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100 DOLLIRS REWARD !!

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9th,
IN 1887, from his residence on Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportioned,
and of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head a prominent nose, and no whiskers having
on one Of his arms the letter s, or a mark resemb-
ling it, He had a scar on the inner ankle of, |
presume, the left foot. He speaks with pIausi-
bility and ease is rather assuming in his address
vet 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 a farmer named Joshua Lee, near Gin
ton, in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
tiers. Any person finding and experimenting the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands of
the subscriber shall receive the above reward Of
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
tina, he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
May Io-6tpw
PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBRA
+ TOR, a neat Book of 300 octave pages illus
trated with engravings. Price ~, payable inva-
riably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have il done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters wht
will frank remittances, are authorized to act al
agents for the work, and retain rs per cent com.
mission. Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit it, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
FOR steel plates representing the author before the
"lnquisatsrs," and American Ladies' and Gentle
men in HavanM throwing bugs 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 sdi-
tor Of the /" Cherokee Sentinel, at Cedar Bluff
Alabama. March 3.
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H,cHLy CRRD1rABLE.--The editor of the As
monean, the Jewish paper in New York, states
that there are At present in the State Prison, at
Slur Sing, ssven hundred and ninety odd pri-
sonsss, q every creed and color, save and sx-
cert ths Jewish, A. not one person OF Jewish
3Aish or descent 10 among the number.
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Direct Importers Of
FO REG DR. Y-G 90 DIS

In CAaris,tos, South Carolina,
VXTOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
wv 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 Fa~cy Dry Goods, selected
for and particularly adapted to the Southsr trade.
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods ~ low IN Ckarlsston, 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
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirtu,s If cotton. Also to their stock of Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptsnces.
C. e. K. l.. kERRISON, l. CO.
No. 900 King, northwest corner King and Marke
Feb. TO- streets
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TO ADVERTISERS.

This publication offers great facilities for adver-
Using, circulating as it does very extensively IN
Virginia, North and South Carolina and Mary
land, and throughout the South generally few
Advertisements of Medical Schools, Books, In
struments, &c, and Medicines, viii be inserted on
the following terms;
For one page, per annum, S5O-or one insehon'
$40; for half page, per annum, S30--or one 'nser-
lion, IS; for quarter page, s2o-or one in'sr''o"i
w.
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CnARLysroH, .. c.
"OULD call the attention Of piaalers uisitina
w Chsvl<stsn for their supplies, TO his stock
OF Dry Goods, which ~ kept constantly full, and
embraces complete assortment for families and
plantation wear; and, in Dress Goods, from the
!ow-priced, " the richest, latest, and most lush
ionable.
All Goods Of SostAsya s.an,Jaetuss, he will par
ticularly keep.
No 224. bend of King at. ChnrIsstnr
s. GRISWOLD q CO.,
Successors to Daniel Pratt & CO..
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
IL they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autauga countv, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are extern
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 10 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From IS 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.
nTTheir Gins are warranted to perform we'll
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattville, Autauga
county, Alabama.
mandatory, at which they are prepared to do
mill work and other casting Gin gearing con-
stantIy on hand for 8, 10 and l9sfeet wheels. A
portion of public patronage ia solicited
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell e Co Mobile, and H. Hendail, T. Carter Co.,
.Nsp Orleans.
8. GRIsWOLD e. Co.
Av~sn -
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BosTor, May %.

THE AMERICAN FLAG FIRED ON In CUBA.-
The brig Oberon arrived this morning from
Cienfuegos. She reports that on the 9th inst,
at 6 P. M, as the ship Margaret Webster was
beating up the harbor, she was fired into from
the Fort. The fist ball passed the stern, and
the second took effect on the bender near the
main chains. The ship was then brought to an
anchor and remained there all night In the
morning the captain came up to down to have
the matter investigated
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- STEELE.--S0uthern Halter.
231 King 81. Charlesfon, S. C.
A HENTLEMEN wishing to purch
VI ase beautiful new style Sprine

ZA EN ILEMEN Wishing 10 puTch-
VI ase beautiful new style Spring
Hat for 1851, made in Southern State, are invited
to call an above.
French Imported Hats.
A few cases Of fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail trade.
Strsw Department.
This departm mt comprehends all the newest
styles of Panan,as and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths. and infants, Of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
HTEELES HAT HALL,
March 0-<tsw Charleston, s, C
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New ORLEANS, May 30.

An arrival from Vera Cruz brings report that
the schr. Cairo, which left New Orleans last
month, with provisions for the Tehuantepec
surveying party, has been detained at Vera
Cruz, by the authorities and not allowed to
proceed on her voyage.
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$80785 Grand Capital Prize
200 prizes of $1,000 each
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
CIacc n
To be drawn in Baltimore, June 90, 1851.

900 lowest drawn Nos.) Of 81, 900.
Tickets S2O-halves l0-quarters 5-eighths 2 so.
Certificates of packages 26 whole tickets, $500 90
do do 26 half tickets, $50 90
do do 26 quarter tickets, IS 90
do do 26 eighth tickets, 81 so
Orders for Tickets Shares, or Packages in any
Of the above Magnificent Schemes will meet
prompt attention.
AppRKss F. MORRIS 4 Co.
May 81. Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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GREAT ELECTORAL HEsSlAN
STATE LOAN

GREAT ELECTORAL HEsSlAN
STATE LOAN
Of6,725,OO0 Dollars.
THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
and contracted by the eminent Banking
House Of Messrs. M. A. Won RorHscB,LD AND
Sous, in Frankfort-on the Maine The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz:
IA of 10000 Dollars go OF 1000 Dollars
% $4,000 60 1900 +"
"a $4,000 Z" 100 " 500
60 5000 1870 " zoos
&C., &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrevocaby on the
LIST Of June, 1851.
The price Of the Tokcts is as folio'os:
l ticket for Dollars 6 ticketsfor 25 Dollars
30 /" 100 65 900
Remittances can be made in Bank Notes, Bile
or Drafts on Europe, &c. Each shareholder will
receive, free Of expense, the Prospectus, with full
particulars; and amer the drawing. the list Of the
successful numbers, which will also be published
in the leading journals. The Prizes will be paid
in cash at Frankfort-on-the-Maine. Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orlenr-
Apply, without delay, to Mowz SrIEBEL,
Sous, Bankers and Merchants, Frankfort-on-the-
Maine, Germany; or those who prefer it can d.
rect their letters to the care Of essrs s. STIEBEL
&,Co., Merchants, 81, Nicholas Lane, Lombard
street, London
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Pension aud Bounty Land Agency.
TIME subscrbes has opened in the city of Wash
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 are deposited all evidence of
service now extant, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
ed for want Of 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-
tied receive the years pension due the 4th
of March, 1913; under the acts of July 7th, 1885,
March Sd, l843, and June l7th, 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST Of January 1894
he will undertake to establish, under the act OF
February I'd, l848, their claims to pensions fol
life, commencing on the 4th Of March, lS48, 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 Cd, 1900, he will undertake to estab
lish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, lS48, under the act of July
90, I848.
To all those widows Revolutionary pensoner
whose claims have been rejected or suspended TO
want of proof Of services or those who are in thu
| receipt of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husband
under the acts Of May 18th, 1923, or June 7th
1892, he will ensure the amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the TIM
the pension is made to commence by the law un
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
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" C5 500 reams Aat-cap folding paper, white
BIZ the act approved June IL, 1914. the Clerk
Of the House Of Representatives is 'dIrected to
conine his PURCHASES exclusively to articles the
growth and manufacture Of the United States, pro-
vided the snme can be procured of such growth
and manufacture Of suitable quality and at
able prices, upon MS good terms to quality and
price ms can be obtained Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preference will therefore be
given to the productions Of American indusry
and persons making proposals to supply any
article will state whether the is of the growth
and manufacture Of the United States.
The articles are to be delivered at the office Of
the clerk on or before the 18th day Of October
next, and TO te paid for as the Committee
on Accounts shall audit the bill.
Each bidder, though he hay desire to propose
for the whole Of the articles above enumerated,
will be required to make separate and distinct pro-
posai for each class; and proposal or paper en-
bracing more than single class will be considered.
Each proposal to be endorsed proposals for Class
No. Of stationery FOR Fl. r. u. s." and nd
dressed to the undersigned. They will be free of
postaget
Sufficient specimens Of each class to accompany
the proposal marked with the name of the bidder
and the number OF the class, according to the
above advertisement.
The whole of each article specified in the fore
going list will BE- deemed class, and the person
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HARTFORD, MAY 20.

The legislature went into convention to-day
to elect United States Senator. Seymour,
Democrat, received one hundred and five votes,
and Baldwin, Wing, one hundred and three
no choice. Another trial tomorrow.
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PHILADELPHIA, May 30.
NEW York, May 20.

The steamer Brother Jonathan, which left
this port on Monday for Chagres, broke her
cross head, and returned last night twill re-
quire about week to repair her.
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$5O,OOO-$25,00 900.
GRAND CON SOLIDATED LOTTERY,
Class N,
To be drawn in baltimore, June IA, 1851.
IS numbers and Is ballots.

800 nrizes Of $3.50 each
Tickets $l5-Halves 81 .50-Quarters 50 rs.
Certificates of packages Of IS wholes Sy4O 90
do do Is halves 100 90
do do 25 quarters GO 90
do do 25 eighths 30 90
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
FoR MAY, 1851.
f. MORRIS & Co. Managers.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
CLASS M.
To be drawn in Baltimore, May 3lst, 1851.
10 Numbers and l6 Ballots
CAPITAL $4,000 100 PRIZES of A., 500.
sPLENDI SCHEME.
| Prize Of SCI, 500 ] Prize of $500
Prize of 1880 Prize of $500
i Prize OF %, 800 l Prize of $500
/ Prize Of III 500 ! Prize of 1880
] Prize OF $500 100 Prizes of $500
l Prize of G,460 &C., &c.
Tickets S20-Halves 10 00--Quarters 90.
Certificate Of Packages of 26 whole tickets, 1877 90
do do 26 half tickets, 16S 81
do do 26 quarter tickets, "a IS
do do % eighth tickets, az ~
ADDRESS f. NORRIS g. Co. Managers.
BALTIMORE, Mn.
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BosroN, May %.

The evidence against Scott, the negro en-
gagged to rescue Shadrach, is very strong Com
missioner Curtis denies the statement of Horace
Mann, that he consulted Webster before giving
his decision in the case Of Sims
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BALTlNaRE, Nay ~
The -four market to-day has been very quiet.
There are sellers Of best brands 1t ~ rs, and
no buyers. Small sales are reported at ~ i2}.
City milla held o. 50. Rye -four % 81.
Grain quiet Red wheat 80 81 cents; white
80 los c's.
Yellow corn SOC. and white &c.. Oats 40 a
a. cta. Rye So cts.
Provisions quiet. Prices unchanged.
Whiskey "a % cts.
There has been some Improvement in coffee,
and sales during the week Of 1000 bags Rio at
a 81 cents The stock on hand is 10000 bags.
PHILADELPHIA, May 30.
The stock market to-day is active. and prices
improving. Sales 1000 shares Pa. SIS at 93t.
Flour dull ut - rs.
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The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1890, 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
$4,000, 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at La,o, 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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nACiFIC MAIL EAMSHlP COMPANY.
/ ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon. 1.-The public are informed that under the
spected md approved by the Navy Department,
and carrying the United States mails, will con-
tnue to leave Panama and San Francisco the LIST
and 5th days of each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and will touch Acapulco,
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacific, one of which will tie always in port at
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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 1890
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
othsrtcise no charge.
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ANTELOPE. :. - tons.
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports in Oregon, await
ing the former port the arrival of the mails and
passengers from Panama, and returning without
delay with the mails and passengers for the steam
err 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 burthen, now under charter to the
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-
nection 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 1900 tons. CHEROKEE / 300 tons.
EMrIRECITr2, 900 tons. PHILADELPHIA ! 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 will
insure as little detention az 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 q Co., agents, at that place
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
$500, In state rooms, to $500
$3.50, in lower cabin, to $500.
5000, in Storage, to S165.
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, 81 and SIS South street, and at their
agency, Ia West street.
sc
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
FOR JUNE, 1851.
F. MORRIS e. Co., Managers

$4,000, CAPITAL PRIZE !!
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
CLASS Is,
Tosbe drawn in Baltimore, June 7, 1851.
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adhesive
5000 extra large size white letter adhesive en-
velopes, very smooth and very thick
40 900 arge-size white letter oh esIve envelopes
10 900 small-siz. white letter adhesive envelopes
65, 900 large-size brown letter adhesive envelopes
30, 900 arge-size white note adhesive envelopes
$4,000 small size white note adhesive envelopes
$4,000 envelopes, to suit the fancy, note paper
5000 fancy card enveloi es
$4,000 plain white card envelopes
$500 white letter envelopes, with black border
$500 white note envelopes, with black border
] 900 white card envelopes, with black border
5000 extra-large size white envelopes, very
smooth and thick, o. by ~ inches
300 pounds black sand in ID. papers
By the act approved June II, 1874, the Secre-
tary of the Serate is directed to conhne his pur-
chases exclusively to articles Of the growth and
manufacture Of the United States, provided the
same can be procured of such growth and manu-
facture Of suitable quality and at reasonable prices,
upon as good terms to quality and price as can
be obtained of foreign growth and manufacture.
A preference will therefore be given to the pro-
ductions Of American industry; and all persons
making proposals to supply any article will state
whether the same is of the growth and manuiac-
ture Of the United States. t.
The articles must be delivered at the Office Of
the Secretary Of the Senate at Washington, free Of
any charge for carriage on or before the first of
October next.
Epery article must be Of the rery best qualify, un-
less an inferior article is called for.
A sufficient specimen Of each article proposed
for (of paper half quire, and Of envelopes 25)
is to accompany the proposal, and to be marked
with the name Of the proposer, and the price OF
the article. The whole Of each article specified
in the FOREGOING list will be deemed class; and
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WASHINGTON: THURSDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST T. 1861
IRISH EMIGRANT SOCIETY.
Office, No. / Reads Street, Neso 70


TN consequence the great number OF complaints which
II long time been made by Emgrant, Of frauds
committed upon them In the sending Of money to their
friends In Ireland and to aid and protect the Emgant
the Irish Emgrant Society established fund.- deposited
in the Bank of Ireland upon which they draw drafts,
payable at sight at any of the branches of the Bank
Persons residing out of the city, by enclosing In letter
the they wish forwarded, with the plainly written
direction to whom and where 1t is to be paid will have the
same remitted. st M Ms,.easa. afff 49,
There great advantage in purchasing the Societys
drafthat the Bank has branch in each Of the princi
pal towns in Ireland and thus the losses by discount and
otherwise, are avoided. s4lttaA&s. eAt.5la III tt
The Society keeps Office at No 22 Spruce street to
which Emigants apply to obtain situations for which
they fitted. II 9 u Netlt tsaAf sstk tA 2Aa3lt1t
Orders from employers in the country stating the
vices required the and the cheapest modes Of
veyance and giving respectable reference will meet with
prompt attention.
The Society will be thankful for all circumstantial and
early information of any fraud, imposition, outrage
committed Engrants and will endeavor speedily to
apply remedy. GREGORY DILLON, President.
5aMEs hHaH shathfEi sMhatThhfEiws, vice Presidents
JAMES REYBURN, j @usaHisWsg
EDWARD @. DoNNELLY, Corresponding Secretary.
KMRNAN B. DAILY, Recording Secretary
MI" aa a! JOSEPH STUART, Treasurer.
f EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Felix Ingoldsby, William Redmond,
William Watson, Francis Mann,
John Manning, James Stuart, t.a
e Terence Donnelly, Stuart j. NOLAN, a
James dwell, Cornelius Ill. Sheehan,
Charles NJ Many, John Nicholson. mar "a