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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28
-"CIsar. dead. and turned 10 clay,
Nav stoD hole and keep the wind away =

ra.We are reminded Of the above quo
tation by a correspondent of the London
Atheneum, who, writing from Egypt,
states the destruction of the ancient and
apparently impregnable Temples and Pyr-
amids is rapidly going on. He says:
"Thc Northern Pyramid of Dashour is
now in progress of being converted into Il
stone quarry, in order to build some new
palace or villa in the neighborhood the
tombs of Sahara are used for the same pur-
pose the mounds of Abydus are ran
sacked for building materials the Tenn
pie of Erment is going for the same pur-
pose; and two temples have, within the
last six years, been Knocked down, and the
materials removed from near Sheikh Fadl,
entlrel y without the knowledge of travellers,
to whom, indeed, they have remained ut
terly unknown until now that they no lon
ger exist j went to Skhmim to look at
the great block Of stone copied by Wilkin-
son, and supposed to be restored to Letron-
ne | found that the first line was entire
ly gone. They are breaking up the block
to make lime
In one hundred years, perhaps, these
gigantic memorials will be known only as
We know the mastadons whose bones are
occasionally found beneath our soil-in
history, or by some fragmentary relics.
How much more honorable and lasting
would have been those powerful characters
who executed these works, Gas is supposed,
to perpetuate their famc-but whose very
names are now unknown y if they had
used their strength and means in construc-
ting works of utility-water works, roads,
and canals-works calculated to benefit
the human race through all times.
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ENHANCEMENT OF THE CAPITOL

ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IT, 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
l0k 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 il required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension Of the Crpitol,
either by additional wings to be placed on the
north and south Of the present building, or by the
erection of n separate and distinct building within
the enclosure to the eas, 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
have such reference TO and correspondence with
the present building as to preserve the general
symmetry of the entire structure, when complete.
Although but one plan can be adopted, the com
mittee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption Of parts Of different plans
submitted should such course be found necessary; 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 parl adopted
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN II. CLARKE,
Commute, Of the Senate on Public Buildings.
SENATE CHAMBER, Both September, 1880
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 4
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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
OF THE

~
Was commenced on Saturday, the 4th of Nav
1850, under It's original name-instead of Richards,
Weekly Gazefte--as more significant of its peculiar
character, 1t being the only weekly organ Of Lern-
ture in the entire South! 1t is
Greatly Enlarged and Improved
Containing weekly Thirty-two Columns OF
matter. j. is, moreover, IN an
Entirely .Nesc Dress
I" from head to foot, and upon beautiful wo,rs
paper, so that in mechanical excellence. il il not
surpassed by any paper whatever in the United
States 1t continues under the same Ed;,or;.I
direction as heretofore and no pains or xnens.
will be spared to make it
a Choice Family Newspaper,
I" as cheap as the cheapest, and as good as the
BEST. Utterly describing the notion that
Southern Journal cannot compete with the North
ern weeklies, In cheapness and interest, af
The Southern Literary Gazette
rivals the best OF them in all the characterst;cs n
truly valuable fresIde Journal. Its aim ia the
diffusion of cultivated and refined taste throuehc.t
the communicated it embraces in its ample
folds ever species of intelligence that can tend to
this result.
Original Contribution,
from many OF the abest writers in the South
chiefly occupy its columns, but not to the exclu-
sion Of choice miscellany, selected from the best
American and European sources I
The tone Of the "Gazette'' is independent ..
criticism and IN the discussion Of every legitimate
LVpic, out II is StflCuy
Neutral in Politics and Religion,
Its columns are occasionally embellished with
Southern Portraits and Landscapes,
engraved expressly for the work, and accomps.
MED by biographical and typographical sketches
rs General Information F
is copious, but carefully condensed from the
leading Journals of all parts Of the world. n.
Notwithstanding the great increase in the size
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NF All orders must be accompanied with The
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.

WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
.FT,HE next annual session of this Institution will
commence on the I'd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY.
The Right Rev. JOHN JOINS, d. D., President
and Professor of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEVERLY TUcKER, Professor Of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
BENJAMIN S. EwELL, Professor of Mathematics
and Astronomy.
MORGAN ]. SMEAp, Phi. D. Professor Of HUI
manity.
WILLIAM F. HorxrNs, A. M, Professor
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
II. A. WARRINGTON, A. NJ, Professor of His
tory and Political Economy.
Rev. SILAs ToTTEN, d. D., Professor Of Intel
lectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There 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 parer. or guardians. Students not
desiring to Join a regular class may, for special
reasons, be admitted to study with the regular
classes, in those branches which, on examination,
they may be found qualified to pursue.
The necessary College expenses range between
1856 and Sl96 per annum.
Circulars will be forwcrded to all who may de-
sire fuller information, specific inquiries will be
answered. if addressed to Professor MORGAN
SMEAp, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Students, not desiring to attend either the Reg
ular the Science course, will be permitted to
study with any class which they may be prepared
to join
July Isl aw.
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PUBLISHED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
At the lo,o price OF ONE DOLLAR per a,,num,
I $ the cheapest weekly newspaper south of the
| Potomac, and cheap as any in the Union.
This paper is made up chiefly from the Daily
Dispatch, consisting of the entertaining and
news matter Of that Sheet and carefully selected
light literature and poetry.
HUGH X. PLEAsANTs, Principal Editor
1t is designed to make 1t equal TO any Weekly
sheet in the Union for its general interest In
tone and sentiment, it is Southern-its conductors
are Virginians, and they hope to merit and re-
ceive the encouragement of their fellow citizens.
They enter upon no mere speculation in their en-
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merely to catch the popular breeze. From edu-
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terest from choice, they are Southern men. Their
defence Of Southern rights is defence of them
selves and all they hold dear;-that it has been
warm unremitting, and far as their capacity al
lowed, vigorous, no man who has read their sheet
will deny. To doubt that it will continue to be
so is to presume that the principles and ideas
which have been instilled into them from their
birth, can be eradicated, at period Of life when
men rarely change their views. They, at least,
know it to be impossible.
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A GREAT NATIONAL WORK
THE GALLERY OF INDUSTRIOUS
AMERICANS.
Daguerreotypes by Brady Engraved by
D'Avignon.
EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF LITERARY MEN.


EDITED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF LITERARY MEN
FINDER this title will be Published, during the
~ year 1854, twenty-iour Portraits and Biographi-
cal Sketches of American citizens who have become
iisrious in the service Of the country Every por-
uon OF the work will receive the careful atten-
ton, and nothing will be spared to render it a worthy
mad enduring monument to the great Of the Re
public.
Mr.. Brady has been many years engaged, at great,
expense, IN collecting Portraits Tor National Gal
lery, and those which are being engraved for this
work are believed to be superior to any that have
ever been taken In the Accomplishment: of this great
object he has experienced the utmost courtesy and
encouragement from distinguished men Mr.. Brady's
reputation has been too long established 10 need any
recommendation. His dasuerreotypes are in TIE
highest sense the works OF art glowing with tie soul
OF the living counenance.
The drawings and engravings OF D'Avignon have
been pronounced by Europeans OF taste to be fully
equal, and in some respects superior those OF the
best artists OF London aud Paris, and every i'm
preston in this Gallery will be taken under his inn
mediate supervision The Typography will be exc
cuted as carefully and IN superb style the en-
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The finest imperial folio paper, 10 by 20 acbcs ade
expressly for this purpose.
This work has nothing sectional in its scope il
win therefore be compre hensive in its spirit The
names of those only admitted whose talents
and public services have for them a honorable
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and Literature universal in their spirit and the
Gallery intended to be worthy and enduring mon
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undertaking, that lis publication may make in
he progress Of American Art, and by grouping the
nstrious men of the Union together, consolidate it
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As no work Of this kind has appeared in America
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PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND

PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND
OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers of the
" Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-.
tives.
Pensions for life, for the widows Of such
GERS and soldiers who married previous to 800.
Bounty land for the surviving, or the widows,
or MINOR children OF deceased officers and prvafes,
who served in the war Of 1912 with Great Bri
tain, the Mexican war, or in any of the Indian
wars, since 1870.
Attention paid to suspended I'D rejected claims.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
otherwise no charge.
Communications oddrssg-., 20 the subscriber.
Washington, ID. c /, will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Commissioner Of Deeds for North and south
Carolina.
Refer TO the heads Of Departments, and 10
members of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twtf
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Pur,uant To the notice xivep the Central Conunit
,ss nrte a the rooms Of tie Natial instate = ~
Prtent OGice ON 'rbursdav evening the 18Th instant
Al o,clock'
The meeting was called to order by Professor w al
ter r. Johnson. on wboss motion Col Peter Foro<
was called TO the Chair aud Charles r. Stanhury
chosen Secretary Of the meeting.
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Jo, the Promotion Of Science.
SIR; have the honor herewith to transmit CO.
pies OF correspondence when mas taksh pace De-
wv, Inc MINISTER risnpotenaIy OF her Majesty
tive 10 the proposed Industrial Exhibition to be held
in London in the year 1851.
From the circular OF the Royal Commissioners Of
Great Britain hereto annexed il wbe observed that
countries ana entered Tor that Exhoion are required
20 nave peg; hfst submitted 70 ana approved ~ acs
-, s.". =, un"'ssoh "a ~. oo"ny 'lo, rom
A.s,' saa' 10 NJ anu W" no "'"e' ~"
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country ;n which i, er;s,s
THAT American ;rdustrv aud syts m,v no e,,h,.d "a
appear in the place allotted 10 them. Il win bc ndis
pensable that Recognized central authority sbould be
constituted and am under the impression that the
National Institute having been regularly incorporated
by act OF Congress- and being habitualy engaged in
matters pertaining to the arts and sciences, i the
proper body for taking the initiative in constituting
such central authority.
therefore beg lea We TO submit to its ton
the interesting and important subject which has been
brought to the attention OF this Department BY the
distinguished Envoy OF her Majesty's Government
and TO request such action or as NAV seem
necessary in order that the natural productions, the
ingenuity, industry, and arts Of the United States
may be fully and suitably represented on the interest
ing occasion herein referred to,
have the honor to be, very respectfully yours,
JOHN Nj. CLAYTON.
This communication was laid before the National
Institute, and by it referred to a select committee
which brought forward the following report.
rI ~.
rePo'' " t"e Co"'""tee " INC N1sto"d' l"Slu"Ie:
The special committee, to which was referred
the communication from the Hon. John NJ. Clay
ton, Secretary Of State, relative to the formation
of central authority for transmitting articles 10
the Industrial Exhibition to be held in London in
1851. offers tho following report:
The committee, impressed with the Importance
of the subject commended to the Institute. have
given TO il their earnest and careful attention.
The resources. the ingenuity. the industry and
arts IF the IIn;ted Sta,r9 ar. Conceived ~ ,ner,
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y A. PRTNGLE, No. 30, East Bay strees.
lIs Charleston, South Carona.-lmporter Of
French CALF SKINS, Manufacturer AGENT
and Dealer in BRoG.1-sS, BOOTS and SHOES.
Advances made on consignment Of Brogans o.
Southern Manufacture. Parties wishing TO con-
sign, Will send samples Of their make, und on re-
celpt of their consignment, liberal cash adri,cs
will be made. Information promptly impaired,
az to the style, but adapted to the trade. "a,
Charleston, s. c.. July L. I25n-dlp --L
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woRTH1NoroN q. sNDrHEE.

ATTORNEY AND CouNsELLoR AT Law.
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court o.
the United States in the Courts II the District &
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
claims Of all kinds against the United Statee, ei-
Their before Congress or any Of the Executive DE-
partments. and to procure letters patent for invs-
tons. Business conhded to his care, win BE-
promptly attended to.
N. h. Particular attention paid to the prosecn-
iron Of claims before the Brazilian Commission
now sitting in Washington
WAsB'neron CRY. d. C. July II, 1850
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To Southern Gentlemen or LITERARY In
stitutfona

a young man, graduate Of St. Mary's COL
"A lege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain n ituatio,
a. Assistant IN nm Academy, or Pnvats Tutor
lie is qualified to teach TIE h,phese br,ncbs. !.
Greek, Latin, French, Natural Philosophy. Che
mistry, Mathematics and English Literstnrs
The highest testimonials ~ 10 character and 0n.;.
hcations can be produced Address, post-paix..
c. x x. Post 0fIce, Baltimore, Nd
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DEPARTMENT or STAFF,
Washington, .ylfy,s !, 1850

Sir have the honor 10 transmit to you herewith
a copy Of the correspondence which has passed be-
tween this Department and the National Institute for
The Promotion Of Science, respecting he organization
Of committee to constitute the central authority
CURED By the regulations Of the Royal Commission on
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
HOUSE

CHARLEsroN, SourH CAROLINA
THE SUBSCRIBER IS establish
ment being one Of the most extensive
A and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
in Charleston, the public may depend
on finding therea superior ass orment 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
clemens, youths, md children.
TO SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
Planters can be supplied with Hats and Caps
for plantation and house servants. Black. while,
pearl, and drab waterproof Wool Hats with good
hair and coarse cloth Caps.
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 231 King, opposite Hazel
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Terms.

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j. Knox walker,
.qtornsy at Lam and General .9gsn,
nFEEkS his services in his profession and as
" Agent 10, the Prosecution and Collection of
Claims before Congress and the Departments, also for
obtaining Patents.
All business conided to him Will be promptly at
ended to, lit
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washington.
NV YoRx, Jan. l. 1850
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BLACK WOODS MAGAZINE
AND THE
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS.
Premiums to New Subscribers.

OWING to the late revolutions and counter-revo-
~ buttons among the nations of Europe, which have
followed each othc- in quick succession and Of which
the end is NOT yet," the leading periodicals OF
Britain have become invested with degree of inter
est hitherto unknown. They occupy middle
ground between the hasy DISCOUNTED, and necessarily
imperfect records OF the newspapers and the eabo-
rate and ponderous eatses to be furnished by the his
torian at future day. The American Publishers,
therefore, deem II proper 10 call renewed attention to
these Periodicals. and the very low price at which
they are offered to subscribers The following is
their Inst, viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW,
AND
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals are contained he views, mode
rately though clearly and firmly expressed, OF the
three great parties in England-Tory, Wing md RAJ
dical-s' Blackwood" and the 90 London Quarterly y
are Tory the " Edinburgh Review Wing and
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ments Of human knowledge II was originally edited
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Quoted by his son-in-law DIR. Hanna associated with
Sir David Brewster. Its literary character is of the
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Westminster !" it being in fact union of the two
Reviews formerly published and reprinted under scpa
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combination oil uniting in work the best features
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The 0ovspnnsnt Of the Unitsd states OF
America, A. D., 1851
TIE Executive.

America, "A. u, 1901
TIE Executive.
MuLARD FILLMORE, OF N. T., president.
Wm,,.mR. KING, Of Ala, Pres't ofthe Senate.
The Cabinet
D.s,., WEBSTER, of Mass. Sec Of State.
THom,s CoRwIs, Of Ohio, Sec. of the Treas
Charles M. CONRAD, of La. Sec. of War.
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, of N. c Sec. Of the Navy.
A. II. II. STUART, Of Va. Sec. Of Interior.
NATHAN X. HALL, Of N. Y. p. M. General.
John j. CRrTEsDEN, of KY. Att. General.
The Judiciary.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
ROGER b. fancy, of Maryland Chief Justice
JOHN MCLEAN, OF Ohio Associate
JAMES M. WAYNE, Of Georgia
JOHN CATRoH, OF Tennessee "
john MCKINLEY, Of Kentucky
PETER V. DANIEL, Of Virginia
SAMUEL NELSON, OF New York
LEVI WOODBURY., OF N. Hamp.
Re BEAT G. GRIER. Of Penn. I"