The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-12

Iowa MARpLE.-A friend, who has recently
returned from the Far West, has left with ussa
specimen of Iowa Marble, which differs from
any that We have seen in this section ofthe coun-
TRY, by presenting the appearance OF crystals Of
various shapes. The compassionate, Of COURSE,
not new, though rare in this section Of the co.ln-
try. The stone at the Lockport Works, New
York, is of a similar composition, though Of
different color.-U. S. Gazette.
ANc1ENT.-The oldest meeting house, says
the Salem Observer, now standing in New En-
gland, and probably in the U. States, is tho Rev.
Mr.. Richardson's, in Hingman being erected
in 16sO-l64 years ago.
BELGIUM. Opening IF the Cha,nbcrs.--King
Leopold opened the Belgium hambe IN per-
son on the 22d ult.
The Legislature of North Carolina met at
Raleigh, on tho 21st ult. b. s.. Gather [Whig)
has been elected President ofthe Senate, and
the Hon. Edward Stanley Speaker of the
House.
Ills rumored in Albany, says the N. York
Tribune ofthe Odd, that the Hon. Samuel Young,
the present Secretary ofState, is to goto the Se-
nate Of the United States, in place of Silas
Wright.
P-osTPoNEMENT OF THE METAIRIE CousRE
VI AGACEs.-~fAL q tltSCNlLE vi tho2 AStobii 1872
Club, held at the St. Charles Hotel, it was re-
solved to postpone the Races over that course to
the oath of December, on which day the great
, four mile sweepstakes will come oil, and the
regular meeting continue through the week.
The legislature of South Carolina assembled
: at Columbia on the 18th ult. The Hon VIM. +.
Colock was reelected Speaker. The Hon. An
gus Patterson was. reelected President OF the
Senate.
. The Cherokee Advocate of the 10Th ultimc
announces the arrival of Colonel Pierce NJ. But.
v }ler, u. s. Agent for the Cherokees, at his agen'
IS cY, at Fort Gibson.
PorAroEs FROM ENGLAND.-The packet shiT
Siddons, at New York, brought over one hundred
tons of potatoes, and other ships on the way ant
loading will bring large quantities.
AMERICAN BRoADcLorHs.-There was {
N time-and not long ago-when the mention o
a American Cloths called up visions of harsh lin
is sey wooIsey and tow fabrics, ola very primitive
is and substantial fashion, but which a dandy woul'
FAINT at the idea ofputting on.--There has becl
IN a great change since then, and a gratifying one
10 We who once considered American wool am
le coarse wool synoninous, now produce some {
or the finest staple the sun shines on and Of thi
at staple We make some ofthe best and most finish
IN ed Cloths in the world. Each successive Fair Q
sh the American Institute, especially since the res
nv t|oration Of a Protective Tariff, exhibits fresh an
more striking evidence of the advancement 0
our Manufacture of Cloth to perfection. Ihi
10 products ofthe loom constituted this year tn
most gratifying feature of the Fair. Among
them were several pieces of Fine Broadclot
a from the NeTthield (Vermont) Manufacturer
of Company, owned and managed by Charlie
at Pain, late Governor Of the State. They wer
j. not merely fine Cloths-in finish, color and tat
ia rio, they are not inferior to the best IorSshir
goods.-N. Y. Tribune.
Points of a good Mich Cow.-The followin
;xI1is from a report of the Guernsey Agricultur;
as Society
L. Purity of breed and qualities of the dam fi
yielding rich and yellow butter.
. 3. Small head, large and bright eyes, sma
muzzle, small ears, orange color within.
ar g. Straight back from the shoulders TO the tai
ba and chest wide.
,at A. A fine and loose skin, with soft and sho
hair.
- 5. Sides weIltrounded, flank small between IL
side and haunch, fine tail.
6. Fore legs straight and we'll proportions
hind legs broad above the knee, fine and cles
below hoofs small; legs should not cross
walking.
Z. Udder large, and the teats large, and spri
cling from the four corners of the udder; mi
vein large and well defined.-Memphis Eagle.
or on No. 44s7.
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