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FOR APRIL.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
TIE famous Little "Sma Fry Lottery drawn
| every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each
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Actually the best chance ever afforded to
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Pecuniary relief promised to every Adven-
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We are aware Of the responsibility we assume
in making this offer, but confdng faith in the
Brilliant luck of our ar-famed and truly for
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Think well of the offer; it is good one, and
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Persons ordering Tickets will please write
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Prizes cashed on demand and the official draw
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tSe REWARD,
SToLEN from my room in the Franklin House
~ Mobile, on the 3lst Of October last,
GOLD RACING WATCH

NULU RACING WATCH.
1 ne case is hnely carved, representing the land
ing OF Christopher Columbus, for the first time in
the New World large ship is seen in the dis
lance ana Columbus ls1n small yacht, unfolding
banner, with drawn sword in his hand. Under
The pct 're' the words "Christoph CoIIomb are
written.
The watch has gold face, and contain. two
sets OF works, was manufactured by M j. Tobias.
mad two hour hands, two minute hands, and two
second hands, and is splendid watch IL is num-
oered at Messrs. Hayden, Gregg & Co.'S Charles
,on' D Z. and can be identified by Mr. Charles
CC,IaPp, at Mesars ii. K. Baldwin x Co., No
charities street, N. O.
ANY one delivering the above watch to either
MT o'apP or Messrs Purvis, Wood a. Co, 80
drawer street. will receive the above reward, and
greatly oblge me.
| j. ID. ALLEN
CotIle Post Office, Kap,des Parish Ia
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Orders for Tick cts and Shares and Certif-
Gates Of Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries
Will receive the most prompt attention, and an Of
hcial account of each drawing sent Immediately
after II is over to all who order from me
Address +. l.. O'BRIEN, agent.
Successor to J. d C. MAuRY.)
Alexandria, Virginia.
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STRAW DEPARTMENT.
Leghorns, Panamus, Pedal, CONSTABLE, Luton,
French Swiss, Canton, Coburg, German, Pearl,
Rice, Palm, BIackLsghorn and many other fash
ionabe Straw Hats for Gentlemen
TOGETHER WITH,
beautiful assortment of Children 8 and Infant s
fancy trimmed and untrimmed Leghorn and other
Straw Hats--some for Infants 3 to 8 months old !;
also all the coarser qualities of Straw and Palm
Hats at
STEELE'S HAT HALL,
23l King street,
March, ID Charleston, s. C.
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Great Electoral Hessian State Loan Of
6,725,OOO Dollars

TINS Loan is guaranteed by the Government,
and contracted by the eminent Banking House of
MESSRS. M A. Won ROTHSCHILD AND
SONS, IN Frankfort-on the-Main. The following
capital Prizes must be gained viz
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Tickets SI0-Halves S5--Quarters $3.50
Certificates ofpackages of &c Whole. Sl40 90
Do do &c Half 10 90
Do do 26 Quarter 35 90
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Steeie's New Style Of Hats.
CHARLESTON, S. c..

HE new style of dress black Hat to
be worn by Gentlemen this spring and
summer is admitted by all who have
y seen 1t to be at once unique and dis
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SO Prizes of 900 Dollars
KENTUCKY STATE LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of the Town of Frankfort,
Glass SO, for 1852.
To be drawn at Covinston, KY, on Saturday ,ths
10th of April, 1852.
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S71.567!
$4,000 $4,000 $4,000
100 Prizes of 81 900
KENTUCKY STATE LOTTERY,
For the Benefit Of the Town of Frankfort,
Glass +, for 1852.
To be drawn at Covngton, KY, on Saturday the
Gath of April; 1859.
Is Number LotterY-I4 Drawn Ballots.
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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 Prize will be paid
in Cash at Franklort-on-t Main, Paris, London,
New York, or New Orleans.
Apply, without delay, to MORIZ STlEBEI.,
SONS, Bankers and Merchants Frankfort on the
Maine, Germany or to their Agents, MESSRS.
s. SFIEBEL AND Co. Merchants, 80, Nicholas
Lane, Lombard Street, London
P.S.-Remit,ances which arrive too late will be
returned to the sender or, if he prefers it, Shares
for the following Distribution will be forwarded.
Feb. &c. d.t-w
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Tickets SlO-Haves S5-Quarers $3.50
Certificates of packages of 2G Whole $3.50 90
Do do 62 Half IS 90
Do do % Quarter - so
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$4,000!
$4,000! $4,000!
KENTUCKY STATE LOTTERY,
For the Benefit Of the Town Of Frank fort
Class II, for 1859.
To be drawn at Covington, KY, on Saturday the
Sd Of April, 1852.
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70 Number Lottery--l3 Drawn Ballots
$4,000 (!

$4U,OOO
$4,000 40 Prizes Of 81 600!
KENTUCKY STATE LOTTERY,
For the Benefit Of the Town of Frankfort
Class 80, for 1852.
To be drawn at Covington, Ky, on Saturday the
18th of April, 1852.
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES,
FOR APRIL, 1852.

GREGORY 81 MAURY, MANAGERS
Successors to ]. w. Maury d Coz
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The next Drawing takes place irrevocaby ON the
LIST of June, 1852.
The Price Of the Tickets is as .Joiio,cs
One Ticket for IS Six Tickets for S25
Thirty ;, 100 Sxty-fve ;, 200
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IS Number Lo,tery--I4 Drawn Ballots.
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SPLENDID SCHEMES
or THE
Maryland State Lotteries,
FOR APRIL, 1852.


Drawings conducted in public, under the super
lntendence of Stale Lottery Commissioner
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The Issue Fairly Made.

General Perc, 10 the Senate in 1871. during the
celebrated extra sesslon and recurring to the journals
I'VE find the following facts:
On the 25th July, lsii the bankrupt bill passed the
|Senae g. nays 81 General Peroes name is in the
lo-gative
Three days aaer, the United States bank bill was
passed by the vote, Gen. Pierce voting against IT,
o. the 26rh of August the distribution bill was
Ipassed-ayes IS, nays % General Pierce voted in the
negative
Thus IT will be that General Pierce voted against
Ithe bankrupt biI-agans The Incorporation OF United
States bankapd against the distribution OF the proceeds
'of the psblic lssds.
WHAT'S Geu.tal SCOTS position on these questions !
ln his grea, platform letter he says 81 hed had the
Honor OF on the OCCASION mould haze bsn g,ren
fn favor Of he inadd,sr,bui,on bill, ID, bankrupt bill,
and The second BIZ for creating fiscal corporation"
There The record, clear and undspueJ and there is
|he issue fairly made and presented. General Pierce
stands committed and voted against the bankrupt bill, The
distribution bill and The bank bill General Scott Gays
|he would have Voted for all Of them. and stands com
omitted IN their favor Again we cay 10 the people.
f. Choose ye between them"
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Az 5000 as General Pierce nominated, political
cor sssAiIed him with unfounded aspersons. Thus far
has been promptly exposed aud hatred
has been forced to recall It's shafts writer in the Re
pubic has recently attempted TO dsparsge the democratic
candidate through the columns of that journal but bis
anonymous statements have been promptly corrected By
the following communication which bears the marks of
earnestness and truth:
10 The Editor of The Republic:
Sir Your correspondent .'One who saw and knows a
both and knew too much.
1. An examination OF the official records shows that
the allegation Of "One who aud knows" that Gene
raj Pierce not in single battle in Mexico, is not
true
q General Pierce personally led his command into ac
ton at Coneras on the day OF the 10Th August and fell
with his horse far In the front, exposed fire oil
shells from the camp and of musketry from the troops
OF the enemy This is referred to in the official reports
}. Al Moline del Rey General Pierce brought up bis
command under fire in fine order; and there officers
now IN this city who witnessed his gallant conduct en
4. General Pierce joined his command before dawn on
the morning OF the 18th, fully expecting the city would
knew till after daylight that the city was evacu
aed Moreover, the firing had not ceased the evening
before, There was street fight nearly the whole oil
the lah IN which many officers and killed aud
wounded 80 much Tor the statement OF zone who
and knows"
s. General Pierce did not home by the first train
as stated by :" One who saw and knows"
g. Considering the i'll health OF General Pierce and his
first untowafd accident il is matter OF surprise that he
dad a. much duty as he did 1t is matter OF surprise
that be venlured lead his command into action a, Gnu
tubusco is matter OF surprise that he left his bed Id
the night OF the 18th and 4h, where he had been con
lined by severe sickness Tor some thrtysx hours and
Joined his command
Ii the curious wish to know more about this lei them
inquire of Captain Hardcase Typographical engineers
whose room he occupied in Worths quarters during this
tine. .
T. do not know who your correspondent, "Oae who
saw and Knows" is, He may have been in the valley
Of Mckee, but he certainly does no, know OF what be
aflrms. There are in this city men who did both see
and know-ihe writer OF this among the number-who
VIII not let his injurious imputaons upon gallant man
pass without rebuke have reason to believe that
every officer Of the "old army" will Sustain me 10 wha,
have written.
g. The friends of General Pierce simply claim tina, III
his service in Mexico he did his duty as son OF the re
public that he was eInnrnily patriotic, dsnerested
and gallant; and that il has added laurel bis beaut
ful civic wreath. As citizen, he has been ready TO
make sacrlces for his country AS soldier and com
mander. he has shown galanuy before the enemy and
was emnenuy the friend and father OF his command
OLD ARMY.
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The Gardiner Claim.

This matter has come up subiec, OF inquiry in the
House oil Representatives, well in the Senate aud
we deem the subject oil sufficient public interest and i'm
poance 10 transfer the record of il TO our columns We
copy from the House repoT, of the Republic of yesterday
:" HOUSE, or REPRESENTATIVES. Mr. Old, asked leave to
submit the following resolution, which was read FOR infor
nation:
claims have been passed upon by the Mextcun
claims commission aud whereas among claims said
ner amounting large sum, said TO be nearly halt a
ilon OF dollars; and whereas grand jury FOR the District
OF Columbia upon their oai have presented the said De
Gardiner tor the crime OF peJury, in his ie.i
subsanaiins bis said cian before said Mexican.
claims commission and whereas public rnmor charges Thai
the Secretary OF the Treasury the agent or counsel I'd
the said DE- Gardiner in the prosecution said alleged
fraudulent clan and that the said Secretary had lee
ores Ia the said claim, amounting "a large sum said to
be one hundred thousand dollars; aud common
utnof sun further charges that the said Secretary OF the
treasury io som said not seed fifteen Thousand dol
s,2 anu ned the one oar'h ineres, Of said
aheged fauuuisnt cain and the said claim,
amounting to four hundred aud i.enty eight
the Secretary OF The Tssasary been paid and whele
Mr. Corwn, disregardng thu pie Ice Of his Immediate
representative, has faded call for interrogation OF said
Rssovsd Tha. COMMITTEES. to be appointed by the Speak
consisting Of hive members of this House. be required
investigate ALI the facts touching the connexon said
with the said Gardiner claim what fec, IL any,
receive for his sevses counsel Of Gardiner
chased and held either directly or indirectly in said
md the amount paid or stipulated TO be paid therefor and
conditions oil such purchase; al what Time he ceased TO
act the counsel agent OF said Gardiner whom, and
for what consider ation he disposed oil his fee
whom, and for what confederation he disposed his
fourth interest in said claim.
Rsotved, farther. That the said committee have power
to send for persons and papers.
"Mr Toombs objected the introduction resolu
ton, Hany gentleman can make the charge his own
responsibility, let him do it, but base 1t merely on
public rumor'
"M ois replied that ommon runor afforded a sulii.
Client ground for inquiry.
"Mr Toombs repeated the should not ac on pub.
lie
"Mn Polk said that there way In which the
House could arrive the facts unless they should proceed
TO investigate on common rumor.
" Me- Too nbs. Lst somebody father the charges.
Mr.. ODDS, am disposed to father them.
81 Mr. Toombs. Then do it,"
Il will be perceived that The resolution not Tor
may presented bat only read for Information We trust
IT will be taken up and passed without unnecessary de-
lay.
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3 GEN. PIERcE Ar HoME.-WHc TEsTrnoNY--Lat those
Hwhgs who affect to believe thai the democratic nominee
TOR President not heard OF before his nomination.
2and tina, he does not possess the qualifications requisite
so The discharge OF the duties OF that high office, read the
Following testimony from the Manchester Wing which,
Ghough strong political opponent. is disposed TO do
INJUSTICE 10 The candidate OF rival party Coming, this
does asso. from wing paper in the neIghborhood cf
SGen Perce's residence. and from those intimately ac
loanted with him. II ought 10 put TO blush the snees
2and assaults of those hea parsans who have sought
Ito rsduce The fair fame Of the democratic nominee The
XWhig says:
"GrN. PERcE For President. Matters have ar.
1rvcd that that this gentleman fairly be
Toned as likely to be candidate for the presidency We
8-houd consider misfortune the wings OF this
hs nomination take place, but, alter ALL Mn r
epamble CALAMITY he to be elected. He Is Without
doubt OF tho sbest the democratic party Sone
months ago, at Washington, we heard eminent whig
ber OF Congress- remark that he thought there
strong probability that Gen. Pierce would be the
upon whom, the democratic party would last settle
There few who In their general dcneano and IN
efcourss among men exert stronger personal ploence
4lhnn be ~
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or Grand democratic rally i-Thee viii be grand mas
meeting OF the democracy of the District Of Columbia and Of TIL
county Of near the town OF Alexandria, on Monday t
.alh July 1852.
The democrats and all clubs associations III
District and the surrounding counties cordially invited
tend A dinner will be prepared for a large number
There will be speakers fIom different States in tn
Union 10 address the meeting.
procession viii form Democratic Hl ats Adephi Thea
ne) Monday, nj O'clock with music, Banners &c.
proceed To the steamboat wharf
Chief MARSHAL Major b. Is French
Assistant MarsbaisThomas ThonIy and Beverly Dell,
There will be, addition, marshal appointed by
The whole will be under the Of the undersigned,
committees Of the Jackson Democratic Association Of the District
and Of the Democratic Association Of Alexandria.
J. ID. HOOVER,
President Jackson Democratic Association.
T. l. BROCKETT,
President Alexandria Democratic Association
MICHAEL w. CLusKEY,
DAsigL SMITH,
Il NJ. CHAPLIN,
T.. 8 JONES,
T.. McNERHAHY,
Committee of the Jackson Democratic Association.
TURNER DIXON,
HuoH LATHAM,
joins f. JOHNSON,
JAMES w. GREEN,
d. ii BERRY,
Committee of Alexandra Democratic Association
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From the Detroit Free rress.
The Fitness OF ThinGs.

Nearly all the beauties of life spring from the adap,a-
ton OF means TO epds--,o the fitness of things Mr.
Webster IN speaking Of General Taylors nomination TO
the presidency IN Sts said it mol fit 10 be made"
General Taylor enjoyed not only the confidence of the
country, but an envsbe military reputation His com.
mand in Florida and Mexico had shed undying lu-re
upon the American arms his fame overlapping the
bounds OF hs country, fast working lis way into
foreign cabinets and among foreign people His rerula
hon was essentially military there was harmony and
satisfaction IN contemplating his deeds There was a
hness" in which arrested the attention and secured
the admiration OF mankind. Gen. Taylor was transfer
red 10 another and nncopgenal field the presidency and
there was manifest violation Of all laws which regulate
harmonious acton-which determine the adaptation of
means to ends. How the result has proved this VIVA,
now Is the fame OF General Taylor How inferior he
was asa general how superior as President He was
moi ut to occupy the Executive chair and now that there
are none to dispute this assertion, il NAV be made we
trust. with proh, 10 The country His nomination was
not fl to be made his election them was a great ma
onal misfortune, which called into service that brilliant
band OF patriots who alone rescued the Constitution and
.he Union IRON the perls into which both were brought
by his administration
with the lark to meet the purple morning may well ex
CLAIM. ~ IS nomination not fiji to be made' Mr.
Webster, IN sefpless vigil over that sacred compact
winch he has assisted much 10 rescue from The
Goths and Vandals OF the late administration rising
carly IN the morning of the great struggle now before
us, may well invoke the adaptation OF means 10 ends.
and thus condemn his party for the nomination OF Gen
Seo't " me lame OF the General Is worth anything it
10 worth preserving from the macstrom into which Cen
taylor SUNK unamened 10 his grave. Mankind can
put up with anything better than blunders They ex .
pact much OF President and IL VIM n Seward ia
n*sh, they could not be disappointed for he will be the
President in the event OF Gen. SCOTS election
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The COntest.

-
The present crisis will long hereafter should the DEM
|ocrac nominee be elected, (and who doubt il 7! be
referred TO OF the great epochs in the history OF
four country. IL will constitute dividing line between
two distinct II will be distinguished the revolu.
luon of 1852, speak OF the revolution OF 1900,
when the republican party succeeded after fearful
struggle in oyerihrowng that old federal dynasty which
had already sufficiently developed the evil principles
|volved in il threaten the speedy termination OF the
treat experiment OF popular government IN failure and
disgrace.
1t will be an arduous contest The wing party have
heir aheir very existence staked on the issue. They
Twill heaven and earth 10 keep alive Their ascend
ency II, is crss to try mems souls. Those VINO
gage in the noble strife of political parties, with worthy
motives OF enthusiasm and devotion TO principles, may
rejoice in with all the Joy of the patriot in the
last battle for all that is hottest and dearest to him. This
rs no time for neutrality for inertness, for waverng
Let no hereafter, when the hard-fouah, field shall
have been won pretend 10 any portion OF the confidence
|of the democracy OF this great Union who - quaed
before the responsibility oil manly choice or parties
Times.
But our s,andard-bearer and our cause must succeed
The pyramid OF the democratic faith may be shaken By
{porary shocks, but cannot be overturned All the pop
(ular decisions OF opponents are exhausted. Our
confidence in The people unwavering and in this sgn
we shall conquer We have party bear
ng so proud and serene front now. This unann.
ly sa spectacle not often witnessed and, when pre-.
lsened always the suresl possible auyury OF approach
ing triumph This fine spirit is shared by all alike from
3he leaders To the humble ranks Of cause which en-
phalcay prdes itself resting upon the affections Of The
mass OF the people Our party will forth from the pres
tent controversy, redeemed tegeneraed and dsenihra
Fed As nmated above this is the last desperate effort Of
1he wings II ls eyiden, every one it is felt fully by
gthenseves Their principal leaders must retire IN des.
alr from the vain task OF battling, like the waves, with
!he rock OF democracy. The main body OF their party
land the rising generation, will be relieved from their an.
tucpaed state OF prejudice and dcluson generated BY
s,ary excitement, and must obey the natural impulse OF
age and the genius OF our country and become demo
2crat' splendid is then opening upon our party
and ITS high and holy creed and il requires but maess
courage, and confidence, carry safely through the
sptesent struggle 10 the realization Of the most noble ami
5glorous hopes.
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PERE little than hundred copies of
The Campaign OF sis," political paper published during
that canvass Thomas Richie All the Gle
which entered into that contest faithfully recorded
with official presidential elections Of
l84 countless full proceedings the Bal
the Philadelphia twhig Convention of
64s aud indeed other objects OF which likely
be brought discussion the approaching campaign will be
found in this volume.
The Campaign 46 pages folio bound in strong boards,
m corners, will be sold low Of two
dollars
As hui about hundred hand those who
wish 10 purchase may procure them at this office.
lInnII -~-cnIf
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pooD DEEDS RETURNING TO BLsss THE AuTrpR. Gen
fIerces military office was far from being onrof emou
ynent 70 him lie was very kind and liberal the men
lunder bs command, and disbursed large su for then
comfort An officer, who him IN Meico SAYS
i. have seen him expend hundreds OF dollars mong The
(sicx and wounded men in our hospitals in Mkico lie
was one of the few general officers who hacthe entire
confidence OF Gen. Scott All the men whoterved un
Ter him are warm in bis praise and will exert
10 return his Kindness by promoting his success. now iha
me IL named Tor the Office Of commander in chef
[Prop,dene Herald
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A Scorr RESPONSE FROM ONO. The bridgeport foh

Scorr RESPONSE FROM OHro.-The bridgeport tOho)
Farmer published aud edited by DR. j G. Affleck, who
Rhas "siood in the wing ranks from boyhood, battling for
The principles OF the whig party speaks Of General
Scott follows
"Of General Scott shall say little His qualifications
presidency purely military and lac that
greater than the congneror Of Napoleon.
hesitate approach ballot box his tsvor
Mature seldom hestows great gihs upon person
she has given him the art of war;. which is generally
fxatssfed 1"