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THE SOUTHERN LITERARY GA ZETTE Is published every Saturday, and its Supple ments on tlielstand 15th of every month, by Walker, Richards & Cos., at their office, corner of Broad-street and East Ray, up stairs. Terms—s3.oo a year in advance, $3.50 if not paid within the year, $5.00 for two years in advance, or for two copies to one address. Advertisements will be inserted at the follow ing rates: Business Cards not exceeding six lines, per annum, - - $5 00 Advertisements of one square, per annum, . - . 12 00 And for each additional square, - 900 Transient advertisements, one square of fif teen lines, first insertion, SI.OO, and five cents for each additional line. For each subsequent insertion, half these rates will be charged. WALKER & JAMES, Book and Job printers, Nos. 101 and 103 East Bay, having added to their office, Steam Power Presses, and large fonts of the latest kind of Book Type, are prepered to execute all kinds of Book and Pamphlet Printing in the very best manner, and at greatly reduced prices. Also, Job Printing in every variety, which will be done in the best manner and on most reasonable terms. Jan 3 TIIE MISSES HATES Seminary wil reopen on Monday, the sth instant, Charleston, January 3,1852. 1 COURTENAY <fc YVIENGES, oppo site the Post Office, Charleston, S. C., offer for sale, Miscellaneous Books, Staple and Fancy Stationery, Cheap Publications. Periodicals and Newspapers. Orders received as usual for Foreign Books, Periodicals and Newspapers, at the corner of East Bay and Broad-street.. Jan 3 TO TEACHERS AND T R U g - TEE S . The subscriber offers for sale a very superior Four inch Condenser Magic Lantern with Rack-work adjustment and Solar Burner. He will sell it alone or in connection with the most complete assort ment of Astronomical Sliders ever imported into this region, comprising SIXTY FIX ED AND TEX ROTARY DIORAM AS. The Lantern is perfectly new and war ranted to be unsurpassed bv any in the South. The whole [or part] will be sold at a great bargain if early application is made. Address, post paid, W. C. RICHARDS. Charleston, Jan. 3. SOUTHERN QUARTERLY HIJ- VIEW. BACK XtMBEItS U ANTED. The publishers will pay liberally for copies of the Southern Quarterly Review, of the following dates : January and October, 1842- April, 1844. January, 1848. They can be sent by mail addressed to “Southern Q-uarterly Review,” Charleston, ’ WALKER, RICHARDS & CO. Jan 3 Agents wanted, to can \ AfrS, for the Gazette and School fellow, the State of South and North Caro lina, Georgia and Alabama. Young men of good character and address can make from SSOO to SIOOO per annum at the business. Apply personally or by letter, to WALKER, RICHARDS & CO. References as to character will be required. Jan 3 CLEVELAND’S Drug and Chemical Establishment, 207 King-street, below the bend, Charleston, S.C., has received, in addition to the former extensive stock, by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and well selected stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfume ry and Fancy Articles, which will he sold at a small advance from the previous cost. The proprietor now otters one of the most com plete stocks of French, German, English and American Drugs, Chemicals, Valuable Fam ily Medicines, Perfumery, &c., &c. Soaps, Brushes, Combs, and other Fancy and Mis cellaneous Articles in this countrv. Also, all the various Patent Medicines, Pills, Sarsapa nllas, Liniments, Ointments, Salves, Bal sams, Syrups, &c., for sale or advertised by any ot her Drug Establishment in this city. Jan 3 JOSEPH WALKER, 101 East Bay, dealer in Paper, Stationary and Ac count Books, Printing and Book Binding. Also, Agent for John T. White, Type and Stereotype Founder : R. Hoe & Cos. Printing Press Maker ; V. M’Bee & Sons’ Paper Mills, and ot various Printing Inks. Jan 3 WW. YVILHUR, Auction and Com © mission Merchant. Charleston, S. C.„ Merchants and Manufacturers’ Agent. Collection Broker, Notary Public, &c. Jan 3 GENERAL ADVERTISING SHEET. CHARLES SCRIBNER, NewVork, lias just published Headley’s New ‘Work—The Imperial Guard of Napoleon from Marengo to Waterloo. By J. T. Headley. 1 vol. 12m0., with 11 Illustra tions. IK MARVEL’S NEW YVORK- Dream Life. By Ik Marvel. 1 vol. 12m0., uniform, with Reveries of a Bachelor. Second Edition. LYNCH’S NAVAL LlFE.—Naval Life—The Midshipman: Or Observations Afloat and Ashore. By W. F. Lynch, U S. A., authorof“Dead Sea Expedition.” 1 vol. 12mo. ‘‘lt is filled with portraitures of naval life, and must, be read with interest both by seaman and landsman.”—N. Y. Tribune. “Teeming with the thrilling eausualties of hair-breadth ’scapes, which beset the paths of those who plow the unchafed bos om of the deep.”—Washington Republic. “lie narrates many things that occurred on ship and shore, with a thrilling interest.” —N. Haven Palladium. “The incidents are numerous and well told; the style simple, easy and flowing.” —Hartford Courant. “Thisis a delightful matter-of-fact, vol., for which wepredicta greai many readers.” -Chris. Intel. “It has all the variety of incident of a romance, and will draw closely upon the attention of every reader.”—Courier and Enquirer. THE CAPTAINS OF THE OLD WORLD—Their Campaigns, Character and Conduct as compared with the great Modern Strategists—from the Persian wars to the end of the Roman Republic. 15y Henry W. Herbert, Ivol. 12mo. with Il lustrations. “Herbert is one of the most accomplished scholarsin America, and writes with a force, precision and elegance, rarely equalled.”— Syracuse Star. “Oneofthe most finished and thorough hooks of the season.”—Springfield Republi can. He has done liis work well and invested the Generals with new interest, which wil! delight the classic scholar, and give instruc tion to all who desire to understand old battles. RURAL HOMES; Or, Sketches of Houses suited to American Country Life, with over 10 original plans, designs, &c, — By Gervase Wheeler. I vol. 12mo. Price, $1,25. It commences with first foot-tread upon the spot chosen for the house; details the considerations that should weigh in select ing the site; gives models of building differ ing in character, extent, and cost; shows how to harmonize the building with the surrounding scenery; teaches how healthful ly to warm and ventilate ; assists inselecting furniture and the innumerable articles of utility and ornament used in constructing and finishing, and concludes with final prac tical directions, giving useful limits as to drawing up written descriptions, specifica tions and contracts. , “Itis extremely practical, containing such simple and comprehensive directionsto those wishing at any timeto build, being, in fact, the sum of the author’s study and experience as an architect for many years.”—Albany Spectator. “Mr. Wheeler’s remarks convey much practical information, evince good taste and a proper appreciation of the beautiful, and no one should build a rural house without first hearing what he lias to recommend,” —Philadelphia Presbyterian. “Important in its subject, careful and ample in its details, and charmingly attrac f ive in style. It gives all the inforr.vation that would be desired as to the selecting of sites—the choice of appropriate styles, the particulars of plans, materials, fences, gate ways, furniture, warming, ventilation, specifications, contracts, &c., concluding with a chanter on intellectual and moral effect of rural architecture.”—Hartford Re ligious Herald. Y AGAMUNDO j Or the Attache in Spain. By John E. Warren. 1 vol. 12mo. Price, sl. INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A PASTOR. By Re* , Win. YVisner.D.D. 1 vol. 12mo. Price, sl. UNCLE FRANK’S HOME STOR IES, By F. C. Woodworth. 6 vols., beau tifully Illustrated. INDICATIONS OF THE CREA TOR. By George Taylor, 1 vol. 12mo. THE EPOCH OF CREATION—The Scripture Doctrine contrasted with the Geological Theory. By Eleazar Lord. — 1 vol. 12mo. For sale in Charleston, bv— W. R. BABCOCK. JOHN RIJSSELL. McCARTER & ALLEN. 17EU & II It O TIIE R , Dealer in w Watches. Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, Fine Table and Pocket Cut lery,and in Fancy articlesgenerally,Madison, Ga. Jan 3 JOHN V. T A R VER, Exchange Whart, Savannah, Ga., Factor and General Commission Merchant, and Dealer in Grain and Hay. Jan 3 SOUTHERN LITERARY GAZETTE. A NE W SERIES FOR 2 852, WITH ENTIRELY NEW FEATURES. The Publishers of .this popular and well established Journal, beg leave to announce, that in compliance with the wishes of hun dreds of their subscribers, they will com mence, on the 3d of January, 1852, anew series of this paper, in a form adapted to preservation in volumes. It will be printed upon an imperial sheet, in a quarto form of sixteen pages, filled with the choicest variety of original and selected matter. It will he conducted as heretofore, by Mr. Wm. C. Richards, aided by an extensive and efficient corps ofcontributors. To meet the growing demand for space, by the awakening talent of the South, the publishers have determined to publish semi monthly supplements corresponding in size with the weekly numbers, thus increasing the former amount of reading matter one half during the whole year. These supplements will be devoted to the publication of original novels, dramas, and other important serial contributions, which would occupy too much space in the weekly numbers. The first supplement will appear with the first weekly number, and regularly thereafter, twice a month. The publishers are happy to announce as their first great serial, A SOUTHERN NOVEL, by WM. GIL MORE SIMMS, LL. D., entitled “ The Sword and the Distaff'.”— Other brilliant original works by Southern authors will follow in quick successsion, and this feature of the work can scarcely fail to find general favour. To meet the increase of expense occasioned by these changes; and to warrant the contin ual improvement of the journal, the subscrip tion price will he raised to Three Dollars a year, in advance, for which trifling sum. eaah subscriber will receive 76 numbers of the Gazette, making an aggregate of over TWELVE HUNDRED IMPERIAL QUARTO PAGES; more matter than is furnished by any other literary paper in the world, for the same price. The Publishers will spare no pains or ex pense to make the new series of the Gazette surpass its former series, in variety, quality, and brilliance of material, and they con fidently appeal to the people of the whole South to sustain them inftheir purpose and endeavours. The Clubbing system will he abolished, as both inconvenient and unsatisfactory to all parties. Any person, however, who may interest himself to procure subscribers,will he entitled to retain from his collections, one fifth of any sum under fifteen dollars, and one-fourth of any sum over that amount.— Five dollars will be received in advance payment for two years. Avery large edition of the new series will be published and back numbers will be sup plied to all orders while they last,unlesssDecial directions are given to the contrary. Orders must he accompanied by the cash, and addressed, post-paid, to WALKER, RICHARDS & CO., Charleston, S. V. N. B. —Editors who will copy,or noticethis Prospectus, shall receive the Gazette for fke year 1852. , STATIONERS’. WAREHOUSE.— Hymen L. Lipman, importer and Wholesale Dealer in Fancy and Staple Sta tionery, offers to the trade at the Stationers’ Warehouse, No. 26 South Fouth-street,cor ner of Ranstead Place, a full assortment of the best English, French, German and American Stationery, including goods from the celebrated house of Thomas Rhoads &; Sons, of London, and no pains will bespared to keep the Warehouse constantly supplied with Stationery quite as good and cheap as it can be had either in New-York or Boston. The newest and most desirable goods will he constantly forwarded by agents residing in London and Paris. Catelagues may he had upon application. STATIONERS’ WAREHOSE, 26 South Fourth street. Philadelphia, Jan 3. tar NEW VOLUME FOR 1852. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST JUVENILE MAGAZINE IN THE UNITED STATES On the Ist of January, 1852, will he pub lished at Charleston, S. C., the first number of the Third Annual Volume of THE SCHOOLFELLOW, which has been pronounced by some of the ablest presses and best judges, “The best andcheapest Juvenile Magazine in the Unit ed States.” The success of this beautiful little work during two years has been so flattering that the Publishers have resolved to continue it and make it permanent, and they therefore call upon parents, teachers, and all interested in the rising generation to aid them in their efforts to make the School fellow all that its most flattering judges have pronounced it. It will he published in the same form as heretofore and under the same editorial care and will contain chiefly original articles from thp nens of Mrs. Caroline Gilman, Mrs. Joseph C. Neal, Mrs, W. C. Richards, Mrs. C. W. Du Bose, Miss Tuthill, Caroline Howard,Miss C. W. Barber,Clara Moreton, Maria Roseau, Jennie Elder.“ Grand mamma Hoary Head,” “Mary E.” “E. B. C.’ the Editor, and many other well known writers, ITS PICTORIAL EMBELLISHMENTS will be more numerous and beautiful than before; it will be printed upon finer paper, and no pains will he spared tomake it a most charming companion for all good girls and boys. It will be published on the first of each month, and will make a volume of about 400 pages and 100 engravings, AT ONE DOLLAR A YEAR IN ADVANCE. Any person sending us ten new subscribers, with the money, can retain one-fifth; if twenty or more, one-fourth of the subscription money. TIIE FIRST THREE VOLUMES, beautifully bound in gilt muslin, will he furnished in connection with the third Year for Four Dollars. To clubs, they will be supplied at One Hollar for eacn volume. All orders must be accompanied withthe cash; if by mail, post-paid, and addressed to WALKER, RICHARDS & CO. Charleston, S. C. Editors copying this Prospectus, or making suitable notice, shall receive a copy of the work without an exchange. They will please send marked copies of their pa pers containing it to the ‘ ‘ Gazette.” JINGLE XUMfI ER S OF TIIE £3 Gazette may always be obtained at the Book Store of Courtenay & Wienges, under the Office ofthe Gazette. WALKER, RICHARDS & CO. Jan3 Lamps, girandoles, fluid, feC., N, F. Ripley, 262 King-street, Charleston, and on Whitehall-fit., opposite Post Office, Atlanta, Ga,, is now receiving and will keep constantly on hand, a large assortment of Fluid or Spirit Gas Lamps, embracing every variety ol size and pattern; Girandoles, Vases, Boquet Holders China Cups and Mugs, Bohemain Glass Wares, Waiters, Plated and Britannia YVare,, Tea Setts, Coffee Pots, Urns and Biggins; So lar, Lard and Oil Lamps, Hall Lanterns, block Tix and Japanned Ware. Burning Fluid always on hand of the best quality. Globes, Chimneys and wicks for all de scriptions of Lamps. Jan 3 HOGAN, PERKINS & CO., Whole sale Booksellers and Stationers, No. 30 North Fourth street, Philadelphia. Pub lishers of School, Miscellaneous, Law and ; Medical Books. Manufacturers of Blank : Books. Inks, Ink Powders, Sealing wax and ! Wafers. Dealers in all kinds of Writing i and Printing paper. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers ! throughout the country. Merchants, Public Officers and Libraries supplied on most ad vantageous terms. Orders by mail, when accompanied with proper references, promptly attended to. Jan 3. ts