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contract for the sane, on executing bond, with
two or more sureties satisfactory 10 the Secretary
of the Senate, for the performance thereof. under
forfeiture of twice the coniract price IN case O
failure, which bond be iled in the ofcs Of The
said Secretary within ten days after the proposals.
have been accepted.
II any article contracted for should not be de-
hvered 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 aud specimens must be delivered at
the office free of charge.
ASBURY DICKENS,
mp H4-ta Secretary OF the Senate.
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GREAT ELECTORAL HESslAN
STATE LOAN
Of6,725,OOO Dollars.

Of6,725,0 900 Dollars.
THIS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
and contracted by the eminent Banking
House of Messrs. M. "A. vow RorHscHlLD AND
Sous, in Frankfort-on the Maine. The following
capital Prizes must be gained, viz:
4 Of 1900 Dollars 60 60 Of 1000 I 900 Dollars
"a $4,000 100 {" l,500
60" 5000 /" 1870 Z" 1000 IS
&C., &c. The smallest Prize is SIS Dollars.
The next drawing takes place irrsvocably on the
LIST Of June, 1851.
The price efthe 7Yekrts Is as fbtlops:
30 100 IS 200
Remittances 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 win be paid
in cash at Frankfort-on-the-Main Paris, Lon
don, New York, or New Orleans
Apply, without delay, to MoRiz SrIEyEL,
Sons, Bankers and Merchants Frankfort-on-he-
Maine, Germany; or those who prefer it can d.
rect their letters to the care Of Messrs s. SrIEBEI
& Co., Merchants, 80, Nicholas Lane, Lombard
street, London
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S. GRlSWOLD e. co.


Successors 10 Daniel Pratt & Co.,)
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
III they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsve, Autauga county,, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are extern
sve 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 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.
ITheir Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattville, Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have foundry connected with their
mandatory, at which they prepared TO do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con-
stantIy on hand for 9, 10 and ~ feet wheels. A
portion of rublIc patronage is solicited.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co Mobile, and Fl. Kendall, & Carter Co.,
.Asp Orleans.
S. GRISWOLD e. Co.
pri1 Aft
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
L TOR a neat Book Of 400 octave nagea illus

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERIA
TOR, neat Book Of 300 octave pages, Illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva-
riably when subscribing, to enable the author to
have 1t done in the finest style Of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters whe
will frank remitances, are authorized to act al
agents for the work, and retain 25 per cent COM
mission Confident of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit il, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves of the Ocean, well as the draughts
for steel plates representing the author before the
" Inquisaters," and American Ladies and Gentle
men in Havana, throwing bags of gold an of.
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF,
Author of " The Texan Emigrant," and late edi-
tor of the " Cherokee Sentinel, at Cedar Bluff,
Alabama. March 3.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-23

RALPH WALDO EMEEsos's LECTURES at Cam
bridge, Mass, few evenings since, were dis
turbed by the disgracefal conduct Of about six
ty persons who appeared to be dissatisfied on
account of Mr.. Emerson's anti-slavery tenets
The Boston Commonwealth, in noticing the dis
turbance, charged that it was created by South
ern stadents, from the University, whereupon a
communication in the following day paper,
signed "a Southerner," and dated Cambridge
remarks:
Il would ask the privilege Of stating through
your columns that the Southern gentlemen OF
Harvard College have too much respect for
themselves and regard for the rights of Others "a
d Opposition which, in these times, we could wish
was more generaD to condescend to any such
petty denominations Of dissent. The disturb
ance to which you aIlude, may be referred main
ly, if not entirely, to the exertions OF those gen
tIeman (not ASouthern") who are always eager
for any such opportunity to keep mp shop OF
fidelity TO the interests of the South"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-23

A. COMPANY OF MORMON EMIcRArrs from
England reached ST. Louis from New Orleans
few days since en- route for the Salt Lake. The
st. Louis Republican says:
We do not yet see the beginning Of the end
of the English Mormon emigration to this coun-
try. There are now in England and Wales from
80, 900 to 100000 persons of the Mormon per
suasion, who are patiently biding their time and
ehsnge for voyage TO the Mormon home in
Salt Lake Valley They are aided in their eff
forts by well organized societies and agencies
They are mostly persons of limited means, how.
ever, and twenty years hence, probably. they
will not all have reached our country. We arc
uniformed that the importing during the coming
fail will b unnsuaIly large.
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"Some of the bachelors in the Ohio legis-
ature are for tax on bustles. We never
knew of bachelor yet, that hadn't something
to say of the ladies behind their backs" Chats
from the Albany Knickerbocker.)
Deprived of the pleasure of talking to, they
contract the habit of talking at them
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The LEGISLATURE is driving its business for
ward with steam velocity. The many important
measures which have been left for consideration
at the tail of the session, are disposed of at short
hand. In the Senate yesterday, the bill to re-
move the seat Of government from Boston was
carried through by party vote, as was the bill
to make single representative districts out Of
large towns and cities The bill for new avenue
to South Boston was carried through by a de
cisve vote, but it will have to encounter mo-
ton for reconsideration to-day.-Boston Post
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Tallaymnd repl{eA 10 lady Of the revolu-
hoaaey "a, who smksd his opinion Of her dress,
that ~ hsgaa tao late AMI ended too soon." Toe
new style Of drass On this side Of the Atlantis
has not the first of these faults. II IL only the
sbruptness of the termination that calls for
crifcism.-T The new dress IL thus properly de-
scrihed.
The outer garment loose gown, without
whalebone bodice, gathered into yoke at the
neck, and confined by Rirdle around the waist
ting skit falling little below the knee. The
trowserA Of the same material, but Of different
color, made very full, are fastened by band
areand the ankle, the fullness falling over the
top Of Congress gaiter. The that is light
str v gipssy.'
The movement 10 advancing. The Boston
Traveller says: A New York house has recently
transmitted an order to Paris for an invoice OF
dress goods with deep border on the side
These goods are intended for ladies' short
dresses, and the width of the cloth will comprise
the length Of ths skirt.
The Geneva Gazette says:--Day before yester-
day It was our privilege to witness the appear
anee Of some of the ladies Of our village in the
improved mode Of dress, viz: with short dress
and Tufkish pantaloons. ] his novel appearance
was greeted BY some with undsguised mirth.
The Buffalo Courier notices the arrival Of the
fashion there:
THEY HAVE CoME-We saw them yesterday
afternoon. We mean the ladies' with the short
bifhrcated togo Two very pretty young ladies'
with short shot colored silk dresses, tight at the
waist reaching to the knee, skirt not very full
trosussrs Of some thin fabric, tight at the ANGLE
With legets around about midway to the knee
bteuzsd aaitar boots, matching tho dress in color
and blue Ripsey hats with long streamers!
The Silver Creek Mail ays:--We noticed or
Sunday last, an approach, by one of our village
girls to the Nshort dress and trowsers" style, ant
mentally exclaimed "good."
The New York Eve. Post says "A young
woman. dressed in the latest female fashion
straw hat with broad brim and round crown,
large cape and trowsers, last evening, in company
with q gentleman, promenadsd the saloon Of the
steamboat Isaac Newton, on her way from AL
bany to his city, and attracted the attention Q
the passengers, (and uncharitably adds) "whicl
was probably what she most desired"
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TO ADVERTISERS.

This publication offers great facilities for adver-
Using, circulating 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, will be inserted on
the following terms:
For one page, perannum, $50--or one lnsetion,
$40; for half page, per annum, S30-or one inser-
ton, So; for quarter page, S20-or one insertion,
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G. & r. l.. KERRIsON Il co.
Direct Importers Of
L 0 II f. G. N d Y-G GOD S

." c"""sio", coWW Cnr0unds
MOULD 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 frnds
Importing direct, they feel assured Of being able
to sell goods ny low in Charleston es they can be
bought in any other marke, in the United States.
They would call particular attention to Linsn
Goods, Of every description; the make will be
found of best finish, and perfectly free from any
nnirtwre Of cotton. Also to their stock of Dr,s
Goods, which will be found second to none in the
market.
Terms Cash, or city acceptances.
G. & f.. l.. KERRISON, h co.
No. 900 King, northwest corner King and Msrks
! Feb. 10. streets
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INTERESTING TO TzLEGRApHERs--For some
Lone the line from Breakdown to Quincy, H.
has been working very badly, and lately It was
found impossible TO get despatch through al
Pill. The difficulty was At length discovered
the wire had caught in large Lombardy poplar
Tree nj Jacksonville. where II was crushed BY y
new growth of woody matter, the wire oxydized
entirely in two. and the two ends so completely
developed by the new-grown wood as TO be
buliet out with much difficulty
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-23

Capt. ALDRIcH, Oft the brig Patriot, from Car
denas, states that while in port, and when he
left, great excitement prevailed among the in
habitants, in consequence of the expected land
ing Of another party Of invaders Strong guards
were kept on the wharyes each night, and no
person was permitted to land or go on board
any vessel after dark. The conversation and
acts of ever American were strictly watched
by the-authorities, and everything was in readi-
ness to repr. an attack, should one be made
upon the town.
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CHOLERA AT CINCINNATI. - The Cincinnati
Commercial says that four cases of cholera were
reported to the township trustees of that place
on the 18th inst, two of which proved fatal, and
one of the Others was expected to be attended
with like result Three of the persons at
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MODEM CArEcHIsM. Question. What il the
hief end Of woman!
Ansrsr To eat oysters, drink champagne,
hop, attend the opera, play cards, and dance the
polka.
Qxest;cn~-- What il the chief end of man
1xsscer.--To foot the bills, and scmctimes
BE beaux .--N rse York Spirit Of the Times
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UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP co.
RATES or FARE REDUCED.
rnx ONLY rnnouau Ims FoR
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON, VIA HA-
vANA AND CHAGRES.
o.. .Momdsy, May IL, al 3 o'clock
The splendid doubie-epgins Steamship
GEOR GIN.
THREE THOUSAND roNs BURDEN,
ID. o. PORTER, IT, States Navy, Commander,
Will sail precisely Al three o'clock, p. M, from
her pier at the foot Of Warren street, n r., for
Chagres, with the Government Mails for Califbr-
MIA and Oregon, conn1ctinx with the favorite
United States Mail Steamship TENNESSEE, to
leave Panama on or about june lst.
For passage, apply al the Office. 81 and IS
South street, or at III West street, N. Y.
Nav Std
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MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,

MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES,
FoR MAY, 1851
F. MORRIS & Co. Managers.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
CLASS M.
To be drawn in Baltimore, May 3lst 1851.
70 Numbers and Is Ballots.
CAPITAL $67 600 100 PRIZES of 81, 500
sPLENDID
| Prize Of S67 500 ! Prize Of $500
Prize of 81 500 Prize Of 4,50t
Prize Of 22,500 Prize of $500
Prize of 1850 Prize of $500
Prize Of $500 100 Prizes of $500
] Prize Of 6,460 &c, &c
Tickets $20--Hatves 10 00-Quariers 5 90.
Certificate of Packages Of 26 whole tickets, 1897 0C
do do rs half tickets, l6s 81
do do 26 quarter tickets, 81 Is
do do 26 eighth tickets, AZ IL
Orders for Tickets, Shares or Packages in any
Of the above magnificent Schemes will meet with
prompt attention.
Communications confidential.
ADDRESS +. MORRIS e. Co. Managers.
BALTIMORE, Mn.
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ELEcTiox IN KsurUcxy. The fret general
election under the new constitution Of Ken
lucky came of last Monday. The Journal
statos that one-hslf the votes in the city were
not p0lled--that more than one-half Of oui
citizens have been practically disfranehised
The people were at the polls anxious to vote
there were sixteen voting places in the city
competent judges and efficient clsrks--the diff.
Guilty was, that IN consequences Of the number OF
officers and candidates, it WAS impossible to
record more than fifteen votes in an hour" In
this respect, the Journal says the new constitu
ton works badly. There were nine candidates
f,r the Office OF Judge of the Circuit Court, and
nineteen candidate for Tailor.
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Runaway NEGROES IN MExIco-A young
man named James Bartlett, who was on his
way to San Antonio, having in charge run
away negro belonging to his brother, who lives
on Caney. which slave he had pursued and sue
ceeded in capturing on the Preside Rio Grande,
was lately pursued by Mexican and assassi-
mated about ten miles this side Of the river
Bartlett was shot through the heart with rifle
ball. The negro returned to Mexico, and the
horse and pistol of Mr.. b. were taken by the
Mexican. Mr.. Brown brought in two runaway
negroes who had been some time in Mexico
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The GREAT Salt LAKE MAIL--We under
stand that the firm of Woodward & Co., of this
city, have received the contract for carr, ing the
United States Mail through to the Great Salt
Lake The contract stipulates that the mail
shall leave each point once month, so that we
shall have Advices from the Great Salt Lake city
once every month. The bids for the contract
were Of most varied character. The one
which probably obtained the contract was rising
$4,000. We know of one gentleman who
put in bid for the sare contract, at 1856 900.
- Sacramento Transcript.
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8 It's do extra superfne note paper, gilt,
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10 30 do laid letter paper, gilt, large and
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For the surviving, or the widows, or minor child
rem Of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the Of 1879 with Great Britain, the Mexi-
can war, or in any of the Indian wars since 1880.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established,
otherwise charge.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-07-31
THE TIMES
FILLMORE'S VISIT TO vIR-
GINA.

The Richmond Republican, speaking
of President FilImore's visit to Virginia
Expresses itselfin the following happy
and just terms:
We believe no President of the Uni.
ted States has visited Virginia for
many years who has left more favor.
able impression upon the minds of our
people than President Fillmore. His
commanding personal appearance, the
combined benignity and intelligence of
his fine face, and his republican sim
plicity of manner and address, make
ready access for him TO the good gra.
ces Of all with whom he comes in con.
tact. He looks like the President of a
Republican people-one whom we
should be willing TO show TO foreigners,
as specimen of the majesty which
our western woods can produce-a
majesty which, unaccompanied with
the stiffness or pomp of courts, is more
impressive and has more real dignity
in the views of thoughtful minds than
here ditary royalty with all its trap,
pings and insignia of power and dis.
play.
From the Democrats and from
Wings of Richmond we have heard the
strongest expressions of pleasure and
qualification in regard TO the President.
The favorable impressions created by
his public course have been increased
and strengthened by the opportunity
which we have enjoyed of seeing the
man. We make these remarks in none
of that spirit of adulation which de.
lights to offer incense at the shrine of
rank and power. We simply state
fact, when we say that the visit of the
President has made most favorable
impression upon our fellow>cilizens of
both parties. His course as a high.
minded and courageous patriot has
Justly elected the admiration and con.
fidence of the whole country. The
simplicity. dignity and cordiality of
his manners commend him to the warm
esteem even Of those who differ from
him politically. Such a man may have
political enemies, but even among them
none but personal friends.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-07-31
A SAFE 8ET.

Several gentlemen were riding in a
car on one Of the Boston roads few
days ago, when the conversation turned
on the next Presidential election, and
the merits and prospects of Webster,
Fillmore, Scott, Cass and others were
discussed AT large. After some time, a
solemn individual who had listened 10
silence, addressed the party thus: my
friends, you are all wrong Before the
election of 1852 the world will have
come TO an end, and Jesus Christ will
be President of the Universe% Up
started an enthusiastic gentleman from
the Granite State, who stutteringy
said to the Millerite-"S sir-Ill b. BIB
bet you ti'ien dollars New Hampshire
w-w.w.w won't so for.him!' A roar oi
laughter greeted the exit of the Second
Advent man as he removed himself tc
another car.- Boston Courier.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-07-31
TRUE ENOUGH.

How much more forcibly other peo.
ple's sins strike US than our own
"Look at those boys" said our friend
Jones, on Sunday last: mot a week
passes over their heads without their
violating the Sabbath with id ball
playing, and yet the police take no
more notice of the desecration, by
thunder, than if they were so many
id healhens." Jones looks Oh
himself as quite a moral man, and yet
he committed more sin in speaking Of
the boys, than the boys were commit
ting with their ball playing. Jones
remarks on the Sabbath reminds us OF
the Yankee captain, who told his cabin
boy 10 wait ill he got done praying,
and then he would knock his id
head off. Queer world this.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-07-31

THE SwAMPS.-The Swamp Land
Commissioners met pursuant TO ad.
journment at Benton. The commits,
sloners of reconnaissance read their re.
ports, and Mr.. Hyer, the engineer, pre-
sented his certificate, certifying that III
his opinion it would be practicable to
reclaim and reft for cultivation, the
swamp lands of this part of the State;
and that the sum of $4,000 appropri.
ated by the last Legislature for this re-.
clamation. will be reimbursed to the
State by the proceeds Of the sales of
these lands.
Mr.. Hycr is Of the opinion that mucl
of the submerged lands can be reclaim
Cd at a comparatively small expense, -
10 some places, it will be necessary to
open canals, and in others, to construct
levees. Mr.. Hyer also is in favor Of
the States aP7ropriating all she can
spare from the roasury 10 the improve,
ment of these lands, believeing she vii
be richly remunerared; by the proceeds
of the fertile lands that will thereby be
brought into market.-NeD Madrio
| Commercial Herald.