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the enumeration in that State has V vet made his report, from cause*, as he alleges, fsvoml bis control, This failure is much to l«c re '■-fd as it has prevented the Secretary of the In "rior from making the decennial apportionment of ~‘re-cntatives among the States, as required by the r \ .pproved May 23, 1850. It is hoped, however, that the returns will soon be received, and no time ' ill t hen be lost in making the necessary apportion ment. and in transmitting tho certificates required ’ Ih^Superintendent of tho Seventh Census is Jil >entiv employed, under the direction of the Secre iarv of the Interior, in classifying and arranging, in tabular form, all the statistical information de rived from the returns of the marshals, and it is believed that when the work shall be completed it will exhibit a more perfect view of the population, wealth, occupations, and social condition of a great country, than has ever been presented to the world. The value of such a work, as the basis of enlightened legislation, can hardly be over-estimated: and I earnestly hope that Congress will lose no time in making* the appropriations necessary to complete the classifications, and to publish the results in a g tvle worthy of the subject and of our national character. The want of a uniform fee bill, prescribing the comi>ensation to be allowed district attorneys, clerks, marshals, and commissioners in civil and criminal cases, is the cause of much vexation, injustice, and complaint. I would recommend a thorough revi sion of the laws on the whole subject, and the adop tion of a tariff of fees, which, as far as practicable should be uniform, and prescribe a specific com pensation for every service which the officer may be required to perform. This subjoct will he fully pre sented in tho report of the Secretary of tho Interior. RIVERS AND HARBORS. In my last annual message I gave briefly my reasons for believing that you possessed the consti tutional j>ower to improve the harbors of our great k.kes and scacoast, and tho navigation of our prin t ipul rivers, and recommended that appropriations should be made for completing such works as had already been commenced, and for commencing such others as might seem to the wisdom of Congress to be of public and general importance. Without re peating the reasons then urged, I doom it my duty again to call your attention to this important sub ject. Tho works on many of the harbors were left ’in an unfinished state, and consequently exposed to tho action of the elements, which is fast destroying them. Great number of lives and vast amounts of property are annually lost for want of safe and con venient harbors on the lakes. Nono but those who have been exposed to that dangerous navigation, 1 can fully appreciate the importance of this subject, 8 Tho whole northwest appeals to you for relief, and Jl trust their up; eal wiil receive duo consideraiion at your hands. The same is in a measuro true in rogard to somo of the harbors and inlets on the scacoast. The unobstructed navigation of our largo rivers is of equal importance. Our settlements are now extending to tho sources of the great rivers which empty into, and form a part of the Mississippi, and the value of the public lands in those regions would be greatly enhanced by freeing the navigation of! those waters from obstructions. In view, therefore, j of this great interest, I deem it my duty again to urge upon Congress to make such appropriations for these improvements as they may deem necessary. The survey of the Delta of the Mississippi, with a view to the prevention of the overflows that have proved so disastrous to that region of country, have been nearly completed, ami the reports thereof are now in course of preparation, and will shortly bo laid before you. OUR MEXICAN FRONTIER. The protection of «»iir southwestern frontier, and of the adjacent Mexican States, against tho Indian tribe- within our border, has claimed my earnest and constant attention. Congress having failed, at the lust session, to adopt my recommendation, that an additional regiment of mounted men socially adapted to that service should be raised, all that re mained to be done was to make the best use of the means at iry disposal. Accordingly, all the troops adapted to that service that coul l properly be spared from other quarters have been concentrated on that frontier, and officers of high reputation se lected to command them. A new arrangement of the military jiosty lias also been made, whereby tho troops are brought nearer to tho Mexican fron tier, and to the tribes they are intended to overawe. Sufficient time has not yet elajised to roalizu all the benefits that are expected to result from these arrangements, but I have every reason to hope that they will effectually check their marauding expe ditions. The nature of the country, which furnishes /ittlo for the support of an army, and abounds in places of rofugt* and concealment, is remarkably well adapted to this predatory warfare; and we can scarcely hope that any military force, combined with the greatest vigilance, can entirely suppress it. By the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo wo are hound to protect the territory of Mexico against the incursions of tho savage tribes within our bor der “ with equal dilligoncc and energy*' as if the *•11110 were made within our territory, or against our citizens. I have endeavored to comply, as fir as possible, with this provision of tho treaty. — Orders have been given to the officers commanding on that frontier to consul t the Mexican territory and its inhabitants as equally with our own entitled to their protection ; and to make all their plans and arrangements with a view to the attainment of this object. Instructions have also been given to the Indian Commissioners and agents among these tribes in all treaties, to make the clauses designed for the protection of our own citizens apply also to thoso of Mexico. I have no reason to doubt that theso in structions have been fully carried into effect Ne vertheless, it is probable that, in spite of all of our efforts, some of the neighboring States es Mexico may have suffered, as our own have, from depreda tibns by the Indians. To the difficulties of defending our own territory, as above mentioned, arc superadded, in defending that of Mexico, those that arise from its remote ness, from the fact that wc have no right to station our troops within her limits, and that thero is no efficient military force on the Mexican side to co operate with our own. So long as this shall con tinue to be the case, the number and activity of our troops will rather increase than diminish tho evil, as the Indians will naturally turn towards that country where they encounter tho least resistance. Vet, these troops aro necessary to subdue them, and to compel them to make and observe treaties. Until this shall have been done, neither country will enjoy any security from their attacks. The Indians in California, who had previously appeared of a peaceable character, and disposed to cultivate the friendship of the whites, have recent ly committed several acts of hostility. As a large portion of the reinforcements sent to the Mexican frontier were drawn from the Pacific, tho military force now stationed there is considered entirely in adequate to its defence. It cannot bo increased, however, without an increase of the army ; and I again recommend that measure as indispensable to the protection of the frontier. X invite your attention to tho suggestions on this subject, and on others connected with his Depart ment, in the report of the Secretary of "W ar. WAR DEPARTMENT. The appropriations furl‘tho support of tho army } during the current fiscal year ending 30th June t next. °vere reduced far below the estimate submit- r ted by the Department. The consequence of thi3 * reduction is a considerable deficiency, to which I j invite your early attention. t The expenditures of that Department, for the , year ending 30th June last, were $9,060,268 58. j The estimates for tho year commencing Ist July * next and ending June 30, 1853, arc fc7,r98,675 83; i showing a reduction of $1,161,492 75. The Board of Commissioners, to whom tho man- ■ agemeDt of the affairs of the Military Asylum crea ted by the act of 3d March last was entrusted, have , selected a site for the establishment of an Asylum : in the vicinity of this city, which has been approv- } ed by me, subject to the production of a satisfactory title. NAVY DEPARTMENT. The report of the Secretary of the Navy will ex hibit the condition of the public service under tho supervision of that Department. Our naval force afloat during the present year has been actively and usefully employed in giving protection to our widely-extended and increasing commerce and in terests in the various quarters of the globe, and our flag has everywhere afforded the security and re ceived the respect inspired by tho justice and liber ality of our intercourse, and tho dignity and power of the nation. # The expedition commanded by Lieutenant Do Haven, despatched in search of the British com mander, Sir John Franklin and his companions in the Arctic Seas, returned to New York in tho month of October, after having undergone great peril and suffering from an unknown and dangerous naviga tion and the rigors of a northern climate, withont any satisfactory information of the objects of their search, but with new contributions to science and navigation from the unfrequented polar regions. The officers and men of the expedition, having been t -s | a ll volunteers for this service, and having so con 5, , ducted it as to meet the entire approbation of tho '- Government, it is suggested, as an act of grace and 1- generosity, that the same allowances of extra pay >f , and emoluments be extended to them that wore c ; made to the officers and men of like rating in the ’* late exploring expedition to the South Seas. 0 I earnestly rccommedd to your attention the ne cessity of reorganizing the Naval Establishment, 1 apportioning and fixing the number of officers in each grade, providing some mode of promotion to - the higher grades of the navy, having reference to - merit and capacity, rather than seniority or date of . entry into the service, and for retiring from the ef fective list upon reduced pay those who may be in ? competent to the performance of active duty. As a measure of economy as well as of efficiency in this arm of the service, the provision last mentioned is eminently worthy of your consideration. The determination of the questions of relative rank between the sea officers and civil officers of the navy, and between officers of the army and navy, in the vari ous grades of each, will also merit your attention. The failure to provide any substitute, when corporal pun ishment was abolished for offenses in the navy, has oc casioned the numerous courts-martial up on the arrival of vessels in'port, and is believed to have had an injurious effect upon the discipline and ef ficiency of the service. To moderate punishment from one grade to another is among the humane reforms of the age; but to abolish one of sever ity. which applied so generally to offences on ship board, and provide nothing in its stead, is to suppose a progress of improvement in every individual among seamen, which is not assumed by the Legislature in res pect to any other class of men. It is hoped that Con gr»•■<*, in the ample opportunity afforded by the pres ent session, w ill thorougfiCy investigate this imporant subject, and establish such modes of determining guilt, and such gradations of punishment as are con sistent with humanity and the personal rights of individuals, at and the same time shall ensure the most energetic and efficient performance of duty and the suppression of crime in our ships of war. The stone-docklu the navy yard at New York, which was ten years in progress of construction, has been so far finished as to be surrendered up to the authorities of the yard. The dry dock at Philadelphia is reported a.% completed, and is expected soon to be tested and de livered over to the agents 01 the Government. That at Portsmouth. New Hampshire, is al.*o nearly read\ for delivery : and a contract has been concluded, agreeably to the act of Congress at its last session, for a floating sectional dock on the Bay of San Francisco. 1 invite your attention to the recommendation of the Depirt ni *nt touching the establishment of a navy yard in con junction with this dock on the Pacific. Such a station is highly necessary to the convenience and effectiveness of our fleet in that ocean, phich must be expected to in crease the growth of commerce, and tho rapid exten sion of our whale fisheries over its waters. The Navy Academy at Annapolis, under a revised and improved system of regulations, now affords opportuni- of education and instruction to the pupils quite equal, it is believed, for professional improvement, to those enjoyed by the cadets in the Military Academy.— A large class of acting midshipmen was received at the commencement of the last academic term, and a prac tice-ship has !>eeii attach to th£ institution, to afford tho amplest means fortegular instruction in seamanship, as well as for cruises during the vacation of three or four mouths in each year. The advantages of science in nautical affairs have rarely been more strikingly illustrated than in the fact stated in the report of the Navy Department, that, by means of the wind and current charts, projected and l prepared by Lieutenant Maury, the Superintendent of | the Naval Observatory, the passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific ports of our country has been shortened by about forty days. The estimates for the support of the Navy and Marine Corps the ensuing fiscal year will be found to be $5,856,- 472 11*. tho estimates for the current year being $5,900,- 021. The estimates for special objects under the control of this Depaitment amount to $2.084,220 HP, ag liust $2.‘210.fi80 for the present year, the increase beiug occa . hioned bv the additional mail service on the Pacific coast and the construction of the dock in California, authorized at the last session of Congress, and some slight additions under the head of improvement and repairs in the navy yards, buildings and machinery. [ deem it of much importance to a just economy, and ti correct understanding of naval expenditures, that there should be an entire separation of the appropria tions for the support of the naval service propei from those for permanent improvements at navy yard • and stations, and from ocean steam-uiail service, and *ther special objects assigned to the suiiervision of this De partment. rosr office department. The report of the Postmaster General, herewith com municated, presents an interesting view of the pro. ,ress. operations, and condition of his Department. At the close of the last fiscal year, tho length of mail routes within the United States was 196.290 miles: the annual transportation thereon 53,272,252 miles; an I the annual cost of such transportation $3,4*21.754. The length of the foreign mail routes is estimated at 18.349 miles; and the annual transportation tlu rcon at 61a.206 miles. The annual cost of this service is $1,472,187. of which 448,937 is paid by the Post Office Department, and $1,023,250 is paid through the Navy Department. Tho annual transportion within the United States (ex cludes the service in California and Oregon, which is now. for the first time, reported and embraced in the tabular statements of the Department) exceeds that of the preceding year $0,102,855 miles, at an increased cost 0f5547,110. . . 41 __ .. t The whole number of post offices in the United States, on the 30th day of June last, was 19,790, There were 1,098, post offices established, and 250 discontinued during the year. The gross revenues of the Department for tho fiscal year, including the appropriations for the franked mat ter of Congress, of the Departments and officers of Government, and excluding the foreign postages, col lected for and payable to, the British post office, amoun ted to $0.727,*00.78 The expenditures for the same period (excluding $20,- 59<J4 9. paid under an award of the Auditor in pursuance of a resolution of the last Congress, for mail service on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in 1832 and 1833, and the amount paid to the British post office lor foreign postages collected for and payable to that office) . amounted to $0,024,506 79; leaving a balance of reve nue over the proper expenditures of the year of $703 - 299 99. . , The receipts for postages during the year (excluding the foreign postages collected for and payable to tho British post office) amounted to $0,345,747 21, being an increase of $997,610 79. or 13,65-100 per cent, over the like receipts for the preceding year. The reduction of postage, under the act of March last, did not take effect until the commencement of the ; present fiscal year. The accounts lor the first quarter under the operation of reduc ed rates, will not be settled 1 before January next; and no reliable estimate of the . receipts for the present year can yet be made. It is believed, however, that they will fall far slmrt of those ' of the last year. The surplus of the revenues now on ' hand is, however, so large that no further appropna * tious from the Treasury, in aid of the revenues «»1 the 1 Department, is required for the current fiscal year ; but l an additional appropriation for the year ending June 30, 1853. will probably be found necessary when tfie re ceipts for the first two quarters of the fiscal year are ’ fully ascertained. . In his last annual report the Postmaster General re f commended a reduction of postage to rates w hich lie deemed as low as could be prudently adopted, unless r Congress was prepared to appropriate from the 1 reasu » ry for the support of the Department, a sum more than . equivalent to the mail services performed by it for the Government. The recommendations of the Postmas ter General in respect to letter postage, except on let -1 ters from and to California and Oregon, were substan r tially adopted by the last Congress, lie now re ' commends adherence to the present letter rates, and . advises against a further reduction until justified by the l present revenue of the Department. j He also recommends that the rates of postage on printed matter be so revised as to render them more simple, and more uniform in their operation upon all * classes of printed matter. I submit the recoinmenda ’ tions* of the report to your favorable consideration. revision of the laws. The public statuets of the United States have now been accumulating for more than sixty years, and in terspersed with private acts, are scattered through nu merous volumes, and from the cost of the whole, have become almost inaccessible to the great mass of the community. They also exhibit much of the incongru itv and imperfection of hasty legislation. As it seems to be generally conceded that there is no -common law*’ of the United States to supply the defects of their legislation, it is most important that that legislation should be as perfect as possible, defining every power intended to be conferred, every crime intended to be made punishable, and prescribing the punishment to be inflicted. In addition to some particular cases spoken of more at length, the whole criminal code is now la mentably defective. Some offences are imperfectly de scribed, and others are entirely omitted ; so that fla grant crimes may be committed with impunity. The scale of punishmeut is not in all oases graduated accor ding to the degree and nature of the offence, and is often rendered more unequal by the different modes of imprisonment, or penitentiary confinement, in the dis- Many laws of a permanent character have been intro duced into appropriation bills, and it is often difficult to determine whether the particular clause expires with the temporary act of which it is a part, or continues in force It has also frequently happened that enactments and provisions of law have lieen introduced into bills, with"the title or general subject of which they have little nr no connection or relation. In this inode of legislation so many enactments have been heaped upon each other, and often with but Httle consideration, that in many instances, it is difficult to searcli out and de teTheOovernn,euteo?The United States is emphatically a government of written laws. The statutes shou , therefore, as far as practicable, not only he made sible to all, but be expressed in language so plain an simple as to be understood by all. and arrange method as to give perspicuity to every subject y of the States have revised their public acts with g and manifest benefit; and I recommend that pro\ isioi. be made bv law for the appointment of a commission revise the public statutes of the United States, arrang ingthem in order, supplying deficiencies, correcting incongruities, simplifying their language, and reportuq them to Congress for its action. ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL. An act of Congress approved 30th September, 1850* contained a provision for the extension of the Capitol, according to such plan as might be approved by the President, and appropriated one hundred thousand dol lars to be expended under his direction, by such archi tect as he should appoint to execute the same. On ex amining the various plans which had been submitted by different architects, in pursuance of an advertisement by a committee of the Senate, no one was found to be entirely satisfactory, and it was therefore deemed advi sable to combine and adopt the advantages of several. The great object to be accomplished was to make such an addition as would afford ample and convenient halls for the deliberations of the two Houses of Congress, with sufficient accommodations for spectators, and suit able apartment* for the committees and officers of the two branches of the Legislature. It was also desirable not to mar the harmony and beauty of the present struc ture. which, as a specimen of architecture, is so univer sally admired. Keepiug these objects in view, 1 con cluded to make the addition by wings, detached from the present building, yet connected with it by corridors. This mode of enlargement will leave the present Capi tol uninjured, and afford great advatages for ventilation and the admission of light, and will enable the work to progress without interrupting the deliberations of Con gress. To carry this plan into effect I have appointed an experienced and competent architect. The corner stone wa; laid on the 4tli day of July last, with suitable ceremonies, since which time the work has advanced with commendable rapidity, and the foundations of both wiugs are now nearly complete. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. I again commend to your favorable regard the inter ests of the District of Columbia, and deem it ouly ne cessary to remind you. that although its inhabitants have no voice in the choice of representatives in Cou ffress thev are uot the less entitled to a just and liberal consideration in your legislation. My opinions on this subject were more fully expressed in my last annual com muuication. PRIVATE CLAIMS. Other subjects were brought to the attention of Con gress iu my last annual message, to which I would re spectfully refer. But there was one of more thau ordi nary interest to which l again invite your special atten tion. 1 allude to the recommendation for the appoint ment of a commission to settle private claims against the United States. Justice to individuals an well as to the Government imperatively demands that some more con venient and expeditious mode thau an appeal to Con gress should bo adopted. FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW. It is deeply to be regretted that in several instances officers of the Government, in attempting to execute the law for the return of fugitives from labor, have been openly resisted, and their efforts frustrated and defeat ed hy lawless and violent mobs; that in one case sncli resistance resulted in the death of an estimable citizen, and in others serious injury ensued to those officers and to individuals who were using their endeavors to sustain the laws. Prosecutions have been instituted against tho alleged offenders, so far as they could be identified, and are still pending. 1 have regarded it as my duty, in these cases, to give all aid legally in my power to the enforcement of the laws; and 1 shall continue to do so wherever ami whenever their execution may he resisted. The act of Congress for the return of fugitives from labor is one required and demanded by the express words of the Constitution. The Constitution declares, That no person held to service or labor in one State, under the laws thereof, es caping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation there, l>o discharged from such service or labor but shall be delivered upon claim of the party to whom such service or labor may bo due.” This con stitutional provision is equally obligatory upon the legislative, the Executive, and Judicial Departments of the Government, and upon every citizen of the United States. Congress, however, must, from necessity, first act . upon the subject, by prescribing the proceedings neces sary to ascertain that the person is a fugitive, and the means to be used for his restoration to the claimant. This was done by an act passed during the first term of Pres ident Washington, which was amended by that enacted by «he last Congress, and it now’ remains for the Ex ecutive and judicial Departments to take cavo that these laws be faithfully executed. This injunction of the Constitution is as peremptory and as binding as anv other; it stands exactly on the same foundation as that clause which provides for the return of fugitives from justice, or that which declares that no bill of at tainder or ex post facto law shall be passed, or that which provides for an equality of taxation, according to the census, or the clause declaring that all duties shall be uniform throughout the United States, or the important provision that tin; trial of all crimes shall i be hv jury. These several articles and clauses of the Constitution, all resting on the same authority, must stand or fall together. Some objections have been urged against the details of the act for the return of ' fugitives from labor ; but it is w orthy of remark that t the main opposition is aimed against the Constitution c itself, and proceeds from persons and classes of persons, many of whom declare their wish to see that Constitu tion overturned. They avow their hostility to any law which shall give full and practical effect to this re- j quirement of the Constitution. Fortunately, the c number of these persons is comparatively small, and is believed to be daily diminishing, but the issue which they present is one which involves the supremacy and c oven the existence of the Constitution. Cases have heretofore arisen in which individulas have denied the binding authority of acts of Congress, and even States have proposed to nullify such acts, upon the ground that the Constitutions was the supreme * law of the land, and that those acts of Congress were repugnant to that instrument; but nullification is now aimed, not so much against particular laws as being in consistent with the Constitution, as against the Consti tution itself; and it is not to be disguised that a spirit exists and has been actively at work to render asunder this Union, which is our cherished inheritance from our revolutionary fathers. THE COMPROMISE. , In niv last annual message I stated that I considered i the series of measures, which had been adopted at the previous session, in reference to the agitation growing out of the Territorial and slavery questions, as a final settlement in principle and substance of the dangerous t and exciting subjects which they embraced ; and I re commended adherence to the Adjustment established t by those measures until time ami experience should do- : monsrate the necessity of further legislation to guard againstevasionorabu.se. 1 was not induced to make this recommendation because l thought those measures perfect, for no human legislation can be perfect. Wide differences and jarring opinions can only be reconciled by yielding something on all sides, and this result had < been reached after an angry conflict of many months, iu which one part of the country was arrayed against another, and violent convulsion seemed to be imminent. Looking at the interests of the whole couutiy, I felt it to be my duty to seize upon this Compromise as the besf that could be obtained amid conflicting interests, and to insist upon it as a final settlement to be adhered to by all who value the peace and welfare of the country. A year has now elapsed since that recom mendation was made. To that recommendation I still adhere, and I congratulate you and the country upon 1 the general acquiescence in these measures of peace, 1 which has been exhibited in all parts of the Republic. And not only is there this general acquiescence in these measures, but the spirit of conciliation which has been manifested in regard to them in all parts of the couutry, has removed doubts and uncertainties in the minds of thousands of good men concering the dura bility our popular institutions, and given renewed assurance that our Liberty and our Union may subsist together for the benefit of this and all succeeding gene rations. MILLARD FILLMORE. Washington, December 2, 1851. New advertisements will be found in the first page of this day’s Daily and Tri-Weekly papers. FEMALE TEACHER WANTED. 4 FEMALE Teacher, who is a good English A scholar, may obtain a situation in a private family in a healthy and agrooable country location. Apply at this Office. d2-d4 cAs RECEIVED THIS DAT. 58151.5. Now Pig Hams. 10 Firkins Superior Goshen Butter. 25 Doz. Assorted Pickles. 10 Doz. Toinatoc Catsup. 5 Boxes fresh Macaroni. —IN' store — Pig and Mess Pork ; White Beans; Fulton Market Beef; Pickled Tonguos; Smoked Beef; fresh Buckwheat in whole, half, quarter Bbls., Box es and Bags. For sale by d 2 cAs G. T. DORTIC. FOR CHARLESTON—DIRECT-I TIIE Georgia Steamboat Compa- ~ : „ ! irir oln ’ h ny's Iron Steamer D. 1.. ADAMS, fitfUSttiiaaii will commence Loading This Day. For freight of 300 or 400 bales of Cotton, which will be taken at 75 cents per halo, apply to JOHN A. MOORE, Agent. Insurance by this boat can he effected at J por cent. The Adams will load in Charleston, for Augusta and Hamburg, early next week. Freights reason able. Apply to the Agent hero, or to Hopkins, Hudson A Co., Charleston. If doe 2-2 t LAMP Oil. of all qualities, from $1 to $1.75 per Gallon, for sale by WM. H. TUTT, dec 2 Druggist. COMPOUND SYRUP OF BUCIHJ—For tho euro Gonnorrhoea, Retention of Urine, uffoc tions of tho Kidneys, Ac. Prepared and sold bv l dee2 WM. 11. TUTT, Druggist. WINDOW GLASS. —A very largo supply of French and American Window Glass, for i sale very low by WM. H. TUTT, > dee 2 Druggist. . /Ti ELATIN'E. —A beautiful article of French „ \JT Pink Gelatino, for sale by 14 Joe 2 WM. H. TUTT, Druggist. CARPET WAREROOMS, AND FURNITURE MANUFACTORY. U. A. PLATT WOULD respectfully inf rm his friends ami the public generally, that he is now prepared to attend upon all thoso who aro in want of any thing in his line. 110 has been delayed in tho receipt of his Fall Goods, on account of low river, until the present, and is now receiving one of the largest and best assortments ever offered in this market. He has just received, by lato arrivals, largo in voices of rich VELVET and TAPESTRY CAR PETS, containing some new and beautiful patterns, surpassing, in richness of coloring and elegance of design, any thing ever brought to this market, and only to be seen, at his extensive Warerooms. HHe would also invite attention to his beautiful assortment of English Brussels, Superior Treo Play, Imperial do., Ingrain and Venetian CARPETS; Drugetts and Crumb CLOTHS; Tufted and Chenille RUGS; Check and White MATTING 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4. Table and Piano COVERS, a beautiful assort ment. Door MATS, Ac., Ac. Also, a magnificient assorment of CURTAIN MATERIALS. Lace, Application and Embroidered MUSLIN CURTAINS; Rich Figured and Plain DAMASK, Rich Figured and Plain Cotton, do. Guilt Cornices,which will bo rnado to order with out extra charge. Shades, Curtain Pins, Curtain Bands, Loops, Ac. Floor and Tablo OIL CLOTHS, of all qualities and widths. —ALSO— A large and handsome assortment of FURNI TURE, of tho best manufacture and latest styles. Ho is now prepared to manufacture anything in the Cabinet lino. ly dec 2 LAMBACK A COOPER have just rccoived Fresh Shell Barks, and New Figs in small Drums for families. doc 2 1 BALES primo HAY, in store and for sale J by dec 2 ST URGES A CO. 1 Y BBLS. superfine and extra Brands Flour. 1 •JVJ For sale by STURGES A CO. deo 2 » S/T BBLS. prime N. 0. SYRUP wU 5 “ Georgia do. Forsaloby dee 2 STURGES A CO. PRIME SUGARS —Now Orleans,Muscovado and St. Croix. For sale by STURGES A C(i dec 2 Q/ \ TIERCES strietly priiuo RICE. For salo by doc 2 STURGES A CO. ,) c CASKS Philadelphia PORTER, in store and /£») forsaloby dec 2 STURGES A CO. DRAWING AND PAINTING. MRS. LIVERMORE will givo instruction in various branches of DRAWING and PAINT ING, with Oils, Crayons, Wator Colors. Mezzotint, Ac., at the Cottage, on Greene street, next above tho houso of K. 11. Gardiner. Mrs. L. has received various prizes at tho Pairs, both of the South and North, for the boat Miniatures and Fancy Paintings. Rrfeienret. —R. 11. Gardinor, Jr., Esq., ltov. W. J. Hard, J. S. Clark, ltov. Edw. E. Ford. nov 20 dfcftf LINSEED OIL. —A largo supply of Roiled and Raw Linsoed Oil, for salo by dec 2 WM. 11. TUTT, Druggist. P™ HESTON Also ~>IEK ILL’S VEAJST POW DERS.—6O Doz. for salo by dee 2 WM. 11. TUTT, Druggist. FIRE WORKS. O/ \t \ BOXES No. 1 Firo Crackers. Ov/v/ 20 Gross Roman Candles, assorted sizes. 12 Gross Sky Rockets, assorted sizes. 1110 Gross Serpents, No. I. 20 Gross Pin Wheels, No. 1. 5 Gross Triangles. 6 Gross Scrolo Wheels. 20,000 Torpedoes. Just received and for sale by dec 2 LAMBACK A COOPER. WINDOW GLASS. Q/X/X BOXES assorted Window from 8 xjlO Owvy to 30 by 40, for sale at reduced prices lor cash. WM. HAINES, d 2 City Drug Storo, Broad-street. NOTICE.— All persons indebted to tho estate of Dr. John E. Bignon, deceased, late of Richmond county, are hereby roquostod to make payment; and all persons huving demands against said de ceased, will render them in agreeable to law. dec 2 BERNARD BIGNON, Adm’r. FISH. JUST receivodbv LAMBACK A COOPER, Cod Fish in Boxes. Mackerel No. 1, Wholo, Ilalfand Quarter Bbls. : Mackerel No. 2, Wholo Bbls. Mackerel No. 3, Wholo Bbls, Salmon No. 1, in Kits. doc 2 pure" WINTER LAMP OIL. ; A SUPPLY of Pure Winter Strained Lamp OIL. Also, a very good article for kitchen or com- i mon uso, at $1 per gallon ; just received and for salo by WM. HAINES, d 2 at tho City Drug Store. THE SU BSC Rill ICR, Agent Columbia Insur a co Company, continues to take Firo, Marin and Riverßisks. Office Mclntosh street. Premium 1 in all cases, will bo reasonable, nov 12 lm J. H. ANDERSON. "butter and cheese. JUST RECEIVED— -150 boxes CHEESE, 20 casks do. 20 kegs GOSHEN BUTTER, primo. nov 14 ts WILLIAMS A BROTHER. M. G. KUNZE, TEACHER OF MUSIC. RESPECTFULLY informs tho Ladies and Gen tlemen of Augusta, that ho gives Instruction in Vocal Music, on tbo Piano, Violin and Guitar, in tho most thorough manner. Calls left at Mr. Catlin's Music Store, will be promptly answered, nov 30 ly or angeeTand Potatoes . -| /\ BBLS. fine Swoet ORANGES. 1 V/20 do. do. Moreer l’otatoos. Just received and for sale by GIRARDEV A PARKER, nov 26 6 LIME ! LIME ! 1 /X/X BBLS. Fresh Thomaston Lime, just ro -1 v/V / eoivod and for salo by nov 27 6 STUART A CASIIIN. I ''OUR MOATHS after date, application will be made to tho Honorable the Inferior Court of Richmond county, whon sitting for ordinary pur poses, for leave to sell tho Negroes belonging to tho estate of Dr. John E. Bignon, deceased, dec 2 BERNARD BIGNON, Adrn'r. TURKEY FIGS. rxl X DRUMS, now crop, Turkey FIGS, just ro ceivod and for salo by dec 2 6 GIRARDEY A PARKER. HAVANA SEGARS. 1 A/HIA LA FILLIGKANA SEGARS, 1 v/jV/vyU that will vie with any other brand in market; for sale low, by dec 2 ts GIRARDEY A PARKER. TUTT’S PECTORAL ELIXIR. THIS Preparation is not recommended to cure all disease. It is adapted only to one disease, in its various forms, and that disease it is warrant ed to cure. All lung complaints, whethor in tho form of Croup, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Asthma, or Consumption, in its incipient stages, yield instantly to its healing properties. Its claims to merit are: Ist. Tho rapidly increasing demand for it; 2d. The sanction it receives from tho Medical Faculty; 3d. The daily receipt of testimonials from the most rcspoctablo sources; 4th. The fact that it is purely vegetable; sth. That it contains nothing that could injure, if it was taken for years; 6th. Its pleasant taste; 7th. Its strengthening properties; Bth. That out of 2,000 bottles sold, hut few cases have been known where it failed to afford relief. It is for sale by all tho principal Druggists in Georgia. In Augusta by W. H. A J. TURPIN, and n29-dAw2m X7M. H. TUTT. cAs GEORGIA BUCKETS. 1 /X/X DOZEN Buckets manufactured at tho j- 1 \J\J Augusta Buckot Factory, r for sale at sac . tory prices, by ESTES A RICHMOND. n3O-dAwtf cts LEAF LARD. ~ Q/v BBLS. Choice Leif Lard, just received and &fJ for salo by ESTES A RICHMOND. n3O-dAwtf cj>a FLOUR AND BUCKWHEAT. Q/Y BBLS. Extra brands Flour. OV/ 30 Whole, Halves and Quarter Bids. Buck wheat, LEE, HUBBARD A CO. n29-dlui _ cAs FISH, POTATOES AND ONIONS. Q/Y PACKAGES No. 1, 2 and 3 Mackerel. •J V * 25 Boxes Smoked Herrings. 500 l.bs. Cod Fish. 3 Bids. Pickled Salmon. 30 Bbls. Mercer nnd Yellow Potatoes. 5 Bbls, White Onions n29-dlm ( As LEE, HUBBARD A CO. CHEESE AND CRACKERS. Q X BOXES Extra Cheese. /C fj 10 Casks Extra Cheese, 5 Bbls. Boston Crackers. 5 Bbls. Sugar Crackers. 25 Boxes Soda and Lemon Crackers. n29-dlm cAs LEE HUBBARD A CO. SEGARS AND TOBACCO. Q/Y AA/\ SEGARS of various brands. SUjVVU Extra Chewing Tobacco. On Consignment. 800 Boxes Tobacco, at reduced prices. n29.dlm cAs LEE, HUBBARD A CO. WINES AND LIQUORS. " Q X BBLS. Rose and Anchor Gin, 20 do. Luther Felton's Ruin. 20 do. Eagle Monongahela Whisky, 25 Quarter and Eigth Casks’ Wino. 5 Pipes Fine French Brandy. 1 Puncheon Irish Whisky. Fine Holland Gin and Jamaica Rum, for sale by n-'iO-wtf Cfc.s ESTES A RICHMOND. NEGRO BLANKETS. 1/ Y/Y/ \ Heavy Grey Negro Blankets, just ro ceivcd and for sale by n3O-dAwtf exs ESTES A RICHMOND. BRAZIL and English Walnuts; hard and suit shell Almonds and Filberts, for sale by miO-tf cAs ESTES A RICHMOND. PRIME WINTER BLEACHED LARD OIL. QX/Y GALLONS for sale by 6 tjyj PHILIP A. MOISE, nov 29 Druggist. CODFISH AND SALMON. 1 /Y DRUMS CODFISH; Iv/ 2 drums Smoked Salmon ; Just received and for sale by nov 29 HUTCHINSON A THOMAS. BUTTER" AND CHEESE." ANOTHER supply of choice Goshen Butter, and Dairy Cheese, just received and for salo by noy 29 HUTCHINSON A THOMAS. OATS. X/Y/Y BUSHELS prime Socd Oats, just rccciv (J V /V / ed nnd for sale by nov 29-dfit B. 11. WARREN A CO. ~ CASH ADVANCED upon shipments "of Colton, to New York, Charleston and Savannah, by nov 29-d6t B. 11. WARREN. DR. CHALMERS.—Memoirs of tho Life and AVritings of Dr. Chalmers, vol. 3d. Re ceived by THOS. RICHARDS A SON. nov 30 SPIRITUAL Regeneration with rofercnco to present times. A charge delivered to the Clorgy of tho Diocese of Ohio, by Chas. Petit Mc- Ilvainc, D. D., (Bishop of the Diocese.) London Labor and London Poor—part 15. No. 18, Pictorial Field Book of tho Revolution. Received by THOS. RICHARDS A SON. nov 30 WHEAT BRAN. 1/Y/Y/Y BUSHELS, for sale by ,UUU nov 30 B. 11. AVA RREN A CO. SECONDS. 5/ Y/ Y/ Y LBS. Soeonds Flour, for sale by ,UUU nov 30 B. 1L AVARREN A CO. ACCORDEONS AND FLUTENAS. JUST received by the subscriber, direct from France, a fine assortment of superior ACCOR DEONS and FLUTENAS, manufactured by tho best workmen in Paris. For pale at GEO. A. OATES A CO., Piano, Book and Musio Depot. N. B.—Accordeons tuned and repaired. n 29 HER MAM MELVILLE’S L AST ROOK— Moby Dick, or tho Whale. By Herman Mclvillo. Recoived bv nov 30 THOS. RICHARDS A SON. READY MADE CLOTHING. * 250 Broad street, next door below the U. S. Hotel. * A FULL and fashionable assortment of his own mako, consisting of CLOAKS, OVER COATS, J Business and Dress GARMF.NTSof all descriptions. A groat varioty of fancy articles always on hand for a gentleman's Toilot. ; Ladies UNDER VESTS. For making to order, as usual, a complete Stock of Cloths, CASIMERES, VESTINGS and TRIMMINGS. Military Work of any kind, and making and Trimming, nor 22 JOHN BRIDGES. HARD GUM TOLU. 1 A SUPPLY of Hard Gum Tolu, of superior quali ty, just received and for salo by PHILIP A. MOUSE, Druggist. )# N. B. Gum Drops; Jujube Paste ; Lozenges; Liquorice, Ac., for sale as above. nov 29 ; TPHALON’S~MAGiCAL~LIQtnD HAIR DYeT' , IT changes tho color of Hair instantaneously. This superior Dye for tho Hair is for sale by PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. Phalons Chemical Hair Invigorator, for salo as above. nov 29 POTASH, SALERATUS~PEARLASH7 ItC. 2/ \1 XI \ LBS. No. 1 Potash. )U\/U 1,500 Lbs. No. 1 Salmratus. Jars of l’oarlash. Chloride of Lime, Ac. For salo low by nov 29 PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. NORTHERN APPLES, West India Oranges, and Mercer Potatoes, just received and for sale by JOHN A. MILLEN A CO., Ist door above Metcalf's Range, Broad st. nor 30 7 TOBACCO. 1 TOBACCO, of various prices 1 /C\J and qualities. 80 packages Eagle Tobacco, 17 lbs. each, at tho low price of 24 cents per lb. by tho package. For salo at GUSTAVUS VOLGER’S nov 30 Tobaooo Storo, Broad street. HAIR BRUSHES.— 3O different kinds, for salo by (nov 22) WM. H. TUTT, Druggist. SOUTH CAROLINA SHOE FACTORY. CAREXV A HOPKINS. PROPRIETORS. THE undersigned having been appointed Agent of tho above Factory, is prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, and will guarantee them filled to tho satisfaction of tho purchasers. Ho has just received a few cases as samples, consisting in part, of Fine Plantation BROGANS. Common do. do. Russot do. do. Boys’ do. do. Kip half wolt do, XV omen's Grain Boots, Ac. Ac. To which he invites tho attention of tho Trade in general, and Planters in particular, and as these articles are all manufactured out of Southern ma terials, he foels confident of obtaining Southern patronage. A. LAFITTE, Agent, So. Ca. Shoe Factory, nov 30 107 Corner Broad and XVashington'-sts. OFFICE OF THE STEAM-BOAT CO. OF GA. AUGUSTA, NOX r . 29th, 1851. 1 C OR 20 good hands aro wanted to work on _L 'J the wharf for too woeks. Apply to nov 29 3t JNO. A. MOORE, Agt. SEGARS. ~ GVOLGER has now in Store and offers for • sale 40,000 Montcra Segars. 20,000 Rio Hondo, 15,000 Cantos. 15,000 Panetela. 10,000 Principe. 10,000 Londrel, a very superior article. 10,000 Puebla and Espana. 9,000 Consolation and Ncptuna. 12,000 Conquisea Regalia, 11,000 XUgilantia and Salvadora Regalia. 6,000 Habancro. 3,000 Cubreg and Josefita. i 4,000 Ncptuna and Cortes. 11,000 La Minerva and National. Also, La Georgia, E. D., and Augusta, and 125,- 000 Domestic Segars from $4 to sl2 per M. To gether with every article in his line, for sale low, wholesalo or retail, at the Tobacco and Scear * Store, 219 Broad Street, one door below J■ P» Sotzo’s Store. GVS. VOLGER, nov 30 Tobacconist. EMPTY HOGSHEADS. A LOT of Empty Oil Casks suitable for water Tanks, Cisterns Ac., for sale cheap by n3O HAVILAND, RISLEY A CO. MANSION | HOUSE* BY J. DAVIS k SON, Corn-r of Queen and Meeting Streets, Charleston, So. Ca. nov 5 1m AUGUSTA SEED STORE* THE AUGUSTA SEED STOKE is removed to the first door above the State Bank, and | nearly opposite the United States and Globe Ho tels, where the subscriber will continue to fur ish his friends and the public with fresh and genuine GARDEN and FIELD SEEDS. Allowance to country dealers cs usual. Rod and white Clover. Lucerne Blue Gross, Onion Sets, Giant Asparagus R ots, Flour Seeds, Bulbous Roots, Ac. J. H. SERVICE, nov 20 dAclmo RICH FRENCH EMBROIDERIES, AND LADIES’ DRESS GOODS. SNOWDEN A SHEAR have received a beauti ful assortment of French Embroideries and La dies' Dress Goods. —AMONG WHICH ARE— Ladies' Embroidored Chimasctts, with Collars and Undersleeves. Ladies’ Embroidered Frilled Muslin Collars, of new and beautiful styles; Ladies’ Embroidered French Lawn Handkerchiefs, of elegant styles ; Silk and Cotton Illusion Laces, and White Crapes, for Ladies’ Evening Dresses ; Rich plaid Spun Silks, a beautiful articlo for La dies’ and Misses’ Dresses; Lupin's plain French Merinos and DeLaines, in a great variety of colors; Rich printed DeLaines and Cashmeres, for La dies’ Dresses; Rich black Brocade and fancy plaid Silks; Superior plain White Satin, for Ladies’ Dresses ; Ladies’ Rich Velvet Cloaks and Mantillas; Ladies' Silk Mantillas (soraeatvory low prices ;) Ladies' whito, black, and colored Crape Shawls ; Ladies’ Scotch and Bay State plaid Shawls, of boautiful styles; Fancy and Mode Colored Thibet Wool Shawls, with heavy Silk Fringe; Superior black Thibet Shawls, with hoavy Silk Fringo; Ladies' white and black Lace, and black Love Veils; Superior black Alpacas and black Merinos ; Lupin's superior black Bombazines, and black Challys; With a variety of other articles suitable for tho present season, to which they respectfully invito th'o attention of the public. . nov 29-dtAc TEAS. 1 BUSHELS prime COW PEAS, just re -1 V/Va coivod and for sale by nov 29-d« B. H. WARREN A CO, Jaokson-st. THE PHILADELPHIA SHUCK BUTTER HAS arrived, with a lot of choice other articles, and for sale. Fresh FIGS, in small and large drums. Fine Dutch and Scotch HERRING. Pino Apple CHEESE. CITRON, Currants, Essences, Goosoborrios, Pre served Peaches, for pics, Cherries, West India Shrub, Cheese, Pastry, Ac. Ac. nov 29 J. J. BYRD. NOVELS! NOVELS !! THE G’hals of Now York; by Ned Buntline, 50c. Ecarte; or, the Laborer of Paris. Wacousta, or the Prophecy, an Indian Tale, 50c. Matilda Montgomerie, Sequel to Wacousta, 50c. The Wedding Dress, by Alex. Dumas, 25c. New York by Gas Light. The Life of Dan Marble, tho Ga.no Cock of tho world 50c. Reveries of an Old Maid, embracing important hints to young men, 50c. Rebolsand Tories, or the Blood of iho Mohawk, 50c. Mysteries of Freemasonry, by Capt. Wm. Mor gan, 25c. Heirs of Derwcntwator, by E. L. Blanchard, 50c. Money Penny, or tho Heart oftho World, 50c. Cecilia Howard, or the Lady who had finished her education, by T. S. Arthur, 25c. nor 29 nov29 GEO. A. OATES A CO._ Cll AI Its—A few more can he had low by calling on nov 27 MUSTIN A LATHROP. NEW YORK AND AUGUSTA. JUST COME to hand, a large lot ot SHIRTS, varying from 50 cents to $6,50 each. Also an assortment of CARPET BAGS, Traveling BLAN KETS, Leggins, and Hunting Suits, with a great variety of little fixings, that only want to bo seen to be duly appreciated. FERRIS A PAUL, oet 25 WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE AND FRENCH MUSTARD. 2 CASES AVorcestcrshire SAUCE, prepared by Lea A Perkins; 2 cases MOUTARDE DIAPIIANE ; For sale by J. A. MILLEN A CO., n2O 205 Broad-st. Istdoor above Metcalfs Range. POTATOES, &.C., s)/\ UHLS. Mercer and Pinkeye POTATOES; OU 5 bbls. CRANBERRIES; •15 “ White ONIONS. For sale by J. A. MILLEN A CO., n2O 205 Broad-st. Ist door abovo Metcalfs Range. NEW FAMILY GROCERY^ JOHN A. MILLEN Sc CO. THE undersigned have This Day associated them. selves in the GROCERY BUSINESS, at the Store, No. 205 Broad street, lately occupied by B. H. W arren A Co., and respectfully Bolicit the pa tronage of their friends and tho public generally. JOHN A. MILLEN. ben. w. McKinnon. [Tv" A fresh supply of Buttor, Cheese, Fruit, Ac. received por Steamers from New York, woekly. nov 20 - THE UNDERSIGNED is now offering for sale at his old stand, opposite Phiniiy A Clayton’s Warehouse, a general assortment of CHOICE GRO CERIES, foreign and domestic LIQUORS, which lie will sell low for cash or approved city paper. Among his Stock are tho following artioles, via 200 bbls. FLOUR, (choice brands.) 80 sacks RIO COFFEE. St. Croix SUGAR, in hhds. and bbls. 80 bbls. WHISKY. 50 “ RUM and GIN. 5 pipes Holland GIN. 150 boxes Maderia WINE, (direct importation.) 100 “ Claret do. 50 “ Vermouth do. “ “ 50 “ superfine CORDIALS, “ 25 “ FRUIT, (prepared in Brandy,) direct importation. 8 “ quarter casks French BRANDY, direct importation. 50 baskets Sweet OIL, “ “ 25 boxes SOAP. 25 “ Fancy SOAP. 25 “ CANDLES. 25 “ TOBACCO. • nov 28 12 P. POULLET. DISSOLUTION. WH. TOY, one of the firm of W. 11. Toy & • Co., of this city—which consists of the un dersigned; and said of W. H. Toy having volun tarily left tho State of Georgia, notice is hereby given that said firm is dissolved from this dato. * E. A. WAGNON, nov 28 doc 3 SIMON WARD. LATE PUBLICATIONS, RECEIVED by THOS. RICHARDS A SON— The Life of General Lafayette, by P- C Headley. The Lifo of the Empress Josephine, (first wife of Napoleon.) By P. C. Headley. nov 27 SHIRTS PATENT Yoke neck, Linen and Cotton SHIRTS, Embroidered Bosom SHIRTS, Fancydo. Linen Bosom SHIRTS, Printed Muslin SHIKIB, “nov 2“ kiDd3 ’ aDd ~WAnncrJTnivr AND MILLEDGEVILLE STAGE LINE. The subscribe 11 ha s * nsuc :Jfe33s|jfi&. cessful operation, on the roadSSSSKS between Warronton and Milledgeville, a line of splendid FOUR-HORSE POST COACHES; leav ne Warrenton after the arrival of the ears from Augusta, and arriving at Milledgeville to dinner. Ho will have Extras at Warrenton at the com mencement of the Session, oct 12 d2mo W. M. MOORB. ’ lost; A LARGE Newfoundland DOG, t— black or tan color, straight tail. A Suitable reward at this office. nov 18 j!3—tl