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Powder, Shot and Led.
NOR sale by
l. nov 10y. THos PRENDERGA>T.
A AY QUANTITY of old newspaper for
II sale at the Comet Office. Price SO
cents per hundred.
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Just Received.

A fine lot of fresh currents 10 kegs
II fresh Goshen Butter; 50 1I2 Box Z
London Packed Raisens
FIELDING MussELMAN.
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CtUNDRIES-20 dozen Shaker Brooms
- 20 lbs wrapping Irvine; 20 lbs Lamp
wick dozen camphine lamp weeks; ,
dozen camphine lamp globes; 10 dozen
lamp shades assorted; dozen table brushes,
sets table mats; hair, cloths busting an
scrubbing brushes. feathers. dustors
ply 2G-y. J. parry 4 ca
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J. +, McCLELAND.

WHOLESALE 4 Retail Dealer in all
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Wii, be open at all hours, and spare no
mains to please customers. Every article
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yINDBACCO-25 boxes 8 S-For sale by
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Garden Seeds,

lust received from the Society Of Shak-
j ers, Pleasant Hill, Ky, large and fresh
supply of garden seeds:
dec 7-y. JOHN L. LANOUE.
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TTAY-A fine lot Oh hand, and for sale by
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ECLECTIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF CINCINNATI.
Chartered in 1915. Total No. of yMat,iculants
from 1916 TO 1851 1854
FACULTY.

The seventh winter session Of this College will
commence On the first Monday ofNovenlber, 1851
and continue four months. The chairs of the
Faculty will be arranged as follows:
1. u. JONES, M .D.--Proiessor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine
K. ). NEWTON, M ID. Professor of Surgery
b. l.. HILL, M.D.--Professor of Obstetrics,
and Diseases of Women and Children
II FREEMAN, MI -Professor of Special.
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
j. r. BUCHANAN, M.D.-Profcssor of Phv-
slology, and Institutes of Medicine
l.. +. JONES, M .D.--Profeasor of Materia
hedica, and Therapeutics, aud Medical Botany.
} MILTON SANDERS, M. ID. LID Pro
lessor OF Chemistry, Pharmacy and Toxicology.
o. +. NEWTON, MD-Dcmonslrator of An
atomy and Surgical Proscctor.
gratuitous preliminary course of Lectures
will commence on the second Monday of October,
AT the same time the Demonstration rooms will
be opened, with every facility for the study of An
atomy. Anatomical material is abundant and
cheap. Prompt attendance at the opening Of the
session Is expected.
TERms.-TIckets. to a full course OF lectures
(unul graduatonl 500 in advance, or well en-
dorsed'note for SIPS. To single course Of Lee
fuses 500 IN advance, or well endorsed note for
$40. MatrIcuaton ticket Specialization SIS.
Demonstration ticket IS. Board costs from S2
to 50 SO per week, Students sometimes board
themselves for much less. Students upon their
arrival IN the city, will call at the office of PRor
X. 5. NEwToN, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address DR..
L. 5. NEWTON, or
JOS. s. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.
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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
OF THE b5
9OU'Ii ER M IlTLNR A A

~ AHENN LITERARY GAZETTE
,oe as commenced on Saturday, the 4th Of May.
!ooV, uhder It's original name-instead Of Richards
Weekty Gasehe-as more significant of it's peculiar
character It beng the only weekly organ or itera
ture in the entire South! tits ''-'
Greatly Enlarged and In.prored,
CONTAINING weekly Thirty-two Columns Of
''ialler. j. us, moreover, IN an
Entirely .Msp ORES,
IRON head to foot" and upon bean,,f,,, wn
paper, so tnat, IN mechanical excellence. il IL not
surpassed ny any paper whatever in the United
States! 1t continues under the same E.I;tny,,.
direction as heretofore, and no pains or exnenae
Will be spared to make it
II Choice Family Newspaper.
as cneap as the cheapest, and az good M the
S Ses'! otteriy discarding the notion that
0outhern Journal cannot compete with the North
erh Weekhes, IN cheapness and interest.
me Southern Literary Gazette
rS 'he pest or them in all the cha, acterlstics OF
diffusion of cultivated and refined tase rou~bsn.
the communIty-and it embraces il. its annie
ioids ever species Of intelligence that can tend to
this result. ~ - -
Original Contributions,
rom many or The ablest writers in the South
oniehy occupy us columns, but not 10 the excu
sion or cnoIce miscellany, selected from the best
American and European sources III
me Tone or the :" Gazette" is independent !.
crilcism and IN the discussion Of eyery legitimate
topic, out IT is strictly
.Nsutral in Politics and RELIGION,
LIS o',unlns are occasionally embeIlished with
Southern Portraits and Lo,utscapes,
engraved expressly for the work. and accomna.
hied by biographical and typographical sketches
MS General IaJbrmation
is coplous, but carefully condensed fro,n H..
Leading journals OF all parts Of the world.
Notwithstanding the great increase in the ai-
ana attraction. 1. Of the paper, it is still published
100 Dollars Per .ql,,Irn a., aI..~...-s go
IT will be furnished to persons BECOMING ramon
s 81 Tor the whole number Of copies, and having
'lien sent 20 one address, on the following terms
Three COPIES. As
Five copies,
Ten copies, TX
Fifteen copies, On
Twenty copies, o.
Fifty copies, 90
IS@ All orders must be accomnan;ed With H..
money, and addressed, post mai, to
WALKER & RICHARDS
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Southern FcmaIc Jnst;tutc
LlFh- OF JOHN RANDOLPH

II. Appleton d Co., 200 Broadlcav New York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
LEE OF JOfINRANDOLPHO OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo.
Portraits; 50 So.
Mr.. Garland has given us daguerreo.vpe of
character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and wthal, two volumes of exceeding,
choice historical reading. ~ Repubtic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charm
than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston yNe,.
curry
"a good life of this remarkable man has n
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex
remely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history of his life, and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the pol.
tics and the public men of the y"-[ Crescent.
Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ograPhy, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. 1t must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest. - -Se,cark Daily Advertiser
&c MIR. Garland has made good use of his mare
rial, and has given striking and accurate por
traiture of the cratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-[JNs,o Orleans DELTA
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees Of distinguished Americans. The two VOL
umes gives us faithful account Of his whole ca.
reer an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &c /"
Philadelphia Enquirer.
=" AS biography, it is marked by directness
ana UNITY OF purpose, and by comprehensvenes
ana variety OF manner ~ Boston Post.
IT is one OF the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted "-TEvs
ming Post. y.
ihe work is written in on easy and beautiful
style, and is repete with striking passages The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times have played a distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic 1t forms a valuable add-
ton to our national history Democratic Rrrie,cr
March l7--d.tw-w
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NJ. THOMPSON

HIIOR.NEY IND COUNSELLOR ut Law
COMMISSIONER Of Deeds ofNorlh and South
~ Carolina Agent for Revolutionary Pension
CLAIMS, Bounty Lands, and every other descrp
ton OF CLAIMS against the various Departments of
the General Government and before Congress.
Also, Agent for the British Commercial Life In.
surance Company; Capital 81, 100000.
IFO Office one door West Of Jackson Hall, Penn
sy!pnnia .4pcnue, WASHINGTON, ID. C.
L. ;. Refer, If necessary, to the Heads of De-
rartments and TO Member }. Congress generally
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,INIIE next annual sess of this Institution will
commence ON the I'd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY.
The Right Rev, JOHN JOINS, ID. d., President
and Professor of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEVERLY Tucker, Professor Of NJ uncipal
and Constitutional Law.
BENJAMIN S. EwELL, Professor of Mathematics
and Astronomy
MORGAN J. 'SmEAD, Phi. d. Professor of lIu-
mainly.
WILLIAM f. HoPKiNs, A. NJ, Professor O
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
III. A. WASHINGTON, A. M :, Professor of His
tory and Political Economy.
Rev. SEAS TorTEN, ID. D., Professor Of Intel
lcctual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are two courses of study for undergrad
uates--the regular course for the degree of Bach
eIor of Arts, and Science course, occupying two
will be expected to produce the Written re-
quest of their parent ~ guardians. Students not
desiring to join regular class may, for special
reasons, be admitted to study with the regular
classes, in those branches which, on examination,
they may be found qualified to pursue.
The necessary College expenses range between
1856 and Sl96 per annum.
Circulars will be forwarded to all who may de-
sire fuller information, or specific inquiries will be
answered, if addressed to Professor MORGAN ]
SMEAp, Williamsburg, Virginia
Students, not desiring to attend either the Reg
ular or the Science course, will be permitted to
study with any class which they may be prepared
to join.
July Isl aw.
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PUBLISHED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
N The ioio price Of ONE DOLLAR per AMMAN,
me cheapest weekly newspaper south of the
/ Potomac, and as cheap as any in the Union.
This paper is made up chiefly from the Daily
Dispatch, consisting of the entertaining and
news matter of that sheet, and carefully selected
light literature and poetry.
HUGH X. PLEAsANTs, Principal Editor
II is designed to make it equal to any Weekly
sheet IN the Union for its general interest. In
tone and sentiment, it is Southern-its conductors
are Virginans, and they hope to merit and re-
ceve the encouragement of their fellow citizens
Ihey enter upon no mere speculation in their en-
terprize, nor are their views and opinions SHAPED
merely to catch the popular breeze From edu-
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terest' nom choice, they are Southern men. Their
defence Of Southern rights is Il defence of them
selves and all they hold dear;-that it has been
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lowed, vigorous, no man who has read their sheet
will deny. To doubt that it will continue to be
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OlxI4-ONE desirable lots, situated in the most
~ hourIshIng parts of the city and suburbs, for
sale on the most accommodating terms Apply
TO ~ M. THOMPSON,
otfice one door west of Jackson Hall, Pen
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SPRING MILLINERY
WIL be opened at Mrs S. PARKER'S on
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PARKER IS new Fancy store,
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A NEW SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE
ENCOURAGE HOME IEDUsrRY.

~ ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
TIE ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND,
A new and elegant paper, published at Col.
IN umbia, South Carolina, and Edited by S. A
Goldman, solicits examination and challenges
comparison with any Northern paper.
It is large sheet, magnifcenty printed upon
splendid paper, contains Original Tales, Sketch
News, Poetry, Agricultural Articles, and what
ever else that will interest an intelligent commu-
nifty besides, four elegant Engravings each
week. Terms, - per annum address,
y. A, GOODMAN al. J, LYONS,
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"INCONoGRAPHIC ENCYCLOPEDIA"
TAYLOR e. MAURY, booksellers near 9th
i street, have for exhibition complete copy
OF this valuable and beautiful work, now publish
ing in numbers, 10 We competed in twenty-five
parts. Subscriptions taken, and the work supplied,
by
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Uushiurfoy,. .J,xyae 1850.

SIR have the honor to transmit to. you herewith
copy of the correspondence which has passed be-
tween this Department and the National Institute Tor
the Promotion OF Science respecting the organization
Of committee to constitute the central authority
quirsd by the regulations otthe Royal CoOAesou On
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j. Knox walker.

Attorney al Lao and General Agent,
nFFEKS his services in his profession and a,
~ Agent Tor the Prosecution and Collection of
Claims before Congress. and the Departments also Tor
obtaining Patents
All business confded 10 him wall be promptly At
tended to,
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THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW,
BLACKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
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are Tory the Edinburgh Review" Wing and
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ultra in its views any OF the grand depart
ments Of human knowledge; il was originally edited
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Quoted by his son-inlaw, DIR. Hanna associated with
Sir David Brewster Its literary character is of the
very highest order. The " Westminstel," though
reprinted under that title only, is published in Eng
land under the title of the 'Foregn Quarterly and
Westminster - it being in fact union OF the two
Reviews formerly published and reprinted under sepa
rate titles. IL has therefore the advantage by this
combination OF uniting iii work the best features
of both as heretofore issued.
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J JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN FL CLARKE
PENSIONS AND BOUNTY LAND
OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers of the

TTNOIONo AND BOUNTY LAND
OBTAINED for the officers and soldiers of the
" Revolutionary war, or their legal representa-
tves.
Pensions for life, for the widows Of such
GERS and soldiers who married previous to 1900
bounty land Tor the surviving, or the widows,
minor children of deceased officers and pryates,
who served IN the war CT 1912 with Great Bri-
tam, the Mexican war, or in any of the Indian
wars, since 1880
Attention paid to suspended Srd rejected claims.
Terms moderate, where the claim is established
9th erwise no charge
Communications addressc;. 20 the subscriber,
Washington, ID. C. will receive prompt attention
M. THOMPSON,
Commissioners Of Deeds for North and South
Carolina.
Refer to the heads of Departments, and to
members of Congress generally.
Oct 4--twtf
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
u The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution Of
that body, " to invite plans accompanied by est-
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.
IL Is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide Tor 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 a 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 they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed NAV
have such reference to and correspondence with
the present building to preserve the general
symmetry of the entire structure, when complete.
Although but one plan can be adopted the COM
mitiee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption of parts of different plans
submitted should such course be found necessary; i'm
which event, the committee also reserve 10 them
selves the right to divide or apportion, according
to their own Judgment, the amount of premium "a
| 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.
| N. h. The several daily papers published a
Washington will please insert the above daily 70
| two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre
tary of the Senate. octd
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STEELE'S FASHIONABLE HAT
j 81 4 HOUSE.

CHARLESTON, South CAROLINA.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS establish
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on hndmg there superior assortment of all the
latest styles of Hats for this fall. Fine French
Moleskin and Beaver Hats with an extensive
variety or hne black, and blue cloth Caps for gen
tlemens, youths, and children.
TO SOUTHERN PLANTERS.
rianters can be supplied with Hats and Caps
'or P'ah'a.0h and house servants. Black, white,
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE,


WASHINGTON, May ~, 1850.
SIR: have the honor to make known to the De-
partment OF State the action which this Institute has
taken on the subject OF your communication of the
18th instant That action is comprised in the follow
ing resolutions, unanimously adopted after full dis
cussior at the meeting held this evening.
esReSolued, That the Institute will take action on
the subject submitted to it by the Department OF
State.
eeResolued That the Institute do now proceed to
constitute committee suitable to be recognised by
the Government to hold correspondence with the
British Commissioners, and to the reception of
Americsn productions at the proposed Industrial Ex
hibltion in London.
"Resolced, That a committee OF not less than nine-
teen be appointed to constitute Central Committee
the Industrial Exhibition, and to espond with
societies and local committees throughout the United
States
oResolved That the President of this Institute be
a member of the Central Committee.
sRcSoiUcd, That the Corresponding Secretary COM
unicate to the Secretary of State copy of the fore
going resolutions, together with the names of the
Central Committee"
The following are the of the members OF
the Central Committee appointed in accordance with
the foregoing resolutions
Hon. Willard Fillmore, Vice President Of the United
States, and er c6icio Chancellor o: the Regents Of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Col Peter Force, President of the National Insti-
tutc.
lion james pearcc, U. s. Senate, member of the
Board OF RcgcGtS oil the Smithsonian institution
Hon. Levi Woodbury., Nj. NJ L., Associate Justice OF
the Supreme Court OF the United States
Commodore Lewis Warrington U. s. NJ, M N. L.,
Chief of the Bureau OF Ordnance and photography
Prof Joseph Henry, Vice President of the NJ L., Sec
rotary OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Rroi Walter X. Johnson, Corresponding Secretary oil
the National Institute.
Prof Alexander ID. Bachc, NJ N. L., member OF the
Board of Regents of the mlisonan Institute and
Superintendent of the Coast Survey.
Commander Charles Wilkes, u. S. NJ, M. N L., late
Commander S. S Exploring Expedition.
Hon. William w. Scaton, M N l., Mayor of Wash
ington.
Hon. Jefferson Davis, u S. Senate, member of the
Board of Regents u The Smithsonian Institute
Lieut.. Matthew +. Nlaury, u. s. ~, Vice President
OF the National Institutes and Superintendent OF the
National Observatory.
J. James Grcenough, Esq, M. y. l.
Charles + Sansbury, Esq, Recording Secretary OF
the National Institute.
Col. j. j. Albert, NJ. N H. Chief Of the Topographicai
Bureau
Gen. Joseph q. rotlcn, Vice President N. l., Chief
Engineer, u S. Amy.
Thomas Ewbank, Esq, Commissioner of Patents.
William Easily, Esq, Treasurer National Institute
Leonard d. Gale, M D., M N. L., Examiner OF
Patents
Joseph e. g. Kennedy, Esq, M. Nj, supcrin,en-
dent OF Census.
G.. Seaman, Esq, NJ. NJ.
l have the honor to be
Very respectfully, your ob't servt,
WALTER r. JOHNSON,
Cor. Secretary of the National Institute
Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON, Secretary of State