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ENIRE, LIFE ~ MARINE INSURANCE.
D. The Richmond Fire Association are now prepar-
ed to ssu policies of Insurance the above descrp-
ton of risks on as reasonable any similar COM
pany, and respectfully ask share of the patronage of
the publ c Applications will be received at the Of
flee, No 223, corner Main and 9th Streets where the
officers will cheeruy furnish all information that may
be required All losses promptly and literally adjusted
JAMES BOSHER, President.
InEiN III RnSuEP Sacrataru no
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We are regularly supplied with these well known
medicines of DR.. Sherwood, having been for severa
years the SOLE agents for their sale in Richmond
and also for the Electro Magnetic Machines of DR.
Sherwood.
~ 9 DOVE, ISAACS 81 co, Druggists
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zfsl~7a> VIRGINIA sTEAM-sHrps.-

./L7fFiVsfAJA UNION SIEAIN SHIP COMPA-
- 1898 NY'S LIN E.-The steamship PENN
- SYLVANIA, Captain Baymore, and
steamship VIRGINIA, Captain D. Teal, two beaut-
ul and Tst class vessels, completed aud run
ming on this line between Richmond and Philadelphia,
touching at City Point and Norfolk going and return
lag. They are beautifully fitted up for passengers,
carry large cargoes of freight. and make the passage
quicker than by any other route often ahead OF the
mail; This line offers the most rapid, economical and
comfortable mode of transit between the ports both for
passengers and freight All transhpments avoided
Each ship furnished with two superior life-boats the
captains skilfu and well acquainted with the trade,
and the most experienced engineers have been selected
One OF the ships will leave Richmond every five days.
For the particular day and hour of departure due no.
tee will be given.
Passage to Philadelphia in first cabin, (meals in
Passage in second cabin, (meals included 0.... 90
Excursion tickets, TO return in same steamer 50 less
The attention OF business men and travellers is re-
spectuliy called to this new enterprise, being the
very line long much needed, and which must if sus
tanned, greatly increase the trade. Liberal patronage Is
therefore confidently expected. For freight passage,
apply to RANKIN g. WIIITLOCK
N; B; Careful agents at each port will promptly for
ward all goods for the INTERIOR consigned to their care
my ID r. & w.
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Np R.OWN'S PURE CONCENTRATED
EB EXTRACT OF JAMAICA GINGER.-This
is preparation of unusual excellence and of varied pro-
peres. Ia all cases where powerful and safe stmu-
liant is required, it is unrivaled for its efficacy we'll
immediate action To the traveller and to the family
circle, it Is Invaluable, few drops, dated in suga
and water, present safe and agreeable remedy to the
invalid, who requires immediate relief, well to the
conya lescent patient who needs gentle tonic. When
ever there is relaxation OF the system which induces
taste tor stimuans, it will always be found excel
lent substitute for those beverages which debiate the
stomach and cause morbid action OF the powers. For
sale wholesale aad retail, by
ADlE & GRAY, Druggists
10 7 Successors to Alex. Duvai, l47 Main ST.
i 100000 and inch dressed Flooring
10000 feet seasoned aud inch Buttoawood, for
tobacco boxes
600 feet easoned inch Plank
10000 feet Susquehanna Boards
10000 feet Notwithstanding
$4,000 twelve inch cypress Shingles. For sale by
je 20 X. WHITFIELD Il SON.
GsMAI.L NO. 3 MACK EsEL.--.00 bbls. ex-
= pected daily per schI Courier, tor sale6
y2l JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
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- RICHMOND FIRE ASSOCIA-

n4z2a&A> AlON.-LlFE INSURANCE IT,
SUMED.-Ths Association is pre-
= pared to issue Policies of Insurance on the
lives OF all persons enjoying good general health, and
OF sound constitutions for the whole duration OF life,
for limited period, and upon as reasonable terms
any similar company. AS this is the only institution of
the kind in this State it claims fairly the patronage Of
our own citizens, especially when it is remembered that
it is at home and its profits distributed here, while the
premiums of other companies, literally encouraged by
the public carried out of the State. The advan-
tages OF Life assurances now too universally
knowledged to require minute detail OF the benefits
resulting therefrom; is enough to say that all persons
vate situations mechanical professional or mercantile
pursuits, should avail themselves Of its advantages, in
order to liberal support to those who are de-
pendant their exertio1fs The rates of insurance
are as favorable those of any similar institution in
the United States, and general information relating to
Life assurances, together with the rates OF premiums
will be cheeruily given to those who call at the Office
No 223, corner Main and 9th sts
Slaves will be insured as usual on reasonable TERMS
JAMES BOSHER, Prest.
JOHN BOsUFR Sec'y all 2
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THOS. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation.
Office R. and P r. r. Co. NH Is
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"a AEaA&A POUNDS TODD'S HO
9BVyo|EIyNB ROUND BACON

sBsasssaSsH ROUND BACON
$4,000 lbs Wilson's hog round Bacon
3 h I'D prime 5o 0nd On cured dur s Shoulders
$4,000 lbs Western hog round Bacon
20 bbls smithfeld Apple Brandy
20 do do Cider Vinegar
tierces Baltimore cured Hams, small size
Also, good assortment Of Cotton Yarns, Carpet
Warp, Leading Lines, Seine Twine, BED Cords, Wrap
ping Irvine, Grain Bags and Adamantine Candies.
ie f ls sale on good term" ny y woMB1E co.
RpEEF, BUTTER. LARD, &c.--25 bbls N
ES York mess and prime Beef
so tubs and frkins prime Goshen Butter
20 bbls Lard
SO boxes new Cheese
hid best quality dried Goldfish
S tierces Rice
do Sal Soda
so boxes best scaled Herrngs
so do Lemons and Oranges
20 bbls Newark Cider
Landing tor sale by
jy IA Fl w TYLER.
ERUTTEiS, CHEESE, ORANGES, &c
so boxes new Goshen Cheese
30 Oranges, in prime order
1000 Cocoa Nuts
so bbs new No Mackere 0
Allspice and Pepper, landing and for sale by
jy9 II. w. TYLER.
Ma isSOLUTiON.-Th firm OF l.. d. IL w. G.
AS CRENSHAW & CO, was dissolved OH he LIST
w. G. CRENSHAW,
jy2 ]. II. CRENSHAW.
COFARTN EESHiP- subscribers will con.
~ tnue the Commission, Forwarding and Grocery
business the old stand, under the sye and firm OF
l.. D. CRENSHAW " co.
l.. ID. CRENSHAW.
iy2 ]. H. CRENSHAW.
AOSAS FEXrUREs.-We have received portion
Nv Of our supply of Gas Chandeliers and other Fix
lures, and have to-day opened parlours over the
store OF Messrs. Valentine, Crensaw d Co. A call Is
solicited FROM those who introducing gas into their
houses.
STEBBINS. DARRACOTT & CO,
fe is l0l Broad street.
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HDURCELh. IADD 81 co., DRUGGISTS,
a! n DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES,
WINDOW GLASS, &C., offer for sale at low prices
tor cash, or on the usual credit punctual dealers,
large and well selected stock, embracing the following
in part
$500 lbs best Nader
1000 lbs superior Indigo
~ kegs super Carb Soda
% lbs Blue Mass
30 lbs Hydriodate Poass
35 bbls Logwood
$500 lbs Extract Logwood
10 bbs Spts Turpentine
40 boxes varegated Soap
500 do refined Borax
3 bbls refined Camphor
100 groce friction Matches
20 boxes ground Pepper, Allspice, Ginger
10 bbs No. Castor Oil
20 boxes Pearl Starch
$50 baskets Sweet Oil
300 No. Nutmegs
zoo ounces Sulph Quinine
QUO boxes Window Glass, French and
American
e0G kegs White Lead, dry and in oil
30 bbs BIake's Fire Proof Paint
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
iTY OF WASHINGTON,


Hinder the direction of AARON HAIGHT PAL
GARRETrSON SNETHEN of New Orleans, At.
torneys and Counselors of the Supreme Court of the
United States
This establishment Is formed for the following
objects
l. For practicing law the Supreme Court OF the
United States, and conducting professional business
before Congress.
2. For the prosecution and recovery of all claims
In law or equity against the United States before Con-
gress the Execut We Departments, against for
eign Governments before Boards OF Commissioners
3. For the settlement Of accounts with the State
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Int Tor De
partmcnts, and obtaining the remission OF fines penal
ties and forfeitures, for alleged violations Of the
revenue, post office, other laws.
A. For securing letters pa cnt for inventions from
the United States or from foreign Governments, and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the va
rious pension laws OF the United States.
5. For collections generally, embracing debts lcga.
cies and ,nheritances, in the United States and for.
eign countries.
g. For the purchase and sale Of lands in any Of the
States or Territories of the Union md loa ming money.
on mortgage or real estate lying therein.
7. 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
siness pertaining to law, loan, and banking agency
All communications adore sed, post paid, to Messrs
Palmer 4 Sncthen, American and Foreign Agency
city oil Washington, will receive promptsnd faithful
attention PALMER u SNETHEN
Office No 5, Carroll Place, Capitol Hill
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hCOIl
The seventh winter session of this College will
commence IN the first Monday ofNovembe-, 1851,
and continue four months. The chairs of the
Faculty will be arranged as follows:
|. G. JONES, MD.--Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
RS. NEWTON, M .D.--Profssor Of Surgery.
b. l.. HILL, M.D.-Professor of Obstetrics.
and Diseases of Women and Children
u. FREEMAN, M.D.-Professor of Special.
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
J. r. BUCHANAN, .D.--Professor of Phy-
slology, and Institutes of Medicine
l.. T.. JONES, M. D.-Professor of Maieria
Medica, and Therapeutics, and Medical Botany
J. MILTON SANDERS, MD. LID Pro
fessor of Chemistry Pharmacy and Toxicolopv.
o. Z. NEWTON, M D.-Demonstrator of An
atomy and Surgical Prosector.
A gratuitous preliminary course of Lectures
Will commence on the second Monday of October
AT the same time the Demonstrators rooms will
be 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.
TERms.-Tickets to full course of lectures
(until graduation) 800 in advance or a well en-
dorsed note for SIPS. To a single course of Lee
lures 500 IN advance, or well endorsed note for
$40. Mairiculation ticket S5--Gradu ation sI5-
Demonstration ticket SIS. Board costs from AZ
TO ~ 81 per week. Students sometimes board
themselves for much less. Students upon their
arrival IN the city, will call at the office of PRor
k. 5. NEWTON, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address DR..
II. s. NEWTON, or
JOS. S. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Algust, 1851
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Later from Europe,

ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA AT NEW YORK.
NEW York, Sept. "a.
The steamship Africa arrived here with I44
passengers.
Cotton has udva-ced one-eighth. Daring the
week sales of $4,000 bales have been made
Spectators took I0,400, and exporters $500.
A severe gale had prevailed on the English
coast.
In France good deal of feeling had been ex-
cited by the PRONUNCIATION of decree compelling
foreigners proposing TO reside in France to OBJ
tain Immediate leave so to do from the autht ri.
ties. The decree does not apply to travellers
having passports. 1t is aimed at political refu-
gees and agiators.
Much excitement prevails about Cuban affairs.
The papers are filled with the details of the news.
There is also great excitement among the
churchmen regarding the archbishop's recent
letter.
Germany is unsettled.
Italy and Austria are comparatively quiet
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. "a.
BANK FAILURE.
The Peoples Bank of Paterson, New Jersey,
filed to-day. Its circulation, | am told, is
small
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100 DOLLARS REWARD I

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9th
III 1887, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, 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 bis arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
ling it. He had scar on the inner ankle Of, I
presume, the left foot. He speaks with pausi-
biity and ease; is rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners lie is a
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and ia 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 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 EXPENSE
that he may be at in coming oni returning.
WILLIAM RILEY
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ID. Appleton d Co., 200 Broad,oav heD Yorh
Have now ready the fourth edition.
IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes limo.
Portraits; SO so.
T" Mr. Garland has given us a daguerr>c' ype OF
4 character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus Itself, and wlthal two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. ~ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. "-Chgiesion .Ner-
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 fe and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men of the day. p Crescent.
:" Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. 1t must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest 81 Naoark Daily Advertiser
Mr. Garland has made good use Of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
trature of the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-[ .Neg Orleans Delta
I" This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees OF distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives us a faithful account of his whole ca
reer an analysis Of his celebrated speeches, &c -
philadelphia Enquirer.
AS biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety of Manner Boston Post.
at is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are sequsinted. "--[ Epe-
ming Post.
" The work is written in on easy and beautiful
style, and is 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. II forms a valuable add-
ton to national history I'D Democratic Reriep
March Id tw-w
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able prices, upon good terms az to quality and
price as can be obtained OF foreign gfowth and
manufacture" preference viii therefore be
given To the productions of American industry;
ana persons making proposals. TO apply any
article viii state whether me same IN he grovh
and manufacture Of Inc United States.
The articles are 10 be delivered al the office of
the clerk ON oe before the 18th dav of October
next, and 10 lo paid iog "a soon as The Commit,es
on Accounts shall audit the bill
Each bidder, though he may desire TO pronoss
TOT tue whole OF the articles above enumerated
"i oe required to make separate and distinct gyo-
PoS% Jo' each class aud no proposal or paper eo,
more than single class will be considered
s"ch proposal to be endorsed ssProposals for CASA
go OF stationery for III r. y s." and adj
postaget 70" - nv VI
Suu'e'eh' specimens OF each class TO arcompauv
~ P'oPoHal marked with the name OF The bidder
anu 'he number OF the class, according 10 he
eoove advertisement
The whole of each article so..;sa: -,
gong list will be deemed class a,,d n, '
oiefing 10 furnish any class or deserin,ion ~ ~
ucies at the lowest Price, quality Considered shs-
receive contract for the same, on execntn, e
Dohd, win TWO or more surelies. satisfactory IN
the clerk. for the performance OF the same uodsr
forfeiture OF twice the contract price In ease 4,
fslufei which bond must be filed in the Office q,
SAID clerk within ten days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared
Inc right ia reserved, in case il should be
cessary, to order further supply of all or any
the articles 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
creton' refuse TO receive them, if in his opinion
they do not answer the purpose for which thew
are intended
r. M. YOUNG,
Clerk House of Representatives U. s.
April I5--lawtJulyI
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, s. 9.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.
G. a E. T.. KERRISON. e. {

" q IL. l.. hEhNiSON. * IT,,
INFECT IMPORTER of European Dry
~ Goods, are hsrpy TO inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions to as complete a
Stock of Staple AMI Fancy Dry Goods, has ever
been offered in their market. Good Goods are
furnished at loo prices and those who purchase in
their city, are invited 10 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 Their line IN every variety, together with
full stock Of Cassimeres, peshngs, and Cloths.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture of cotton.
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove re.
presented. Terms Cash, or city acceptance.
c. & T.. l.. KERRISON, q CO.,
209 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. 1aw6t.
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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
or THE
y Il Il TIKI d = re,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAzETrr

VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAZETTE
7 HIS Journal will be issued on the frat Of each
month, each number containing co large oe
tavo pages, making near 300 pages Of reading mat
ter annually. 1t will be devoted 40 Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
tions rom the profession throughout the country.
reviews OF the important publications in this
country and abroad, and full record Of what is
trenspiring in The Medical world
Expensive arrangements have been made 10
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
ropeon Journals, as soon they arrive in this
country. Interesting operations, cliniques and
cases occurring in the inhrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College and other public institutions in
Virginia, as well a. in private practice, will DO
regularly reported. Also, the transactions of II.
"Medicul Society Of Virginia. :" and such others
as will furnish their proceedings
Trsms.-Thrss Dollars per snnum, IN aarane..
or -Four Dollars per ennum, il paid after the mid
die Of the year.
I5-A liberal discount viii be given to agents
and canvssssrs.
All communications to be adjrssssd to the Ed
tor and Proprietor, post paid, or they will not be
taken from the Office
Special arrangements for Csrp,, DC, of line
or two will b. made.
Advertisements TO be paid for IN advance. No
qiioek meoieins advertisements viii be taken.
DF~ Qfos or Bank Street, near Oh, Richmond
70 March 10
p. 8. Rsmttnness which arrive too late will bs
returned to the sender, or il he prefers H. share,
for the following distribution will be forverd.d
March l7--d-t-w-w
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NATIONAL HALL--Ihe amusements ut this
establishment are of the highest order The
MoSpLAIsEEs have proved themselves equal to
the reputation which had preceded them, and
their performances are nightly received with rap
turcus applause. We now have the ballet pro-
duced in pure Partisan style, by troupe of
artistes that have never been excelled in this
country; ard The chas.e character of the per.
formanccs are such as cannot fail to meet the APP
probation Of all. A beautiful spectacle ballet
will be performed to. night, called the Oriental
Dream" Go and see them
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~ vHE undersigned a committee OF publication, OF
u the part OF the Muscogee and Russell Agricul
tura Society, respectfully invite public attention
To the following prospectus of a MONTHLY
JOURNAL, TO be published in this city under the
auspices or the above named associatiou
The work will be devoted 10 the interests OF NJ
rseaifare and Horticulture, Domestic and Risral
Economy Under these several heads will be i'm
cuded all that concerns the culture of erops the
Improvement OF the soil, the management OF the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower ward
and the house-keeper's department Ia their con
nexion with the interests OF the SOIL the other in
duslria pursuits of the land will receive their APP
propiiste attention.
The "SOiL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLES A. PrABopy
esq. and Col. JAMES nj. CHAnBEss MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distine ushed as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is one OF the most intelligent and
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
qunrto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of
ONE DOLLAR PER .a.NNUJH,
which must be paid in advance.
u5~Postmasters are authorized 10 act as agents.
and they may retain in their hands twenty five
per cent ofall subscriptions collected by them, or,
IT they perter II, copy OF the work will be Sent
to any one twelve months gratuiously, who wll
remit four names toith four dollars.
All communications must be addressed, pos
paid, TO Wm. III. CHAMBERS, publisher of "lThe
Soil Of the South, !" Columbus, Ga.
Van ! LJEsosNHARD, COMMITTEES
j. 4. HURT, Publication.
Columbus, ga March, 1851
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@. 81 nc. 4. KEnRIsoN a co.
Direct Inporiers N


+ . Il b g N DRY-G GODS
IN Charleston, South Carolina,
NTouLD respectfully inform their friends. and
wv those who purchase Dry Goods in lheiI
city, that they are prepared, aud are offi ring a
very large ana wen assorted stock OF Foreign and
for and particularly adopted to the Southern irads
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods as low II. Charleston as they can be
bought in any other market ia the United States
They would call particular sttenuon To Linen
Goods, OF every descripuoni the make will b,
found of best finish, aud perfectly free from any
sniriure Of cotton. Alec 10 their stock OF Dire
Goods, which will be found second TO none Ia III,
market.
Terms Cash, or city secepLsnees.
G. d T.. J.. KERRiSOE, & co.
No. 209 King, northwest corner King aud Mark
Feb. 10. streets.