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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, February 4, 1861

The srEAKrR portednpessoge from the Pres
ident, with sccompanyin| sports from the Heads
Of De parln,ents all of which were referred to ap-
pirate committees.
The House then proceeded to take up the bills
on the SPEAKERS table, which were all disposed
of, most Of them being read fret and second
time. Among the others the bill granting to
every man or widow, who is the head OF fsmi-
ly. 100 acres Of the public lands; which Mr.. JoBr-
SOW, Of Tennessee, moved TO refer to the Commit
tee of the hole on the state Of the Union, and
that il be made the order Of the day for the first
Tuesday in March, which was agreed to.
The bill to egulate the publication Of the laws
Of Congress and the public advertisements, being
the last bill on the table, was then taken up. This
bill was reported upon adversely by the select
committee, 10 whom il had been referred.
Mr.. SMART, Of Maine, expressed his regret
that the bill came before the House under such
unfavorable circumstances; and went on to ex-
plain its provisions, which are that thetwo week
ly papers in Congressional district, having the
greatest circulation, shall be entitled to the publ
cation Of the laws; and that the public ADVERTISE
ments shall be inserted in one or more OF the daily
papers. The object OF the bill, he said, is to dis
connect the press from the government. lie wish
ed to draw the attention Of thecommittee, hi
said, TO the circumstances that the-tendency Of IN,
present order Of things is towards Capitalization
20 which he was opposed He then alluded q
the immense patronage exercised by the govern
ment through the custom-house Of New York
where more than thousand persons are employ
ed, whose salaries average $1,000 each. The mum
Der Of publishers Of the laws Of Congress through
out the Union he estimated at 1000. The inhu
ence thus created he was DESTROYS oftaking away
To show that the plan at present pursued, does
not contribute TO knowledge of the laws being
disseminated among persons who are called upon
10 obey them. He stated that in the State o.
Maine the internal circulation is 81 900, but MIR
xay.l had eelecfed q the naner in which II
pubHsh the laws, the Christian Mirror, which has
= circulation of only 2000--thus limiting tn,
knowledge Of what laws passed TO a few orth'
odox Congregationalists.
Mr.. HARRIS, Of Tennessee, said when he re-
ported the bill il was his intention TO have moved
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to lay it on the table, but as the gentleman from
Maine was not in his seat, and being aware that
he wished to address the House upon the subject,
he declined doing so at the time. He then called
the attention of the committee to the difference
in the expense in the course proposed by the pres.
ent bill and that at present pursued. Under the
bill there would be two publications in each con-
gressonal district instead Of each State, by which
the expense would be increased from Sl2 900 per
annum to S92 ,000-making difference of $50, 900
year. Every gentleman who had considered the
subjert, he said, must be satisfied that there is
very little utility in publishing the laws, as every
man who ants to know any thing Of law will go
TO a lawyer. As to the executive influence, which
the gentleman from Maine seemed so much to
dread, il must be apparent even to himself, that,
under the system be proposes, it would be in
creased, and would afford the government more
patronage. He (Mr. II } had no fear of central
ization being created by publishing the laws in
newspapers, and that the gentleman from Maine
was attaching too much Importance to any evil
that might now exist, and which would be in
creased by his bill. He concluded by moving
that it be laid on the table.
Mr.. SMART called for the yeas and nays,
which were ordered; but before they we're taken;
motion prevailed that the House resolve itself
into Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union. ~
The House having gone into committee, the
bills authorizing the assignment of bounty land
warrants were again taken up, and
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Illinois, spent an hour
demonstrating the inadequacy Of the remunera-
ton which the bill provides for receivers in
land Offices he called upon the Clerk to read va
rious sections of both bills, upon which he COM
mented at much length--the predominating idea
appearing to be the necessity of providing for per-
sons in the various land Offices, the fee he pro-
| posed on every one hundred and fifty acre war
rant, was two dollars and concluded by remind
| ing the committee that while the country should
be just to the soldier who fought its battles, it
should not tarnish its bounty by an act of injus-
tice to those classes who had left private life to
discharge public trust
He was followed by Mr.. BRENToN, Of Indiana,
| who advocated the claims Of the receivers and
others in land Offices, following much the same
line of argument, and contendng that the effect of
granting the Mexican bounty land warrants had
been to curtail the cash rates of land proportion
ably. After half an hour had been spent in this
way, making an hour and half of the two hours
to which debate is limited under the resolution of
the House, Mr.. CARTIER seized an opportunity
to suggest to him that he move that the committee
rise, as the hour of three had arrived. This he
assented to, the House resumed, and instantly adj
| iourned.
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THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF THE


A PPEAL TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND
u STATE AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-We desire
that you should bear in mind, that on the 23d
24th and 25th days of October, your Society will
hold its annual Exhibition and Fair at the city Of
Baltimore and we appeal to you, one and all, to
bring for exhibition therear portions of your stock,
the products Of your orchards, and Of your gardens
Don presume that any animal, or product, you
may own is inferior to others that will be here,
and he thus deferred from bringing them, as it is
only by comparison that the relative merits of any
thing can be determined. The safer presumption
for you to arrive at, will be that what you have
is as good, if not better than that Of others, and
that it behooves you to calamity enter the list Of
competition if defeated honorably, and the high
character of the judges is a guarantee that YOU
can be defeated in no other way, you will enjoy
the luxury of knowing that others were more en-
lied to success than yourself.
And while we address you to bring such articles
as are properly in your department, We crave per
mission TO solicit your interest, to induce you
Uipes and daughters 10 bring whatever appertainl
TO their peculiar departments, embroidery, house
hold manufactures, the proarets Of the dairy and
the poultry yard, preserves. domestic sonss, eoyse
lions, and, above all things, TO come themselves,
,oithout ponian, and the beautiful Celebrations Of he
aste and genius, no display can be perfect.
To the Manufacturers Of agricultural Implement
sad Teois, we would say, that interest and pafri
otism both combine to enjoin upon you'the ps1
priety of making grand exhibition Of your hix
chinery of all kinds, as from our present advices
we are led TO believe that the assemblage OF farm
ers and planters, and Of distinguished stranger
from most OF the States Of the Union, will b,
greater than upon any former occasion here OF
elsewhere. We therefore say TO the agriculture
Implement makers and Mechanics Of the United States
make it a matter Of pride to display your MACH
merry at exhibition, and vie with each other il
having the best and largest assortment on thu
ground. Such ambition is laudable-is worthy o
American genius, and should be cherished by tn,
American heart.
ur Editors with whom we exchange will con.
fef a favor by copying this notice.
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WILLIAM TUCKER, MERcHAsr TAILOR,
w (of the late firm Of Lane & Tucker,) would
call the attention Of his friends and the public gen.
eraiIy to his stock Of Goods now opening, which
has been selected by himself from the largest i'm
porting houses in New York, and by far the great
est variety and richest styles ever offered in this
city. Strangers are respectfully and earnestly SO
iicited to give me a call and examine my stock be
fore purchasing, as am confident it will be u
heir advantage.
And would especially call the attention Of Of
kcers, both OF the army and the navy, TO the fac
thai am prepared to execute all kinds Of uniforms
according 10 the late regulations, at the shortest
notice. and at moderate prices, warranted, both in
the cutting and making departments, equal 10 any
establishment in this country.
w. T. tenders his sincere thanks TO his numer.
Gus friends for theirlong and continued patronage
and hopes, by the same diligence and attention 70
business, to merit a continuance the same.
All orders promptly executed.
sep 20-3tw3w-d&trw
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LOUIS NAPOLEON, the Regent of France, has
acquired some celebrity in bis day as an author.
The Tribune says:
His first publication was entitled Political
Reveries.' Ii appeared in 1882 At that time,
constitution. making was all the rage, and Louis
Napoleon could not n sist the fancy of irving
his hand His programme consisted Of universal
suffrage, two chamber, an Emperor as head OF
the executive, and hereditary transmission sane
toned by the people. Such government he
maintained, would he strong without despot.
lem, free without anarchy, and independent
without conquest This work was afterwards
regarded by the author himself as an exagger
ated, youthful effasion.
His next production, entitled Political and
Military Considerations Of Switzerland, ap.
pearcd in 1888. The Swiss government gave
him the freedom Of citizen in token Of &C K nowl.
edgmpnt
In the year 1894, Louis Napoleon yrs ap-
pointed captain Of artillery, with the exercises
OF which he had always been quite familiar.
The next year. he published "A Manuel Of Ar.
fillery,' describing the details O. the science in
all its branches.
'Napoleonic Ideas was published in 1899,
subsequent 20 the affair Of Strasburg. bis voy.
age TO America, bis return 60 Europe, The de
bates relating TO him between Switzerland and
France, and his res dence in England. This
gave greater publicity 10 q at work than 10
either Of the preceding. The 'I1eas' compose
a kind Of disquistion on imperial government
maintaining its compatibility wits freedom and
p ace
/" Historical Fragments" was the first work
written during his imprisonment. This appear.
ed in lS4l. Its subject is a comparison between
the French revolution Of 1880 and the English
revolution Of 1888.
In 1912, he published ANALYSIS Of the Sugar
Question" copy OF which was sent 10 each
member Of both chambers
The same year was published "Thr'ex,inction
Of Panperism." in which he maintains the policy
Of establishing agricultural colonies in all re-
gions yet uncqltivated In reply to an address
of thanks from an old working man, Louis Ma
poIeon says: An expression Of sympathy on
the part OF the people is a thousand times more
valuable 10 me than all The official batteries
which are lavished on those in power by the
parisans Of every government | shall always
labor in the interest Of the masses Of the people
which, although the course Of all rights and OF
all wealth, is without political rights as well as
without secure position"
1.-THE Past and the Future df Artillery" was
published in ls4S This treats Of the effect Of
artillery on military operations since the inven.
ton Of gunpowdcr, and on the technical details
Of the science.
Besides these, there is multitude Of his "fu
giiive productions" Letters ON Politics, History
&c, Transitions from the German, especially
from Schiller, and various articles in periodicals
II is hardly time, we fear, for him TO become
fugitive production himself
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Southern Female Institute.

4 He next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the first Monday in Oct. ard end,
on the last Friday in July.
--Prof. Mental and Moral Philosophy
d. Lee Powell, Prof. Mathematics.
Guillaume Richards De Ringie, Prof. Language
Robt J. Morrison, Prof. Mat. Phil. and Chem
istry.
TERMS.
Board for ten months, Exclusive Of washing
$50.
Professors fees for entire academic course, per
session of ten months, $40. Payable in advance.
No deduction made except in cases ofprotracted
illness.
Those who wish further information are re.
quested to address
DR.. BEVERLEY WlLLF0RD,
President Board of Trustees.
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, s. G.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.
C. & z. L. KERRISON. G. CO.,

u. q T.. l.. n EiShloS4N. X w.,
DIRECT IMPORTERS. of European Dry
j Goods, are borpy TO inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions. to as complete q
Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, as has evel
been offered in their market. Good Goods are
furnished at lo,o prices and those who purchase IN
their city, are invited to examine their Styles
which will be found peculiarly adapted to tht
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
a full stock of Cassimsres, Vestings, and Cloths
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.
C. Z. l.. KERRlSON, 81 CO.,
209 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. Iawot
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LIFE OF JOHN. RANDOLPH

ID. Appleton d Co., 900 Broad,ody Nep YorI
Have now ready the fourth edition.
T IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
Ia By Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo
Portraits; 81 80.
"Mr. Garland has given us daguereo'ype o.
a character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself, and withal, two volumes Of exceedingly
choice historical reading ~ Republic.
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. Cha JNsr
curry
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished an ex
tremey readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his life, and analysis Of his
character, but an interesting account OF the poll
tics and the public men Of the day. ~ Crescent.
+" Since Kennedy's life Of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American bi.
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. Il must be read by multitudes with in.
tense interest. "-Tysepark Daily advertiser
{" Mr.. Garland has made good use Of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por
traiture OF the erratic and brilliant subject Of his
pen. ~ .Nsp 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, dc
--Phiiadeiphia Enquirer.
GAS a biography, it is marked by directness
and unsty Of purpose, and by comprehensivenes'
and variety Of manner. - Boston Post.
/ alt is one Of the most interesting American bi
ographics with which we are acquainted. VI Zoe
ming Post.
" The work is written in en- easy and beautiful
style, and is replete 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 Repis'e
March I'D .tw-w
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FRER BLACKS IN THE WEST lNDIEs.-Ihe
Savannah Republican, in regard to the colonial
ton of free persons of color in the United
States in sc me of the West India Islands, says
ave agree that the less the British govern
ment have to do with the black race in the
United States, the better !. Will be for US Inc
people Of the South are in favor OF the peace
able removal Of tie free persons Of colorSn their
midst to Liberia, or to some other remote abd
suitable place. If every such person, both here
and at tie North, would emigrate to Africa, It
would be the best for al! concerned But they
do object, and will continue to object to the
establishment on their immediate southern bor-
der, of a colony composed mainly OF black emil,
grants from The South. Such colony would
Be fit nursery for the rearing of black soldiers
to be turned loose upon he Southern States in
war between the United States and Great
Britain"
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. OF HAMp-

| MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. OF HAMP-
lN DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
MOND, VA.--The thirteenth Annual Course OF
Lectures will commence on Monday, the 14th OF
October, 1850, and continue until the LIST of the
ensuing March. The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle Of March,
r. l.. BoHANNAN, M. D., Prof OF Obstetrics
and Diseases Of Women and Children.
| L. w. CHAMBERLAYEE, M. D., Prof. Of Mate
ria Melica and Therapeutics.
s. MAupIS. M. d., Prof Of Chemistry and
Pharmacy.
CmAs. BELL, GlBsos, M. D., Prof Of Surgery
an Su.~ical Anatomy.
CARTER p. JoHNsos, M. D., Prof. If Aisato-
DAvIb II. TucKsR, M. d. Prof. Of Theory ard
Practice of Medicine.
ARTHUR E. PEricoLAs, M. D., Demonstration
Of Anatomy.
The study Of practical Anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and a. very
trifing expense.
Clini6al Lectures are regularly given at the Col
Iege urinary and Richmond Almsh ouse. The
Infrinary, under the same roof with the College
and subject to the entire control Of the Faculty, is
at all times well filed with medical and surgical
cases, and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical
instruction Many surgical operations are per
formed in presence Of the class; and the students
being freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance Of the Professors, unusual opportu-
tties for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, IS. Professors
fees, SOS, Demonstrators fee, SO. Graduation
fee, S25.
The price Of board, including fuel, lights, and
servants attendance, is usually SO to So pei
week.
The catalogue, &C., containing fuller informa
ton concerning the institution, will be forwarded
to those applying for it, or specific inquiries vii
be answered. by letter Address,
| S. MAUPlN, M. D.,
! Oct. 2 Dean Of the Faculty.
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louisiana.
MONDAY, Jan. l9, 1852

MONDAY, Jan. l9, 1852.
DEMOCRATIC MEETIsG.-Ata meeting of the
Democratic members of the Senate and House
of Representatives of the State of Louisiana
on motion Of Mr.. Noise, Of Plaquemines, Mr.
Phillips Of De Soto was called to the chair, and
Mr.. Wickliffe Of West Felciana was appointed
secretary.
Dir. Noise introduced the following resolu
tons, which, on motion, were unanimously
adopted
Resolued, That the Democratic msmbers OF
the Senate and House respectfully re50mmend
to the Democratic party of this State to appoint
delegates to a Democratic convention to assem-
BILE at Baton Rouge, on the second Tuesday Of
March next, for the purpose Of selecting dele
gates 10 the Natiour.s0nven'io Ion % nlge. nj Bah
timore in June, TO nominate candidates for Pres
ident and Vice President of the United States
Resolred, That according to the usage gf the
Democratic party il is recommended that each
parish appoint delegate for every hundred
Democratic votes polled at tie Presidential elec.
ton, and one delegate for fraction exceeding
fifty. That the delegates assembled in conven.
ion, elect delegates 10 the Baltimore conven
ton by Congressional districts, one for each
district with substitute-and that the conven
ton ballot for two for the State at large and
two substitutes. H'PHTLIrs, Chairman.
ROOT. WIcKLIFFE, Scret1ry
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va LILLIAN TUCKER, Merchant Tailor

NN7ILLIAM TUCKER, .Mercha'h Tailor
w LANE TucKER's building, Pennsylvania
venue, between Four-and 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 hsve
in the course oftwo weeks some more OF those
fine, rich, and superior over-garments which have
been so much admired for their style, quality and
comfort and being determined to do business or
the cash principle, my motto Is small prohts and
quick returns.
N. b. All kinds of military garments made IN
the best manner, according TO the late regulations
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BOOK AND JOB
PRINTING OFFICE.

UyHE undersigned respectfully Informs his old
III customers and business men Of Washington
n particular, that he has put his Book and Job
Printing Establishment again in complete order
having added new type, presses, &C., TO his for
mer materials, which enables him to execute
Every description Of Letter-press Printing
in a superior style, with neatness and despatch
and as cheap it can be done in any Of the North
srn cities.
Having added large Napier Steam Press to
his establishment, he can print pamphlets, books,
or any other work, with greater speed than here.
tofore. He respectfully solicits the patronage OF
the business community
G.. A. SAGE.
OfEcs Pennsylvania Avenue, next to Jackson
~. Washington.
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THE HuNGARIAN Ex,LEs. The greater part OF
the Hungarans in New York have succeeded IN
obtaining employment. Upwards Of thirty are en-
ployed at Morningville, fora short time and seven
more have been permanently engaged in the ex-
tensive pin factory Of Messrs Allen, Brown Lu-
ther, " orcester, Mass. Col. Preczel, who was
left in Turkey, on account of illness of his wife,
and who was one Of the blavest Of the officers in
the memorable struggles of his country, writes 10
his brother in Brooklyn that he is anxious to come
to the United States.