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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-05


Al the loau price Of ONE DOLLAR per a,,r,l,n,
S the cheapest weekly newspaper south of the
Potomac, and as 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. PEASANTS, PRINCIPAL Editor
II is designed to make it 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
lhey enter upon no mere speculation in their en-
terprlze, nor are their views and opinions shaped
merely to catch the popular breeze. From edu-
cation, from position, from association, from in
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 as far their capacity al
lowed, vigorous, no man who has read their sheet
will deny. To doubt that it will continue to be
so 10 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 1t to be impossible.
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| OlxTY-ONE desirable lots, situated in the mos
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to- NJ. THOMPSON,
Office one door west Of Jackson Hall, Pen
avenue. March
| SPRING MILLINERY
| A|ILL be opened at Mrs. s. PARKER'S on
! w xetrrday, 18th instant ut 10 clock.
PARKER'S new Fancy store,
NIarch lS-3t under National hotel.
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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, ito invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension of the Capitol and to al
low premium Of FIVE hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings of the two Houses of Congress-. u
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 Capitol.
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 10 the east Of the building
The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condltion, that may restrain the free exercise of
architectural taste and Judgment, but thew 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
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 rel atye
importance and merit Of each part adopted.
R. Nj. +. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN H. CLARKE,
Committee Of the Senate on Public Buildings.
SENATE CHAMBER, Both September, 1850.
N. B. The several daily papers published a,
Washington will please insert the above daily fol
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre
tary OF the Senate oct
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE,


WASHINGTON, May ~ 1850.
SIR: have the honor to make known to the De-
partmen of State the action which this Institute has
taken on the subject Of your communication of the
ing resolutions, unanimously adopted after full dis
cussioE at the meeting held this evening.
stResolred, That the Institute will take action
the subject submitted to it by the Department Of
State.
esResolpcd That the Institute do now proceed to
the Government to hold correspondence with the
British Commissioners and to the reception Of
American productions at the proposed Industrial Ex-
hibititn in London
teen be appointed to constitute Central Committee
on the Industrial Exhibition, and to espond with
societies and local committees throughout the United
States
sResolrcd, That the President of this Institute be
| member OF the Central Committee.
"Resolucd That the Corresponding Secretary COM
municate to the Secretary of State copy OF the fore
going resolution together with the names of the
Central Committee"
The following are the names of the members Of
the Central Committee appointed in accordance with
the foregoing resolutions
Hon. Willard Fillmore, Vice President OF the United
States, and ea offco Chancellor OF the Regents of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Col. Peter Force President of the National Insti-
Hon James Pearcc U. S. Senate, member of the
| Board Of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution
Hon. Levi Woodbury., Nj. N L., Associate Justice Of
the Supreme Court OF the United States.
Commodore Lewis Warrington, U. S. n, 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.
PROT. Walter r. Johnson Corresponding Secretary Of
the National Institute.
Prof. Alexa nder d. Bache, M. N. L., member of the
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institute and
Superintendent fthe Coast Survey
Commander Charles " likes, u. S. NJ, NJ. " l., late
Commander S. S. Exploring Expedition.
Hon. William w. Seaton, M. N L., Mayor Of Wash
ington.
Hon. Jefferson Davis, u. S. 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
j. James Greenough, Esq, M. ". /.
Charles +. Stansbry, Esq, Recording Secretary OF
the National Institute
Bureau.
Engineer, u. S. Army
William Easily, Esq, Treasurer National Institute
Leonard ID. Gale, M. D., M. ~ L. Examiner OF
Patents.
Joseph G. G. Kennedy, Esq, M. N. l., sSupcrn,cn
dent of Census.
G.. Seaman. Esq, M. NJ.
/ have the honor to be i
Very respectfully, your obt servN,
WALTER Il. JOHNSON,
Cor. Secretary of the National Institute
Hon JOHN NJ CLAYTON, Secretary of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, juno 8, 1850.
SIR have duly rcccIveo your letter OF the 9th
ultimo, communicating to tins Department the pro-
ceedings OF the National Institute the subject of NV
note OF the 18th Of the same month. Those proceed
ngs appear TO me to be perfectly satisfactory and
have accordingly transmitted them TO the British Min
lister in this city, with the communication, copy Of
which rs enclosed for your information
am, sir, respectfully, your obt scrvr,
JOHN M. CLAYTON.
WALTER N. JOHNSON, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary Of the National Institute.
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woRTHINaToN q. sNErHEN.


Formerly Solicitor IF the Genera Land Office
ATTORNEY AND CouNsELLon At Law,
Continues TO practice in the Supreme Court CT
the United States, in the Courts Of the District or
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
claims OF all kinds against the United States, e :.
ther 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 prosecu
uon OF claims before the Brazilian Commisaio,
now sitting in Washington
WAsHrNcToN CRY, d. C. July III, $50
- A. PRINGLE, No 80, East Bay street
lCs Charleston, South Carolina mporter o
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturers Agent
and Dealer in BROG.9A,S, BOOTS and SHOES;
Advances made on consignment Of Broeans on
Southern Manufacture. Parties wishing to con-
sign, viii send samples of their make, und on re-
ceipt of their consignment, liberal cash advan :.
will be made. Information promptly impartsc,
as to the style, but adapted to the trade.
Charleston, S. c., July Is, 185O.--dly
To Southern Gentlemen or Literary In
situations.
A young man, graduate of St. Mary's Col
"A lege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain a. ituation
as Assistant in an Academy, or Pnvate Tutor---
tie IN qualified to teach the highest btxtAt&M OF
Greek, Latin, French, Natural PHILOSOPHY, Che.
mstry, Mathematics and Ehginh Estsrsrure
The highest testimonials as to character and quai-
fcations can be produced. Address, post pa,G
X Y to4 orip> Baltimore Ma
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Senators and Representatives, have constituted TN
UNDERMINED a Committee to supcrintend the estx
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TO be devoted to the exposition and defence Of Souh
Rights and institutions-the dissemination o.
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course Of official affairs generally,
to the old party lines of Wing and Democrat AR
rangemcnts are now progress, promptly 10 ensure
the issue OF such paper under the title Of
THE SOUTHERN PRESS"
Cor the conduct of which, suitable Editors have been
engaged, who will also receive the aid OF numbe,
Of eminent and and able contributors.
There will be adaily, tr-weekly, and weekly
issue-the latter TO contain substantially the same
matter "a the former, and intended to reach those
points of the country whose mail facilities limited
The paper will not be exclusively political-but
will embrace on its broad sheet the General News oil
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owing to the late revolutions and countcr-revo
~ buttons among the nations of Europe, which have
followed each other in quick succession, and Of which
the end is not yet" the leading periodicals Of Great
Britain have become invested with degree Of inter
est hitherto unknown. They occupy a middle
ground between the hasty, disjonted and necessarily
imperfect records OF the newspapers, and the elabo
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THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
Term Commences March 4, 1851 and ends .uorch 4,
1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
CORPORATION ELECTION,

On Wednesday next, (to,morrow) an election
will be held for twelve persons TO serve as May
or, Recorder, Alderman and Common Council
men for Tie year ensuing-Although the LegsIa-
ture has not pr ssed The bill which provides for the
election Of Mayor by the citizens, we regard it as
matter of high importance that the voters Of
the corporation should indicate their preference for
The person whom they desire shall he elected by
the new council as Mayor, by placing his name
al the head Of their tickets. We therefore res
pectfully suggest the name Of Nicholas X Troat
Esq, as Mayor, and earnestly call upon our fellow
citizens to unite with us in his support. He has
served as member Of the council and the court
for several years and is eminentIy qualified for
the Office Of Mayor and presiding Justice of The
Court.
Important changes in the laws affecting the
Corporation court may be made by The Legsla-
,ure, in view Of which, we regard it as public
duty 10 call to that office gentleman whose ex.
perience and legal qualifications will enable him
10 discharge its duties 10 the satisfaction of all
concerned. MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07
CORRESPONDENCE,
AMHERST CoURT.HoUsE, !
March Is, 1852. {

March Is, 1852. )
To Judge B,iscoe G. Bald,ein:
olr-l he judicial elections under the amended
Constitution being near at hand, the undersigned,
members OF The Amherst Bar, in common they be-
eve with their fellow citizens, feel lively inter
est IN the selection 10 be made of Judge Of The
Supreme Court of Appeals, for the Selection of
whch thls '"un'y forms component part.
Highly spprecallng your past valuable and dis
llngulshed services on The bench of the Court of
last resort; entertaining for your character, as
man, an upright magistrate and accomplished ju-
list, the profoundest respect, and feeling assured of
tho cont nuance of the attributes, mental, moral
and physical, IL all their vgor, which will qualify
you to discharge with your won,ed abiliiy) The
duties OF the office you hold they beg leave TO
offer you this testimonial Of their appreciation Of
your character and past services and to express The
hope that 1t may be agreeable TO you, to have your
name presented 10 the voters of the section, as a
nominee for election to the office Of Judge Of the
Court Of Appeals for this section.
Your pre-eminent qualifications for this high sta
ton having been well manifested by past most
faithful services, the undersigned cannot anticipate
opposition 10 your election, upon party grounds,
though the section DE Democratic & you Wing.
They earnestly hope, and will not permit them
selves 10 doubt that This section will magnanimous-
y exercise the fell spirit Of party, in judicial cleo
tions, as they are pleased 10 hear will be done in
other sections and circuiis, wherein Judges are to
be elected without opposition, who are not of the
dominant party in politics. Whatever other coun-
ties may do, the undersigned feel assured they bat
reflect the universal sentiment of the citizens of
Amherst, when they express The opinion, they
will look to qualification and fitness alone, in all
judicial elections, irrespective of party.
The undersigned are aware that it has been whis
pered in sumo quarters that your election would be
Objectionable or injudicous upon the score of your
declining he allh il not declining years. But they
have been well assured there is no just ground for
such rumor, and in truth it originated from
temporary indisposition, with which you were af
fcled last summer, and from which you have en-
tirely recovered Without these assurances, this
rumor would create no apprehension on their
minds, since they entertain no fear that one, so
conscientious as yourself, would either accept or
hold an office for moment, if rendered incapable
by the infrmi.ies Of age ar permanent disease, of
discharging its duties with honor 10 yourself and
profit 10 your country.
The undersigned desire your response at the
earliest convenience, and beg leave to subscribe
ilemselypS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Co. The intelligence just received from CHINA,
by way Of England represents that The EN- gralion
Of Chinese 10 California is greatly on the Increase
During the past month six vessels have sailed;
ten are preparing To leave. and mare are required.
Many who had previously emigraled have return
ed with substantial proofs of their success, and
the Chinese are not slow in following the example
of their countrymen when money is The induce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

ms. The "Soulhem Press" advises The South
em Rights party to abstain from going into either
The Democratic or Wing National Convention
"According to present Indications, (t says,) Gen.
Scott will be the strongest man in the Wing, and
Gen. Cass IN the Democratic Convention. In
canvass between these two, the Southern Rights
party can take but little interest,""
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

From Buenos Ayres.-The News from Buenos
Ayres. received via England, confirms our advices
as TO the defeat Of Gen. Rosas II is stated that on
the morning of the Sd of February. al o'clock, a
severe action commenced and continued until 10
o'clock at night, ending in the total defeat and o.
ver,hrow OF the Buenos Ayrean army. The bat
tie took place near Santos Lrgares. 1t is is said
that four thousand men were slain in tho battle.
On the night of the 4lh, Gen. Urquiza slept at
Quinto, and Gen. Rosas at Palermo. The latter
finally escaped in disguise, with sumo Of his SUITE
on board her Majesiy's ship Locust. Ills daughter
dressed as a sailor boy. was with him.
Gen. MancelIa was commanding in the city, and
had offered to deliver it up peaceably 10 The con-
queror. The diplomatic agents of The ioreign hOu-
ses had gone out TO arrange matters amicably, if
possible.
Gen. poceco commanded the Buenos Ayrean ar
my.
The American, British, and French squadrons
had landed companies of marines to protect the or-
eign residents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

Awe learn from the Esprit Of Jefprson"Ihat
the Hon VIM A Harris, of Page. E.le Charge d.
Affairs to Bogota and ex-member of Congress from
The Pare district, is announced as a candidate Tor
the Judgeship of the Judicial Circuit composed OF
the counties of Highland, pendleion. Page. Rock
inuham. Shenandoah, Hardy. and Warren. Giles
Cook. Fso.. of Warren, and John Kenney, Esq +,
Of Rockingham, are also announced for the same
nflice
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TO THE VOTERS OF THE STANTON DISTRICT.

Under the new Constitution every man has
right to become candidate for office, and feeling
tina, way inclined, as you will all SEE by this no
lice, | announce myself as candidate Tor The o.
flee of Constable in this District. Should 1t be
your will, as people, TO elect me, you may resi-
assured that will serve you to the best Of my "a
blity. Yours, &c..
JACOB r. PARENT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-07

The Commissioners appointed by The act Of
to lay off the Coan'y of Augusta into
election districts, requested to meet at The law
office of B. Christian, EsF,in Siaunton,on Ihnrs-
day the 9Th inst, at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
WIN. A. BELL.
Stauninn, April z, 1852.