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CNLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL

I'NLhhNEMcN1 Vi HE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution of
that body, " to invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension of the Capitol, and to al
lut premium Of five hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings of the two Houses of Congress, :"
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 Capitol,
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by the
erection of separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure to the east Of the building
The committee do not desire to prescribe any
condition, that may restrain the free exercise Of
architectural taste and Judgment, but thew would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed may
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
mttee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption of parts Of different plans
submitted, should such course be found necessary; in
which event, the committee also reserve to them
selves the right to divide or apporton, according
to their own judgment, the amount of premium to
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. Il. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN II. CLARKE,
| Committee Of the Senate on Public Buildings
SENATE CHAMBER, Both September, 1850.
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Communications addrsrre.. 10 the subscriber
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M. THOMPSON,
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| Carolina.
| Refer to the heads Of Departments, and to
members of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twu
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.fT j. Knox Walker,
.qiorney al Lac and General Agent,
nFFE X his services in his profession and as
~ Agent iof the Prosecution and Collection of
Claims before Congress and The Departments, also Ion
obtaining Patents. -
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tended to.
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
HOITSE

HOUSE.
CHARLESTON, South CAROLINA.
g THE SUBSCRIBER establish
ment being one Of the most extensive
and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
Fin Charleston, the public may depend
on hndng there superior MS. ortment 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
uemens, youths, and children.
10 SOUTHERN PLANTERS
Planters can be supplied with Hats and Caps
Tor plantation ana house servants. Black, white,
pearl, and drab waterproof w DOL Hats with good
hair and coarse cloth Caps
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 23l King, opposite Hazel
street, Charleston, IL
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= OF 10 +. II. Stnuton

America, A. ~, 1861.
TIE Erecsatrt.'
MiLLARD FILLMORE, Of N. r., President. 't
WILLIAM X, KING, of Ala, Pres't ofthe Senate.
The Cabinet. +. 0lQt)
DANIEL WEBSTER, of Mass. Sec Of State
Tnous CoRwN, of Ohio, --- Sec, Of the Treas.
CHARLES M. C"NRAD, Of La. Sec. of War
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The Judiciry.
SUPREME COURT THE UNITED STATES.
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THE WEEKLY DISPATCH,

Whole number Of representatives 233.
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SUPREME couar OF THE UNITED STA
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Term Commences March 4, 1851, and ends March a,
h4a 1853
Nepofs
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-09-14
THE WEBSTER MEN OF BOSTON.

The friends of Mr.. Webster, in Boston,
held their sixth meeting on Tuesday even.
ing, when Mr.. Torrey, a delegate to the
Baltimore Convention, came forward and
gave in his adhesion to the Webster move
ment. Mr.. Winslow. in addressing the
meeting, stated that he had it from the
Hon. Rufus Choats himself, that he would
also support Mr.. Webster. Mr.. Winslow
further stated that he knew Mr.. Webster's
sentiments in regard to a nomination. He
knew that Mr.. Webster would not go for
Gen. Scott, and that he would not decline
a nomination from his friends in that OF
any other section o fthe country. 1t was
resolved to postpone the general meeting
at Faneuil Hall, until the State at large
should have time to respond to the move
ment, when it is proposed to hold a State
Convention in Boston. Maj. Ben. Perley
Poore, and several others made speeches
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ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN
LIGHT.

New YORK, Sept. 7.
The steamer Northern Light, from San
Juan, whence she sailed on the 29th ult.,
has just arrived.
The Pampero arrived at San Juan on
the 28th. San Juan is healthy.
A battle had been fought at Table Rock,
in Oregon, between the whites and the In
dams, in which 40 Of the former was kill.
ed.
The Hon. Edward Gilbert. a late men,.
Der of Congress, died on board the steam.
er Winfield Scott.
A duel was fought at San Francisco on
the 18th ult., between VIM. II. Jones and
T. Nugent. The former was wounded.
A party of seeding Mormons, who left
Missouri about two years ago, with the
Prophet Brewster, had arrived at San Die
go from the ella, in destitute circumstan.
ces. Brewster had left them, and is resi-.
ding at Loiocco Mexico.
The Indian movements on the Yuba
was causing much alarm, and the govern.
ment troops were On the alert, marching
to the locality.
Over 500 overland emigrants had arri.
we'd at Eldorado the week previous to the
10th ult. They report that the cholera
and small pox was prevailing to a great
extent among the emigrants on the plains.
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THE NEW POSTAGE LAW.

We have before us the new postage law,
passed by the late Congress. before ad.
journing. twill go in operation from and
after the 3oth ofSeptember. The law pro-
vides that
Newspapers, periodicals, unsealed cir.
%culars, &C., weighing not over three GUN.
ces, to pay one cent each, to any part Of
the United States, or half that rate where
paid quarterly or yearly in advance, either
at the office where mailed or where re-
ceived.
Newspapers, &C., weighing not over one
and a half ounces, halt the above rates
where circulated within the state Of publ.
cation.
Newspapers, papers and pamphlets Of
not more than Is pages, 8vo., in packages
Of not less than eight ounces 10 n adj
dress, 10 be charged half a cent an ounce
though calculated by seperate pieces, the
postage may amoun to more.
Postage on all transient matter to be
prepaid, or charged double.
Books bound or unbound, of not more
than four pounds each, one cent per ounce
under three thousand miles, and two cents
over that distance. Fifty per cent to be
added where not prepaid.
Weekly newspaper free in the county Of
publication to actual subscribers.
Bills for newspapers and receipts for
payments Of money therefor may be en-
closed in subscribers papers.
Exchanges between newspaper publish.
ers free.
Newspapers, &C., to be SO enclosed that
the character can be determined without
removing the wrapper-to have nothing
written or printed on the paper or wrapper
beyond the direction, and to contain nc
enclosure other than the bills or receipts
before mentioned.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
MONROE LODGE, No. 1891
Sept. 7, 1859. I


Sept. 7, 1852.
AT a special meeting Of Monroe Lodge.
No. 1879, Of Free and Accepted Masons,
H. B. Hill offered the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Disposer
Of all good 10 remove from time to eternity,
our friend and brother VIM. C. WALTON,
who departed this lie Sept. 9Th, 1852; and
WHEREAS, by this dispensation, we have
been deprived Of one Of our members, his
family Of a kind and indulgent parent, and
his wife OF a fond and affectionate husband;
therefore
Resolved, That in the death Of Brother
Walton, the Fraternity have lost a true
and faithful brother. his family an affsc-
tionate husband and father, and the com.
munity a good citizen.
Resolved, That we, the members Of this
Lodge, deeply sympathize with the family
and friends of the deceased in their ire
parable loss. conscious, however, that they
need not mourn as those who have no
hope.
Resolved, That in token of our respect
for the memory Of our deceased brother,
we will wear the usual badge of mourning,
on the left arm, for thirty days.
Resolued, That a copy Of these resolu-
tons be presented to the family of the de-
ceased; also, that a copy be furnished to
the editor of the Spirit of Democracy, and
the editor Of the Masonic Review, for pub.
location.
GEO. H. DAVENPORT, w. M.
Attest: ]. A. DAVENPORT, Sec'y.
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STEAMBOAT DISASTER.
NEW YoRK. Sent. 6, P. \

The steamer Reindeer burst a boiler
this afternoon, at Bristol landing, on North
River.
The connection pipe burst, and the
steam rushed out between the two decks.
and directly into the lower cabin, where a
number OF passengers we're at dinner-all
Of whom were either killed or badly scald.
ed. Up to Sunday evening, t~wenty.eight
deaths had resulted from the explosion
and it is thought all those who were badly
| scalded will die.
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@The attention OF our friends is invi-
ted TO the list Of premiums offered by the
Board of Managers OF the Agricultural
Society, as re-published in to-day's paper.
1t would also save much hustle and con-
fusion if the members Of the Society would
call with the Treasurer, previous to the
days Of holding the Fair, and settle their
membership dues of 81 each.
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GREAT EARTHQUAKE.
NEW ORLEANS. Sen

NEW ORLEANS, sept. T..
A great earthquake occurred at Santa
20 de Cuba on the Goth Of August causing
frightfnl destruction Of properly and prob
ably many lives. All the houses wers i'm
jursd, and the streets are blocked up in
many places, with the ruins Of houses
which have been demolished.
Three shocks succeeded each other with.
in a few hours, and many others followed
within the next two or three days.
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Mass Meeting.

On Saturday, the 18th inst, a Mass
Meeting ofthe Democracy ofNoble County
will be held in the town Of Sarahsville.
Gov. SHANNON. and other able Speakers
will be IN attendance. Let the Democracy
turn out in their strength.
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THE OWNERS AND OFFICERS OF
THE HENRY CLAY.

In the Supreme Court to-day. on apPli-
cation under a writ OF habeas corpus. for
the discharge OF Collier and others, owners
and officers Of the Henry Clay. under ar
rest for murder, Judge Edwards held tina,
the case, under the statute. does moi amount
to murder but m%anslaughter, and admitted
the parties to bail in ten thousand dollars
each.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-09-14

GrOur friend STEPHEN FORD, Of this
township, has sent US a tomato, which
weighed, when first taken off the vine,
2 lbs. Being very ripe it had lost consid-
cradle, and only weighed l lb. lO4 ozst
| when received,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-09-14

@Any errors that may have occurred
in the names OF the Central Committee, as
published last week, will be corrected by
US, if notified of the same.
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HEALTH OF OUR TOWN.

We are gratiied to be able 10 announce
that the health Of our to ~n is gradually i'm.
proving. There are now no cases ofdys.
EMERY that are considered at all danger.
ouS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-09-14

GrSee the call for another Congress
sional Convention at GAINESVILLE. A gen.
eral attendance Of the delegates is earn.
estly solicited.
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BUFFALO, Sept. 10.

There was a stiff gale on Lake Erie on
Saturday and yesterday. The brig St.
Louis. loaded with grain, went ashore near
the light house, and the brig Winslow.
loaded with lumber, beached on Duck
Island, Lake Michigan. The propeller
James Ward, loaded with wheat and -four,
went ashore below and sunk. The main
deck is four feet under water. The cargo
will probably be a total loss, but fully in
sured.
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I'd best,
Best milk COW,
ed best,

I'd best,
Best milk COW, 4
ed best, 2
A statement to be furnished In writing.
containing lst, the age and breed Of the
COW, and time Of calving; Cd, the quantity
Of milk in weight, and the butter made
therefrom, during a period of ten days,
(the butter made on the trial to be exhibit
ed with the COW at the fairy
Sd. The quantity and kind Of feed given
the COW during, and preceding, the expe-
riinent.
The statements to be verified by the
competitor. and another person conversan,
with the facts. certifying thereto. over their
signatures.
Awarding Commitee-John Okey, ia.
cob Vernon, Samuel p. Jones.
HORSES.
Best stallion, for draught, IS
Cd best, :
Bes, mare or gelding, for drausht. 8
Cd best, Diploma, and l
Bes, stallion, for all purposes, 5
I'd best. 2
Best mare or gelding, for all purposes
ed best. Diploma, and 1
Best pair match horses or mares, 3
I'd best, Diploma.
Best saddle horse or mare.
Cd best, Diploma.
Awarding Committee on the above
Henry Brown, Thos. Neal, Peter Witten
Best brood mare, with foal at her
side. $4
Cd best,
Best 3 years old stud colt.
ed best,
Bes, 3 years old mare or gelding
Cd best,
Best 2 years old colt,
ed best,
Best 1 year old colt,
ed best,
Committee on the above-Wm. D. Ha
vely, Samuel Truck, (of Malaga,) Samue
Stephen.
Best boar, over 1 year old, SO
20 best,
Best sow, over 1 year old,
Cd best,
Best boar, over 8 and under l2 months
old,
Cd best.
Best sow. over 8 and under IL months
old,
Cd best,
Best hog Of any age. g
Committee-David Sampson, Joel Yos