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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-23

g THE SOUTHERN PRESS. y

An association of sixty-tlree Members OF Congress,
Senators and Representatives, have constituted the
undersigned Committee TO superintend the esta-
blishment OF Southern Press at Washington City,
10 be devoted to the exposition and defence OF South
ern Rights and institutions-the dissemination OF
correct information as to Northern Policy, and the
course of official affairs generally, whoutreerence
to the old party lines of Wing and Democrat. Ar
engagements are now in progress, promptly to ensure
the issue OF such paper under the title OF
1.-THE 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
lssue-the latter TO contain substantially, the same
matter as the former, and intended to reach those
points OF the country whose mail facilities limited.
The paper will not be exclusively polticai-buf
will embrace on its broad sheet the General News OF
the day, Domestic and Foreign, by mail and tele-
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 will be taken to give full and cor
rect Reports OF the Proceedings and Debates in both
Houses OF Congress, as well as 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
The paper viii be printed sheet equal in size
TO those OF the other Washington papers, and the
teria will be procured especially for the purpose.
II 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 are authorised by law to remit sub
scriptions free of postage
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ANEW SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE
ENCOURAGE HoMg INDUSTRY.

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
THE ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND,
A new and elegant paper, published at Col
-TE- umbia, South Carolina, and Editedby S. A
Goldman, solicits examination and challenges
comparison with any Northern paper
II is a large sheet, magnihcently 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. ]. LYONS,
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TIME first half the nineteenth century will be
Il recorded as the age ofSteam. 1t has passed,
and with il will pass the steam engine with the
things that were.
The second half of the century will be known
as commencing the age Of Gas--an agent destined
not only to light but to ENLIGHTES the world
This age has now commenced, and withlt rs now
introduced the Gas Engine.
Professor John C. +. Solomon, after twenty six
years of close observation upon the experiments
Of his own and of others IN attempts 10 make the
principle of the condensation Of carbonic acid gas
available mechanic motor, has perfected the
same and having Just received letters patent for his
''lmproved Carbonic Acid Engine, now offers 10
dispose of rights for the use thereof to the u.
States government and TO individuals or to COM
panies, the rights of States, countless or cities.
The immense saving Of money ard labor, and
OF human lives and suffering, secured by the
of this motor, will inevitably insure It's speedy
adoption in all places where steam power is now
used, and m thousands of other places where the
great expense, bulk, and weight of the steam
CINE has precuded It's
This new motor may be applied to all purposes
as propelling agent, rom the nge-horse power
for the cotton-gIn to thetw thousand horse power
for steamers, with the expense less than that
required by the steam engine, of boilers and fur
naces, fuel and fremen, and of bulk and weight
100 tons weight suificing for the same power Of
800 tors of the stearS ne.
n blfa.s us are eSs i DY the experimental
engine twenty-five - horse power, now
'worhihs we'll" at Clla-n.nati noticed in the
following from the Cincinnati Nonparei of the
18th instant
ave pleased to state that j C. f. Solomon,
late of this city, has received patent for his motor
Of carbonic acid gas in its application to an engine.
The successful experiments of this invention were
not long since given in the Nonpareil. The same
gentleman has received another patent forthe steer
ing and propelling power"
Also, rights for the use of his Improved Pro-
pelling aud Steering Apparatus, +" one peculiar adj
vantage OF which gives the pilot such complete
troll ofthe vessel ,independentof the engineers that
he cam rlght-about-iace" an-of-war in less time
than is required to load her guns
Also, rights for his 'Improved Spring Saddle,
for military and common purposes, designed for
the greatest possible comfort of both horse and
rider
Any information in regard to the above invalu-
able Inventions, and of obtaining rights, &c may
be promptly obtained by addressing
ID. l.. ELDER,
Attorney and agent for the patentee, 7th street,
opposite Odd Fellows Hall Washington, d. c.
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10 Southern Gentlemen or Literary In
stitufions

"A young man, graduate of ST. Mary's Col
4 "a lege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain ituation
as as Assistant in an Academy, or Private Tutor
lie IS qualified to teach the highest branches Oh
Greek Latin, French, Natural Philosophy, Che
mlstry, Mathematics and English Literature
The highest testimonials to character and quar-
hcations can be produced. Address, posts
q Post OiicA lsidmors Me-
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

SIR have the honor TO transmit TO you herewith
a copy Of the correspondence which has passed be-
tween this Department and the National Institute for
the Promotion OF Science, respecting the organization
OF committee 20 constitute the central authority re-
CURED by the regulations OF the Royal Commission
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PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND

OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers of the
~ Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
tives
Pens'ons for life, for the widows of such
GERS ana soldiers who married previous to 1900
BOUNTY iand Tor the surviving, or the widows,
or minor children of deceased officers and prvaies.
who served IN the war Of 1912 with Great Bri-
tam, the Mexican war, or in any of the Indian
wars. since 1880
Afternoon paid to suspended end rejected claims.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
otherwise no charge.
Communications addresses 20 the subscriber,
Washington, ID. G will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Commissioner Of Deeds for North and South
Carolina.
Refer to the heads of Departments, and to
members of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twtf
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ID A. PRINCIPE. No. 70. E,st

II A. PRiNGLE, No. 80, East Bay street
IO' Charleston, South Caroline. --lmporter O
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturers Agent
and Dealer in BROG.8,VS, BOOTS and SHOES.
Advances made on consignment of Broeans Oh
Southern Manufacture. Parties wishing to con-
sign, will send samples of their make, und on re-
celPt of their consignment, liberal cash advab =
will be made. Information promptly impaired.
as to the style, but adapted to the trade.
Charleston, s. c., July l6, Is5O-dIy
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
H0ETGE
SoUrH CAROLINA.

CHARLEsToN, SoUTH CARoLNA.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS establish
ment being one of the most extensive
E and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
I'm Charleston, the public may depend
on hnding there a superior assortment of all the
latest styles of Hats for this fall. Fine French
Moleskin 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.
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 23l King, opposite Hazel
street, Charleston, IL
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woRTHINGTON G.. sNErHEN.
formerly Solicitor Of the Genera Land Office

Formerly Solicitor Of the Genera Land Office
ATTORNEY AND CoUNsELLoR AT LAW,
Continues to practice in the Supreme Court On
me United States, in the Courts Of the District q
Columbia, Maryland and VIRGINIA. to nrosecn,s
claims of all kinds against the United States
ther before Congress or any of the Executive De-
partnents and TO procure letters patent for invep-
tlons. Business confded to his care, will be-
promptly attended to-
~ q. Particular attention paid to the prosecu-
tloh OF claims before the Brazilian Commission
now sitting in Washington
WARRINGTON CRY, ID. G. July ii. BDl
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Southern Female Institute,

Ii q next session of this Institution will com
mence on the first Monday in Oct. ard ends
on the last Friday in July.
--Prof. Mental and Moral Philosophy
ID, Lee Powell, Prof. Mathematics
Guillaume Richards De Ringie, Prof Languages
Robt. ]. Morrison, Prof Mat. Phil and Chem.
istry.
Board for ten months, exclusive of washing, J
$50.
Professors fees for entire academic course, pei
session of ten months, S70 Payable in advance
No deduction made except in Gases of protracted
illness
Those who wish further information are re.
quested to address
DR.. BEVERLEY WILLFORD,
President Board of Trustees.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE,

WASHINGTON, May 81, 1850
SIR: / have the honor to make known to the De-
parment of State the action which this Institute has
taken on the subject of your communication of the
18th instant. That action is comprised in the follow
ing solutions, unanimously adopted after full dis
cussioE at the meeting held this evening
'sResoloed, That the Institute will take action on
the subject submitted to it by the Department Of
State
tsResolved 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 the reception of
Amercsn productions at the proposed Industrial Ex
hihition in London.
ssReSolced, That a committee or not less than nine
teen be appointed to constitute Central Committee
ON the Industrial Exhibition, and to espond with
societies and local committees through the United
States
s'Resolued That the President of this Institute be
| member of the Central Committee.
''Resolpcd, 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 following 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 er oDicio Chancellor of the Regents of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Col. Peter Force, President of the National Insti-
tute.
Hon. James Pearce IT, s. Senate member of the
Board of Regents OF the Smithsonian Institution
Hon. Levi w oodbury, Nj. N. L. Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of the United States.
Commodore Lewis Warrington, U. S. NJ, M ~ L. .
Chief of the Bureau OF Ordnance and photography
Prof. Joseph Henry, Vice President OF the N L. Sec
rotary of the Smithsonian Institute.
Proi Walter X. johnson, Corresponding Secretary of
the National Institute.
Prof Alexander ID. Bache, M N. t., member of the
Board of Regents Of the Smithsonian Institute and
Supcrinte ndent OF the Coast Survey
Commander Charles Wilkes, u. S. ~, M NJ l. late
Commander S. $. Exploring Expedition
Hon. William w Seaton, nj. ". T., Mayor of Wash
ington,
Hon. Jefferson Davis, U S. Senate, member of the
Board of Regents OF the Smithsonian Institute
Lieut.. Matthew F. Maury, IT, S. NJ, Vice President
OF the National Institute, and Superintendent of the
National Observatory
j. James Grcenough, Esq, M. ". L.
Charles + Stansbury, Esq, Recording Secretary of
the National Institute
Col j. j. Albert, M N. l., Chief of the Typographical
Bureau.
Gen. Joseph G. rotten, Vice President N. l., Chief
Engineer, u. S. Army.
Thomas Ewbanl, Esq Commissioner OF Patents.
William Easily, ESQ.,, Treasurer National Institute.
Leonard ID. Gale, M. D., M. N. L., Examiner OF
Patents.
Joseph Q. G.. Kennedy, Esq, M. N, l., Supcrnten-
dent of Census.
IRA c. Seaman, Esq, M. Nj.
| have the honor TO be
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
WALTER II. JOHNSON
Cor. Secretary of the National Institute.
Hon. JOHN M. CLAYToNASecretary of State.
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| S the cheapest weekly newspaper south of the
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This paper is made up chiefly from the Daily
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news matter of that sheet, and carefully selected
light literature and poetry.
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III is Designed to make 1T equal to any Weekly
sheet in the Union for its general interest. In
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defence or Southern rights is defence of them
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warm unremitting, and far as their capacity al
lowed, vigorous, no man who has read their eet
will deny 10 doubt that it will continue to be
so is to presume that the PRINCIPLES and ideos
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DEFARTMENT OF STATE /.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, June s. 1850.
SIR have duly received your letter OF the 9th
nltimo, communicating to this Department the pro
ceedngs of the National Institute on the subject of nv
note OF the 18th of the month. Those proceed
ings 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 is enclosed for your information.
am, sir, respectfully, your ob't serv't
JOHN M. CLAYTON.
WALTER N. JOHNSON, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary of the National Institute.
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Attorney at Lac and General agent,
nFF f. his services in his profession and as
~ Agent Tor the Prosecution and Collection Of
claims before Congress and the Departments also Tor
obtaining Patents.
All business confded to him will be promptly at
tended TO.
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The Government Of the United states or
America, A. d., 1861.


The EEseuisus.
MrLLARp FILLMORE, OF N. r., PRESIDENT.
WILLIAM r. KING, of Ala, Pres't oil the Senate.
The Cabinet.
DANIEL WEBSTER of Mass. Sec of State.
THOMAS CoRwiN, of Ohio, Sec. of the Treas.
CHARLES M. CONRAD, of La. Sec. of War.
WmLIAm A. GRAHAM, of N. G Sec. of the Navy.
A. II. II. STUART, of Va. Sec. of Interior.
NATHAN X. HALL, of N. Y. p. M General.
JOHN ]. CRIrrEHDEs, of KY. Att. General.
The Judiciary.
SUPREME COURT THE UNITED STATES.
ROGER b.: TANEY, of Maryland Chief Justice
JOHN MCLEAN, of Ohio Associate.
JAMES M. WAYNE, OF Georgia
JOHN CArRoN, OF Tennessee
JOHN MCKINLEY, of Kentucky
PETER v DANIEL, OF Virginia
SAMUEL NELSON, of New York
BENJAMIN CURTIS, Of Massachusetts 90
ROBERT G. GRIER. of Penn
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THE WEEKLY DISPATCH.

Whole number of representatives 233.
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by a resolution OF
that body, to invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension of the Capitol and to al
low premi-m 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 CpnitoI.
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by the
erection of a separate and distinct building within
the enclosure TO the east of the building.
The committee do not desire to prescribe anv
condition, that may restrain the free exercise q,
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.
mittee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption of parts of different plans
submitted, should such be found pecessaiu in
which event, the committee also reserve 10 them
selves the right to divide apportion, according
| to their own judgment, the amount Of premium tC
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 II. CLARKE,
Committee Of The Senate on Public B,tiIiinps
SENATE CHAMBER, Goth September, 1850.
NJ The several daily papers published al
Washington will please insert the above dailv for
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Score
tary of the Senate oct
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Al persons procuring Ten names Shall be entitled 70
receive copy gratis for year
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N. B.-Assocatons, committees or ;,d;.
deslrous to make propositions or to recei, nele
malion, are requested to address their conn. ,ca
tons to J. c. G. Kennedy, ESQ. ''''' ~"
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1. a CT LARKsRURs, MEDNEsDAY

faithfully and conscientiousiy performed, a
mothers reward is in secret and in silence.
Even him, on whose earthly breast she
leans, is too often unmindful of the noise
less struggle-till too late, alas he learns
to value the, delicate hand that has kept
in untiring motion the thousand springs
of his domestic happiness
But-what, if in the task that devolves
upon the mother, she utterly fails ? What
if she be a mother but in name {? What
if she consider her duty performed when
her child is fed, and warmed, and clothed?
What if the priceless soul be left to the
chance training of hirelings? What if
she never teaches those little lips to lisp
I" Our Father ?" What if she launch her
child upon life's stormy sea without
rudder, or compass, or chart? God for
bid there be many such mothers y Oli0e
Branch. ...sf. ,ft
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