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SELLING OFF AT COST.

LNROM and after this date we shall offer our
Il large and well-assorted stock at first cost.
embracing not only summer goods, but also sta :
Piles and fancy articles of every description; such
Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Three ply, and other
Carpetings
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Table Damasks
Damask Table Cloths, Damask Napkins
Towellings, Sheetings, and Pillow Linens
Bed Quilts and Counterpanes
Floor Oilcloths, Rugs, sc.
Together with every other article in our line for
house furnishing purposes.
Our stock Of dress and other fancy goods being
much larger than desire, and being deter mined
to carry no strictly summer goods to the next
season, we cay emphaticaly that all such to be
sold regardless of cost value.
HOOE, BROTHER CO.
P. S.-We take this occasion to return thanks
to those of customers who have 80 promptly
responded to our call in The way Of settlements,
and We trust that all others having unsettled &C
counts will do likewise.
JulyS II. b. & CO.
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UNITED STATES MALL STEAMSHIP co.
FOR NEW ORLEANS, VIA HAVANA.
The Splendid
STEAMSHIP EMPIRE CITY,
(Iipo Thousand T5ns,)
JOHN LEEDS, Commander,
.lTfh WILL SAIL from the pier at the foot
ssaak1k of Warren street, North River, on
MONDAY, July l2,S at two O'Clock, p. m.
precisely.
Rates Of Passage to .Ne,c Orleans.
NEW ARRANG EMENT.
Ladies' Saloon Berths ......-S66
After Saloon Berths. 65
Forward Saloon Berths ..... so
Storage Berths .......... %
Freight taken TO New Orleans at % cents Der
cubic foot.
Shippers of freight are requested supply them
selves with the Company's bills Of hiding, which
may be had on application at the office No other
form will be signed.
No bills of lading signed after the ship has
sailed.
For freight or passage apply to
NJ. o. ROBERTS,
lit West st., cor. OF Warren, New York
July 2-ts
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ATTEMPTED INcxSpiARIsM.-An attempt was
made to fire the stable of DR.. Morgan, on the
Island, on Thursday night, but fortunately with
out success.
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WHO LOST:-A basket, containing a number
w of table spoons, and other articles, doubt
mislad by some person, has been lett at this office;
which the owner can have by paying for this i'd
vertifement. July
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WING RALLY.-The Wings of Washington met
last evening in front Of the City Hall, and took up
the line of march, with music and banners, to
unite with their brethren ut Alexandria in a grand
ratification of the Wing National nominations.
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Chartered in 1845. Total No. of .Mai,icula,,ts
from l845 to 1851 1854.
FACULTY..

q
The seventh winter session of this College will
commence on the first Monday ofNovember, 1851,
and continue four months. The chairs Of the
Faculty will be arranged as follows:
|. G. JONES, M.D.-Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
r. S. NEWTON, M .D.-Profssor of Surgery
B. L. HILL, M.D.-Professor Of Obstetrics,
and Diseases of Women and Children.
z. FREEMAN, M.D.-Professor of Special,
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
J. R. BUCHANAN, M.D.--Professor of Ply
siology, and Institutes of Medicine.
l.. <. JONES, M.D.-Professor of Materia
Medica, and Therapeutics, and Medical Botany.
]. MILTON SANDERS, MD. ,L.L.D.-Pro-
fessor Of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Toxicology.
0. E. NEWTON, M. D.-Demonstrato 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 Demonstration 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) 500 in advance, or a we'll en-
dorsed note for $l25 To a single course Of Lee
lures $50 in advance, or a well endorsed note for
$40. Naturalization ticket LIBERALIZATION SIS
Demonstrator's ticket IS. Board costs from 81
to 80 so per week. Students sometimes board
themselves for much less Students upon their
arrival in the city, will call the office of PRoF
r. S. NEWTON, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race For further particulars, address Dr.
r. S. NEWTON, or
JOS. s. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.
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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
3t.t OF THE
0IITH ERIN LITER AIRY q n EHylNE]


Was commenced on Saturday, the 4th of May
1850, under its original name-instead of Richards
Weekly Gazette-as more significant of its peculiar
character, it being the only weekly organ of tera.
ture in the entire South! tits
Greatly Enlarged and Improved,
Containing weekly Thirty-two Columns of
matter. 1t is, moreover, IN an
Entirely Nsto Dress
from head to foot" and upon beautiful wnus
paper, SO that, in mechanical excellence, il is not
surpassed by any paper whatever in the United
States! 1t continues under the same Editoria
direction as heretofore, and no pains Or expense
win be spared to make it
II Choice Family Newspaper,
"as cheap as the cheapest, and as good as ths
best! !" Utterly discarding the notion that q
Southern journal cannot compete with the North
ern weeklies, IN cheapness and interest,
The Southern Literary Gazette
rivals the best Of them in all the characteristics OF
truly valuable freside Journal. lts aim is the
diffusion of cultivated and refined taste throughout
the community--and it embraces ia its ample
folds ever species Of intelligence that can tend to
this result.
Original Contributions,
from many OF the ablest writers in the South !,
chiefly occupy its columns, but not to the excu-
sion Of choice miscellany, selected ION the best
American and European sources.
The tone Of the "Gazette" is Independent m
criticism and in the discussion Of every Legitimate
tOplCy uul IL IN dtTlCtly .a Dl t
Neutral in Politics and Religion
Its columns are occasionally embellished with
Southern Portraits and Landscapes,
engraved expressly for the work. and accompa-
MED by biographical and typographical sketches I,
ga' Its General Information
Is copious, but carefully condensed from ths
leading Journals Of all parts Of the world.
| Notwithstanding the great increase in the s. e
and attractions ofthe paper, it is still published.
Too Dollars Per .4nnum, in Advance!
it will be furnished to persons becoming respon-
sible for the whole number, of copies, and having
them sent to one address, on the following terms
Three copies,.. SIS
| Five copies, g
Ten copies, Is
Fifteen copies, ~
Twenty copies, 25
Fifty copies, 50
40 All orders must be accompanied with the
money, and addressed, post pal, to
,a WALKER e. RICHARDS.
|H ~ Charleston, S. ca
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LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH

LIFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH
d. Appleton d Co., 200 Broad,oay New York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
T IFE OFJOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IL By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 80 so.
g Mr.. Garland has given us daguerreo.ype of
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and wtha, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. "-[ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston yMer
curry
ga good life of this remarkable man has n
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex
contain the history of his life, and analysis of h.,
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men of the VT Crescent.
Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which will at all comp0fe in interest with
this work It must be read by mutitudes with in
tense interest. III .Ne,Dark Daily advertiser
" Mr. Garland has made good use of his mate.
rial, and has given striking and accurate por
traiure Of the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-[Ns,o Orleans Delta.
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees OF distinguished Americans. The two vol
unes gives us faithful account of his whole ca
reer, analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c -
-Philadeiphia Enquirer.
AS biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensivenes
and variety of manner. ~ Boston Post
1t is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted ''-[Epe
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, at different
times, have played a distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. 1t forms valuable addi-
ton to our national history. Democratic Repie,or
March l7-d.tw-w
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.4TTOR.NEY IND COUNSELLOR 1T L.4W
4 TOMBSTONE Of Deeds of North and South
" Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pension
Claims, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF Claims against the various Departments Of
the General Government and before Congress-
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In
surance Company; Capital $3,0OO,OOO
uF Office one door Vest Of Jackson Hall, Penn
syipania .apenue, WASHINGTON, d. C.
p S. Refer, if necessary, to the Heads of De-
rartments and to Member .ongress generally.
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ANEW SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
THE ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND,
A. new and elegant paper, published at Col
IN umbia, South Carolina, and Edited by 8. A
Goldman, solicits examination and challenges
comparison with any Northern paper.
1t is large sheet, magnfcently printed upon
splendid paper, contains Original Tales, Sketches,
News, Poetry, Agricultural Articles, and what
ever else that will interest an intelligent commu-
nifty besides, four elegant Engravings each
week. Terms, 50 per annum address,
s. A. GOODMAN d J. J. LYONS
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THE next annual sess of this Institution wi
commence on the ID Wednesday in October

vvAAAAxAA~A <AAN0 A&A| ~ SOA~4@~A>~A~
THE next annual sess of this Institution will
commence on the I'd Wednesday in October.
t 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 J. SMEAp, Phi. D. Professor of HUI
mainly.
WILLIAM F. .HoPKiNs, A. M, Professor
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
H. A. WAsHINGroN, A. M, Professor of His
tory and Political Economy
Rev. SEAS TorrEN, D. D., Professor Of Intel
lectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are 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 parent Or guardians. Students not
desiring to join n 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 $l96 per annum.
Circulars will be forwarded 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 or the Science course, will be permitted to
study with any class which they may be prepared
to join.
july Isl aw. 4at
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"INCONOGRAapHIckEN
HAYLOR d. MAURY, booksellers near 9th
street, have for exhibition complete copy
Of this valuable and beautiful work, now publish
Ing in numbers, ~ We competed in twenty-five
parts Subscriptions taken, and the work supplied,
by
Mach N TAYLOR Il MAURY,
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A young man, graduate of st. Marys Col
n. le9e, Baltimore, wishes to obtain AZ ituatior
al Assistant in an Academy, or Private Tutor
He is qualified to teach the highest branches Of
Greek, Latin, French, Natural Philosophy, Che
mstry, Mathematics and English Literature
6cations can be produced. Address, post paM
OK Post OMcs 8slaimors Md
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N. WI. I. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
lOHN III. CLARKE
PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND n

N FF1NOIONS AND BOUNTY LAND
OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers Of the
" Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
tives :. ft ~ a1Gj
Pensions for life, for the widows Of such
GERS soldiers who married previous to 1900
minor children Of deceased officers and privates.
who served in the war Of 1919 with Great Bri-
tain, The Mexican war, or in any of the Indian
wars. SINCE 1890. "a fs
Afternoon paid to suspended end rejected claims
Terms moderate, where the claim is established.
otherwise no charge.
Communications addreeee., 10 the subscriber.
Washington, D. c will receive prompt attention.
Nj. THOMPSON,
Commissioner of Deeds for North and South
Carolina.
Refer to the heads of Departments and to
members Of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twtf 4t ~ ta
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

SIR have the honor tO transmit to you herewith
copy VI the correspondence which has passed be-
tween this Department and the National Institute fos
the Promotion Of Science, respecting the Organization
committee 10 constitute the centxal authority re-
o1 The regulations OF the Royal Coun1Aaie
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
eGdl e HOUSE.

CHARLEsToN, SOUTH CAROLINA. n
THE SUBSCRIBER establish
ment being one Of the most extensive
and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
in Charleston, the public may depend
on finding there superior as. ortment Of MI the
latest styles of Hats for this fall Fine French
Moleskn and Beaver Hats, with an extensive
variety Of fine black, and blue cloth Caps for gen
tlemens, youths, and children
TO SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
Planters can be supplied with Hats and Caps
for plantation and house servants. Black, white,
pearl, and drab waterproof Wool Hats with good
hair and coarse cloth Caps. .ae....s ~
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 231 King, opposite Hazel
street, Charleston II. N .-L.-- 4. IA. 49,.
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y A. PR1NGLE, No. 80, East Bay street
1Cs Charleston, South Carolina.-lmporter o
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturer Agent
and Dealer in BROG.aJvS, BOOTS and SHOES;
Advances made on consignment of Brogans Of
sign, will send samples Of their make; und on re-
ceipt of their consignment, liberal cash advah,
will be made. Information promptly impaired
as to the style, but adapted to the trade.
Charleston, s. c., July is, l85O.--dly
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attorney at Lag and General .Qkem4,
(lFFERS his services in his profession and a.
" Agent Tor the Prosecution aud Collection of
Claims before Congress and the Departments, alsu for
Obtaining Patents. '
All business con6ded to him will be prompt, u.
ded to
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE,

# t WASHINGTON, May ~ loSO
Sir have the honor to make known to the De- |
partment Of State the action which this Institute has
taken the subject OF your communication of the |
Nth instant That action is comprised in the follow
ing resolutions, unanimously adopted after full dis
cussi0E at the meeting held this evening.
"RcsoIped, That the Institute will take action on
the subject submitted to it by the Department OF
State. t
ssResolued That the Institute do now proceed to
constitute committee suitable to be recognised by
the Government to hold correspondence with the
British Commissioners and to secure the reception OF
American productions at the proposed Industrial Ex
hibtun in London. ~
ssResolved, That committee of not less than nine
teen be appointed to constitute Central Committee
the Industrial Exhibition, and to espond with
societies and local committees throughout the United
States.
e'Resosped, That the President of this Institute be
member OF the Central Committee.
"Rcsolpcd, That the Corresponding Secretary COM
municate to the Secretary Of State copy OF the fore
going resolutions, together with the names Of the
Central Committee"
the Central Committee appointed in accordance with
the foregoing resolutions
Hon. Milard Fillmore, Vice President OF the United
States, and er oHicio Chancellor Of the Regents of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Col. Peter Force President of the National Insti-
tute.
Hon. James A Pearce, U. s. Senate, member of the
Board OF Regents Of the Smithsonian Institution.
E1On Levi w IN. ASSOCIATE Justice OF
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Commodore Lewis Warrington, U. s. NJ, M. N. L.,
Chief Of the Bureau of Ordnance and photography
Prof Joseph Henry, Vice President Of the N. L. Sec
rotary Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Rrof. Walter X. johnson, Corresponding Secretary Of
the National Institute.
Prof Alexander D. Bachc, M. N. L., member Of the
Board of Regents OF the Smithsonian Institute and
Superintendent ofthe Coast Survey.
Commander Charles Wilkes, U. s. NJ, M. N. l., late
Commander s. S. Exploring Expedition
Hon. William w. Scaton, M. N L., Mayor of Wash
ington. @
Hon. jefferson Davis, u. 8. Senate, member of the
Board of Regents OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Lieut.. Matthew +. Maury, U. S. NJ, Vice President
OF the National Institute, and Superintendent of the
National Observatory.
]. James Greenough, Esq, M. N. 1.
Charles F. Stansbury, Esq, Recording Secretary OF
the National Institute.
Col J. J. Albert, NJ. L. Chief Of the Typographical
Bureau.
Gen. Joseph &. roten, Vice President N. L., Chief
EngIpeer. u. S. Army.
Thomas Ewbank, Esq Commissioner Of Patents
William Easily, Esq, Treasurer National Institute.
Leonard ID. Gale, M. d., M. N. L., Examiner OF
Patents.
Joseph G. g. Kennedy, Esq, M. MI, superinten-
dent OF Census.
IRA q. Seaman, Esq, M. MI.
have the honor to be
Very respectfully, your ob't servt, O..
WALTER X. JOHNSON,
Cor. Secretary of the National Institute
Hon louN M CLAYTON Secretary of State
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WORTHINGTON q. SNETHEN,
Formerly Solicitor Of the Genera Land OAic,g

ATTORNEY AND CouNsELLoR AT Law,
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court OF
the United States, in the Courts Of the District OF
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
claims of all kinds against the United States Ell
Their before Congress or any of the Executive De-
partments, and to procure letters patent for inver-
TONS Business confded to his care, will be
promptly attended to.
N. b. Particular attention paid to the prosecp.
ton Of claims before the Brazilian Commission
now sitting in Washingtond
WAsHNeroN CRY. d. G. July III, $500
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL 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
low a 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 is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension of the Cepitol,
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by the
erection of separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure TO the east of the building Dn2hs9s
The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condron, that may restrain the free exercise Of
architectural taste and judgment, but they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed NAV
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.
mttee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption Of parts Of different plans
submitted, should such be found secessxyy; 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 part adopted.
r. M. T. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN H. CLARKE,
|. Committee Of the Senate on Public Buildings,
SENATE CHAMBER, 30th September, 1850.
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. oct4
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington, June 8, 1850.
.slR have duly receiveo your letter Of the 9th
nihmo, communicating to this Department the pro-
ceedings Of the National Institute the subject OF my
note OF the 18th OF the month. Those proceed
ings appear to to be perfectly satisfactory and
have accordingly transmitted them to the British Min
lister in this city, with the ncation copy OF
which Is enclosed Tor your information
am, sir, respectfully, your obt servt,
JOHN M. CLAYTON.
WALTER N JOHNSON, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary OF the National Institute
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An association Of sixty-three Menbors OF Congress,
Senators and Representatives, bavc constituted the
undcraigned = Committee TO suPcrntend tho esta-
bishmynt OF Southern Press at Washington CITY,
to be devoted to the exposition and defence OF south
ern Rights and institutions--thc dissemination Of
correct infoxmaton as to Northcra Policy, and the
course Of Political affairs generally without
to the old patty lines Of Wing and Democrat. Ar
engagements in progress, promptly TO ensure
the issue OF such paper under the title OF
"THn SOUTHERN PRESS"
for the conduct OF which, suitable Editors have been
engaged, who will also receive the aid OF number
OF eminent and and able contributors.
There will be daily tri-weekly, and weekly
ssue-the latter to contain substantially, the
matter as the former, and intended to reach those
points of the whose mail tacihteA are limited
The paper will not be erclusiusIy political-but
will embrace on its broad sheet the General News Of
the day, Domestic and Foreign, BY mail and teie-
graph Commercial and Agricultural Intelligence,
Literary Criticisms, Original Essays, Literary and
Miscellaneous; and, in short, all those items Of
general interest. the collected aggregate of which
constitutes the interesting and valuable Newspa-
per-. Great care will be taken to give full and cor
rect Reports OF the Proceedings and Debates III both
Houses of Congress, as well the action OF the
local Legislatures on the Southern question.
A limited number only of Advertisements will be
eceived-the main object being to furnish large
amount Of reading matter. o ,,..s,,..
The paper will be printed on sheet equal IN size
to those or the other Washington papers, and the
tcrial will be procured especially for the purpose.
1t is confidently hoped that every true friend to the
South will aid in procuring subscribers and forward
the names, with the amount subscribed, to some
Southern Representative at Washington, forthwith.
Postmasters authorised by law to remit sub
scriptions irce of postage