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ID RlVATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS.-The sub
u criber proposes to open private school for
boysat Newport, r.. !, on Monday, the Sd day of
May next.
In his regular course, he will give instruction in
the usual English studies-reading, writing.
mathematics, natural and intellectual philosophy
and in the Latin, Greek, French, and German
languages.
He will prepare lads to enter any of the colleges
in the United States.
lfdesred, instruction will also be given, for an
additional charge, in other European languages,
and also in music and drawing.
The charge for day scholars will be 500 year
for pupils that board with the subscriber, $500 a
year. Payment quarterly in advance.
DR.. J. GEORGE GUNTHER.
REFER TO
Prof c. Beck, Cambridge, Mass
Hon. Geo. S. Hilliard,
DR.. s. G. Howe, Boston.
Prof. Fl. d. Rogers.
Henry Gilliat, esq, Newport, r. |.
DIR. David King,
NEWPORT. April ], 1859 Apr30-3t.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBER
II TOD Roak az 3QQ iu,a

PROSPECTUS OF THE CUBAN LIBERa
TOR, a neat Book Of 300 octave pages, illus
trated with engravings. Price 81, payable inva
riably when subscribing to enable the author to
have it done in the finest style of the Arts.
Editors who copy this, and postmasters wht
will frank remittances, are authorized to act al
agents for the work, and retain IS per cent com
mission Confident Of the most liberal support in
this enterprise, shall endeavor to merit it, and
close hasty penned Prospectus upon the noun
tain waves Of the Ocean, as well as the draughts
for steel plates reliss.ri,g the author before the
" Inouisaters," and American Ladies and Gentle
men in Havana, throwing bags of gold as an Of.
fering for his liberation, upon the desk Of the
American Consul. EDWARD STIFF,
Author of " The Texan Emigrant," and late sdi
TO rof he Cherokee Sentinel, at Cedar Bluff
March IA
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Charleston Preparatory Medical School.

| TUVHE session Of this Institution will begin on
ii 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 FIT. MILES,
M. D.
| Institutes and Practice of Medicine, by d. J.
CAIN, M. d.
Materia Medica and Therapeutics, by F. P.
PORCHER, M. d.
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren, by E. BELIN FLAGG, M. D.
| The Chair of Surgery has been offered to a
gentleman now in Europe, who it is hoped, will
accept it. Should he not do so, 1t will be filled
before the time appointed for the opening Of the
School,
| Clinical instruction will be given at the Marine
Hospital and Aims House, by Drs. d. J. CAIN
and J. FORD PRlOLEAU.
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 can be taken
to the lecture room will be exhibited to them and
explained.
have promised, whenever they can do so conve-
niently, to perform operations before the class.
| Doctors f. LEBBY and ]. s. MITCHELL,
who have each large obstetrical practice, will
Gas 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, as well as theoretical knowl
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 $3.50
to IS week.
Terms, fifty dollars, including examinations
during the winter. Jan, 27-sowtal
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100 DOLLARS REWARD +!

DAN away from the subscriber, October 9th
n, 1887, from his residence on Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River, Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, a negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportoned
and Of black complexion. full faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and no whiskers; HAVING
on one of his arms the letter S, or mark resent
ling it, He had on the inner ankle of,
presume, the left foot. He speaks with plausi-
bility and ease is rather assuming in his address,
vet mild and humble in his manners. He is a
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear uncommonly much on his toee
when hurried. He said that he originally be.
ton. in Virginia; either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
ters Any person finding and experimenting the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands OF
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward OF
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
that he may be at in coming and returning.
WILLIAM RILEY
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DRY GOODS In CHARLESTON, &. G.
DIRECT APPROPRIATIONS.
c, g. e. L. KERRISON. & CO.,

G. & E. l.. KERRISON. e. CO.,
nIRECT IMPORTERS, Of European Dry
IL Goods, are happy 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 in their market. Good Goods are
furnished at o,O prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited to examine their 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, complete assortment. House Keeping
articles in their line in every variety together with
full stock of Cassimeres, Vestings, and Cloths.
Also Linens, which will be found free from any
mixture of cotton.
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove re
presented. Terms Cash, or city acceptance
C.. & E. L. KERRlSON, e. CO.,
200 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. fnu
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vlNHE subscriber has opened in the city of Wash

NNE1E subscriber has opened in the city of Wash
u 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 extant, will enable him to establish
many claims which have long remained sus,s-tl-
ed for want Of proof 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 7th, 1888,
March Sd, l843, and June 18th, 1874, being those
who were married before the LIST Of January, 1894,
he will undertake to establish, under the act of
February I'd, l848, their claims to pensions for
life. commencing on the 4th of March, l848, when
their pensions under the foregoing acts termi-
uated.
For all those widows of revolutionary officers
or soldiers, who were married after 1893, but be-
fore January I'd, 1900, he will undertake estab-
ish their claims to pensions for life, commencing
on the 4th Of March, l048, under the act Of July
90, l848.
To all those widows ofrevolutionary pensioners
whose claims have been rejected suspended for
want Of proof of service; or those who are in the
receipt Of a pension under any of the pension
laws, less than that received by their husbands
under the acts Of May 18th, 1928, or June It'll,
1892, 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 un-
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
otherwise no charge
The subscriber is also appointed Agent for thu
District of Columbia for the British Commercial
| Life Insurance Company, established in 1920, 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
-, 00O, 600.
Communications addressed to the subscriber,
Washington, d. c., will receive prompt attention.
M. THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Lao, and Commits
missioner of Deeds for North and South Carolina
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EFUA THQ p1N1rIT or THE IN.
DUSrRI0US r0oA III EVERY Class az
SoClETY.-Articlss Of oIeshing made 10 81 de-
industrious poor are p6srsd tbs sale II the roome
Of the Ladies' Union 0snvvolsnt Society, oppo siis
the southeast corner Of Capitol square, and on
Seventh street, next to Odd-FsliDvs' Hall.
Private work left at these rooms will also be made
up upon tbs most favorable terms. Aud we
would add, that as this description Of work 10
often ofa very particular character it affords The
ladies' an opportunity Of encouraging thai distress
sed class offemales whose pecuniary circumstauces
have been changed-compellng them to I. sorl 70
their needle for support. The ladies would urge
upon families, and encourage the delivery of thss
private work at their rooms, az it will afford them
an opportunity of benefting this interesting class
OF It's benehciaries, as they have done heretofore
E. B. MILLS,
June IL. Directress l.. u. b. and e. Socstv.
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$50 REWARD,

CTOLEN from my room in the Franklin House
- Mobile on the 3lst of October last, a
GOLD RACING WATCH.
The case is finely carved, representing the land
ing Of Christopher Columbus, for the first time in
the New World large ship is seen in the dis
lance and Columbus is in Il small yacht, unfolding
a banner, with drawn sword in his hand. Under
the picture, the words christopher Collomb" are
written.
The watch has gold face, and contains tw
sets of works was manufactured by M J. Tobias,
had two hour hands, two minute hands, and two
second hands, and is splendid watch. 1t is num-
bered at Messrs. Hayden, Gregg & Cos Charles :
ton, s. C. and can be identified by Mr.. Charles
Clapp, at Messrs. Fl. E. Baldwin & Co., No. Z
Chartres street, N. o.
ANY one delivering the above watch to either
Mr.. Clapp or Messrs, Purvis, Wood d GO, W
Gravier street, will receive the above reward, and
greatly oblige me-
j. ID. ALLEN,
Cotile Post Office, Rapides Parish, La
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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,
fatter myself that can and will give general salts
faction.
The following are the rules that have adopted !:
/. Principal Office to be in New Orleans, where
shall confne myself strictly to the interest of my
agencies alone, for which shall charge the usual
commissions, or such as may be agreed upon.
g. | shall con6ne myself strictly to the CASH
principal accompanying my orders (when draft
can be had for the amount) with sight check !;
when not SO accompanied, the publisher can draw
on me at sight for the amount from receipt of the
srder or if requested in writing, will enclose the
cash itself and remit, but in all such cases it shall
be at the risk of the Publisher.
M. BOULLEMET,
Proprietor ofthe Mobile Literary Depot
N. BIN the above do not ask for a sole
agency, but merely authority to receive and COL
lect subscriptions.
.Mp Orleans Kendall & Co. D.
Corcoran & Co. J. D. B. DeBow.
Ns,o York.-Willmer& Rogers, Fl. Long & Bro
James Gordon Bennett, Stringer q Townsend.
PHILADELPHIA. A. Cooley, Geo. r. Graham,
Andrew McMakin.
Boston.-C.A w. Putnam, E. Littell & Co.
Washington, d. C.-Fisher & DeLeon Hon. w.
J. Allston, M c
Ckcrlestoa S. C.-Walker & Richards.
Montgomery, .Hla.-A. p. Pfster.
MOBILIZE C Langdon, Messrs Balentyne g.
Mcclure Messrs Thadeus Sanford
Louisville, XIV Fl Haderman, Saml Hyman
81, Louis, Mo.-Joseph M Field, Ansel Ed
wards.
Responsibilities Smith.
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s. GRlSWOLD & CO.,
Successors to Daniel Pratt 4 Co..
y RESPECTFULLY informs the public that
LIZ they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autauga county, Alabama.
Their arrangements for manufacturing are cxten
sve and complete, which will enable them to furn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms.
AS to the superiority of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale of over 10 900 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region
From rs years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
ITTheir Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, or by letter directed to Prattvile Autauga
county, Alabama.
A supply Of Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co., Mobile, and II. Kendall, & Carter Co.,
.Nslo Orleans.
g GRISWOT n a. On
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lVm1 pubic w'.i he gvaisGsd 10 learn that the
4 v"sssa 0s~is~ a AL Stsamship Company are en-
ablsd - ansosncs tina, Their Srrsnx smsns arc no
csaP.ses tes ssnd.ax passengers through from
New York 70 6an Francisco and back
In Ne 4sst attempts Of ,his Company 10 meet
the wants Of travel 10 California, Nv providing
ships on the Pacific, IN connection with their
ships from New York to Chagres, they were pre-
vailed upon, At the urgent solicitation of the great
number then dessrcus 10 70 out, To ss tickets for
through passages from Panama IN advance, for
their ships then gong round This done
from a desire To accommodate those who could
procure passages In other quarter, and by
which, whatever might he the detention, they
would reach San Francisco sooner than by any
other line. Unforeseen difficulties. and the preya-
lence Of fever ut Rio de Janeiro at the time, pre-
vented their ships from reaching Panama soon
az anticipated, and caused detention at the 18TH
mus, which was increased by the impotence of
passengers in gong forward. against the advice
OF the Company, at an earlier day than the ship
could possibly reach Panama.
These interruptions 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 10 give the public the assurance that the
voyage through from New York to San Fran
cisco, will be performed with regularity aud des-
patch.
AHcH HuciuC l1hcy from Iunainn 10 Dan ram
cisco, consists Of the
REPUBLIC, Capt. HuDsoN.
TTHMUS, Capt. HIrcHcocE.
COLUMBUS, Capt. Pxcx.
ANTELOPE, Capt. AcKLEy.
Their Atlantic and Gulf Line, from New York
to Chagres, Of the
GEORGIA, Capt PoRrER, U. s. N.
OHIO, Capt. ScnENcx, u. s. N.
FALCON, Capt. HARrsrEIH, u. $. N.
The connection between the two lines will be
carefully and regularly kept up, SO that delay
beyond the usual stay of the ship in port at Pana
ma, will arise.
The large size, well known speed, and superior
accommodations OF their New York and Chagres
Line, and the speed and accommodations of the
ships Of their Pacific Line offer the most certain,
rapid, and pleasant through passage to California.
M. o. ROBERTS,
Cor. Warren and w eat SITS, New York
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Prospectus
OF THE
COTTON pr. A Mt

COTTON PLANT.
A Southern Journal published weekly, to ad-
vocate direct trade, manufactures, agriculture and
the development Of Southern resources by C. G
BAYLOR, Washington, d. C..
The importance of such journal as the above
| needs no exposition The material and substan-
tial interests Of Che South have been too long ne
elected. The "CorroN PLANT" is established to
promote these interests, keeping entirely aIoof
! from party or party politics. A complete foreign
and domestic correspondence has been arranged.
The best talent Of the country will contribute to
our columns, which will present medium Of
general communication, correspondence, and in
formation for the friends of the measures we ad-
vocate. The proper steps have been taken in
Europe and America to lay the foundation of
direct foreign trade at the South, and introduce
our coarse manufactures into the continental Eu-
ropean market. One object of the "CorToN
PLANT" will be, as the organ Of direct trade, to
stimulate the South TO carry out this import ant
! measure.
We call upon the Southern merchants generally
to send US their business cards, that we may lay
them before the country to enable the friends Of
Southern commerce, manufactures, &c, to dis
criminate properly in their desire to promote South
| ern enterprise.
The importance Of Washington city, as a point
Of location for such journal, especially in regard
to opening foreign correspondence and promoting
| our foreign relations, is apparent. The opportu-
| nty OI bccInR HcTeS anu, ucIlucTS VI NoHSTcbH
from every district Of the country, present
means Of general cooperation not to bsfound else
where.
To the cotton, sugar. rice, and tobacco planters,
we look confidently for supports and to the friends
| Of "direct trade" throughout the South we say,
"show your faith by your works."
| The regular issue Of the "CorroN PLANT" will
commence in June next. Advertisements are
particularly requested to be forwarded early.
Business letters addressed to C. G. Baylor, Wash
ington city, ID. c..
| Correspondence from all interested in the cause
we advocate is solicited, particularly as to the crop
as we wish to give correct information on the sui
ject which is Of 30 much importance to the plan
ter and in representing which he has been so often
| injured.
| 'Postmasters are requested to act agents for
us and to all who approve our cause we look
for good feeling, kindness, and support.
| Terms: Two dollars year, in advance.
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Thus we indemnify, IN the pora erenf, our GUS
toners against the Ions Of more than fifty cents in
the dollar.
We are aware Of the responsibility that we u.s.
sumo in making this offer, but con6ding faith in
the Brilliant luck Of our arfamsd and truly for
tunate house is our only apology. We have sell
dom known loss to ensue, while we have re-
peatedly witnessed the most glorious results. No
other Agency Ia the Union offer an induce
ment to ticket buyers, approaching in the least
the above proposition.
Think we'll Of the offer il is good one, and
1--WE car. almost guarantee) will Place Wealth at
your Disposal.
Be particular 10 address MARION & CO.,
No. Calvert Street,
April 30. Baltimore, Maryland.
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TuVf1Js iN1T1TUTlON, incospossfsd BY he
II LAgislaaass Of Maryland, u in sucosssful
opsrssi6n uedef Faculty Of twsiye Protessorps
and ~ I large attendance ofs'udents from Psan-
sylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia. South
Carolina. Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri aud Ar
kansas. The course of instruction il extsasivs,
and il calculated to develop the intellectual, social
and moral faculties, and impart . thorough. ac-
compligkr' Il Christian education All the ar
rangsma, ths Institution are Of the most con-
veaIent ADD comfortable character. Boarders re-
side in tn. College with the President and Profss-
sors. Refersmess VIM. King, esq, Charleston,
8. c., DR.. Holmes and David Gordon, esq.
Spring Ridge, Mississippi. who have daughters
in the College Catalogues and circulars stating
terms &c. on application 70
N. C. BROOKS, Prssideat,
July I5 So st. Paul-st., Baltimore.
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XxZILLIAM TUCKER, .Merehant Tailor

VXyILLIAM TUCKER, Merchana Tailor
w LANE TucKER's building, Pennsylvania
avenue, between Four and-a-half and Sixth streets
respectfully calls the attention OF members OF
Congress, strangers, and the public generally, to
his large and well-seected stock Of cloths, cassi
meres, and vestings all Of which he is prepared
to execute in his usual elegant style. shall have
in the course of two weeks some more OF those
fine. rich, and superior over-garments which have
been 40 much admired for their style, quality ,ano
comfort and being determined to DO business on
the cash principle. my motto is small pron'S .n'
quick returns. "a :;
N. B. All kinds Of military garments maze IN
,hs best manner, according 70 the iste l'su'~1""'
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~E open this day at 10 clock, Gust arrived
w by the Europa,) an assortment of beautiful
Goods, suitable for Balls, Parties, &C.. consisting
in part Of Golfers, Pearl and Blond Caps, Feath-
ers tipped with Silver and Gold, Silver and Gold
Flowers, and Ornaments for the Hair, Wreaths
and Bunches.
GLOVES.-A full assortment Of Ladies and
Gents Gloves-and we promise to fit every hand
from No. 6 to No IL. Our Gloves can also be
relied upon not to rip or tear.
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumery Store,
under National Hotel
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Building Association on New Plan.

HIAPITAL, Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand
" Dollars. Shares, twenty-five dollars each,
n,yable in monthly instalments of one dollar.
Loans made to members for FIVE years, on security
Of real estate.
Books of subscription are now open at the Office
of D. N. CALLAN esq.,, F street, near 18th
street, D. A. HALL, esq, c and Sd streets, Il.
M. MORFIT, esq.,, street, GEORGE PAR
KER & CO., Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th st.,
and at the office Of the Southern Press.
Jan 90
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Pacific Mall Steamship Company.-The only
Line for California and Oregon.

1UVHE public are informed That, under the new
arrangements of this company, steamers IN
md carrying the United States mails, will con-
time to leave Panama and San Francisco on the
1st and 18th days Of each month, unless detained
-, unavoidable accident, and will touch at Aca-
nulco. San Diego, and Monterey The follow
mo steam packets belonging to the Pacific Mail
steamship Company, one of which will be al.
ways in port at each end of the route are now IN
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10000 DOLLARS.

THE subscriber is selling off to reduce his very
heavy stock Of Fancy Goods and Useful Articles.
amounting to upwards of 80 900, consisting in
part of rich papisr-mache Writing Desks. Work
Boxes, odor Boxes, Shell Tuck Combe. rich
Fans. Gloves, Ribands, Psrfnmsry, all kinds OF
Hair Brushes, Dressing Combs, &C..
Persons in want Of the sbovs articles will find
PARKERsS Fancy Ssors,
undar National HotS
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KEEP COOL.
Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans,
Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans,
Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans-at
our reduced prices, from 6. cents to $25 each, at
PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Under
National Hotel.