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WoRTHINaToN q. sNErHEK,
formerly Solicitor Of the Genera Land Office


ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law.
- o1ntlnues TO practice in the Supreme Court Ct
me United States, in the Courts Of the District CT
Goiuinoia, Maryland and Virginia, to prosecute
CLAIMS OF all kinds against the United States. e,-
ther before Congress or any of the Executive De-
par'eits, ana to procure letters patent for inven.
uons. business confded to his care, will b
promptly attended to.
o, Particular attention paid to the prosecu
uon or claims before the Brazilian Commias;on
now sitting in Washington
WASHINGTON CRY, d. c.. Julv II -osn
u A. PRINGLE, No 30, East Bav street
lV' Charleston, South Carolna-lmporter o
French CALF SKINS; Manufacturers Agent
and Dealer in BROG.9NS, BOOTS and SHOES;
Advances made on consignment Of Brogans OF
southern Manufacture. Parties wishing to con-
sign, viii send samples Of their make, und on re.
ceIPt OF their consignment, liberal cash advar !.
will be made. Information promptly imparte,.
as to the style, but adapted to the trade.
Charleston, s. c., July Is, 1850 Idly
TO Southern Gentlemen or Literary In
stitutions.
a young man, a graduate of st. Mary's COL
IA lege, Baltimore, wishes to obtain as ituation
as Assistant in an Academy, or Private Tutor.--
he ls qualified to teach the highest branches OF
Greek, Latin, French, Natural Philosophy, Che
mistry, Mathematics and English Liter~suso,s-
The highest testimonials to character and quati-
fcations can be produced. Address, post-pa,d.
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the Promotion of Science, respecting the organization
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution of
that body, ITO invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension of the Capitol, and to al
low 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 Cepitol
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south of the present building, or by tn,
erection of separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure to the east Of the building.
The committee do not desire to prescribe an,
! condition, that may restrain the free exercise o
architectural taste and judgment, but they woult
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed ma,
have such reference to and correspondence will
the present building to preserve the genera
symmetry of the entire structure, when complete
Although but one plan can be adopted, the com
mltee reserve to themselves the right 10 form sel
plan by the adoption of parts Of different plan
submitted, should such course be found necessary: i,
which event, the committee also reserve TO them
selves the right TO divide or apportion, accordins
to their own judgment, the amount of premium {.
be awarded for the whole, to those whose plan
may IN part be adopted, according to the reatiy
Importance and merit of each part adopted.
r. M. T. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN II. CLARKE,
Committee cC the Senate on Public Buildings
SENATE CHAMBER, Both September, 1850
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members of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twtf
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

.EOEN i "A xlN Ed.
2 Charles Shelton
3 Israc Wildrick
4 George Fl. Broom
S Rodman M. Price
New YORx.
l John g Floyd
2 Obadiah Boone
3 Emanuel B Hart
4 J II II Ha,ces
S George Briggs
6 James Brooks
7 Abraham P Stevens
8 Gilbert Dean
8 William Murray
10 Maritls Scho0nn,aker
II Josiah Sutherland, jr
l2 David L Seymour
10 John L Schooicratf
IA John II Boyd
Is Joseph Russell
Is John Wells
II Alex Fl Buell.
Is Preston King
10 Willard Ives
20 Timothy Jenkins
81 William w Snow
% Henry Bennett
% Leander Babcock
"a Daniel T. Jones
25 Thomas Y How, jr
rs HIS Walbridge
81 Vim S Sacken
% A NJ Schermerho,n
% Jedediah HoJord
30 Reuben ROBBIE
81 Frederick S Martin
80 S G Ha,ren
80 augustus p Hascali
"a Lorenzo B1t1To.ps
NoRTH CAROLINA.
/ Thomas l.. Ciingma,,
9 Joseph p. Cald,oou
3 Alfred Dockey
A James + Morehcad
S A. w venable
6 John K. j. Daniel
7 William s. Ashe
8 Ei,card Stanley
9 Dapid OUTLAW
Ono.
! David I Disney
2 Le,ois ID Campbell
3 Hiram Bell
a Be,Vamin Stanton
S Alfred P Edgerton
6 Frederick w Green
7 E M Ellsbury
s John l. Taylor
9 Edison B Odds
10 Charles Sweetzer
II Geo H Busby
,el2 John Weich
Is James M Gaylord
Ia Alexander Harper
Is Wiliiam F. Hunter
Is John Johnson q d.
II Joseph Cable
18 David X Cartier
IS Eben Ws,cton
20 Joshua Il Giddi,lgs
81 N S Townshend
PENNSYLVANIA.
l Thomas B. Florenc
2 Joseph r. Chandler
3 Henry ID. More
a John Robbins jr.
S John McNair
6 Thomas Ross
7 John A. Morrison
8 Thadde,is Stepeass(r.'
9 J.Glancy Jones
10 Milo M. Dimmiek
IL Henry NJ. Fuller
IL Galusha A. Grow
Is James Gamble
IA Thomas NJ. Biitghn,i,
'.)!S William H. Kurtz
l6 J. X. Mel anahan
II Andrew Parker
sDls John l.. Dawson
- Joseph II. Kuhns
30 john Allison
'.)2l Thomas NJ. Ho,ce
'.)22 John ". Hone
% Carleton b. Curtis
"a Alfred Gilmore
y RHODE ISLAND.
l George G King
2 Benz B Thurslon
Souri, CAROLINA.
l Daniel Wallace
2 James l. Orr
3 Jos A Woodward.
4 John Mcqueen
S Amistead Burt
6 William Aiken
Z William FColcock
TENNEssEx.
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2 Albert G., Walkins
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4 John II. Savage
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Z MsredisA p. Gfnsry
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
HOUSE.

THE SUBSCRIBER establish
ment being one Of the most extensive
and fashionable retail HAT HOUSES
in Charleston, the public may depend
on hndng there superior 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
tiemens, youths, and children.
10 SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
Planters be supplied with Hats and Cans
for plantation and house servants Black, white,
pear, ana dran waterproof Wool Hats with good
w. STEELE,
Fashionable Halter, 23l King, opposite Hazel
street, Charleston, IL
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The Government Of the United states OF
America, A. d., 1861. M
Ths Executive.
MILLARD FiLLMoRE, Of N. r., President.
WuI,.nR KMc' OF Ala, Prest ofthe Senate
The Cabiaef.
DANIEL WnssrsW, of Mass Sec Of State.
Thomas CoRwIS, of Ohio, Sec. Of the Treas
CHARLES M CoNaAD, of La. Sec. of War.
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, of N. c Sec. of the Navy.
A. Fl. HI. STUART, Of Va. Sec of Interior
NATHAN X. HALL, Of N. Y. p. M. General.
JOHN J. CRITTEHDEN, Of Ky. Att. General.
The Judiciary.
SUPREME COURT or THE UNITED STATES.
RoGER B. TANrr, of Maryland Chief Justice
JOHN MCLEAN, Of Ohio Associate.
JAMES M. WAYNE, OF Georgia
JOHN CArRoN, OF Tennessee
JOHN MCKINLEY, OF Kentucky
PETER v. DANIEL, Of Virginia
SAMUEL Nelson. Of New York
BENJAMIN CURrIs, Of Massachusetts
ROBERT c. GRIER. Of Penn.
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THIRTY-sECoND CONGRESS

Term Commences M~cA 4. 1851, AND smds .HareA 4,
lSr3
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THE WEEKLY DISPATCH.

Whole number of representatives 233.
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1 onsress Thursday.

SENArE-Mr Shields submitted resolution, which
agreed to, calling upon the Secretary OF War for In
formation 10 the amounts that be adyanageously
expended during the present fiscal year, in the eonsnc
lion and improvement of the national deences al such
important points may be most exposed IN
of war.
Mr.. Stockton introduced bill amendatory of the sew
eral acts regulating the apprasement of imported
chandise. and the efectusy to prevent frauds on
the revenue, and for other purposes.
The bill authorizing exploration of the China
taken up and, after debate. lis further considera
ton was postponed until tomorrow.
The Indian appropriation bill debated al lengths
and after the consideration of executive business, the
Senate adjourned
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES, The House laid on the
table the Michigan railroad land donating bill, with the
pending amendment, proposing to grant TO many States
lands in aid of the construction of various named rail-
roads. The vote was-yeas l0i, nays 3d.
The harbor and river Improvement bill was then taken
up in Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union.
and debated in five minues speeches various
cessfu amendments, until late hour when the com
mee rose, and the bill amended reported back
and long struggle then ensued the friends of the bill
endeavorng get vote the previous question, and
the minority to prevent it. motion to recommt pre-
vailed and the House then adjourned.
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NVrICbWe take this method Of returning sincere thanks
~ tohose OF promptly responded 10
notice ofast BY last hal
His real pleasure business with
We regret That compelled call the attention again o
those who have called In We
speouriV urge such 10 do ehsr with by
notes at the shortest convenient dates.
CLAGETT q DoDsoN,
July ei-eoinsth
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GEonGETuyN FEMALE SEMINARY,

fIHIs seminary long Miss Englsba, will the
LIT OF september under the exclusive charge of rev, w
CLARK, who viii be Assisted accomplished
fe-sOrs aud teachers ~ department
bvsy ruo viii be used institution happy home for
all it, inmates.
Terms or boarding pupils including tuition in English and
mathematics 81 half yearly In advance hu
add modern and painting,
Crcalas containing u may be had application TO
The principal Ia Georgetown.
July 2~-u WILLIAM j. CLARK.
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HOUSE OF nEpaEsENrArIvrs

After tie reading OF the journal,
Mr. CLARK asked leave 10 move 10 take from the
Speakers table the bill 10 renqush the State of Mich.
gan the benefit Of The town OF Belleville Iowa Ger.
tain lot OF ground lying between the limits Of The said
town and the river.
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mnufeTs
marble slabs and brackets
has hand French plate looking gs-es ornsnsnsd and p
portrait aud picture frames, which he Of the be
workmanship and material, aud viii sell they
bought for in the county.
Ola frames regided.
FRANCIS LAMB,
Directly opposite National Theatre, Washington, %. G.
July l-eodamif
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In regard TO the character OF the signers Of this docu
men' and the nature Of their testimony suboin the
following observations from the Boston Post in which
oprnal The documen, is printed We remark simply that
We have before letter from one OF the most respect
able gentIsmen IN New Hampshire, addressed 10 one Of
the members OF Congress from that State, giving exactly
the same information to the character and position Of
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Mr.. STOCKTON asked and obtained the unanimous
ebt " The Senate u introduce bill Is Sill amend
atoty 81 the several regulating the appai, OF
imported merchandise, the FULLY prevent frauds
upon the revenue, and Tor other purposes; which wa.
rerd the first time, and ordered to a second reading
Mr. STOCKTON then moved TO lay the bill upon the
table. aud that be ordered to be printed Tor the use OF
The senate
Mr. BU TIER. Is the bill 10 be referred TO com
nilteei
Mr. STOCKTON. do not desire to have il referred
10 a committee now. merely ak that it be laid noon
the table and be printed
Mr. Blu TIER. When il comes up, | shall he nnaer
The necessary OF moving its reference To the Commltee
on Finance.
The question being then taken, the motion to lay on
The table and print was agreed 10.
Executive SESSION
The Senate then proceeded 10 the consideration of
executive business aud after some time spent there n
the doors were reopened; whereupon,
The Senate adjourned.
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further business. as mark Of respect 10 the memory
Mr.. Webster, then adJoufned
J. D HOOVER, President
F. McNERHAKy, Secretary.

REsuLr IN 0mo.-We sent of, ia round numbers. ex-
scty what the returns indicated the time, and 10 coun
terac the UNANIMOUSLY false elegraphc dispatches OF the
wings that the democratic majority was only six or eight
thousand Had not few counties subsequently, report
ed disappointed by their divisions. the democratic ma
iory in Ohio would have been, We always coniended
il would be, over twenty thousand The true majority
will be nineteen thousand from ten to twelve more
than the whg dispatches said il and only Two thou
sand less Than our highest dispatches made IL the
ceipt OF some twenty counties. II was nearer correct
than despatch, out OF thousand made out such
time, out of vote OF over three hundred thousand
The Herald need not fret in few days shall
than make up the few less than despatch ind
Gated. Do not fret about that. Our majority is sufficient
Tor all practicable purposes, and eighteen thousand is
just as good as twenty
The wings sent word, before the election, 10 their
friends that if they beaten over six or eight
thousand in Ohio. they could carry the Stale for Scott
Hence was important that they should keep up that i'm
pessloa by the bases alsehoods by elegraphic reports
By their confessions they beaten, and will be
BEATEN Columbus Statesman.
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From the Huaslo couasr.

RETuRSs--How STANDS THE RECORD The Cleye-
land .'P aindealer' OF Wednesday has returns from
seventy counties IN the Stale half Of which are official
he net democratic gain in these countless over the ma
lory for Gen Cas- In lS4s is tlro thousand fUs hundred
Gen Casss majority Gen. Taylor l6 ,466 add
70 his majority the present democratic gain and have
ihese seventy counties democratic majority OF Is $780,
ine balance OF The counties TO be heard from nearly
all democratic, and should they do better Than they
Ia 10 lsas the democratic majority will be TWENTY
THOUSAND Set this down '6xed fact" All the
ass whs teegraphic reports which sent abroad for
elect cannot change the faets and the fgarss. The
"Sate Journal mourns these figures, aud in look
ing al the returns ss they come in becomes appalled, and
speaks OF their blasted hopes and fororn condition in
the following language
The last twenty counties received average about the
same vote as THAT Of last year This des down the
heavy oeooco majority Of last rapidly wish
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no THE LADIEs.-We are ',

NO THE LADIEs-We are very happy TO inform the ladies
building below Of 9TH
being completed, great Of
rubbish which has nuisance
good goods will find greatly to their advantage call be
making purchases. We have think,
goods the country keep
and goods prepared
every description prices
goods everything atis and desable and
saying styles printed
cashmees, ofver fine quality,
price We
high soft finish black Gros dc Rhines
widths and qualities which will offer cheap for the money
fact very desirable colos Of plain silks
lavender piece cherry
piece of pumpkin color Pou de 5oe for evening
dresses aud vests.
above full supply Of
weed cassnets, cloths suitable
splendid ofbanke every description, which will Of
fer very low prices,
respectfully solicit call from all in search of good goods
deal fairly with all who may favor US with their
Oct o6-TuTh& sat2wf WIN. sHUsTER s CO.