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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr. MCGOWAN gave notice that ON tomorrow,
he would introduce a bill providing for the regis
tration of births, deaths and marriages.
Mr. Middleton introduced n bill for the "egu
lation of Banks, and particularly how joint stock
Banks should he Incorporated.
Mr. Kershaw. pursuant to notice, introduced
bill to provide for the election of Electors for
President and Vice President Of the United States.
Read first time, aud referred to a Committee OF
the Whole.
Mr. Tilnghast. pursuant to notice, introduced
bill to alter and amend the 18th section of the
I'd article of the Constitution, SO as to make 1t
obligatory on the Governor to convene the Gene
raj Assembly on the day designated by the Con-
gress of the United States, for the election Of
Electors for President aud Vice President of the
United States.
Mr.. McCrady, pursuant to notice, introduced
a bill for the re-chartering of the Planters and
Mechanics Bank Of Charleston. and also to pro
vide for the appointment of Electors for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States.
Read first time, and referred to Committee of
the Whole, and to be made the special order for
Monday next.
Mr.. Tore, pursuant to notice, introduced bill
to relieve Plank Road Companies from the neces-
sty Of making returns unless specially ordered
by the Legislature read a first time and refer
red.
Mr.. Leitner gave notice, that tomorrow he
would ask leave to introduce bill calling upon
the House to make an appropriation of the sum
of $500 10 aid in the construction Of suitable
establishment for the Deaf and Dumb of this
State. at Cedar Springs in Spartanhurg district.
Mr. Hunt introduced bill to extend the char
ter Of the Bank of the State Of South Carolina,
with other bills, to be Tade the special order of
the day for Tuesday next at o'clock P. NJ.
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NOVEMBER 25.
SENATE.

Mr.. Griffin presented memorial from sundry
citizens of South Carolina, praying charter for
the construction of Railroad from Hamburg up
the valley Of the Savannah river, to connect with
the Rabun Gap, and to construct a branch to
Greenwood. in Abbevilc District.
Mr.. Moses presented the petition Of Mrs. Z, F.
Ellet, that her Domestic History Of the Revolu
tion in South Carolina may be introduced into
the free schools of Sonth Carolina; also Il com
munication from Mr.. Richardson, accompanying
two volumes of his reports.
Mr.. Norman. pursuant to .noti"" introduced
a b Gnr the establsbmont of Bank iu ;ha :cn."
Of Newberry, which received its first rca,:nr
Mr. Mazyck gave notice that hc wrnii pr. y
morrow, introduce bill tolrcv,rl H.. hl,., hil's
or notes Of Banks of other States OF les, Innom-
inatiou than Five Dollars from circulation in his
State.
Pursuant to notice, Mr.. Norman ntro,luced
billsto alter and amend the law concerning the
Office, duties and liabilities of Shertfs. which WAS
read aud referred.
On motion Of Mr.. earn, the Senate adjourned
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pirate one and clearly eyiuccd the great loss to which
order and tile community has been subceed in the
death of this good and useful man. DR. Gilman, Of
Charleston and Mr.. Henry summer of Newbery, also
addressed the meeting. ;,
The sad accident on our branch Of the Rail Road is
deeply to be deplored Dr. Gibbcs went down tleroad
to day and returned stating that Col Richard Single
ton and grand son had been killed. and several passcn
gers injured, e particulars will reach you before this
is published .sses5s.
Columbia is filled witllvisors and those on business.
Col Woodward, representativein Congress, ishero
Col. Orr is also here @4sE
have little else of interest aud will close for the
present promising to write again next week. w.
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Arrival of the g Paper Man,

We learn that VT Wells Fowler, the eccentric and
wellknown Paper Man" has arrived in town and in
tends holding forth to citizens for few days We
have seen Mr.. Fowlers celebrated Magic paper and it
is a very useful and ingenious little affair; this cccen-
tc genius holds forth the stump the stre of the
celebrated Razor Strop Man," and we have no doubt
that our citizens will be much amused if not edited by
his quaint speeches and comical rhymes
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THE CATHOLICS OF IRELAND.-The near equal
lity Of parties in the English House of Commons
has induced what is called the Irish br gadc IN
that body, which holds the balance Of power
to augment their demands very considerably OF
late, in view Of the extreme clo>cncss Of party
strength in the House, and the Importance TIM:
given TO their votes They llav" staltrc Il pro-
icct for the entire abolition Of the Protestant
Church Establishment in Ireland, and the sub
stitution Of thorough religious equality. The
Irish members are TO oppose any government
which will not conccdr this.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at IL o'clock m.
The Speaker announced committee for the
rc-districting of the State.
Mr.. Trenholm presented a petition from the
merchants of Ohio, praying modification OF the
laws in relation to the inspection Of flour.
Mr.. Tillinghast reported from the Committee
on TIE Judiciary, bill in relation to the execu-
tion of slaves and free persons of color.
Mr.. Sloan reported from the Committee on
Privileges and Elections, against bill for the
compensation o. the managers of elections.
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The Liverpool Market. &c.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 13.-The demand for Cotton
is very moderate, holders are pressing on the
market and the article has declined nearly far
thing per lb. The sales of the week only amount
to thirty-two thousand bales, of which specula-
tors have taken twelve thousand and exporters
three thousand bales, leaving only seventeen thou
sand to the Trade. .s.,.
The quotations are as follows-Fair Orleans
6 sd, Middling Orleans s 7-sd; Fair Upland
6 l.Sd and MiddGng Upland 5 SD. -
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr.. Tradewell offered resolution, that the
Committee on Education be instructed to iN1UnE
whethsr-hefsi is jl>tbse in South Carolina College
apy>Professor Of the Consolidation or Abolition
stamp. To be taken up for consideration to-
morrow.
Mr.. Keitt asked leave to introduce bill to al
ter or amend the 10th Section of the Constltu-
ton; which was made the special order OF the
day for Monday next, in connection with tn" bill
to prescribe new mode of clecting the Electors
of President and Vice President in this State.
- Mr.. TilHnghast asked leave to intrnluce bill
to strike out the 18th article of the Constitution,
made the special order fer Monday as above.
Mr.. Tucker gave notice that on tomorrow he
would introduce a bill authorizing an appropria
ton to aid in he construction of the Union and
spartanburg Railroad.
Mr.. Bradley asked leave to introduce bill au-
thorizing the State to aid in the construction of
the Northeastern Railroad. Referred.
Mr.. Green gave notice that on to morrow he
would ask leave to introduce bill to alter and
amend the Charter of the Manchester Railroad.
Mr.. Hampton asked leave to introduce bill
to incorporate Bank in the town of Columbia,
to be called the Exchange Bank, and organized
upon stock ofS50O,000, which amount, by vir-
tue of the provisions Of said BILL must be realized
before the first Monday in December, 1861
Read and referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means.
Mr.. Bates gave notice that on tomorrow he
would introduce a bill to alter and amend the
Militia Law so as TO authorize Colonels to levy
their own fines.
A message from the Senate had now arrived,
stating that they were ready to 60 into the eec
ton of United States Senators on Friday next
Mr.. Tradewell made motion Of concurrence,
which was declared out Of order pending a mo-
tion to lay the message on the table; which mo-
tion being made and agreed to, the House ad.
journed.
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Legislature of South Carolina.
NOVEMBER "a
SENATE.

u SENAlE T..
Mr.. Marshall gave notice, that on Friday next,
he would introduce bill giving the election OF
President and Vice President OF the Onlted
States to the people. IN
Pursuant to notice, Mr.. Evins introduced bill
to alter the Constitution Of the State, SO as'te
divide Pendleton into two election Districts
MIR. Gist. pursuant to notice, introduced a bill
To reneal an act entitled an act to increase the
amount of property exempt from levy ahd sale
Mr.. Cannon, pursuant to notice, introduced
bill to authorize the State to give additional aid
in constructing the spartanburg Railroad.
Mr.. Haree, pursuant to notice, introduced a
bill to increase the number of Magistrates in the
District of Marion. He also gave notice that on
tomorrow he would introduce a bill to amend
the charter of the Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad Company.
Pursuant to notice, Mr.. McAliley introduced a
bill to incorporate Bank in the town OF Ches-
terville
Mr. Porter moved the following Resolutions:
Resolved, That the Comptroller be, and he is
hereby directed to lay before the Senate, at the
earliest day practicable, a report showing the
number of incorporated Banks doing business in
the State, Including the Bank of the State and
its Branches the location and amount Of capi-
tai of each and also the dates of their several
Charters, and the times when the same will en-
pire respectively.
Resoiced further, That the Comptroller Gen.
eral do lay before the Senate at the earliest day
practicable, a statement showing the amount OF
stock held bv the State in tie South Carolina
Railroad Company, free from any pledge OF sub
scrption on the part of the State to other Rail
road Companies, and also the amounts Of said
stock, which have from time to time been pedg.
ed and transferred by the State to other Railroad
Companies separating so much as is now pedg-
ed by any State subscription to said Companies;
and also specifying the proportion Of the said
State subscription to the capital stock OF said
Companies respectively, the amounts of certifi-
Gates of stock held by the State in the several
Companies to which such aid has been granted,
and the dates of such subscriptions, and of the
transfers of stock in accordance herewith. I'M
mediately considered and adopted.
Z Mr.. Zimmerman presented the petition ofsun-
dry citizens of Darlington District. PRAYING for
additional legislation to preven, distractions to
the free passage Of Lynch's Creek.
Mr.. Adams, pursuant to nctic" introduced a
bill to renew the Charter Of the Commercial Bank
of Columbia.
Mr.. Porter submitted the petition # suudry
citizens of Charleston for the establishment Of Il
new Bank; also petition from the City Council
Of Charleston praying that no more fire engine
companies be incorporated within its limits.
Mr.. Boozer offered a resolution that the Sen
ate 60 into joint ballot with the House of Rep
resentatiyes, for the election Of United States
. Senator's on Friday next at one o'clock.
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Farmer and Planter.

We learn from a circular issued by Messrs. Seaborn
Gilman that they have associated with them in the
editorial department of the Farmer ard Planter Major
r. +. Simpson and F. Burt Esq.
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Later from Europe.

Tie steamship Baltic has arrived at New
York, from Liverpool, which port she left on the
18th inst. The Cotton market was unchanged
and dull Sgs5
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Congress-.

The next session of Commences on Monday next
and will continue until the fourth of March, when
General Pierce will be naugurated as President. e
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Our Cotton Market.

There is no change in the prices of Cotton. Wecon
tinue Fridays quotations, Il 10 ST.
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Later from Europe. :

44RRIEAL OF TIE. 4AERIcA 1T. HALLE4K
BALTIMORE, Nov. 23.-The British Mail Steam
ship America, Capt. Lang, arrived at Halifaxfro
Liverpool, which port she left on the 18th in
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From Mexico.

The Bandera Mercana Gays that short time
ago party OF twenty-five adventures passed the
Rio Grande at Anaiuas with the intention of steal
ing horses. force Immediately sent from
the place. the civil authorities of the rancho of San
Fernando, aided by some armed citizens, had at
tackled them, taken four prisoners, and drove the
rest OF the Adventures into the river, where the
most Of them drowned.
The Chamber of Deputies has decided to hold
sessions every evening, exclusively devoted to the
financial question.
An important commercial order relative to the
port OF Carmen provides that vessels coming from
any foreign port after having discharged their
cargoes at Vera Cruz, may proceed to Carmen
load with dyewood, return to Vera Cruz, and re-
ceivc passengers without being obliged to pay ton
mage duties twice in the latter port.
Senior Villasenor, second to Lieutenant Pima
in the duel in which the Spanish consul at Tam
pico was killed, has been assassinated He was
| shot through the head
Senior Castillo has introduced into the Senate
bill to repeal the decree of February %, 1892, in
regard 10 foreigners, and imposing the penalty of
expulsion from the Mexican territory every
unnaturalzed foreigner who may be judcially
convicted OF having taken part in any revolution
airy movement, Of having abused the liberty of the
press, or OF having been engaged in smuggling.
| Under the present laws foreigner may be ex-
PEELED simply on suspicion, and without Judicial
| inquiry.
| Private letters from Mexico, received in Vera
| Cruz, cay that Congress was busily engaged in
trying TO devise plan for the reform of the
tariff
bill has been introduced into Congress extend
ing tor ten years the right granted to the city OF
Tampco Of imposing tax OF Bit barrel Oh for
| eign flour imported.
| Rumors of an expected change in the cabinet
were rife in the city Of Mexico. 1t said that
! the Ministry of War had been offered to General
La Vega, and that soon as bis acceptance s re-
cevcd, Senor Robes, who is now Minister of War,
will resgn.N. o. Pieayte,e, 20th,
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when the water at Wheeling isvory high, unless
the boat is subjected to the delay Of slackenng her
fires stopping her engine, landing her above the
bridge. and dropping her down stern foremost by a
warp"
II your correspondents had written one or two
days later, when the food had attained sill
greater height, they would have been able 10 re
port the navigation as not only impeded by the ne
cessity of lowering cbmneys to pass the bridge,
but that the navigation of the river by the Pitts.
burgh and Cincinnati packets had been entirely
uspended-several of the larger class of boats be-
ing unable to pass the bridge at all.
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS NJ. HOWE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, April 26, 1852.
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FOR RENT-.THE PARK"

THIS PROPERTY is the Seventh Stree, and
Il Rockville Turnpike, just beyond the limits oi
the city. The Improvements consist Of a large,
new, and conveniently arranged brick house, hay-
ing front Of seventy feet on the road, containin
spacious dining room, b,r-room. parlors, an am-
pie number OF chambers, kitchen, and cellar. At.
tached TO the premises are bowling alleys, cxten.
sive stabling, and nine acres Of lsnd large por-
ton Of which is IN n grove Of fine forest trccs.
As a CATTLE STAND OR DROVE YARD -
being ON the road by which cattle driven to
Baltimore and other Northern markets, within n
few minutes walk of the two largest market houses
OF the city, and ~ neighborhood where pasurage
and water abounds--it has advantages to be found
nowhere else in tho District. There scacs foI
weighing cattle aud hay the premises.
A. SUN nER RETREAT, THE PARK-situ.
acd on the greatest thorOughfsrc leading from the
city, Immediately at the terminus Of the cOutem-
plated PUNK Road, Che contracts for making
which have been already entered into,) aud the
only place now adapted TO su;h purpose in the
noighb6rhood Of the ciy-will, If properly kept
become place Of great resort.
For terms apply TO WILLIAM n. WINTER, at the
Office of the contractors tor erecting the Patent
Office Building, corner of 18th and streets, Wosh-
ington, ID &. Mar TIT
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CARUSI'S SALOON.
Grand Musical attraction.


197th Concert In the United states.
THE GERMANIA MUSICAL SOCIETY
ID ESPECTFULLY announce their first Grand
IN Concert at the above Saloon to take place on
Tuesday Evening, April 81. On this occasion
they Will be assisted ny the celebrated Artist
ALFRED JAEL,
the greatest Pianist who has ever appeared in the
United States.
PROGRAMME.
Overture, civilian Teli,' Rossini.
Waltz, "The Troubadours," by Lanner.
Fantasia and Variations Brants for Violin
Paganini, executed by WIN ScHuLTzE.
Grand Fanta ia for Piano-forte, on themes from
"Lucia di LaInmermoor, - Prudent, executed by
ALFRED JAEL.
Terzctto and Finale from the Opera "Lucrcta
Borgia," Donizetti.
Grand Overture, "Huguenots," Meyerbeer.
Nocturno from the Melo drama midsummer
Nights Dream" Mendelssohn.
"Li Dance des Fees and Carnival Of Venice, -
for Piano-iorte, comp sed and executed by ALFRED
JAEL
al Bivacco' Polka, by Bergman
.'The Merry Figaro" grand romantic Pot
pourri, containing seventeen different avorite aira.
10y Hamn.
o. The Chickering grand Piano forte is from
MIR. Davis's Music Store.
Tickets 80 cents each; to be obtained at the
principal Hotels, Book and Music Stores; also a
the door.
| Doors open at seven. Concert commences a
| eight o'clock Apt
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TWO DESIRABLE SQUARES OR LOTS
FOR SALE.

FTNHE UNDERSIGNED having made a new d.
Il vision of his large square, No. GA into con
venient lots and spacious alieys, according TO a
plan proposed by Randolph Coyle, esq, is now
prepared 10 dispose Of she at low and on
accommodating terms.
This property is located in rapidly improving
section Of the city, between New Jersey avenue
and North Capitol street, Immediately north of the
railroad depot and south Of the residence CT the late
Col. Burche.
Should any individual, or an association Of per
cons. desire TO purchase the whole square, ICON
tanning nearly seven acres,) a rare opportunity is
here offered for an advantageous investment.
Also, for sale small square in the same vicinity,
beautiful cottage site, in which may be had
great bargain.
Pats OF the division of this property can be seen
by calling the subscriber at the office OF the Su
preme Court Of the United States in the Capitol
at his residence, on. Capitol Hill.
ID w. MIDDLETON.
Mar % uTh&Slm
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The cod Di,core,ics on HE CHA

ST. LOUIS, April 81. Mr.. Ncsbit. who came in
with the March mail from Santa he, states tha the
excitement there respecting the rich gold discovc-
res on tho ella was altogether indcecribabe and
tho place had, in short time. lost nearly two.
thirds Of is American population. The deposits Of
gold were discovered by body Of emigrants who
had taken that route TO California, and who after
losing all their mcans of transport had endured
incaiculable fufcrings. Many companies Of cmi-
granite, well provided with mining implements,
had since gone tbithcr The Indians arc repre-
sentcd az exceedingly hostile The mail brings
official dispatches TO the Government touching the
discovery and the situation Of the coontry
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The NInyOraltY.

"JoHN w. MAURY ia announced candidate
Tor the Nayoralty at the ensuing election in June.
"MANY CITIZENS.''
In making the above announcement it is deemed
proper to say that large number OF citizens of all
parties, from the several wards Of the city, ad
dressed to Mr.. Maury few days ago commun.
cation expressing their wish 10 present his name
to his fellow-citzens a candidate for the Mayor
atty at the ensuing election, independent of all
questions connected with the politics of the day,
and solely in consideration of his long and useful
services in the Councils, and of his fitness for the
place
To this communication the following reply has
been received:
al have received your communication. What
ever might have been my personal wishes on the
subject il would have been difficult for me TO resist
the friendly coll you have made upon me; but,
agreeing us do entirely with all that you have
said as 10 the incxpediency Of bringing national
politics into city elections, most cheerfully
place my name at your disposal candidate for
the Mayoralty at the ensuing election.
APP 26-df "JOHN w. MAURY"
AS the friends Of other candidates for this office
are already active in their behalf, desire TO pre-
sent the name OF the present incumbent, WALTER
LrSox, esq, for reelection. 1t is to be expected
that personal preference will, to some extent gov
ern the choice Of many; but before the community
generally honest and discerning in its decision,
not the proper question, "What is the public inter
csti' II must be admitted by every rejecting citi.
zen that sudden and uncalled for change is not
only unjust 10 the officer but TO the public inter
est. 1t takes away the personal motive and ambi
ton which induce the faithful performance Of duty
and loses to the public the benefits of official expert
ence. II the present incumbent has discharged
the duties Of the Office with ability and ZEAL and
can hereafter bring to it the advanta of practical
experience, trust that the people Of Washington
will not the elective franchise TO their in.
jury and the injustice OF public officer.
APP 25-dT A CITIZEN.
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Sale. atM. baltimore siock board, Awil %.
by TELEGRAP III.
Dmocraiic Conpenlion q Florida.

CHARLEsToS, April % On the 10Th instant TIC
Democratic Convention of Florida met, aud nomi
mated Janice BrOomc Governor, and A r.
Maxwell for Congress; ID. l.. Yulce and DR.. s W,
Spencer delegates Mt large to the Baltimore Con
venton. Their first resolution aiirms tho vir-
GINA resolutions OF rs; the second endorses tho
Baltimore resolutions Of lS40 the third deprecates
revival Of any pact issues, and the fourth appoints
fourteen delegates To Baltimore, uninstructed. No
preference was expressed but DDuglas was under
stood TO lie their first choice for President, and
jefferson Davis for Vice President
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HEALTH THE Hon. JOHN SERoxANT.-The
Philadelphia Inquirer OF yesterday says:
owe learn, with much pleasure, that the Hon.
John Sergeant, who has been dangerously ill for
some time, was considerably better Saturday
last. Mr.. S. has been confined to his room for
about six weeks; and, although still severely in
disposed, hope is INDUCED that he will yet re
cover. One Of our purest and most eminent cit-
zens, his sickness is naturally source Of much
anxiety to his many relatives and friends"
Yesterdays North american says:
ellis symptoms, during the last few days, have
been more favorable than for several weeks pre-
vous."