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

GoprY's LApY's BooK.-The March No. oil
this elegant periodical is now upon our table
It is embellished with four splendid engr'vings
and contains the usual amount of original matter
chaste and interesting. Astcnished, Mr.. Cooley
that you should have any cause of complaint
against exchanges! Those fellows must DO de-
void Of taste.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

Sra7E Ltp,sLATGir.--The committee in the
Senate to whom 4he bill in, relation to Judicial
circuit. was srsfsrred. have been instructed to
report 6 bill reducing the aunbsr Of circuits 10
nihs. sad iniresirng the salaries Of Judges to Eff.
teen hundred dollars. There are at present four
teen circuits, the Judges receiving a salary Of
$1,000 each. q "
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

The BAxk.-The Senate on the 18th
inst, BY a vote Of II to IL disagreed to the
report Of the committee recommending a
continuation Of the charter Of the bank
So it is probable, the bank will live out the
time Of its present charter and wind up.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

1.-THE family that v took a news.
paper has moved to Illinois. The ole gen.
tlemsn was surPrised'the other dsy,to hear
that gold had been discovered in Cslifor.
mia; and the eldest daughter was rejoiced
to learn from . nsighbor, that Webster had
been hung, and now she'd never again be
with them 'pssky speliin books"
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

n. We regret 10 learn that our old friend,
David McAlister, is likely 10 have much trouble,
in addition to the heavy loss that he recently sus.
tanned upon his contract TO take the mail from
Jefferson City to Boonvills. His partner, a Mr.
Mitchell, Of Boonville, who was entrusted with
the superintendent Of the route by Squire Nc
Alister, Q short time since, fed from the State
taking with him all the stock on the line. So
soon as the news reached here, Squire MEALS
ter fitted out other teams and went up in haste
but could not cross the Missouri river, owing tc
ice.
A few days ago he crossed over with his teams
and being again prepared TO commence business
he demanded the mail at Jefferson City, wher
the Post Master refused 10 deliver it, stating thai
he had forfeited his c~ontracr, and would no Ion
ger be recognised as a contractor.
It is suspected BY many that all these things
have been brought about blythe base management
of Frink & Co., who have been running an op'
position line on the route, with the hope TO force
McAlister into q ruinous sale Of the contract e
them. "
We understand that TIE william Mitchell tost
much pains to ~in.inuate himself into The position
of an agent. It is quite probable he was che
mere tool Of Frink & Co., end was well compen'
stated for his base and thieving act to ruin Meal
lister.
We sincerely hope when the facts are proper
~ placed before the Department, McAlister will
be permittedto continue the contract without any
further injury or loss, from the wretches who
have conspired TO break him up.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

Interest in Iowa.- Rates of interest upon mo.
nsy have been abolished by the Legislature oil
Iowa. Parties are left free to pay what they
please, the law interfering only so far as to com.
pei the ful6lment Of the contract, whatever il
may be.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

II On the l4th inst. a bill passed the Senate
Of this State, changing the name Of a young man
from Thomas Benton Cstron to Thomas Jefferson
Catrsn. THUS it is the people desire TO wipe
cut all recollection of Benton.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

II Melancthon was reprOached by some ore
with changing lis views upon a certain subject
He replied, "Do you think, sir. that ! have been
study irg assidnoasly for thirty years without hav-
ing learned anyttiue2"
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

A law has just been passed BY the Iowa Leg
~i.lalure, which abolishes capital punishment
The penitentiary is rickeiy concern, ont Of
which any man can escape who chooses 10 ex'
ert himself Republican.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

The small note Law as It is termed has
been so amended, as TO permit brokers to
receive small notes but not to pay them out
in this State.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24

A resolution has passed the Senate Of
this State, that the Legislature adjourn
sine die on the Srd day of March. 1t pass
ed BY a vote of 90 to 10.
Democratic banner., 1851-02-24
SESSION.

HoUsE.-Mr. Lane introduced a bill Il
incorporate the North Fabius and Quincy
Plank Road Company; passed.
Mr.. Morrow offered a~resolution instruct.
ing the Committee on Criminal Jurispru.
dence to inquire into the expediency Of gra.
d%uating the penalty, provided for in the
second article, sections 81, 81, and 80 Of the
act concerning punishments; which was a.
dOpted.
MI. McGarey introduced a bill to dsclsr.
thsssoad from st. Charles to Jefferson City
a State road; passed.
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IKE As1R 'GEoDoLABE.-Mr James r. Co.
bourn has brought to perfection an improved
mathematical Instrument by this name, to the
construction of which he has devoted his atten-
ton for some time past. 1t is universal in its
application to all geodical operations; as well
to those depending on observations applied to
the earth, as those determined BY observa ions
directed to the heavenly bodies. BY lis aid one
Is enabled, with the greatest ease, cxactness,
and expedition, on any clear day or night, by
taking the altitude Of any celestial object, to get
the latitude of the place of observation, and
cor sequently the amplitude and zimulh of the
object when either rising or setting. The tru
variation of the needle is thus obtained All
the readings of the instrument are presented at
one view, without changing the position of the
eye. Its range Of admeasurement embraces all
angles Of elevation and depression complete, as
well as all horizontal angles. 1t is rs portable
as the common compass and its construction
gives the advant ge that every part may be
manufactured from the lathe, thus securing a
perfect plane surface and contour great de-
sideratum ia such instruments 1t has another
superiority over all other instrumental can
not be thrown out of adjustment short of vio-
lence sufficient to destroy the whole affair
Mr. Cobonrn designs taking out patent for
his invention soon. 1t appears to us faullless
in its application, and men of science will be led
to adopt it, as possessing advantages hitherto
believed unattainable Competent Judges of
our town have examined it, and declare il to be
admirable in its arrangement and design Win
CHESTER Republican.
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u. Appleton q Co. 400 Rroadsoay ,eao YorA
Have now ready the fourth edition.
life OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IA by Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 80 SO.
- Mr. Garland has given us daguerrec.ype Of
nus itself, and ~ilhal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "- Republic
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. '--CAariesion Msy-
curry
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 lie and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account OF the poli-
tics and the public men Of the day. ~ Crescent.
:" Since kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ogfaphy, which VIII at all compare in interest with
tins work. IL must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest - -se,cark Daily Advertiser
" Mr. Garland has made good use of his mate
RAJ, ana has given striking and accurate por-
raiure OF the errallc and brilliant subject of his
pen. ''-tNeto Orleans Delta
THIS book nils blank IN the biographical no.
tees OF distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us a faithful account Of his whole ca
reer, an analyst of his celebrated speeches. &c -
Philadelphia Enquirer.
AS biography, 1t is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety of manner. ''-E Boston Post.
IL is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted ~ Epe-
ming Post
. The work is written in on easy and beautiful
style, and rs replete 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. 1t forms valuable add-
uon TO our national history Democratic Reuisw
March I'D tw-w
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The STATE CONVENTIONS ar SYRACUSE 1900
The action OF these two bodies, to be properly
understood, must be considered in connection,
Tor II IL evident that certain members Of both
are acting in concert with each other. 1t will
be remarked that the Wings are doing nothing
towards nominations, but indulge in very long
adJournments. The key to this will be found
IN the proceedings Of the Democratic conven-
ton. In that body, the two features in yester-
days deliberations of most Significance are the
barefaced attempts to ntimidate the maj ,rity in-
to the nomination of Gov. Bouck for the presi-
dent Of the convention, bv threats of secession
and disunion; and the note addressed to the
convention by tile Union safety committee Of
this city on the subject OF the compromise
treasures.
Dir. Sickles and Mr. Maurice did not hesitate
to say that If Gen. liaIsey, the candidate for
president reported by a majority of the commit.
Tee on organization, was elected, there was an
end OF the union of the rarty. Messrs. West
and Hart, OF this city, substantially reiterated
the threat contained in this declaration, by de-
Ginning to serve as vice presidents with General
Halsey. Messrs. Cutting and O'Conor even
went further-they went home They expected,
we presume, that the remainder of Mr.. Bouck's
force IN the convention, some thirty more, would
have followed them bpt in this they were mis-
taken, it not disappointed. There were but two
N the whole body who were ready to leave the
Democratic convention because they could not
have their own way in everything, and we in
dulge hope that those two will perceive the
mistake they have made in time to escape The
more serious consequences of their rashness.-
~. Y. Ep. Post
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,

CITY or WASHINGTON,
I NDER the direction Of AARON HAIGHT PAL
| MER of New York add WOHTHINGTON
GARRETTSON SNETHEN Of New Orleans, At
orneYs and Counsellors Of the Supreme Court of tho
United States
This establishment Ia formed for the following
objects
| For practicing law IN the Supreme Court OF tic
United States and conducting professional business
before Congress.
g. For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims.
IN law equity against the United States before Con
grcss the Executive Departments, or against for
e,gn Governments before Boards OF Commissioners,
g. For the settlement Of accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Int ior DE.
partments, and obtaining the remission Of hncs, penal
ties, and forfeitures, for alleged violations OF the
revenue, post Office, or other laws.
4. For securing letters pa ent for inventions from
the United States or from foreign governments, and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the va
iious pension laws of the United States.
g. For collections generally, embracing debts, ega-
ces, and nheritances in the United states and Tor
eign countries.
g. For the purchase and sale OF lands In any Of the
States Territories OF the Union and loaning moneys
on mortgage or real estate lying therein.
T. For investment of funds in United States and
State stocks and loans, collection OF the dividends
thereon, and, generally for the transactions OF all bu
s'ness pertaining TO law, loan, and banking agency
All communications adore scd post paid, to Messrs
Palmer b Sneshcn, American and Foreign Agency
city OF Washington, will receive promptand faithful
attention. PALMER n SNETHEN,
Office No S, Carroll Place, Capitol Hill
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MrsrERroUs.-We are informed that negro
boy last week found in body of woods belonging
to Col Hurt, Of Culpeper county, pair of boots,
in which, after taking them home and attempting
20 put on, were discovered some bones of human
feet DIR. Wexford being informed of the fact,
went in company with the boy and some gentle
men to the woods and there discovered the remain
ing bones of a human skeleton, with the exception
OF one Of the arm bones. In the search a peck ct
book, containing large roll Of bank notes and a
letter, were also discovered not far from heskeeton
The notes, however, were much mutilsted and
injured by long exposure to the weather, that their
value could not be ascertained, though supposed
by the bulk to be of large amount. The letter was
also too much defaced to ascertain to whom it was
directed. Portions of his coat, which was of fine
material were also found. No clue has yet been
had to lead to the identity osthe person or the cir
cumstances by which he came to his end Mar
renson (Va.) Whig.
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FACULTY.


The seventh winter session Of this College will
commence a the first Monday ofNovember, 1851,
and continue four months. The chairs Of the
Faculty viii be arranged as follows;
1. G.. JONES. M. D.--Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine
is. NEWTON, Nj D.--Profssor of Surgery.
B. l.. HILL, M.D.-Professor of Obstetrics,
and Diseases of Women and Children.
u. FREEMAN. Md Professor of Special,
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
J. X. BUCHANAN, nj .D.--Professor of Ply
sioiogy, and Institutes of NJ edlcne.
l.. Il. JONES, M. u. Professor Of Materia
Medica, and Therapeutics, and Medical Botany.
J. MILTON SANDERS, M ID. LID Pro
lessor OF Chemistry, Pharmacy and Toxicology
o. l.. NEWTON, Nj. ID. --Demonstrato of An
alomy and Surgical Prosector.
a gratuitous preliminary course of Lectures
WIN commence ON the second Monday of October.
Al me same time the Demonstrators rooms will
ne opened, with every facility for the study of An
atomy Anatomical material is abundant and
cheap Prompt attendance at the opening of the
session Is expected.
ERMs.-Ilckets TO a full course of lectures
lunui graduation) 500 in advance, or a well en-
dofsed note for Sl25. To single course of Lee
lures 500 IN advance, or "a well endorsed note for
s'o' Naturalization ticket Specialization SIS
demonstrators ticket IS. Board costs from W
70 r2 % per week. Students sometimes board
themselves for much less. Students upon their
arrival IN the city, will call at the Office Of PRor.
H. D NEWTON, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address DR..
X. 3. NEWTON, or
JOS. s. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.
Cincinnati, Ohio, August, 1851.
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PROSPECTUS


N NHE undersigned. a committee of publication, on
u the part Of the M uscogee and Russell AgricuI-
surai Society, respectfully invite public attention
10 the following prospectus of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, TO be published an this city under the
auspices OF the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests of .fg-
rtctsiufe and Horticulture, Domestic and Rsral
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops, the
Improvement OF the soil, the management Of the
farm, the garden, the orchard the flower ward
and the house keepers department In their CON
nexion with the interests Of the SOIL the other in
dustral pursuits of the land will receive their APP
propriate attention.
The .'SOlL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PrApopY
esq. and Col JAMES M CHAMBEas Mr. Peabody
has been for TWO years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally dstine uished as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is one OF the most intelligent md
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 tyne on sunerior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of
ONE DOLLAR PER .qh:vU.M,
which must be paid in advance.
u3~Postmasters are authorized to act AZ agents,
and they may retain in their hands twenty-five
per cent. of all subscriptions collected by them. or !
if they perier it, a copy the work will be sent
TO any one twelve months gratuitousy, who W il
remit four names iotk four dollars
All communications must be addressed, posi-
paid, to WM. II. CHAMBEas, publisher of "The
Soil of the South, !" Columbus, Ga.
VAN LEONARD, J Committee
r. A. WARE, of
]. E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus, ((sa } March 1881
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, s. G.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.

c. & +. l.. KERRISON. & CO.,
nIRECr IMPORTER Of European Dry
IL Goods, are happy to inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions TO complete a
Stock of Staple AMI Fancy Dry Goods, as has ever
been offered IN their market Good Goods are
furnished licc prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited to examine their Styles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted to the
Southern Trade.
Ladies Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics in every
variety of Negro Cloths Blankets and Plantation
Dry Goods, complete assortment. House Keeping
articles IN therline in every variety, together with
full stock of Cassi1leres, Vestings, 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.
C. q +. l.. KERRISON, g. CO.,
209 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept 2, 1851. law6t
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IL is reported by the overland mail. that .
frlghtfal series of hurricanes has swept Cey Ion,
and the southerp peninsula OF India Sixteen
vessels had persisted. and great fears We're enter
taiaed OF further disasters. The steamer Bonn
bay was SIX days overdue from Ceylon. AZ the
MaurIlIus several vessels wers dlsmasted by the
hurricane, which extended as far the island in
that direction. The ship ColuInbo was lost at
Ceylon, and the bark Emily at Madras. The
Falkland, large iron steamer for service on
the Indus, has broken her back by long swell
Of the sea, owing To her faulty construction, and,
to complete the catalogue Of naval disaster, the
opium clipper Ariel has been turnt oft Calcutta,
being the fourth vessel destroyed in this way
during the last four months. The act was no
doubt peFpetrated by incendiary Lascars, who
have, IN this brief time, destroyed property near
iy amounting to quarter of million sterling
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sbs prices, upon AZ good fsrnns rs 10 quality and
price as can be obtained Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preference viii therefore be
given TO the productions Of American industry ;
and persons making proposals TO supply any
article wil state whether the IL of the growth
and manufacture OF lhs United States.
The articles TO be delivered az the Office OF
'he CLERK on or before the 18th day of October
next, and 10 he paid for as soon as he Committee
on Accounts shall audit the BILL
Each bidder, though he may desire to propose
Tor the whole OF the articles above enumerated.
WIZ DC required To make separate and distinct rro-
Posai Jo' eaeh class and no proposal or paper en-
pfaelng more than single class will lie considered
Each proposal tobe endorsed Proposals Tor Class
so. OF stationery for III r. o. s." and adj
postaget "
sufficient specimens OF each class 10 aecompanv
i 'he proposal marked with the name of tbr b,dder
a,'u me number of the class, according TO The
ebove advertisement "
me whoie OF each article specified in the fore
gong lisl wall be deemed class. and ,be nersop
.s 20 furnish any class description of ar
ucies al the lowest price, qualify Considered sha.
receive contract for the same an s.,as,s,,;s 80
pona, WIN TWO or more sureties satisfac,or,, 40
tue clerks Tor the performance OF the same under
forfeiture of twice the contract nrcs in 80 ~
taiiure' which bond must be filed in the Office Of
s"'a cicrh wthin ten days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared
The right is reserved, in case it should be w.
cessary, to order further supply of all or any of
the articles contained in the above list
Inc clerk also reserves the right to Judge and
determine whether the articles offered conform TO
The samples furnished or not, and may, in his dis
creton, refuse to receive them, if In his opinion
they 10 not answer the purpose for which they
are intended.
M VOTING
Clerk House Of Representatives u. s.
April l5-lnwJulyI