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Mechanios, Manufacturers, and Inyentors

THE Eighth Volume of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
commences the 18th Of September. 1t Is principally
devoted to the diffusion of useful practical knowledge and
Is emnenty calculated to advance the great interests Of
Observation-Disclosures, Manufacturing and Agricultural
the genius and master-sprit of the nation.
1t Is unrvaed journal Of the Arts and Sciences and
maintains high character at home and abroad.
Thepubishers pledge themselves that the future volumes
shall at least equal If not surpass their predecessors
Among the subjects chiefly brought forward and discussed
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Metals Fbrous and Textile Substances Machinery for the
purpose Chemical processes Disting Coloring &c. Steam
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Wheels, Wind and Grinding Mills Powers, Planning Ma
Chimes Tools for Lumber, Brick Machines Farming, Fire
Arms Electricity, Telegraphs, Surgical Instruments, &C.
besides Claims Of all Patents Reviews Notices of New In
ventons American and Foreign. The work is in form for
binding, contains several hundred Engfayngs four
hundred pages Of printed matter, and copious Index
Nearly all the valuable Patents which issue weekly from
the Patent Office illustrated with Engravings in It's col
umns, thus making the paper perfect Mechanical Encyc
pedia for future as well as present reference.
Valuable Premiums offered for the largest list of Sub
scrbers to this Volume 1t is published weekly by MUM
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York.
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taken for subscription. Letters should be postpaid.
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BANKERS CASES
DENTISTRY.

nR. CASADAVANT, Surgeon Dentist formerly
IL from Paris and New York; returns hssl thanks
the citizens Of Washington and Georgetown and vicnes
for the liberal patronage which they have exendedto
since he has established himself in this city, and would
form them that he has removed to Lane fuckers build
ing Pennsylvania avenue, between the National Hotel
and AZ street. where he still continues to perform all oper
atoms In his profession in superior manner at New York
prices enable all to test his skill and he warrants
his work to be equal to that of the best Dentists As he
his own artificial teeth he Is enabled to suit
all cases. and will undertake perform all those operations
in which other Dentists have failed succeed He will
fer to citizens Of Washington and GEORGETOWN for
whom he has performed operations. aug elm
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u1HE PERPENDICULAR CABINET COM

tans Busts and Casts from the heads Of the dis
tinguished men that lived: also Skulls both human
and animal from all quarters Of The globe including Pirates,
Robbers Murderers and Thieves also Paintings
and Drawings Of celebrated individuals living and dead:
and IL always open free 10 visitors.
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, with written and
verbal descriptions Of character given when desired ncud
ing suitable occupations the selec
ton Of partners In business congenia companions for %
ec etc. all Of which will be found highly useful and
ceedingly interesting.
as OUR ROOMS In Clinton Hail. 131 Nassau street,
New York, and 142 Washington street, Boston.
feb 26-d8m F0WLERs a WELLS
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SHIRTS SHIRTS Il! EHIRTS!!!
TO Members of Congress, Citizens, and Strangersl

NJ WILLIAM III. FAULKNER,
Shirt manufacturer, south side Of
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the
U. s. Hotel, would respectfully in.
form members Of Congress, citi-
gems, and strangers, that he is now
prepared to supply them with
Shirts of his own make Of superior
style and at. Those gentlemen
that have been troubled with bad
fitting Shirts, can, by calling at
his Shirt Mandatory, have Shirts
made to their order, which he will
warrant to At and give satisfaction
or no sale. Also on hand q fine
assortment Of Silk and Merino I'm
dershirts and Drawers, Gloves,
Collars, Suspenders, Cravats, and
every article suitable for q gentle
mans wardrobe, which will be sold
as low as they can be bought in
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Marble and other kinds Of Stone!
FOR ALL USESl
TNuN YTpKpATRTCK

1T his Marble Yard, near the National Theatre,
prepared to furnish all orders for MARBLE MANTELs
i MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE-STONES, TABLE
TOPS, TILES FOR FLOORS, GARDEN STATUARY, &C.,
as reasonable be had elsewhere and at the
shortest notice. would respectfully invite purchasers to
call examine his large and extensive stock hand
mn 1t
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A CARD.

NHE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to return his thanks to
his friends for the very liberal support they have
given him, and respectfully soics continuance Of the
He may be found at all times at his old stand
street. between 18th and sh Streets where his expenses
small and afford him an opportunity to sell ON moderate
terms to his customers
He has just received fine assortment Of spring goods,
which will be made up In the best manner-consstng Of
Cloths fancy Cassmeres AMI Vestngs Of silk, white Mar
seilles and fancy qualities beautiful articles Also white
Drillings Shirts Collars Crays Stocks Suspendcrs &C.
Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
mar 13-tr l. y. MUDD.
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"dOmE, LET ssREksbH f0dE Their.
ORAL TESTINONY

THOUSANDS feel It duty To- talk to their afflicted
fsiends of the bsaeft derived ifom .fiAMPToRs
giy}n the certificates Of performed ON our besnown
citizens and stu have perfect avalanche OF letters
hs3 must eossiass tho mosi ssspoa' All are invited q
call read for themselves The letter below IL fom one
OF the nrt mercantile FIRMS 10 tnose VINO know tnen
must carry oonyeen and induce many sufferers 70 give
this Tincture trial sni i,Rta - 80 - IN NJ
b PORT ROYAL, Va, July 2, 1852, !,
Mssrs Mortimer q Aoobrag: Gents: We have again to
Vegetable Tincture since It was first tried it has sold
without an effort and have not the first person
ms1 of R s Tns
ture for violent palpitston OF the heart He had snf
FIJI 50 nsh n that he @ BE had
MOI lake Ave hundred dollars the benefit he had de-
rived that hs Sss ssoS e s
I'll Yours, truly, H, GRAY PENpLEToA.tn'
Tie Whole World, Attention Hear him, ye sick,
and do iteoise!!
BALTIMORE, Feb. 0, 1882
Mssrs Mortimer % Aoaobray Gentlemen: 1t is with real
pleasure that able to attest to the general healing and
curative powers of DIR. Hamptons Vegetable Tncture.
Sometime during last November was taken with very
and did but getting better was induced to
Tincture. got bottle, and before had used 1t all my
cough left Permit also to state that for the last m
teen years. have suffered very much from Acute Rheuma
tism and Vertigo combining me at times to my bed
use Of the ncture and kind Providence. ' 80
You are my friends at liberty to use this you may
think proper; and believe me- yours very respectfully
NIB can be seen at any time at the Mayors Office.
G.
THE ALMOST MIRACULOUS CURES made by Hamp-
toms Vegetable Tncturo on our most respectable e,
Me known ana IL ds, ihe w1s ,
hundreds ,oho haze m It's healing o0ers 6sar the same e
m0hy. aa@
BALTIMORE, July 8, 1852
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INTEREST ON DEPOsITEs.

THE BANK UNIoN-Browns' Marble Building-a
lows interest deposites when made for definite
,eriod.
STOCKS bought and sold on commission at the Bank of
he Union [Newsl jy 13-H
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A Daguerreotype likeness of the aboyenamed hero and
statesman be at the Daguerrean Gallery of
H. Whitehurs between and 9th Streets Penna avenue
The public respectfully invited to call and them
also, many others ofinterest. jy7-H
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HAMPToNs VEGETABLE TINCTURE, by its mild ac-
uon on the Stomach Liver and the Kidneys will Dys-
pepsa, Cough, Asthma Bronchial and Lung Affections;
Pains In the Back Side ano Breast Consumption Scrofu
rheumatism Gout, Neuralgia, klstuia, Com
plants Worms Nervous Deby-with all diseases arising
from impure blood and is the greatest Female Medicine
ever known.
incident TO the bowels in the summer season. 1t has no
equal.
We ask the afflicted call those having this wonderful
article for sale and get pamphlets, gratis.
For sale by @. Stott Co., Washington, D. O.
Wallace Elliot, cor. and 18th SITS.
d. b. Clarke, cor. Md av. a 18th st.
j. Winner, 9th st., near Louisiana av.
McIntires, cor / and It'll st.
II. g. 7. Cssell, Georgetown.
G. @. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
And by Druggists generally, everywhere
MORTIMER d M0WBRAY,
aug 11-tr] General Agents, Baltimore st.
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REV. VERNON EsKRIDaE, U. S. N.

PORTSMOUTH, Va.,) Aug. Is, 1851.
Mr.. j. Z. Bolsh-Dear Sir: While am In general OPP
posed to Patent Medicines candor compes to state that
have great confidence in the virtues of Hampton Vege
table Tncture For several months past have used 1t in
my family and in Dyspepsia loss of Appetite dizziness and
general debility with entire So far my expert
extends therefore, take pleasure in recommendng
to the afflicted as a safe and efficient remedy.
am, respectfully, yours VERNON ESKRIDGE,
Chaplain in the U. s. Navy.
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]. A. G. IARDELLA,

PROFESSOR OF MUSIC,
u RESPECTFULLY informs his pupils and the public that
his season Of instruction will terminate Friday the
9th inst and that his duties be the 10th of
September Thankful the patronage he has hitherto
experienced he begs leave to promise the exercise of his
utmost energies hereafter to merit tho appreciation lib
orally bestowed upon him. jy7-eof
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UMBRELLAS, PARAsOLs, AND PINKING.

~ Umbrellas and Parasols from 25 cents up to
NV SO, comprising general assortment OF green,
blue and watered silk Parasols, green and black
IT. silk, gingham, and cambria Umbrellas. All tastes
suited good assormentof silk gngham and ivory, bone,
and other fashionable mounting likewise sticks Of every
variety suitable for every description of repairs Pnking
of scarf, aprons ruies ounces &c. which, with the
pairs of umbrellas, will be DONE and well done and done
quickly. South side Pennsylvania avenue between 18th
and 18th Streets sign of number Of blue and white Um
brelas.
aug left DANIEL PIERCE.
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TRUNKsl TRUNKS |!

J,HE subscriber would respectfully call the attention Of
citizens and strangers TO his largo and hanusone
assortment of Trunks, embracing every variety rom e
finest English sole leather down to the common packing
Trunk, Of my own as well Northern manufacture Also,
article of ladies' dress Trunks and Hat Boxes Witn
large stock of Vases Carpet Bags all OF which offer
at the lowest prices Trunk room under Fancy
Store -. ~ buIE
arg 10 m aSTu2u Next to the National Hotel.
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DOMESTIC PICKLES!
BARRELS PICKLES, put up in domestic style, ready
for table, superior article for sale by the hundred by
w. G. HARPER CO..
Penna. avenue, bet. AZ and 9th streets,
ap8-tr opposite Athenaum.
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DANK OF METROPOLIS STOCK FOR
I'D Sale at the BANK ON THE Union
mar 2o-d News Browns Marble Building.
EOIl HENT-scyeral ROOMS, very desirable for
Offices or lodgings, in Adams Co.'s Express Building
formation inquire Of IA q SMITH -
june So-zmeo Agent Of Adams Co,
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RLE ENAMELED ERENCH

NINE DOUBLE ENAMELED FRENCH
CARDS.-Another lot of fine Cards for engraving
and writing upon with the style and penci and variety
of Cards for printing purposes of the different numbers and
qualtesat Mrs. COLLISIONS Fancy Store, Sixth street
feb 20-tr near Louisiana
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MADAME GOODALL,

Late M'ue lie Petit, from Europe, and pupil ofSSg
Ldblache, Pycfr and Teacher Of Singing.
TNERMs per quarter 49, per month at same rate. An
i abatement when two join to take lessons.
Two lessons per week
Families and Schools attended In Washington, George
town, and Alexandria.
Address at Mrs. wMIIs's, street corner Of 18th.
aug lift
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NEW FASHIONABLE TAILORING ESTABLISH
KENT

III +. LUUDUN 20. Men's MercerB and IaiIorB,
ILL.,. Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, have just
opened their store with large and stock
of goods for genemens wear such Cloths Cassmeres
yestings, and Furnishing Goods generally.
Army, navy, marine, and revenue officers will find an
the best Swords Epaules Sashes PEASANTS
aces such other articles the latest regulation OF
their respective corps prescribe.
An experience Of many years in Legitimate Tailoring
and select stock of Goodsa desire to peasewith
the cash system protect customers against high prices
are inducements that offer, and most respectfully So
Iicit patronage nov lift
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BOOKS ON GARDENING.

NT0MAHON'S AMERICAN GARDENER adapted to the
Nl Climate and Seasons of the United States
Bridgeman's Young Gardeners Assistant. vol.
The Fruit Flower and Kitchen GardenI by Patrick Nei
LII. D.
The Fruit Garden, illustrated with $50 figures by p
Barry. vol.
The Ladies' Companion to the Flower Garden; by A. J.
Downing. vol
The American Fruit Caturist; by J. j. Thomas vol.
Schencks Gardeners Textbook. vol.
Busts Family Kitchen Gardener vol.
Brecs Book of Flowers &C., &c. together with all the
latest works Landscape Gardening Rural Architecture
&C., DC.
For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
mar S0-tr Booksellers Ninth street.
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NOMINEES OF THE DEMOCRATIC CONvEN-
'.a TON

IKENESSES Of Gen. FRANKLIN PIERCE and WIN. r. KING,
candidates for President and Vice President Of the
United States are exhibition ut the Daguerrean
Rooms Of j. H. Whitehurst In this city, which FREQ
the public at all hours of the day. jyT-u
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81 Orders for tickets and shares and certificates Of pack
ages In the above splendid Lotteries will receive the most
prompt attention, and ol pccount Of each drawing
sent immediately after II s over to all who order from
Address Z. y. 0'BRIEN, Agent,
aug 20 tHsF'tf Alexandria, Va
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lust RECEIVED fresh supply Of Drugs, Me-
u dicnes, Dye Stufk Paints, and Oils For sale by
WILLIAM Il. EVANS,
aug lift Druggist and Apothecary, 7th and SITS
C00PER's REFINED ISINGLASS!
EoR Jees, Blanc Mango, &C. for sale at reduced prices
Il by w. @. HARPER a CO.,
ap14-tr Pa. SO. side, bet. Al and 9th sts
NEEDLESS
GENUINE Smith a Sons Drilledeye Needless fine as
" sortment, at wholesale. IL. WHEELER,
june 11-3m Opposite Browne Hotel.
PORT WINE
(NENU1NE Old Royal Port Wine, in bottles and on
VI draught anted pure, aud suitable for medicinal
purposes w. G. HARPER a CO.,
aug 12-h Penn. nv, bet. AZ and 9th sts.
GAS GAS GAS!
GAS Tubeng introduced into Public Halls, Private
" Dwellings, Hotels, Churches and every description
OF GasFtng promptly executed by competent and expe
rienced workmen, at moderate rates.
AIso always hand, handsome and complete assort
Of Chandelier Pendants Brackets &c.
by the celebrated house Of Cornelius Baker Co., Phadel
phia which win be sold at the manufacturers prices
O. w. B0TELER,
General HouseFurnishing Store, opp. Centre Market
1S-2aw3w
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DOR THE PREVAILING DISEASES of
It the Summer, sovereign preventive and cure
(say the proprietary may be found in HAMPTONS VEGE
TABLE TINCTURE. 1t has been given In small deses to
the manufacturers, at
WINNERS Cheap Cash Stationery Store,
9th st., Louisiana avenue.
~ Pamphlets be procured gratis by calling above
tune l2-tr
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JAMES W. SHEAHAN,
DIR, ], M, AUSTIN

Uh. j, M. AUSTIN,
Late of Wayrenton, Vd)
~S- OFFICE and Residence-F street, north side,
1oor above 10th. mar Gift
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BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGERY
SESSION OF 1852-'53

CHAPLIN A. HARRIS AM Md, Professor Of Principles and
Practice Of Dental Surgery.
THos n. BoSD, AM Md, Professor Of Special Pathology
and Therapeutics.
W. r. HANDY, d. Professor Of Anatomy and Physiology.
ALFRED BNDY Id, Professor Operative Dentistry.
PHILIP H. AUSTEN Md Professor of Mechanical Dentistry
REGINALD N. WRIGHT, AM, MD, Lecturer on Chemistry.
The Mechanical and Dssectng Rooms will be opened on
the last Monday Of October The Infrmary will be open
throughout the year. The regular Of Lectures begin
on the last Monday Of November and continue TIL the
Of March.
Dissecting ticket Optional 10
Matrcuation
Dlploma %
Good board 81 30 to So so
aug 10-1m* w. r.. HANDY, Dean.
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Tie Whole World, Attention Hear him, ye sick,
and do hkepise!!

THE ALMOST MIRACULOUS CURES made by Hamp-
toms Vegetable Tncure most respectable citi-
zensmeh well known and tredwe challenge the world
show anything record in medicine to equal it, Many
n,ony
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Will OPEN TUESDAY, AUGUST 70, 1867,
THE WASHINGTON EMIGRANT AND GEN
ERAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICE,
Fstreet, Island) 6stween Al and 9th streets. east
of the Windmill.
LII Foreign Emgrants, (of whatever class, nation,
N greedy in pursuit of employment, requested to
call and have their registered for situations Cit
requiring help male female by calling at the Office
personally by written communication, may have the
opportunity Of securing it. Oyerseers Walters Porter
Coachmen, Farm Hands, Laborers Cooks Chambermaids
Housemaids Nurses, &C.. may all find employment Pers
onsat distance supplied All letters must be prepaid
ceive attention.
AS- No Office fee charged to newy-arrived Emigrants
Office hours from o'clock a. until 81 p
j. THOMPSON GREHAM, Agent.
iY17-S&Tu1m !, N.--
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FOR SEPTEMBER, 1852.

Tickets $1o-Halves $5-Quarters $3.50.
Certificates Of packages Of Is whoes $4,000
10 DO rs halves. ............ 6o.00
=" 10 70 quarters...-..... 5000
Southern shield., 1852-04-03
PREsTDEnLT FLLLMg ORE

As evidence of the ability and honesty which has characterized our present Chiet Magistrate, we give the following testimo- ny which no good Democrat will dare dis credit. Gen. Cass said On the floor of the Senate
 "The Administration has placed itselI high in the great work of pacjfying tbe count7U, and they have received the need oi appreciation from political friends and polt- i icai foes partake of inc same sentiment l do them justice. But am 9 Democrat and God willing, mean b dio one. This i is Whig administration, but that is no req son should not do them justice, and do Ii with pleasure, in this great matter ot the sazruti0n ofthiS country, if ! may say SD. l have done So, and shall continue 10 do So, whatever sneers their paPers may contain; l for do 1t not for theirsake, but for the sake of truth and the country. y.'--Spsech 2f Ar, Cass in the Senate of " S, Nay 10, 1851. 1hats pretty good for a Democrat.- Spoken like an honest man ought to speak. But listen to Senator Clemens, of Alabama, another Democrat, and an advocate 2f Southern rights in the Senate cbamber
 "Sir, Ibonor hiznJor his course; and if the appreciation of political opponent who has in times past done him some wrong, be at all grateful 10 him, let him be assured that noI I oa5Y, but jHouSauIs q 05herS of my po- Nuca] friends Heartily tlank him for what He has done, and frequently thank God that we have in this crisis a patriot and stafes- man at the head of affairs, loto &Dolcs AGs duty and dares t9 pe3jorm it."-lir, C}em- eas pa5c4 jg t4s Jutel States &enatc, Fs- 5ruary P, 1851.
 That's very good. Now hear Senator Butler. of South Carolina When making lis report upon the Presidents Message, ask ing additional power t0 execute the Fug- live Slave Law, he says:
 "Juajcs and He occagioa requires me 10 say, that ' do not believe the power called for would De abused by the present Execu-
 tive. The precedent Of the direction of a J25se and jast President might he the rod of
 power for a military desPot"
Southern shield., 1852-04-03
MEw Gl0DS.

VH7IiE undersigned have just received and are " now opening portion Of their SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, and expecting by the next New Orleans Packet to receive tho ball. ance oL their SPRING purchases, which will make their assortment IS full and complete as mas ever before been offered in this market and which they now propose to sell at reduced pri- cGs. J A4ey respectfully invite Country Mer- ch2his' :Ii hlv9r Traders, and all other persons Wlsmng to .6uy Goods either at wholesale or fetaI! to call and examine their Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
 BAILEYS $ HORNER.
 Helena, 1iarch 27, 1852. '-'''
Southern shield., 1852-04-03
TIN MIN

gH7HE undersigned have opened SHOP i1
 Helena for the purpose of carrying on the above business in all is various branches; and will do all descriptions .or work, and furnish every sort of YIN~Y " AF2E on as reasona. ble terms as any establishment of the kind il Helena or Memphis. Roofing housos, guttori9g, meading and every species of jobbing done n Jour line upon the shortest notice and at reason, abIe rates.
 Shop al lho house formerly occupied by 4. IF, 0dle dec'd., as q residence.
 J. k J. STAIEE, Helena, March 90, 1859.
Southern shield., 1852-04-03

 CALIFORNIA AND SLAvrRY.--The fugitive is'ave law, which lately passed the Califor- l nia Assembly, provides that slaves brought into the State prior 10 the adoption of the }St2te Constitution snail be liable to the pro- visions of the Congressional fugitive slave ew- This, jt is alleged is an infractioa. Of the constitution, which says that neither slavery nor involuntary serYitude, except Ifor crime, shall ever be tolerated in the .State
 In the California Assembly, Februry 10, 'Mr. Peachy presented q memoriaI. from a Inumber of farmers and planters of South .Carolina and Florida, asking the privilege Ito bring their families and coIored domes- ties into the State, and that they may be protected n their ptons.Y The nep2r- al was reIercsttc ( GoAnaitte8 op fsdbla' re!at.0ns
 4 bill has also been introduced into the Legislature to call 3 convention to revise the constitution, the object being to divide the State. and set apart the Southern DOT ton for slave State.
Southern shield., 1852-04-03
First Arrival oI Spring Eoods.

VIE are inrocoipt of of mall lot of elegant dress goods, for the ladios--Capes, Collars, lin en-Cambrc Edks., Jewclry, Watches &c.-, Also fine black French cloths, Cassiuors, Vest ings, Kid gloves, &c.-Wh.ch we arc oIering unusually low. HICKS & BUMPASS. N
 Helena, April 2, 1852.
Southern shield., 1852-04-03
PURE WATER.

A LL persons who have cisterns on design --1- having them, would % well to call on the undersigned, who is prepared to make an i'm provementtbatwillr render the water much more pleasant and wholesome, and at comparative slight cost, when tho advantages are consider cd that will arise from this Improvement.
 AMOS OLIVER. Helena, April 5. 1852.