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the line Mr. Tournadres estimates of the of the
work ~ considerably below all previous ones.
4 SroRr AHxAp.--We understand that a match Pacing
Race has been made between the horses Crowder and
Deppo, to come of in week from next Sunday-to 20
mile heats three in Eve to harness. for hundred dol
lars over the Metaire Course Mr. Eof has Beppo in
training and Mr. Sam Rice Is tooling Tom Crowder The
latter We believe has rather the call in sporting circles
The Is ayorite here and we should not be sur
red to see the quarter stretch Of the Meaire hrongcd
to witness the performance Of these fast uusn both
Of which call to the field host of hackers The call
q tho Government for horses has brought to the city
large amount Of stock and should be surprised if
among the number of voorhees, fast shall OCCASION
ally draw show the knowing some sport Dr.
Elliott, the Government Agent is hard at work. and bet
tet one - not to be found in the country With his skill
and experience Uncle Sam will be able, In days. to
complete the requisite number with of the finest
saddle stock in the South
loss o. THE sHir GALLiA.-The Mobile Advertiser of
Bays The British Schooner Arctic Capt Fisher
,assea on Sunday morning from Green Turtle Key,
A, WIN tns passengers and crew. Of the ship ailia
Nom Network The ship went ashore on the reef on tba
morning. 9, the 2eth and in very short time was a COM
pete wreck The passengers and crew were lapdan h
the wreekers and all Of their effects saved The (,a
0aled from Newfork about the I'D and was bound for
this port She splendid vessel about three
old built for Newfork and Havre packet and was ON
her second trip to this port Her estimated value s
Of which amount II is supposed about $4,000
injured in NewYork The accident is attributed to IN.
strong current prevailing. near the Bahamas-captau
Fisher having bad observation the day previous and
1T IL vessels the night the calculation
being sixty land Whereas the which
she struck ct four O'Clock The next morning. onl,
about Twelve miles distant from the main land.
- .-a.4
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Indebted to the clerk the steamship Texas 70
Texas papefs
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Stationery.
CORSON & ARMSTRONG;,
No. SO CAMP STREET,
- Respectfully call the attention wishing sevceabe
STATIONERY AND BLANK BOOKS,
to their LARGE ENTIRELY NEW STOCK which
they offer reasonable terms Their
BINDING AND PRINTING OFFICE
being located the same building they enabled give special
attention to all orders in their line. To of
p A P d II
WE ASK ESPECIAL REFERENCE,
octs 2pf CoRSoN q ARMSTRONG Sntoners. so Camps,.
J.P. MoDoNNoLD. WILLIAM STUART.
.WCDO1l7sOLd s. Stuart,
10 Al the Old Stand of former 10
10 ls~c AMP T RE- Il ,'ss& 10
take pleasure calling the Of the public
their well assorted stock oil Oh.
BOOTS, SHOES HATS and CAPS, k&y
selected expressly the retail ade which they will sell att
IN low rates.
The HAT DEPARTMENT is under the immediate charge Of
SM H. HASKELL engaged in the Hat business
al No. 10 Chares street)
II pleased his friends and old patrons at No.
IS Camp street. McDoNNoLD STUART,
poy1s aptf Saters Row, under City Hotel.
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M Elliott has been elected City Auditor for s. Louis
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The Southern. Ladies' Book,

EB ready for delivery from the of Publication No 1903
St. Charles street. and II Commercial Place. Agents this work will
call the citizens during the present week, exhibit the
number and solicit subscriptions ocS 2pH
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ArTEarT KIIL.-The Fort Smith (Ark) Herald gives
account of attempt by calling himself Profess
Conner, to kill NJ, II. Hol,oman constable of that
place. Conner had been giving exhibitions, and went
away without paseg his license Hsleft some baggage at
a hotel and Hooman seized 1t. Conner back and
made desperate attempt kill the officer He succeed
ed in making his escape reward of 500 mme-
| diately offered for his arrest
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TURNING UP.--Snce the flight of Franca, former Die
tator of Paraguay the tes Of many persons long
almost forgotten, beginning to become known. We
notice in the proceedings Of the Swedish Academy of Sci
cnce, at recent meeting held at Stockholm that
intelligence impaired to that body in relation to the
distinguished Swedish natural historian, Munck of
senschod, of whom for many years. the scientific world
has not known whether he alive dead 1t appears
that he long since found his way within the limits of Pa
raguay that he established himself there as physician
enjoyed the confidence both of the Government and
people in high degree and has fully avaed himself Of
his opportunity to enlarge his uncommony rich collection
Of all sorts Of specimens of the natural history the in
terror of South America
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The Sioux MuRpER,-In our last number we recorded
the murder of white at point thirty miles
Of St. Paul, by Indian We now happy to state,
for the peace of this community, that the offender has
been captured and is now in custody at Fort Smelling
aer tho report of the murder the Governor
who at the time actively engaged in preparations
for distributing among the Indians the first nsalment
their dues for their further progress inform
ing the Sioux at the time that he could pay
the money until they should bring in the offender
herenpon the Indians set of in immediate pursuit and
the time sent in pursuit. What could have
been the motive of the cuprit in the commission of the
deed, is SO far as learn, matter only of conec
ing trouble upon his Chief against whom he harbored
spite Others that he of those opposed to the
sale of their lands and melted by jealousy of the
whites However that may be- confident that such
decd will not be repeated again for long time to
in the least to Minnesota this affair
minnesota Pioneer
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NEW PROSPECTUS
OF THE
8 G. + N TIFIC A MERICAN
To Mechanics, Lnuenlors, and Manufacturers

To Mechanics, Muenlors, and Manufacturers
TNHE Publishers OF the Scientific American re-
/ spectfuy give notice that the SIXTH VOLUME
Of this valuable journal, commenced on the 2lst
Of September, offering valuable opportunity for
all to subscribe who take an interest in the pro-
gress and Development of the Mechanics Arts
and Manufactures of our country The charac-
ter Of the Scientific american is too well known
throughout the country to require detailed ac-
count of the various subjects discussed through its
columns.
1t enjoys more extensive and influential cir
culatlon than any other journal Of its class in
America.
1t will be published weekly, as heretofore, in
Quarto Form, on fine paper, affording, at the end
of the year, an ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLO-
PEDL9, Of over FOUR HUNDRED PAGES,
with an Index, and from Five to Six Hundred
ORIGINAL E.NGR.4VI.NGS, described by letters
of reference; besides vast amount of practical
information concerning the progress Of SCIE.N.
TIFTC and ME CHANIC.AL IMPROVE-
JMENTS, CHEMISTRY, CIVIL E.FGLNEER-
ING, NJ NUF.A C TURING in it's various
branches, .4RCHITECTURE,. MAS .NRY, BOT!
.f.NY,-in short, it embraces the entire range OF
the Arts and Sciences.
1t also possesses an original feature not found in
any other weekly journal in the country, viz, an
Official List of PATENT CLAIMS, prepared ex
pressly for its columns at the Patent Ofice,-thus
constituting it the {" .AJNERIC.1.N REPERTORY
or ATTENTIONS.
TRRMs-S2 a year 81 for six months
All letters must be post paid and directed to
MUM & CO.,
Publishers Of the Scientific American,
12S Fulton street, New York.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-
W DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-
M DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
MOND, VA.-The thirteenth Annual Course OF
Lectures will commence on Monday, the l4th OF
October, 1850, and continue until the LIST Of the
ensuing March. The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle of March.
r. L. BoHANNAN, M. D.. Prof Of Obstetrics
and Diseases Of Women and Children.
l.. w. CHAMBERLAYNE, M. D., Prof. of Mate
ria Medica and Therapeutics. ~
S. MAuPiN, M. D., Prof. of Chemistry and
Pharmacy.
CHAs. BELL GIBsoN, M. d., Prof of Surgery
and SUI gical Anatomy l
CARTIER p. JOHNSON, M. d., Prof Of Anato-
my and Physiology.
DAVID III. Tucker, M. ID. Prof. OF Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
ARTHUR +. PErIc0LAs, M. d., Demonstration
Of Anatomy.
The study Of practical Anatomy may he prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
triiing expense.
Cliniial Lectures are regularly given at the Col
ege urinary and Richmond Almsh ouse: The
lnfrmary, under the same roof with the College
and subject to the entire control of the Faculty. IL
ut all times well filled with medical and surgical
cases. and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical
instruction Many surgical operations are per-
formed in presence Of the class; and the students
being freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the Professors, unusual opPortu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment Of disease.
Expenses fee, IS. Professors
fees, sos, Demonstrator's fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25
The price Of board, including fuel, lights, and
servants attendance, is usually 10 to 49, per
week.
The catalogue, &c, containing fuller informa-
ton concerning the institution, will be forwarded
to those applying for it, or specific inquiries will
be answered. by letter Address,
s. MAUPIN, M. D.,
Oct. 9 Dean Of the Faculty.
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Sugar Plantations
Manufacturers of Railway, Bar, Round Ribbon,
and Rod Iron
Wheel, Axle, and Spring Makers.
Engine Drivers, and Persons connected with the
Locomotive generally.
Engineers, and Captains of Steam Vessels.
Managers of Stationary Engines
Lumber Dealers and owners Of Saw Mills.
Veneer Cutters.
Owners Of Planning Machinery.
Corn Mlers and Persons connected with Boiling
aud Bran-S Separating Machinery
Farmers and Persons using Grain-Shclling and
Threshing Machinery.
Bull Workers, Carvers Engravers, and Ornamenl
MAKERS IN general.
Persons employed in the Manufacture Of Gas.
Makers OF Copper and Lead Tubing.
Linen and Straw Paper Makers.
Ship Owners, Harbor Masters, and Others inter
ested in Dredging Machinery.
Well Sinkcrs.
Astronomers, Philosophers, and others using Phil
os0pbicai Apparatus and Instruments.
Miners Engineers, and other Interested IN Pump
ing Engines
Persons Interested in Canals and Aqucducts.
Warchukianrn, and o,ns.s using Hydraulic
Presses, Dynanometric Cranes, Jack Screws,
Common and Feed Cranes.
Workers in Metals and Alloys.
Tin Plate Workers.
Spring Mheufacturers.
Wbeelwrights, Clock Makers Horologists, &c.
The publishers have expended large sum oil
money 10 get original drawings of machinery IN
practical use in this country, and have procured
almost every work on the subject, whether pnb-
ished in England, France, or Germany, the most
essential parts of which being comprised IN this
Dictionary, render it perfect and comprehen-
sive as possible. The publishers have endeavored
TO use great economy in type, so that each page OF
the work contains at least four times the number
of words found in ordinary pages OF the same size.
This has also secured to each plate working draw
ngs of ample size and clearness, so that Mechanic
may construct accurately any machine described.
The publishers are in short determined, regard
less of cost, to make the work complete as pos
sible and it is hoped every one DESTROYS to Obtain
the work will procure il IA issued in numbers, ana
thus encourage the enterprise.
The work will be issued in semi-monthly num-
bers, commencing in January, 1850, and VIII pro-
gress with great regularity.
The whole work will be published IN ~ num-
bers at 25 cents per number, and completed with
in the current year, 1850 A liberal discount will
be made to agents.
Any one renting the publishers $40 in advance
shall receive the work through the post Office Tree
Of expense.
Notice 10 Propriefors Of Newspapers throughout the
United Stales and Canada.
1.-THE foregoing advertisement is inserted live
times duri. the year, and the paper containing It
sent to us, copy Of tie work will be sent gratis
in payment.
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OFFICE WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER r. r. Co
MARION CouRT-HoUsE, S. c., Oct. Is, 1851
< EALED PROPOSALS will be received until the
- 18th ofDecember next for the piers ola bridge
across the Great Pee Dee river. The job comprises
four piers--one very heavy pier for draw, and
the sinking of cast-iron hollow piles by DIR. Potts
pneumatic process for forming foundations. The
plan and specifications of the piers will be exhib.
tied by the Secretary of the Company at Marion
Courthouse, and by the resident Engineer, L.
Fleming, esq, at Wilmington, North Carolina.
WALTER GWYNN,
Chief Eng. Will and Man. r. r., Richmond, Va.
p. S. Mr.. Charles Pontez, "a Liberty street,
New York, is the proprietor Of DIR. Potts patent
in the United States nov Sim
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vUvHE Subscriber returns his thanks to the
IL public and the old customers of SIMMs q Son
and informs them that THE GROCERY AND
WINE BUSINESS heretofore carried on by them
is contiued by EDWARD SMMs he has added a
full and fresh supply Of the finest TEAS, BLACK
AND GREEN, FRESH GROCERIES, &C.. and
has also on hand a full assortment of the hnest
WINE, and will be sold at the lowest rates,
amongst which will be found 100 baskets Of the
choicest brands of Champagne, Hook, and Clare
Wines, Of the rurest kinds
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American statistics.

A short time past we published some statistics
relative to the number OF soldiers supplied from
the different States to the revolutionary war. DE
Bows Commercial Review gives some tables re-
aive to this, and other subjects of equal interest,
which we copy.
/. The number Of soldiers furnished by the
American States during the revolution, and the
population of each State in 1890 and IN lo47.
g. Principal battles Of the revolution, their sew
eral dates, ommanders-n-chief, and losses on
each side.
3. Amount of continental money issued to sup
port the war, and the estimated cost in speci
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YyNHE undersigned, a committee of publication on
III the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under The
AUSPICES OF the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests of .4g-
,iculi,ue and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
Guided all that concerns the culture of crops the
Improvement of the soil, the management OF the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard,
and the house-keeper's department. In their con-
nexion with the interests of the soil, the other in
dustrial pursuits Of the land, will receive their a
proprate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PEABODY
esq and Col. JAMES M. CHAMBERS. MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished as
a 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
auarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers a the
ONE DOLLAR PER .4.NNU.M,
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BOOK AND JOB -
PRINTING OFFICE.

TUyHE undersigned respectfully informs his old
Il customers and business men Of Washington
n particular, that he has put his Book and Job
Printing Establishment again in complete order
having added new type, presses, &c, to his for
mer materials, which enables him to executed ~--
Every description Of Leuer-press Printing
in superior style, with neatness and despatch,
and as cheap it can be done in any of the North
ern cities.
Having added large Napier Steam Press to
his establishment, he can print pamphlets, books,
or any other work, with greater speed than here
tofore. He respectfully solicils the patronage OF
the business community
G.. A. SAGE.
Office: Pennsylvania Avenue, next to Jackson
" /. Washington
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poTAuco MEDICAL COLLEGE oroHIo.

fIN1E Winter Cou rse oil Lectures IN the Medical
Department Of II Cincinnati Literavyn and Sci
eniifc Institute, formerly the Literary and Boz
in the College Edlhce, Third street, east Of Broad
way, on Monday the I'd of November, A pre-
mnary course on Anatomy, Physiology, and
Operative Surgery, will be commenced on the 5h
of October. There were fceire ladies in the Spring
clnss, and the most Of these and many others,
are expected this winter The subscriber " i'll be
aided by some Of the ablest and truest in the
ranks Of reform. The College Edi6ce is elegant
and convenient, and abundanty supplied with
everything essential 10 the illustrate" of every de
partmen Of medicine.
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BEEBE's NEW YORK HATs.,!

CTEVENS, No. ], Bropn's Hotel, has just re-
- ceived further and full supply of Beebe 3
Hats. Also, a, e0nplete assortment of his own
make, Of every quality and style. Gentlemen
wishing Hats ofSfhncy shapes can have their or
dcrs filled at
STEVENS great Hat, Cap, and
Gents Quitting Establishment, No. Brown
Hotel.
Nov 3O-6tif. Qntel. Repub. Union.)
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T IFE Observation-Disclosures Commercial
| 4 Life Insurance Company, established in 1890,
and empowered by act Of Parliament, for the In
surance OF Lives and Survlvorships, and the en-
dowment of Children, &c, &c, CAPITAL
THREE MILLION DOLLARS!
n5-OfTice Sd story Colonization Buildings,
near Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
inton city, d.
M THOMPSON, .agent,
October 81, 1S50--dtf
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A RESPECTABLE man, who has his fore
N Moons unemployed, would like to occupy
himself in suitable way during that time. He
writes good hand aud would undertake copying
translating from the French or German, keeping a
set or two of books, where regular book keeper
is not employed, &c. Please inquire at the office
Of this paper. eft
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-21
THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
MaryIand state Agricultural Society

MaryIand state Agricultural Society.
A PPEAL TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND
n STATE AGRICULTURAL SocIErY.-We desire
that you should bear in mind, that ON the 23d,
oath, and 25th days Of October, your Society will
hold its annual Exhibition aud Fair at the city Of
Baltimore and we appeal to you, one and all, to
bring for exhibition thereat portions of your Stock
the products Of your orchards aud Of your gardens
Don't presume that any animal, or product, you
may own is inferior to others that will he here,
and be thus deferred from bringing them, as it is
only by comparison that the relative merits of any
thing can be determined. The safer presumption
for you to arrive ut, will be that what you have
as as good if not better than that Of others, and
competition if defeated honoraby, and the high
character of the judges is guarantee that you
can be defeated in no other way, you will enjoy
the luxury Of knowing that others were more en-
tiled to success than yourself.
And while we address you to bring such articles
as are properly in your department, we crave per-
mission to solicit your interest, to induce your
,oipes and da,ghters to bring whatever appertains
to their peculiar departments, as embro'aer mousse
hold manufactures the pr0ucfs Of the dairy and Of
the poultry yard preserves. domestic ,ones, conec-
tions and, above all things, to come themselves, as
,othout ,coar, and the beautiful celebrations Of her
aste and genius, no display can be perfect.
| To the Manufacturers Of agricultural Implements
and Tools we would say, that interest and patri-
otisn both combine to enjoin upon you the pro
priety of making a grand exhibition of your ma
chnery Of all kinds, as from our present advices,
we are led to believe that the assemblage Of farm
ers and planters, and Of distinguished strangers
from most OF the States of the Union, will be
greater than upon any former occasion here or
elsewhere. We therefore say to the agricultural
implement makers and Mechanics Of the United States,
| make it Il matter of pride to display your machi-
merry at our exhibition, and vie with each other in
having the best and largest assortment on the
| npnhi ia land u
American genius, and should be cherished by the
| American heart
I5F Editors with whom we exchange will con-
fer favor by copying this notice.
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WILLIAM TUCKER, MERCHANT TAILOR,
w (of the late firm of Lane e. Tucker,) would
call the attention of his friends and the public gem
orally to his stock Of Goods now opening, which
has been selected by himself from the largest inn
porting houses in New York, and by far the great
est variety and richest styles ever offered in this
city. Strangers are respectfully and earnestly so
licted to give me call and examine my stock be-
heir advantage.
And would especially call the attention of Of
fcers, both Of the army and the navy, to the fact
that am prepared to execute all kinds of uniforms,
according to the late regulations at the shortest
notice, and at moderate prices, warranted, both in
the cutting and making departments, equal to any
establishment in this country.
w. Il. tenders his sincere thanks to his numer-
GUS friends for therlong and continued patronage,
and hopes, by the same diligence and attention to
business, to merit continuance ofthe same.
All orders promptly executed.
sep 2O-3tW3W-d&trw
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PLAINS, BLANKETS, KERSEYS AND
FLANN ELS.
PAPERS MISLAID.

DIAPERS in the case of Thomas Crown, govern
i ment contractor for brick, &c The finder will
be literally rewarded by restoring them to the
Office of the National Hotel, or to me
.REVERLEY TUCKER.
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WILL be opened at Mrs. s. Parker's, on Sat
w urday, 23d inst, at 10 O'Clock A. M. in the
new store under the National HOTEL n rich assert.
ment OF Winter Millinery, consisting of Hats,
Caps, Head Dresses, Feathers, Florences, Rib
bons, DC. &c. PARkER'S
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NO IL G. II.

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS having books
~, hs,ono ,o the Library ofthe House of Repre-
sen.ativea are requested to return them this week
with their names upon them, so that their ac-
counts may be properly credited; =,
p WILLIAMS, Lib, IL b.
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nRESS COMBS.-We are just opening an
other and prettier assortment of those hand
some Rope and Chain pattern Shell and Buffalo
Dress Tuck Combs; prices from S2to 500 each
Also, 900 different patterns Spanish Dress Fan;
Laces from IS cents to so each.
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Any person who will send us four subscribers
for six months, at our regular rates, shall be en-
titled to copy for the same length of time or
we will furnish
10 copies for mos, 80 IS copies for IL mos 500
10 do IL Is 20 do II /" %
Southern and Western money taken at par for
subscriptions or Post Office Stamps taken at
their full value.