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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, March 81, 1852
-HE DEFICIENCY BILL PAssEr

THE DEFICIENCY BILL PASSED.
The SPEAKER announced the business first in
order to be the question the previous question,
called by Mr.. HoUsroH, on agreeing TO the mo.
Ways and Means.
Mr.. FITCH, OF Indiana, desired leave TO move
to instruct the committee If the bill should be re.
committed
Mr.. STANLY objected.
Mr.. HOUSTON, Of Alabama, Withdrew his
call for the previous question on the motion to re-
commit the bill, and also the motion to recsmnat.
Mr.. II. then moved the previous question on
agreeing 10 the amendments 10 the bill reported
from the Committee OF the Whole on the state Of
the Union.
Mr.. MARSHALL, Of Kentucky, asked leave
to move to recommit the bill, with instructions,
TO the Committee Of Ways and Means.
Ma. JONES, Of Tennessee, after calling httsn-
ton TO the thinness Of the attendance OF members,
moved a call Of the House before the question on
the call for the previous question was put, which
being agreed TO, the Clerk called the roll the doors
being closed under the rule, the names Of the alb
sentees were again called, and excuses in behalf
Of many were rendered
After the names OF absentecs had been further
called, and some had been severay excused,
Mr.. CLlNGMAN moved TO suspend all fur
ther proceedings under the CALL
Mr.. STUART demanded tellers on this motion,
which being ordered, it was not agreed to-yeas
The Clerk then further proceeded with the call,
and excuses were made for various absentee
Mr.. CLEVELAND moved to suspend all fur
ther proceedings under the call agreed to.
The main question being ordered 10 be put
Mr.. MARSHALL, Of Kentucky, moved to
lay the bill on the table.
Mr.. FITCH moved 10 reconsider the vote by
winch the main question had been ordered, on
which motion he demanded The yeas and nays.
Mr. FOWLER moved to lay The motion to re-
consider on the table, and
Mr.. FITCH demanded the yeas and nays !;
which being ordered, Mr. FowLER's motion was
agreed to--yeas 80, nays IL.
The question then REQUIRED on the motion IN Law
the bill on the table which being put by yeas
and nays, il was not agreed to--yeas 66, ne We 81
The question then required on agreeing TO the
various amendments recommended by the Com
mttee Of the Whole on the state Of the Union !;
all Of which were severalIy agreed to.
The amendment appropriatIng SOS, sos for the
payment TO the Seneca Indians OF New York Of
money wrongfullywithheld from them by a United
States Indian aeent, having been agreed to,
Mr.. HIBBARD, of New Hampshire, moved
TO recon sider that vote; on which motion he de-
msnded the yeas and nays, which were not or
dered.
The motion TO reconsider was laid on the table.
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CharIeston Preparatory Medical school.

T>HE session Of this Institution will begin on
Il the first Monday in April, and terminate on
the last Saturday in July. The. different chairs
will be occupied as follows
Anatomy and Physiology, by F. T. MILES,
M. ID.
Institutes and Practice Of Medicine, by ID. J .
CAIN, M. d.
Materia Medca and Therapeutics, by F. P.
PoRCHERi M. ID,
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren, by z. BELIN FLAGG, NJ. ID.
The Chair Of Surgery has been offered TO
gentleman now in Europe, who, II is hoped, will
accept it. Should he not do so, il will be filled
before the tns appointed for the opening of the
School.
Clinical Instruction will be given at the Marine
Hospital and Aims House, by Drs. ID. J. CAIN
and ]. F0RDPRlOLEAU.
During the session Of the Medical College OF the
State Of South Carolina, members Of the class will
be examined regularly on the lectures delivered in
that institution.
The Students will be shown cases among the
patients OF the Teachers, and such as can be taken
TO the lecture room will be exhibited TO them and
explained.
The most distinguished Surgeons in the city
have promised, whenever they can do so conye-
nienily, TO perform operations before the class.
Doctors II. LEBBY and j. s. MITCHELL,
who have each a large obstetrcal practice, will
las well as the teachers give the Students access
TO all OF their cases OF this description, which
they can with propriety be allowed to visit.
In short, ample opportunities will be afforded
for acquiring PRACTICAL well as theoretical know-
edge OF the profession.
Her mortuary statistics prove that Charleston
possesses a salubrity Of climate enjoyed by very
few cities in the world, and strangers are no longer
deferred from visiting her in the summer
Board and lodging can be obtained from s.. so
to IS week.
Terms, fly dollars, including examinations
during the winter Jan. 81 eowtaI
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Tie question comiig up on the amendment Sp.
propriating Sl2. 900 for continuing negotiations
with the OregonIndians,
Mr.. STANTON, Of Ohio, demanded the yeas
and nays; which beng ordered, it was agreed to
yeas ll3, nays AZ.
The bill as amended having been ordered TO be
engrossed and read the third time,
The yeas and nay, were called on its passage;
when il was duly passed--yeas IS, nays rs
Mr.. HOUSTON moved to reconsider that vote,
and then to lay that motion on the table; which
last motion being agteed to,
Mr.. BRENTON moved to amend the title Of
the bill by adding tie words, " and making addi-
tional appropriations for other purposes"
Mr.. b. addressed the House in favor Of his
proposed amendment, and then demanded the
previous question upon it; which being seconded
by the House, the said amendment was not
agreed to.
The original title Of the bill having then been
agreed to,
On motion, the House adjourned.
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PUBLISHERS CENTRAL AGENCY,
NEW ORLEANS AND MOBILE.
ADAMS Co. ExpREss 0FFIcE,


A TTENTIoN is respectfully called to my new
n undertaking as General Agent for all News
papers, Periodical Magazines, &c, published in
the United States and Europe. shall receive
and canvass for subscribers, as well as collect all
accounts against parties here and in Mobile that
may be entrusted with, having had an experience
Of over ten years in the Book and Newspaper BUSH
ness as proprietor of The Mobile Literary Depot
Aatter myself that and will give general salts
faction.
The following are the rules that have adopted :
I. Principal Office 10 be in New Orleans, where
shall confne myself strictly TO the interest Of my
agencies alone, for whith shall charge the usual
commissions, or such may be agreed upon.
2. ! shall confne myself strictly to the CASH
principal accompanying my orders (when draft
can be had for the amount) with a sight check
when not so accompanied, the publisher can draw
on me at sight for the amount from receipt Of the
order, or IL requested in writing, will enclose the
cash tse II and remit but in all such cases il shall
be at the risk Of the Publisher.
3. Publishers wishing me TO act for them are
expected 10 furnish me with written authority,
and send me specimen copies Of their publications
free Of charge.
My object is TO establish a General Southern
Local Agency for Pubiishfs throughout the Union.
New Orleans in a centra y ace, commanding the
whole Valley Of the Mississippi, Texas and other
places, making il poin, Of great importance for
Publishers 10 have good agency for the better
circulation OF their publications. In the hope
that my efforts in this enterprise will be properly
appreciated and duly ercouIaged by your hyors,
hereunto annex blank Certificate Of Agency,
which you can I'll ant return TO me by return
mail
Respectfully, your OBJ S.ry't,
NJ, BoULLEMET,
Proprietor oftht Mobile Literary Depot
BIN the above do not ask for sole
agency, but merely autlbnty TO receive end col
ecl subscriptions.
N,p Orkan.--Lumstn, Kendall q Go. D.
Corcoran e. Co. J. d. BlDeBow.
Men York illmer &Rogers, II. Long& Bro
James Gordon Bennett, 3ringer 4 Townsend.
PHILADELPHIA. A. 8dey, Geo. r. Graham,
Andrew McMakin.
Boston.-C. A v. Pudhm, z. Littell & Co.
Washington, ID. C.-Ft er d DeLeon Hon. w
]. Allston, NJ
Charleston S. C.--Wafer & Richards.
Montgomery, .fia.-Ap. Phster.
yuobils.-C LangdoI Messrs Balentyne &
Mcclure, Messrs Thadts Sanford.
Louisville, XIV II alderman, Saml Hyman
81, Louis, .Mo.--Joseb M Field, Ansel Ed
wards.
Lipsypooi.- Wilmer dSmith.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
Mr.. E. A. MARSHALL, Sole LESSEE
w M FLEM ING. STAGE MANAGER

Mr.. E. A. MARSHALL, Sole LEssEE.-Mr.
w. M. FLEMING, STAGE MANAGER.
MONDAY EVENING, March 30.
For one night more of the eminent Irish Come
dian and Vocalist, Mr.. COLLINS, who will APP
pear in his celebrated character Of Captain Muir
ply Mcguire, in the Comedy of the SERIOUS
FAMILY.
Dance by Miss ANNIE WALTERS.
Overture, by the Orchestra.
After which, the comic drama in two acts, of
THE IRISH POST.
To conclude with the capital extravaganza, OF
THE HAPPY MAN.
Prices of Admission: Private Boxes, IS; Dress
Circle and Parquette, 50 cts Reserved seats 75cts.
Orchestra Seats, IS; cts; Fumily Circle, 25 cents.
Third Tier, SO cents Color.d Gallery IS cents.
Doors open at 81 O'Clock performance will
commence at II. The Box office will be open
daily, from 10 o'clock, A. NJ, 10 Ar. N.
An Efficient police v i'll be in constant attendance
to preserve strict order. March 49,
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, s. G.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.
O. a. "a n. I{EpVJSON

g. q T., l.. kER RIS0N. Il CO.,
DlRECf IMPoRTERS, Of European Dry
~ Goods, are bsrpy'to inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions to as complete a
Stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, as has ever
been Offered ia their market Good Goods are
furnished tiow prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited to examine heir Styles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted to the
Southern Trade
Ladies Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics in every
variety Of Negro Cloths Blankets and Plantation
Dry Goods, a complete assortment House Keeping
articles in their line in every variety together with
full stock Of Cashmere, Yesfinrs, and Clofhs.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture OF cotton.
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove as re-
presented. Terms Cash, or city acceptance.
G. Il T.. L. KERRlSON, q Co,
209 Northwest cor. Of King and Market SITS
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. Law
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for the cry is still they come"
Only look at this
fos, "a 60 10, the Magnificent Prize Of $4,000
senlto Pittsburgh, Pa.
nos. 90 81 IS, another beauty of S2O,O 200 sent
TO Alo.
Nos. II Al AZ, New Years gift Of $4,000
sentto Boston.
Nos. ID 80 SIS, pretty one of $4,000 sent to
Nahville.
Nos. 10 %, a snug Prize of $1,000 sent to
Yok, Pa.
nos. 9 81 80, Prize Of $4,000 sent to Eliza
betl City, N. G.
We could enumerat& many other Prizes of
smder denomination, sent by mail TO correspond
eDtsin various parts of the United States. We
cantruly say that we have sold and cashed more
Prizes than any ten offices in America, when such
is he fact, il is TO be hoped that no person who
reafs this paper will hesitate a moment in sending
us heir orders. We will do all we can in sending
yol Prizes. Should you fail the first or second
tine, persepere, and all will be right. Reader,
ponder on this advice. Make your hay while the
sun shines A fortune is within your reach, for
reollect Shakespeare says "There is a tide in the
gtrs Of men, ,ohich, II taken at the flood, leads on to
FoNune.
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FOR CALIFORNIA.
NnTTED STATES MAIL STEAMSHIP
lsOMPA NY TIIROTTEH paccacr m

OMPANl-IUROUGH PASSAGE TO
CALIFORNIA.
THE public will be gratfed TO learn that the
United States Mail Steamship Company ar, en-
abled-to announce that their arrangements are how
complete for sending passengers through from
New York TO San Francisco and back.
In the first attempts Of this Company TO meet
the wants Of travel TO California, by Rowling
ships on the Pacific, in connection with their
ships from New York 10 Chagres, they we're pre-
vailed upon, at the urgent solicitation Of he great
number then DESTROYS 10 go out, TO sell tidkets for
through passages from Panama in advance, for
their ships then going round This was done
from desire 10 accommodate those wlo could
procure passages in no other quarter, and by
which, whatever might be the detention, they
would reach San Francisco sooner thar by any
other line Unforeseen difficulties, and he preya-
Ience Of fever at Rio de Janeiro at the lime, pre-.
vented their ships from reaching Panama as soon
as anticipated, and caused detention al the 18TH
mus, which was increased by the imrntence OF
passengers in going forward, against the advice
of the Company, at an earlier day than the ship
could possibly reach Panama.
These interruptions are now all removed
Three Of the four ships Of the Company, intended
for the Pacific service have arrived at Panama,
and several Of them have performed trips to San
Francisco and back. SO that the Company are
now able TO give the public the assurance that the
voyage through from New York to San Fran
cisco, Will be performed with regularity and des-
patch.
Their Pacific Line, from Panama 10 San Fran
cisco, consists Of the
REPUBLIC, Capt. HuDsos.
TTHNUS, Capt. HrTcHcocE
COLUMBUS, Capt. PEcE.
ANTELOPE, Capt. ACnEY.
Their Atlantic and Gulf Line, from New York
to Chagres, Of the
GEORGIA, Capt. PoRTER, u. S. N.
OHIO, Capt. ScHENcK, u. y. N.
FALCON, Copt HARTsrEE, u. S N.
The connection between the two lines will be
carefully and regularly kept up, so that no delay
beyond the usual stoy ofthe ship in port 1t Pana-
ma, will arise.
The large size, well known speed, and superior
accommodations Of their New York and Chagres
Line, and the speed and accommodation Of the
ships Of their Pacific Line offer the most certain,
rapid, and pleasant througr passage to California.
M. o. ROBERTS,
Cor. Warren and West sts., New York
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Pension and Bounty Land Agency.

Pension and Bounty Land Agency
TTNH e subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
IL ington an AGENCY for the prosecution of
all descriptions of claims against the General
Government.
His perfect knowledge Of all the Pension Laws,
and the places where are deposited all evidence of
service now extaDt, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained suspend
cd for want ofproof and proper attention.
He, therefore, offers to the public his services,
particularly in the following cases, viz:
Suspended and rejected claims under all the Pen
sion Laws:
Applications for increase of pension, under any
of the Pension Laws, where the pensioners are
dissatisfied with their present allowance.
For all those widows who received, or are enti-
tied to receive the ten years pension due on the 4th
of March, 1913; under the acts of July It'll, 1898,
March Sd, 1913, and June 18th, 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST of January, 1884,
he will undertake to establish, under the act of
February Cd, lS4S, their claims to pensions for
life. commencing on the 18th of March, lS48, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he will undertake to estab-
lish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, 1S46, under the act of July
%, 1S4S.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected or suspended for
want Of proof of service; or those who are in the
receipt Of pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1928, or June 9Th,
1882, he will ensure the same amount per an
mum that their husbands received, from the time
the pension is made to commence by the law I'M
der which they claimed or have been pensioned
BOUNTY LAND,
For the surviving, or the widows, or minor child
rem of deceased officers and privates, who served
in the war of 1912 with Great Britain, the Next
can war, or in any of the Indian wars, since 1880
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
othe,1cise no charge.
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for the
District Of Columbia for the British Commercial
Life Insurance Company, established in 1890, and
empowered by act Of Parliament, for the insurance
Of lives and the endowment of children, in Lon
don, New York and Washington city. Capital
s3,000,000.
Communications addressed TO the subscriber,
Washington, ID. c.. will rseAire prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Lao, and Commits
missioner Of Deeds for North and South Cq,oiina
WASHINGTON CRY. October 81, 1851 ,-Sssw.
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L0sT

ON the Avenue yesterday, letter envelope
containing fifty dollars, in five ten dollar bills OF
the bank Of Selden WIthers d Co.-also draft
for fifty dollars on Corcoran d Riggs.
The finder will be literally rewarded on leaving
it at this office.
March 5, 1852.
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2aeific Mall Steamship iOmpany.-The only
Line for CaiIfOnli and Oregon.

YVyHE publiF are informed that, under the new
J. arrangements of this company, steamers in
spected and improved blythe Navy Department,
and carrying he United States mails, will con-
tinue to leave Panama AMI San Francisco on the
lst and 18th days Of each month, unless detained
by unavoidable accident, and will touch at Aca-
pulco, San Diego, and Monterey The follow
ing steam packets belonging to the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, one Of which will be al
ways in port at each end oftke route, are now in
the Pacific: WIZ.
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r0R TIE ASSEMBLIES.

WE open this day at 10 o'clock, Gust arrived
w by the Europa,) an assortment Of beautiful
Goods, suitable for Balls, Parties, &C.. consisting
part Of Golfers, Pearl and Blond Caps, Feath.
and Bunches.
GLovES.--A full assortment Of Ladies and
Gtnt's Goves--and we promise to ft every hand,
frtm No. s 10 No. II. Our Gloves can also be
relied upon not to rip or tear
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumsry Store,
under Nationd Hotel.
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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

Professor LOUIS AGASSIZ, of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, will deliver a course of lectures
on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday of etch week. Subject" The foundation
Of symmetry in the animal kingdom" The first
lecture viii take place on Monday evening, the
22d inst, al II clock.
DIR. b. A. GOULD has proposed to postpone
the remainder of his course of lectures until that
Of Prof. Az ssiz is concluded. March 22-d2w.
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500 Reward,

RAN OFF from my plantation, ON Red river,
eighteen miles above Alexandria, IN the State of
Louisiana, last february or Ma az, a muauo or
grille coored negro man, about 81 years old, COM
Pactly built, and about feet & o.. 3 inches high,
and weighs about $50 or iGJ pounds. lie talks
slowly and walks in the same way, a good look
ing fellow and has fine and sound teeth; his name
is Austin, but hear he has changed his name,
and says he belongs to some Doctor, at Natchi-
toches.
have reason to believe he ia cutting wood or
working for some trhing person. near the mouth
OF Black River, as he arrived there in company
with another negro, in the fiat they carried away
from my Ferry.
fine went off in any steamboat that is not DEF
stroyed, and will be responsible for an action of
damages, will give 1000 dollars for proof TO con-
yictlon IN open court, at ALEXANDRIA,
against any captain, master, or commander so al
lowing him or aiding him to make his escape, on
their boat, from my service.
will give the above reward of 500 for Austin
delivered I'M any slave State jail, so that get him
]. ID. ALLEN.
Cotile Post Office, Rapides Parish, La.
February 25.
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III. F. LOUDON g. CO.,
Mems MERGERS and Iailors, Browns hotel, Pa. are,
MNAVE just opened their new store, with
n Il large and well selected stock Of goods for
gentlemens' wear, such as Cloths, Cassimeres,
Vestings, and Furnishing Goods generally.
Army, navy, marine, and revenue officers, will
find an assortment ofSwords, Epaulettes, Sashes,
Peasants, Laces, and such other articles as the
latest regulations Of their respective corps pre-
scribe.
An experience Of many years in legitimate
Tailoring-a new and select stock Of goods-a
desire to please-with the cash system to protect
customers against high prices, are inducements
that we offer; and most respectfully solicit patron
age Nov. lS-R
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DIRECT TRADE.

10 The Plantets If the South
lCALL attention to the cards Of Hartsor& Bro,
OF Amsterdam, and Mees d. Monies, Rotterdam,
winch appesr instead Of the card Of c. g. Baylor
a. Co., as circumstances render my services as
per card nolonger necessary.
The papfs which have copied my card, will
viii please iisert the names OF the above houses
instead. G. a RAYrOR
March 16.
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BuIIdinghssoe citation IN a View Plan.

NAPITALIIwo Hundied and Filiy Thousand
~ Dollars. Shares, Twenty-Five dollars each,
payable in npnthly instruments Of one dollar.
Loans made q members foi five years, on security
Of real estate.
Books Of subscription ar, now open at the Office
of D. N. GILLIAN, csc, F street, near 18th
street, D. A. HALL, esq, and 81 streets, H..
M. NORTH esq, Al street., GEORGE PAR
KER q co. Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th ST.,
and at the ofi9 Of the Southern Press.
Jan 20
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nAGsIFICEST LOTTERIES FOR MARCH.
10000 Dollars.
To be drawn March 29th.s

CAPITAL;
| Plize of $4,000 Prize of $1,000
l do 10000 / do 5000
l do 10000 SO Prizes of 1000
Tickets only Sl0-Shares in proportion.
"A Certificate Of a Package of whole Ticketsin this
Handsome Lottery will only cost $l3O-Halves
500 50-Eighths SIG IS.
as The glorious little Lottery is now drawn
three times in each week, TUESDAY, THURS
DAY and SATURDAY,
CAPITALS.
$4,000! $4,000. $1,000! $4,000! $1,000!
Tickets only 81.
A Package Of Whole Tickets, containing every
number in the wheel, will cost us, Halves $3.50,
Quarters S3,75.
Prompt and confidential attention paid II all or
ders addressed to us.
Hrizes cashed Immediately on demand
Official drawings sent by mail as soon al over.
1S We pay postage on all letters ordering
ticltts Tickets for sale in all the Marylhd State
Lotteries on the most favorable terms.
q sure to address your order to the fr famed
pri3 sellers, MARION d. CO.,
Fib. 20. No. 2 Calvert st., Baltimfe, Md.