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GREAT ELECTORAL HESSIAN
STATE LOAN
on 6,725,OOO Dolla

Of6,725,0OO Dollars.
THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
/ and contracted by the eminent Banking
House of Messrs M A. Won RorHscmLp AND
Sons, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz:
"a Of 40, 600 Dollars 60 of 1000 Dollars
- $4,000 ~. 60 :" 1000
"a $4,000 100 500
60 5000 " 1870 (" 900
&C., &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars
The next drawing takes place rrevocabIy on the
LIST Of June, 1851.
The price ofthe Tickets is as f6ilo,cs:
! ticket for Dollars tickets for 25 Dollars
80 g 100 65 " 200
Remttances can be made in Bank Notes, Bills
or 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 will be paid
in cash at Frankiort-on-the- Maine, Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orears
Apply, without delay, to moRIz STIEBEL,
SoNs, Bankers and Merchants, Frankfort-on-the-
Maine, Germany; or those who prefer it can d.
rect their letters to the care Of Messrs. s. STEBEL
q Co., Merchants, 80, Nicholas Lane Lombard
street, London
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100 DOLLARS REWARpl

d AN away from the subscriber, October 9th,
IL 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, a negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportional
and of black complexion, full. faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and no whiskers having
on one of his arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
ling IT. lie had scar on the inner ankle of,
presume, the left foot He speaks with plaus-
bIiy and ease; is rather assuming in his address,
yet 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
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY.
NAV I0-6tpw
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S. GRISwoLD & co.

). GRlSWOLD q CO.,
Successors 10 Daniel Pratt g. Co..
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
III they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsvle, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are extern
sve and complete, which will enable them TO furn-
lsh 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 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.
hS~Their Gins are warranted 10 perform well
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene.
rally, or by letter directed to Prattville, Autaugs
county, Alabama.
They have a foundry connected with their
msnufactory, at which they are prepared TO do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con.
stantly on hand for 9, 10 and 10 feet wheels. A
portion Of public patronage is solicited
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Carnp.
bell & Co Mobile, and n. Kendall, & Carter Co.
.Nep Orleans.
S. GRISWoLD e. Co.
Anril Aft
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i ONLY through line for California and Ore
gon. THE public informed that under the
new arrangement OF this Company steamers in
spected and approved by the Navy Department.
and carrying the United States mails, will con
tinue to leave Panama and San Francisco the Isl
and 9Th days OF each month, unless detained by
unavoidable accident, and will touch a Acapulco.
San Diego, and Monterey.
The following steam packets belonging 10 the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, are now in the
Pacific, one of which will lie always in port at
each end of the route
ORKGoN /. 1909 tons. REPUBLIC d. 200 tons
PANAMA e. ! ,0S7 tons CAROLINA 600 tons
CALIFORNIA 1850 tons. COLUMBUS. 600 tons.
TENNESSEE 300 tons. IsrHmUs - tons.
NoRrHERHER 200 TONS UNICORN. 600 tons.
CoLuMBD 800 tons. FREmoNr 600 tons.
ANTELOPE. 4. - tons.
The new steamship COLUMBIA will ply be-
tween San Francisco and ports 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.
A regular line of propeers will be kept up for
The transportation of freight and transient passen
gers between Panama and San Francisco.
he well known steamship SARAH SANDS,
OF l.5O0 tons burthen, now under charter TO the
company, and peculia; y commodious in her cabin
arrangements, will be kept running as an extra
One of the above steamers will keep up the con-
nectlon between Acapulco and the other Mexican
ports.
The connection in the Atlantic will be mdin-
tanned by the United States mail steamships
GEORGIA 1900 TONS CRESCENT CRY 500 tons.
Ono 5000 tons. CHEROKEE 800 tons.
EMrIRECIrY2, 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 as will
insure as little detention possible the 18TH
mus, and forming with the Pacific steamships a
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 $3.50.
$3.50, IN lower cabin, to $3.50.
5000, 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, III West street.
prll 26-f.
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LIFa OF JOHN RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton d CO., 200 Broad,cav reio York
Have now ready the fourth edition
T IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
| By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes I2mo.
Portraits; 50 80.
4" Mr.. Garland has given us dasuerrr~.vpe Of
a character more eccentric and variable than IRA.
nus itself and withal, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. - Republic
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston .Mer.
curry
"a good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex.
tremeEy readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his life, and analysis of his
character but an interesting account Of the poll.
tics and the public men of the day. ~ Crescent.
Z" Since Kenpedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American bi.
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. II must be read by muItirudes with in.
tense interest. -[Nncark Daily Advertiser.
" Mr.. Garland has made good use of his mate
RIAL and has given a striking and accurate DOR
trature Of the cratic and brilliant subject Of his
pen. ~ .Ntic Orleans Delta.
"This book fills blank in the biographical no
tees Of distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us a faithful account Of his whole en-
reer, analysis Of his celebrated speeches, &c. -
Philadelphia Enquirer.
GAS a biography, it is marked by directness
and unity OF purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety Of manner Boston Post
alt is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographes with which we are acquainted ~ Ere
ming Post.
" The work IS written in an easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages The
author is Intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, Mt different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drains Of the Republic. II forms valuable add.
ton to our national history democratic R>pisw
March l7--d.tw-w
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DRosPECTUs OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
L TOR, neat Book OF 300 octave pages illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable invs-
riably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have It done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmssters who
viii frank remttances, are authorized to act
agents for the work, and retain % per cent com
mission. Confident Of the most liberal supper, in
this enterprise, shall endcavor to merit II, and
close hesty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, well as the drsughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
"lnquIsaters," and 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 Emigrsnt," and late edI-
tor Of the " Cherokee Sentinel, at Cedar Bun,
Alabama. March j.
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THE subscriber 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 ofalI 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
cd Tor want or proof and proper attention.
lie, 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 apy
OF Inc Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
o'ssa'ished with Their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, or are enti-
ueo 10 receive, the ten years pension due on the 4h
of March, lo4S; under the acts of July 7tb 1929
March 81, 1913, and June 18th, 1914, being those
VINO were married before the LIST of January 1894
he will undertake to establish under The act Of
Eel ruary I'd, lo4S, their claims 10 pensions for
life, commencing on the 4th of March. Is4s. when
their pensions under the foregoing acta tern,i
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-
lish their claims TO pensions for life, commencing
on the 4h Of March, ls4S, under the act of July
30, l64S.
To all those widows ofrevolutioDary pensioners
whose claims nave Detn rejected or suspended Tor
want OF proof of services 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 18th, 1923, or June 7lh,
1892, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law un-
der which they claimed or have been pensoned
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,
othe,1cise 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 w ashington city Capital
S3,O00,0 900.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, d. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at La,o, and Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North aud South Carolina
p. S. Refer, if necessary, to the heads of de-
parments, and to members Of Congress generally
March 25--tf
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TEL E G r A P HIC

BALTIMORE May II.
The President and cabinet arrived here this
morning en- route for New York. They were
received at the outer depot by committee of
the councils, and escorted to Barnum's hotel. A
salute of 100 guns was fired in honor of their
arrival. Mayor Jerome met the President at
Barnum's, and addressed him in neat speech,
to which Mr.. Fillmore replied in appropriate
terms and, in the course of his remarks, highly
complimented his cabinet officers
The distinguished visitors will reach Phila-
delphia at p. m, where grand reception
awaits them
The weather is very warm, but more moderate
than yesterday.
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offering to furnish any class or description of ar
ticles at the lowest price, quality considered sha
receive contract for the same, on executing a
bond, with two or more suretiss, satisfactory to
the clerk. for the performance or the same. under
forfeiture OF twice the contract price In of
failure; which bond must be filed IN the Office of
said clerk within days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared.
The right Is reserved, IN case II should be ne
cessary, to order further supply OF all or any of
The arucles contained IN the above list.
The 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
erection, refuse TO receive them, # IN his opinion
they do not answer the purpose for which they
are intended.
X. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives u S.
April l5-lawtJulyl
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BOSTON. Nav 1919 p M

Letters from Port Prayo to the Sd Of April
state that the Portsmouth, the Dale, and the
Porpoise, were at Port Prayo, and the squadron
was actively endeavoring to suppress the slave
trade, but notwithstanding all their vigilance, it
was still carried on TO a considerable extent in
the southern part Of the island. On the arrival
of the Germantown, the Portsmouth will return
to the United States. The officers and crew of
the vessels were all well.
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VIM. HO w LAND,
Importe 1 and Dealer I'm Dry Goods, in

cHARLEsToN, SO.
"OULD call the attention Of planters VISITING
w 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
low-priced, to the richest, latest, and most fash
ionable.
All Goods Of Southern manufacture, he will par
ticulnrly keep.
No 224, bend Of King st., Charleston
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FOREIGN PATTERSON last Tuesday morn
ing, there arrived in Boston, by the Maine, Wor-
cester. and Fall River railroads, 1862 foreign
paupers, sent to this country by the Marquis Of
LAndsdowne, Robert Carey, and Michael Bran
nan. OF this number, thirteen children were
barefooted.
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THE MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST PoMT.-
A register of the officers and graduates of the
U. s. Academy at West Point from March &c,
1902, to January /, 1851, gives the following
information
The total number of graduates during the
period embraced in this register is ,449. OF
these, 81 are now in service 449 resigned, 248
died in service, SO were killed in battle, SO hare
been disbanded, discharged, 10 dropped, IS
dismissed, cashiered, and declined their COM
missions.
The following are the professions and oc-
equations in which some of the graduates of the
military academy have been engaged since leav-
ing the military service:
Foreign minister | ; governor of State /;
mayors A members of Congress s. members
of State legislatures, Al presidential electors,
3; United States civil officers %; State officers,
%; judges, s. attorneys and councillors at law,
90; presidents of colleges, &C., 6 principals
of academies and schools, OF; professors, teach
ers, &c, So clergyman, including one bishop,
Is; physicians, 8; authors, II; editors, IL
artist, presidents Of railroad or canal CON-
panies, 8 chief engineers of States, 3 chief
engineers of railroads or canals, %; civil en-
gneers, 100; merchants, 90 cashiers of banks
2; planters and farmers, &c; manufacturers
Is; military storekeepers, A; officers in the
volunteer service, "a officers of militia, 49,"
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c. & Il. l.. KERRIsoN & co.
+ o r EIGN DRY-G GODS
Direct Importers Of

+ 0 II T. G. n d. Y-G GODS
In Charleston, South Carolina,
MOULD respectfully inform their friends, and
w those who purchase Dry Goods in their
city, that they are prepared, and are offering a
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 description; the make will be
found Of best finish, and perfectly free from any
smirfwe Of cotton. Also to their stock of Dres
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
G. a. Il. l.. KERRISON, & co.
No. 300 King, northwest corner King and Marks
Feb. 10. streets
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pRnvInENcE Nav 10

The Legislature of this State, after session
of At days, has adjourned. bill has been
passed restoring Ex-Governor Dor to the rights
Of citizenship His friends are testifying their
Joy at the result by firing salute Of 100 guns
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TrRMs:-The MoSuMrNr will be printed on
double royal sheet-the paper and type being Of
the best quality-and in quarto form, containing
sixteen large pages, that II may be more easily
preserved. The price will be two dollars per an
mum, payable on the receipt Of the second num-
Der. The nature Of the enterprise not admitting
OF any credit, none can be given.
Societies and clubs will be furnished with the
MoNUMEST on the following terms:-3 copies for
S5 copies, ST. 10 copies, SIS; &c.
Those who are disposed to petronise the Nov
unESr, are requested to forward their names to
the general agent, without delay. The first num-
Der will be published early in May, and the second
on the I'd 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 viii be published in the paper
April %, 1851.
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the person offering 70 furnish any such class at
the lowest price Quality considered) will receive
contract for the same, on executing bond, with
two or more suretes satisfactory TO the Secretary
Of the Senate, for the performance thereof under
a forfeiture Of twice the contract price IN o
failure, which bond ID to be filed in the Office of the
said Secretary within ten days after the proposals
have been accepted.
II any article contracted for should not be de-
livered within the time stipulated, or should be
inferior IN any respect TO the sample, the bond
of the contractor will be put in suit
Proposals should be endorsed /" Proposals for
Stationery for the Senate" and be directed to the
Secretary of the Senate at Washington
Proposals and specimens must be delivered at
the office free of charge.
ASBURY DICKENS,
APP 2l-td Secretary Of the Senate.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nav IL.

FHILADELFHIA, May II
The President and cabinet arrived here at
O'Clock this evening. Statutes were fired from
Fort Miflln and the navy yard. An immense
civic and military procession escorted them TO the
u. s. hotel The President being called for
made brief speech Mr.. Webster also spoke
They leave for New York at 10 O'Clock in the
morning.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nav ~.

The stock market to-day is heavy--saes of
$4,000 Susquehanna Canal at so g65 Our
market is completely unsettled by the steamers
news, and it is impossible to give quotations
Breadstuffs have declining tendency.
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
For MAY, 1851.
f. MORRIS & Co. Managers.

GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOT Terry,
Glass l.,
To be drawn in Baltimore, May II, 1851.
CAPITAL PRIZE ISL 1922.
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Hat for 1851 made IN Southern Stale, are invited
to call as above.
French Imported Hats
A few cases OF fine light French Hats, imported
for my fashionable retail trade.
Sira,c Department
This department compartments all the newest
styles OF Pansmas and Leghorns for gentlemen,
youths, and infants, Of new styles, manufactured
under my own direction.
STEELE'S HAT HALL,
: March 6--4tsv Chcvlesfcn, s. G..
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THREE THOUSAND TONS BURDEN

ID. D. PORTER, U. States Navy, Commander,
Will sail precisely at three clock, p. M, from
her pier at the foot of Warren street, N. r., for
Chagres, with the Government Mails for Califor-
MA and Oregon, connecting with the favorile
United States Mail Steamship TENNESSEE, to
leave Panama on or about June lst
For passage, apply at the Office, 81 and SIS
South street, or at III West street, N. Y.
May Std
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C5 500 reoms Cat cap folding paper, white
b. the act approved June H. 1874, the Clerk
Of the House Of Representatives is directed to
confne his purchases exclusively to articles the
growth and manufacture nf tie United States, pro-
yided the same can be procured ofsuch growth
and manufacture of suitable quality and a. reason
able prices. Upon as good Terms as to quality and
price as can I've obinined Of foreign growth and
manufacture" A preference will therefore be
given to the productions of American industry;
and persons making proposals to supply any
article will state whether the is fine 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 paid for as soon as the Committee
on Accounts shall audit the bill.
Each bidder, though he may desire to propose
for the whole OF the articles above Enumerated
will be required TO make separate md distinct pro-
posoI for zach class; and proposal or paper en-
bracing more thnn single class will be considered
Each proposal to be endorsed Proposals for Class
No. I ] Of stationery for II. r.. U. s." and adj
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 Iist viii be deemed class, and the person
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UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP co.
RATES OF FARE REDUCED.
THE ONLY THROUGH LINE FOR
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON, VIA HA-
VANA AND CHAGRES.
On Monday, May II, at o'clock,
The splendid double-engine Steamship
GEOR GI.4,