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--Fissr ExPEKIMEST or FIrCH AHp FULToE--
The collections Of the Historical Society Of
Pennsylvania for 1851, contain an interesting
letter from Rembrandt PcaIe, giving an account
Of the first experiments ia steam navigation by
Fitch and Fulton, Of which he was an eye wit
ness In the spring Of 1855 he was spectator
of the first experiment ever made by Fitch,
which occurred on NchuylkH river at Market
street The vessel to be propelled was shall
lop, with about twenty persons on board. On
the deck was small furnace, and machinery
connected it'll complex crank, projecting over
the stern, to give motion 10 three or four pad
dies, resembling snow shoyels, which hung into
the water When all was ready and the force
Of steam was made to act, the paddles began t
work, pressing against the water dacksoards as
they rose. and the boat moved against the tide,
but in few minutes il ran aground at an angle
Of the river, owing to the difficulty of managing
the unwieidy rudder, which projected eight or
ten feet. IL was soon backed off and proceeded
slowly to its destination at Gray's ferry. Soon
afterwards Fitch repeated his experiment upon
the Delaware, with improved paddles on the
sides Of the boats this experiment was so satis-
factory, that it induced several gentlemen to fur
nsh him with the means Of going to England,
for the purpose Of prosecuting his invention
but he died on the voyage. II is known that
Mr. Fulton was u fellow passenger, and there is
every reason to suppose that they freely con-
ferred on the subject of steam navigation Full
toms motive in going to England was to cult
vate his talent for painting. Although he was
successful in great degree, vet he feared that
America might not afford sufficient encourage
ment in the fine arts. He therefore decided 70
visit Paris, and devote his studies to civil engi-
neering, as affording better field for enterprise
in his native country. His first experimental
demonstration in America was made in fiat
bottomed scow on the East river, New York
When it began to move and advanced on the
calm water against the tide, Mt the rate of four
miles an hour, it seemed like huge tortoise,
padding onwards with its fore feet Mr. Peale
says he jumped aboard and took Fulton's hand
The latter was intently gazing at the wheels Of
his machine, when he suddenly exclaimed -"Yes,
now have it, they (mean ng the wheels, and
throwing his hands aloft,) they, must be of large
diameter, and but lille sunk in the water" The
idea Of water wheels of large diameter instead
of paddles occurred at this moment, and could
never have been taken from Fitch, as he used
small wheels Emboldened by his success, Ful
ton in mediately, in connection with Chancellor
Livingston, engaged to build steamboat for
the North river; which, on its passage up, pro-
duced all the excitement which is 80 graphically
described by Judge Story. 1t remains to the
credit of America, that she had the benefit of
steam navigation Gpe years before it was adopt
ed in England
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offering TO furnish any class or description Of ar
tces at the lowest price, quality considered, sha
receive q contract for the same, on executing a
bond. with Two or more sureties, satisfactory to
the clerk, for the performances OF the same, under
forfeiture of twice the contract price IN Of
failure; which bond must be filed in the office Of
said clerk within ten days after the proposals have
been opened and The result declared.
The right is reserved, IN il should be ne
cessary, TO order further supply of all any Of
the artIcies contained IN the above list.
The clerk also reserves the right 10 judge and
determine whether the articles offered conform 10
the samples furnished or NOT, aud may, in his dis
erection, refuse receive them, If In his opinion
they do not answer the purpose for which they
are intended
X. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives U, S.
April I5--lawtJulyl
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100 DOLLARS REWARD!

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9th,
IN 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg 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 whskers; having
on one of his arms the letter S, or mark resemb-
ling it. He had scar on the inner ankle Of |
presume, the left foot. He speaks with psusi-
bilty and ease; is rather assuming in his address
vet mild and humble in his manners. He il 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 Clin-
ton, in Virginie; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
rers. Any person finding and apprehending 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.
May I0-6tpw
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S. GRlSWOLD e. co.

S. GRlSWOLD e. CO.,
Successors TO Daniel Pratt g. Coz
d ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
In they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsvile, Autauga countv, Alabama
Their arrangements for manufacturing are 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
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale Of over 1000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they are confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
N3| Their Gins are warranted to perform well
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, by letter directed to Prattville, Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have a foundry connected with their
manufactory, at which they are prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con-
stantly on hand for 9, 10 and IL feet wheels. A
portion of public patronage is solicited.
supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co Mobile, and II. Kendall, g. Garter Co.,
.Neio Orleans.
S. GRISWOLD & Co.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
| TOR, nent Book Of 300 octave pages, Illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva-
rably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have it done in the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters who
will frank remittances, are authorized to act as
agents for the work. and retain 25 per cent com
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit II, and
close hesty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain wnves of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
"Inquisaters," md 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 Emgrant,' and late ed
tor Of the Cherokee Sentinel, at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March z.
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Pension aud bounty Land Agency.

'HE subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
J. ington 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 deposited all evidences of
service now extant, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
cd Tor wan or 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 enti-
lied to receive the ten years pension due the 4th
of March, 1913; under the acts of July 7th, 1888,
March 3D. l543, and June l7th, 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST Of January, 1874
he will undertake to establish, under the act OF
Eel ruary 2d, IS4S, their claims TO pensions for
life. commencing on the 4th of March, IS4S, 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-
ish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, lS4S, under the act Of July
%, 1913.
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 l5th 1928, or June 7th, /,
1882, he will ensure the amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the time
the pension s made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving, or the widows or minor child
rem of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1880.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
otheraoise charge.
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
SO, 100000.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
attorney and Counsellor at Lao, 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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April 3-tf
GREAT ELECTORAL HESSIAN
STATE LOAN

Of 6,725,O00 Dollars.
rTIIIS 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 10000 Dollars GO Of 1000 Dollars
% $4,000 &c 60 1900
"a $4,000 {" 100 500
60 5000 I" $50 4" 900 /"
&c, &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocaby on the
lst of June 1851.
The price offhe Tiekeis is as yfoliotrs:
] ticket for Dollars tickets for 25 Dollars
80 +" 100 65 300
Remittances can be made in Bank Notes, Bills
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-th Maine, Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orlears
Apply, without delay, to STIEBEL,
Sons, Bankers and Merchants, Frankfort-on-the-
Maine, Germany; or those who prefer it di-
rect their letters the care Of Messrs S. STIEBEf
e. Co., Merchants, 80, Nicholas Lane, Lombard
street, London
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The CUBAN ExPEplTIoS.--Nothing new has
transpired respecting the Cuban movement in
this quarter for the past few days. 1t is very
evident that the expeditionists have been discon-
certed, bnt it il not 80 certain that the expedi-
ton has been finally abandoned. We have here
tofore expressed the belief tbet another blow
will be struck for Cuban emancipation, and il
there is any reliance TO be placed in the reports
TINT have gone out in regard to the matter, there
are men engaged in the enterprise who will
not be deferred by temporary or trifing mis-
chances from aconsummation Of their designs
Enranndh Nescs.
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THE CuBA AfFAiR.--We learn from those
who are CONNIE IL fauin all the matters that the
adventurcrs are not discouraged or dismayed
although their present plans have been frus-
tssted, they are not disheartened tits with them
hone deferred" and they look for better Inc k
next time They ascribe their disappointment
and defeat to the bad management of their
agents in the Northern cities, who were foreign
en- instead Of American citizens.--N O. Bulle-
tin 6fh
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DIED-In this.city, yesterday, of scarlet fever,
CLARENCE s. NJ. aged years months and l5
days, son of J. G. and LYDIA WEAVER
Thus within fortnight have these fond
p rents laid in the tomb two very dear children.
None but parent can have a parents heart
This shock is severe; yet God hath done it, and
in him we will hope
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G. A. T.. l.. KERRISON IL co.
Direct Importers of
+ O r + G N DR. Y-G GODS
In Charleston. South Carolina,

f'F V7''''''''' '7V"f" t"FUTTTFHs
NTOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry. Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering
very large and well assorted stock of Foreign and
Domestic, Staple, and Fancy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southern trad,
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 descriptions; the make will be
fo1nd OF best finish, and perfectly free from any
mirfre qf cotton. Also to their stock of mr.,
Goods, which will be found second TO none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city aceeptances.
g. 4 K. l.. KERRISON, e. co.
No; 1D9 King, northwest corner King and Marks
Feb. 10. s,r.s,
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DAclFIc MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

nACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ONLY through line for Csiifoxu,s and Orr
gon.) The public are informed that under tie
new arrangement Of this Company, Steamers in
spected and approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will
tnue to leave Panama and San Francisco the LIST
and 5th days of each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, aud will touch Acapulco,
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging to the
Paeihc Mail Steamship COMPANY, are now in the
Pacific, one Of which will Ia always in port at
each end of the route
OREGON ,O9J tons. RspuBL,c /, 200 TONS
PANAMA l,Oe7 tons. CAROLINA GOO tons.
OALlFoRNiA ,O5O tons. CoLumBus. GOO tons.
TENNESSEE 800 tons. isrumus -- tons.
NohrhEHSER 200 tons. UaIcoRN GOO tons
CoLuMBn 800 tons. FRgmonr COO tons
ANTELOPE. tons
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San francisco and porls in Oregon. await
ing AT the former port the arrival of the mails and
! passengers from Panama. and returning without
delay with The mails and passengers for The steam
er from San Francisco.
regular line of propeers will be kept no 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 he
company and peculiarly commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
family boat.
| One of the above steamers will keep up the con-
necuon 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 800 tons.
EMriRECrrY2, 900 tons. .PnLApELpHIA 1,10O 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 will
insure as little detention as possible on the 18TH
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships
through line to and from New Orleans, and ports
in Mexico, California and Oregon. Passages from
New Orleans can be secured from Armstrong,
Lawrason Il Co., agents, at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
S400, in state rooms, TO $780,
$780, in lower cabin, to $3.50.
$500, in steerage, to Sl65.
The rates from New York to Chagres will be
at the lowest adopted by any safe sea steamer be-
tween those ports
For choice of berths, ,apply at the office of the
Company, 54 and 55 South street, and at their
agency, 1T West street.
A pri 26-tf.
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PHLASTHRoPIc.-Amon the prominent be
nevolent objects of the day, for the relief of the
down-trodden female race, we perceive the call
in the New York papers for the formation of a
women with snoring husbands!
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VIM HOW LAND,
Imports and Dealer in Dry Goods, In

cHARLrsTon, 8. c.
MOULD call the attention Of planters pisiiine
~ 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
iow-prced, to the richest, latest, and most fash
ionable.
All Goods OF Southern ~nn,.facf,,ss, he will par
tonlarly keep.
No 224, bend Of King st., Charlsssop.
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STEELE.--SOuthern Halter.
23l King ST. Charleston, S. C.

4 WINnfng DUrCh-
VI ase beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851, made in Southern State, are invited
to call above.
French Imported Hats
A few cases Of fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail trade
SfraI Department
This deparp mt comprehends all the newest
styles of Panamas and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths, and infaats, Of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE'S HAT HALL,
March S--4tsw Charleston, s, c
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EWe see by the Picayune that new work
on the Mexican war is about to be published in
Cincinnati It is to be called "Service Afloat
and Ashore" and is written by Lieut.. Raphael
Semmes, of the United States navy.
Lieut.. Semmes was resident Of Mobile and
wrote this book there last summer. He is quite
distinguished both as writer and soldier.
Says the picayune:
aUp to the seige of Vera Cruz, Lieutenant
Semmes was the flag lieutenant of the squa-
dron under Com. Conner, and when the advance
upon the Mexican capital commenced he joined
the staff of Gen. Worth as volunteer aid,
participated in all the hard conflicts in which the
division of that officer was engaged, and received
the warmest encomiums for his devotion and
courage We know Lieut. Semmes well, and
can safely assert that he will write fair and
impartial account Of what he saw. The work
is TO be issued in one handsome volume, en-
bellished with numerous engravings of the text
besides an official map of all the various battle
grounds in the valley of Mexico. N addition to
description of the naval operations in the Gulf
of Mexico, and a detailed account fGen. Scots
brilliant campain, we are told thai the work will
enter largely into m inside and domestic view
of the Mexican republic. Mobile Herald.
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TERMs:--The MONUMENT will be printed on a
double royal sheet-the paper and type being OF
the bes, qunlity-nnd IN quarto form, containing
sixteen large pages, that it may be more easily
preserved. The price will be two dollars per an
mum, payable on the receipt of the second num-
ber. The nature of the enterprise not admitting
ofany credit, none can be given.
Societies and clubs will be furnished with the
MONUMENT on the following terms;-3 copies for
IS; copies, 80; 10 copies, Sl5; &c.
Those who are disposed to patronise the Nov
UmENr, are requested to forward their names to
the general agent, without delay The first mum
Der will be published early in May, and the second
on the ID day Of August, and weekly thereafter;
time being allowed for the prospectus to be circu-
lated, and for the agents to make returns. As all
subscribers will be contributors to the Monument
itself, their names will be published in the paper.
April %, 1857.
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PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.


April "a, 1851.
I N pursuance Of the ''act legalizing and making
| appropriations for such necessary objects as
have been usually included in the general appro-
prialion bills without authority Of law, and TO fix
and provide for certain incidental expenses Of the
departments and Offices of the government, and
for other purposes" approved the 26lh of Au-
gust, lS42, sealed proposals will be received at
this Office until 10 O'clock a. M, on Monday,
the Goth May next, for furnishing the following
articles of stationery for the use of the Senate,
each article 10 be Of the uery best qualify, and to be
approved by the Secretary, viz;
$50 reams cartridge paper, very tough, and
with very smooth surface; the size TO be
II IN. by % IN, and TO weigh not less
than 26 lbs. to the ream
500 do cartridge paper, very tough, and with
very smooth surface; the size to be 10
IN. by "a M, and TO weigh not less than
20 lbs to the ream
so do white soft wrapping paper
l00 40 white single Hat cap paper, satin finish
do white double cap paper, satin finish, of
the very best quality, to be cut and ruled
according to the sample at this Office
100 do white veil. cap paper, satin finish, faint
lined, OF the very best quality
50 do white veil. cap paper, satin finish, sec
ond quality, plain
80 do white veil. cap paper satin fl. l.ish, SECOND
quality, faint-lined
100 do white 4to. post paper, highly glazed,
and hard caendered, gilt
200 do white 4to. post paper, hghly glazed,
and hard calendered, gilt, faint-lined
80 do white Bath post paper, highly glazed,
and hard calendered gilt
25 do white Bath post paper, highly glazed,
and hard calendered, gilt, faint-lned
50 do blue Alto. post paper, highly glazed, and
hard calendered, gilt fant-lined
do white 4to post paper, satin finish, with
black border
100 do large size white note-paper, satin finish,
gilt
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to know it. In the year 1924 the Constitution
was buried in the Senate-the Senators who
were then present will, it is believed, recolIect
the fact-and never afterwards quoted by me
while continued in the Senate. The opinions
of Gen. Washington, Mr.. Jefferson, and Gov
Clinton, are known, but not respected. have
never believed that State could nullity and re-
main in the Union, bal hare aludys belieued that
a Sloie might secede rhen she pleased, and this
right I haze considered the best guard to public
liberty and to public justice that could be desired
and Il ought 10 hdpe prevented phat is noac feh m
the South-oppression When confederacies be-
gin to fight, liberty is soon lost, and the govern
ment is soon changed A government OF OPT
Mon, established by sovereign States, for spe-
cial purposes, cannot be maintained by force.
The use of force makes enemies and enemies
cannot live in peace under such government"
These are the views deliberately expressed by
the patriots and sages of by-gone days-men
who made the science of our complex machinery
Of government their study, and two Of whom
assisted in the formation Of the present Constr
tuition. Whether secession will lead to civil war
between the general government and the seccd-
ing State, rests entirely with the stronger power.
There is no necessity for it unless the federal
government shall choose to consecrate its usur-
pations by the blood Of those it shall have at
tempted to oppress. The measure is not resorted
to by the retiring State with view to resort to
force All she asks is the privilege to peacably
Withdraw from a league, the compact of which
a grievance too intolerable to be longer borne.