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The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
THE IIInICIARY4

The Convention has nearly closed its labors
III reference 10 this most important snbiccs-
ono upon which public opinion il perhaps more
completely divided than upon any ofthe Projects
Of reform submitted 70 that body. However we
ilnay difiar in regard 10 some details in the sec.
tion relative 70 Tho Judiciary, adopted by tho
Convention, the leading principles which have
been developed by its action, meet our hearty
concurrence.
The vexed question Of an elective judiciary
which, though warmly advocated III tho upper
section Of the State, finds hut few and cold sup
porters In the Lower Louisiana, has, after elici--
ting less debate than we had anticipated, been
disposed ofin such u manner as 10 satisfy the
moderate and reasonable of both parties. The
iudiciaryis entrusted to the Supreme and District
Courts and to the Justices Of the Pcaae. With
reference to the two higher tribunnla, tho mair
difficulty appeared to be in framing q system
whereby the responsibility ofthe judiciary might
no increased without entrenching upon their in.
dependence. The Convention has wisely and pru.
IDENTIFY steefed clear ofthe rocks which menaccd
il on cittor side. niscarding on the one hand
the antiquated idea Of life Judiciary, as incon.
~siatcnt with the genius Of our institutions, and
tho proper responsibility Of It's members, and
diseomltenuncing on the other the ultra radiea.
iism which sought 70 sender the judiciary the
mere creation OF the popular impulse, subjected
to, md dependent upon the caprice and change.
iul htifnors Of the electors; il adopted q middler
course, and leaving, as heretofore, tho nppoin.
ting power to the Governor and Senate, ~restric-
Tod the tenure of office 10 a term ~ofyears. AM
other most ~salutary reform, which will tend to
diminish log rolling and prevent improper inHus
ences from being applied TO The minds ofthe
Senate, is the adoption Of n section which le-
quircs the yote in ratification Of appointments
to be made pipa Uoce, and to be recorded on the
journal--thus virtually abolishing the secret bal.
lot and closed doors, which have proved mora
than once, fruitful sources os abuse.
The choice Of Justices ofthe peace, whose
term of Office is brief, aud whose Judicial fanc.
tons are ofminor Importance, has been proper
ly vested in the people. This wrests from the
Executive a large moiety of that extended pat.
ronage which had rendered the office. of Govern,
or Of Louisiana one of vast influence and pow,
t er, and enabled the Executive for the time al.
l most literally to control the political body Ofhle
StGte.-Bes. ..-.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
81 Orleana auogrttagngeuts,
FAMILY q PLANTATIoN MEDICINEs.

FAMILY q PLANTATION MEDICINES.
TWyHE following useful family and plantation Medi-
M clnes are constantly kept on hand by Constock q
Runscy, at So Poydras street, New Orleans, and by
Or. HAWKINS, OPEL0USAS.
Allofwhic are warranted genuine and TODD all claimed
for by them, by which planters can avoid the expense Of
Ia physicianin almost all cases of indisposition, and
they will be found to operate with much less injury to
the constitution than calornel quinine, &c, "a pamphlet
with full directions for the use of these several articles
is furnished gratis to each family. We enumcrate ar
ticles as follows
Hays Lniment, for the piles, warranted to cure in
every case.
Inns Temperance Bitters and Pills, for the stomach.
Indian Vegetable Elixer and Nerve and Bone Lin
ament, for rheumatism, warranted TO cure,
Chinese Hair Eradicator to remove superluous
hair.
Balm Of Columbia, for the hair and to remove dam
duff.
Pink Syrup, for asthma, coughs, and colds.
Sick Headache Remedy, a certain cure in all cases.
Health Elixer, for dyspepsia, indigestion, and CO.'S
tive bowels.
Roach, Bed.Bug, and Ant Poison, sure to kill
them all.
Kolmstock's yermifuge. for worms-never fails.
Constock's Extract Of sarsaparila-half the price
of others,
Demands Cholera Remedy, for d%arrhoeas and dys-
scnteries.
Connelrs Magical Pain Extractor, for burns, scalds,
sores and swellings.
Aliens Baisan, for consumption and liver com
plants.
Wistar's Balsain Of Wild Cherry, for consumption
Green's Ague Mixture, warranted to cure in every
case
Oil Of Tannin-makes leather Waterproof and
doubles The wear.
Connelfs Mixture for Secret Diseases, warranted.
BlackwelPs do. do. do. do.
Lucenia cordial--the only agency at 50 Poydras
Gelatine Capsules, all kinds.
Castor Oil, in bottlis.
Essences, all kinds.
Writing Sand.
Inks, black, blue, and red.
~Indelible Ink.
Seidletz Powders
WEIGH Toothache drops, a sure cure.
French Chachouc, for the breath.
British acd Harlaema oil,
Opodeldoc and Godfrcy's Cordial.
Balsam of Honey.
Turlington's Balsam of Life.
Sealing Tapers, to use without a light.
Acoustic Oil, for deafness, a sure cure.
Syrup of Sarsaparilla.
Hooper's and Anderson's Pills.
Il Lees Pills, Chinese Blood Pills, and Staple Drug
and Medicines, Paints, Oils, &c. low for cash.
Jan. Soft 6
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
THE NEW ORLEANS WEEKLY
lib U4 IL t. IL N.

I'LL ~ III Ill M.
Published every Saturday, from The, Office Of the
New Orleans Commercial Bulletin.-=Price
THREE DoLLARssG gear.
MYTH a view TO give this publication greater value
for circulation in the interior, and especially to
recommend it to the PLANTING INTEREST, the proprietor
has engaged u distinguished chemist and proficient in
science TO furnish a series of essays on the adaptation
of Chemistry and the kindred scicrces to the improves
ment of AGRICULTURE. This subject is awakening OK
traordinary interest both in Europe and America, and
the discoveries which have been made bid fair to work
a revolution in rural pursuits, The essays above spo-
ken of, are designed to be practical in their character,
and especially adapted to the southwest. Tho public
cation of them has already commenced, and will be
continued at short intervals.
A series of letters on the general PRo0REss Of ScIEN-
TIFIc DrscovERY, from a gentleman whose pursuits are
entirely of a scientific nature, have also been engaged.
These letters it is proposed to publish at intervals of a
month or six weeks. They are designed TO furnish u
historical and connected account of all important inn
proyemcnts, inventions and discoveries, as they trans
pire. The publication OF these last named papers will
probably commence about the 18th Of May next.
The valuable and interesting essays above spoken OIL
are intended, of course, to be tn addition to the ordinary
contents Of the paper, which comprise a full and accu-
rate chronicle ofaall events Of Importance; political,
commercial, shipping aud miscellaneous intelligence
public documents Of Importance, both state and nation
al W the home and foreign markets, &C. &C.
An abstract Of the DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME CoUR1
OF LOUISIANA, prepared by the Reporter Of the Court, il
still published in the BULLETIN, as the decisions are
delivered andbecome final, Attention " also given te
important DECISIONS in the Federal courts, md in thS
superior courts of the different states.
The price of the WEEKLY BULLETIN is Threc Dollars
a year, when payment is made in advance at The Office
or RENTED without expense to the publisher. In othe
cases, Fire Dollars is charged. April ~, 1855
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
"a SONG.

Come where the purple light Of ovo II glow ing
In chastened beauty on each tower and tree,
And let thy tones in. soitest music tiowiags
Breathe VOWS oftenderness and truth tome.
Whisper 50 lightly that no listening ear
Savc{mime may hear the purpogt or thy sfrHin;
Breath the lew tones 10 wnfiapfs heart So dear,
Andlet the dreams of youth BE- minc aguin.
Think not the love which gilds lites early hour,
Grows cold and disa4Aas time steals swiftly ON;
Sweet ~ the fragraneesS Il the last lone flower
That fingers on the Tree when summers gone.
Years cannot change tho souls eternal truth,
Though beautyis Aaeting charms may fado away
Still-stil the heart retains undyipg youth,
Til life and love in DEATHS cold grasp decay.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
GLNRlL MLkIIN.
This Splendid y stallIsnSR aesr

NOV the property Of Messrs JOHN r. MIILeR aad
~ RICE GARLAND, tciD stand dtthe plantation Of the
latter, near the tom Of OPsloasas, anti The LIST 81 III
" merit; and will serve mares at the rate of $50 The
season; and one dollar to the groom, for each rifare;
10 be paid cash when the mare is sent. One persun
sending two or more mares, will have the services of
the horse at 1926 each. The price for the season tes
be secured by a good note, payable on the LIST IF
July next.
GEoncE MARIN is a full bloodcd horse, as his
pedigree will show. On the side of his sire,
Earfison's Zinganee, and also Of his dam Gabrielle;
be is nearly allied 70 that we'll known horse, Sir
Archy. There is, no horse in the United States that
has more or the blood of that celebrated racerGnd stall
lion; audit nnay safalv he said TINT there IS not in
America a better bred horse than George Martin. As
a race horse he has run successfully at all distances,
from one mile to four mile heats, and combines great
speed with ~indomitable game. His reputation as a
race horse is as high as that of any other in the coun-
try.
GEeReE MARTINS q rich bay, with black legs, name
and tail; without a spot or Flemish; has a fine constitn-
TOMS good disposition; and is now in fine health. ue
stands FIVE feet two inches under the Standard and IS
eight years old this spring, A
The proprietors have a large and we'll enclosed pase
ture, for the use of the mares, with abundance of shadc
and water :-mares will be fed with gram at the rate of
twenty-five cents per day.
Every care will be taken to prevent escapes and acci-
dents, but the proprietors will not be responsible for
any.
Opelousas. goth march, 1916.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
IRON, NAILS, HSEs, PLoUGHs, &c.

IRON, NAILS, HSEs, PLOUGHs, &c.
III VHE subscribers, ~ImPfSftcrs and Dealers in Hard
"a ware and Cutlery, invite the attention of Coun-
try Merchants and otherss5 their extensive and we'll
assorted stock Of Fofeig3daad Domestic Goods, among
whichar the ~followtngss
300 Tons Swedish, American and English Iron
1900 Bdles. Hoop, Sheet, Btnd, and Round Iron
80 Tons steel, cast shear, blister'd and German
500 doz. Collins 81 Go. Kings, Hunts, & Simmons axes
500 :" Sleeves
500 9" Whittemore's cotton and wool cards
100 " Best Louisiana socket spades
200 a fAmes, Adams & Woods shovels and spades
5000 g Carolina and louisiana hoes, London's and
other stamps
100 Casks trace chains, so do. OK and log chains
1000 /" Kings and Parsons Carey %plougls
500 ]" Woods, Ballinger's. and other makers
100 Tons Hollow-ware and Castings
5000 Kegs nails Weymouth s. DIS & Co. Brand
Anvils, Vices, hand and sledgc Hammers, Screw
Plates, Locks, Hinges, Screws, Mill and Cross Cut
saws, circular, hand and PANEL saws, Files, Corn Mills,
scythes, &c. Sc
Also Sperm, Whale, Linseed, and Tanners OILS,
superior quality, white lead, spirits turpentine, window
glass, tar, oakum and cordage, which they offer for
sale low for cash or approved paper
STARK, DAY, STAUFFER g. co.
Corner Canal and Magazine SITS.
Feb. 6.-3m. New Orleans
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
ny MM ME W1N MM n GA
rs PUBLISHED WEEKLY, ny
JOSEPH ETTER,
On Court street, Immediate opposite the Courthouse.
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SuBscRtrrioNs:-Fof one Jear, in advance, 90 90
Ifpaid after the expiration Of six months, A 90
For six months, invariably in advance, 2 90
ADvERrIsINc For one square, not exceeding Twelve
lines, one insertion, $l; each subsequent insertion.
fifty cents. Advertisements will be inserted in both
languages, and charged accordingly, unless other
wise ordered. A liberal deduction made on adver-
tisements inserted for long periods. When the time
10 not specified, they will be published two months,
and charged ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS no advertisement Or
paid, unless at the option Of the publisher
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
WTIeLlAM T..

WIIELlAM L. BRENT,
"A. TT OR M IT. = IA r r. Aw.
WMAvING returned to reside permanently at st.
Martinsvile, offers his professional services to
the Inhabitants Of the Parishes of 81. Mary, 81. Martin,
Lafayette, yermilion, Caleasieu and st. Landry, and
most respectfully solicits a share of their patronage.
He win be found at all times Cwhen not absont on
professional business) at his office, where he once res
sided, in the house lately the residence Of Mi. Desire
Leblanc, in st. Martinsyille. When necessarily absent,
his son, Edward G. Brent, Esq, who will be associated
with him, will attend to all professional business
st Maftinsville, March 10, 1915.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15


AT No. Al Royal street, Nep Orleans.
EWyHE subscriber has constantly on handea large
n supply of CURTAIN STUFFS, comprising a
large quantity ofzsplendid embroidered Swisslmuslin
curtains,
Satin medallion curtain stuff,
Silk damasks, of various colors,
Worsted and silk mixed darnask, various colors,
Cotton and worsted Mexico do do do
Cotton damask do do
Also, a large variety of silk, worsted and cotton bor-
behring's and gimps, of assorted colors and sizes.
Silk and worsted tassels, assorted colors, etc.
Silk and ,worsted cords. do do
And, in short, all the numerous different styles Of cur
tain stuffs and trimmings: Also, alurge assortment Of
GILT wfNpow-CURTA1N ORNAMENTS,
consisting of Window cornices,
Silt poles, of different sizes,
Gilt ornaments and rings, different sizes,
Gilt eagles, do do
A splendid assortment of Embroideries, suitable for
ottomans and ~footstool covers; embroidered bcll-pulls,
etc. etc., at remarkably low prices; together with a
very large and splendid a~ssortmentof
PAPER HANGINGS,
which comprises the mostsplendid tHistorical Decors,'
| suitable for the decoration Of 6ue saloons, etc.
.Dccors,' representing the five senses, very fine.
Gold and silver paper %hangings.
Velvet and embossed do.
Sntin and plain do.
Velvet, gold, and silver borderings.
Bedtop papers, with suitable borders, and a large as
sortment d fire board papers and borders,
The subscriber has constantly on hand a large assert
ment ofhsir and moss mattresses, bedsteHds, featbe
beds, sheets, ~fnusquito bars, and general bed furniture
together with pgrlor furniture. All of which will be sol
log. Nv II. SIEBRECHT,
seni9-tf Al Royal street, Nc
Mn. Orders thankfully received, and %Punctuall
attended 70,
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
81. 0rleans EMBELLISHMENTS
THOMAS b. WINSTON,
i hOIesale and Retail CIR DER


Nos. N, 10 e 2l Poydras ST., ". Orleans.
"Goops WELL SOUGHT ARE HALF Sold
HAVING an extensive stock, consisting Of a com
~ plcte assortment Of Groceries and Provisions, |
respectfully solicit the patronage Of the merchants and
planters of st. Landry; desiring an opportunity to prove
to them that / can promote their interest, by selling
the following articles on liberal terms respecting time
and prices.
Tea. 90 boxes lib. papers Powchong a 2sc--just
Starch. 100 boxes sb. papers, q 80 to 90 pounds
In a box.
indigo. cases.
Candles. ST. and 25 pounds, a &C TO Zoe.
Soap. No. 4 Boston soap, firm and beautiful, a33c.
Coffee. 100 bags Rio. full grain, a So to 10
Sugar. Hds.4S a A, 4ac., in bbls. ! higher
Salt. Fine 81 05, course Csc. in lots, old Sc. less.
Molasses. Good l6c, common 1876. refined 22c.,
sugar house at refinery prices, syrup rs to35c.
Tea Young Tyson a lsc. Tyson skin at l4c.
Corksss $50 bage 1000, a 81; 500, a 1925
Wine .. Malaga BIC, Madeira Coo. to ST. go best
Claret. Casks SS19 to $40, boxes 80 IS to So
Brandy. Otard So 25, Dupuy 50, NJ Glory 81 50,
Cognac 81 so.
Fruits. Almonds, raisins, figs, cream nuts, cur
rants, prunes and preserves.
Flour, pork, lard, whiskcy, bacon, butter and cheese,
and every thing else in the grocery line, in tho came
latio. Lots Of $500 to $4,000 will be sold at above
prices; at retail, p a 3 per cent higher.
Paper that can be discounted taken at 3, 8 and y
months. feb. l3--6m
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
COOkinee S9O1,G.

Cooking $9OuGS.
VESIIE subscriber has on hand three large Cooking
II Stoves, with all the apparatus complete.
Also. a very large FLAT BOAT, which will be sold
cheap for the lumber. M. GILBERH
Mnshington. La, March q, at 4aN
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15
ISAAC RRInGE.

Communicate Sagrrhasyts
ENoR the sale of GRoGERIES, DOMESTIC
Ill GOODS, HATS, BOOTS, SHOES and BRO
CAMS: also, Riclls Improved Patent -Salamander
BOOK SAFES Stevens Patent BALANCES
New York & Wiliamsburgh Co, WHITE LEAD, &c.
No. rs MdgaSiae ST., NeU' Orleans. o3-1y
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15

I@GdG9.
YEyHE subscriber haging repleEaislea his stock Of.
III goods this spring, and having determined to sell
them at the most moderate prices, invites an examina-
ton before purchasing. His assortment consists of
Balzorines, Silks. figured Jaconee,
white and colored Muslins, Barregt,
Linens, Calicoes, Domestics, SC. &c.
ALSO,
Clothing, Harness 8.Saddlery, F~2omr8.Sdt,
Hats, .SpaaishSaddle Trees, WhiskeN
BootS8.Shoc$, Spirits Of 1afpentine, Paints, on,
lamp Black, &c.-together with an assortmentof
Groceries, Hardware, Medicines, sc,
All Of which shall be sold at tho lowest prices.
NATHAN GILBERT,
March GIFT Washington, La
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15

DIR. II. Il. BEAUCHAMP
ID ESPECTFuLLY tenders his professional ser
ma vices to the citizens of Opelousas and vicinity
He may be found at all times, unless professionally abs
sent, ut his Office, corner of Market and Landry SITS.
Feb. 27-3m.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15

Published eue,y Saturday, from thesoGce of The,
New Orleans Commercial Bulletin.-=Price
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15

AsSgentlcman, while in church, intending Il
& reich his head, ii mental absence, reached
oeSff into the next pew, and scratched the head
IN old maid. He discovered his mistake wher
sued him for d breach Of promise of mar
risge.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-05-15

The Doyleston Express, a paper printed in
German, comes 10 us begging hard for IN ex.
on its margin--as nearly as we can
make it out. Once for all, we don't know Tutch
no peter as one geese ; and therefore the TX.
press win bc ef no more use TO us than d prayel
book to npanitcnt monkeys
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

In an article in the Boonville Register a
democratic paper, we find the following
sensible paragraph:
every democrat, with whom we have yet
conversed is Of our opinion; that is, that party
politics should have as little influence in the get
ting up and holding Of our State Convention as
possible. The subjects upon which that conven
ton will have TO deliberate are not nor should
they be considered, Of party nature. They
are those which should interest both democrats
and wings alike-such as will have deep .nhu.
ence upon the posterity of the present genera.
ton in Missouri, and such an one as cannot, in
any event, fail to have great weight upon the
character OF our State, perhaps, for centuries to
come. We say then, all patty jealouses should
be submerged into an era OF ''good feeling
that the question should not be, shall we have a
democratic or a wing constitution made for us
next fall? The pass word should be, let us all
unite and have "PeopleS Constitution'-one
good for all. That done, we will then quarrel,
if necessary, about political parties and parti.
zans.
We look for the democrat" to read the
"Regster" Out of the party, for coming to
our aid, when it is engaged in a contro-
versy with us. We are glad to see at
least one democratic paper, taking a stand
above party, in this matter, and we hope
the editor of the democrat" will profit by
this patriotic movement, and show that he
too prefers his country's interests TO the
advancement of party demagogues.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

OFThe Glasgow Pilot has recently laid
off its political coat and now appears in the
garb of neutrality. 1t is in future to be ed
tied by an Association Of Gentlemen, with
two of whom we have the pleasure of a
personal acquaintance. Under their man.
agement the friends Of the press may ex-
pect all promises to be faithfully per.
formed.
1t seems from the last Democrat that the
new editors have already given offence TO
the editor of that paper, by indulgng in
some structures on the subject of the Con-
vention. The Pilot, we presume, (or we
have not seen the number in question:
took more enlarged and patriotic view of
the subject than suited the tastes of the
demagogues who control the Democrat,
and hence their growing. High minded,
patriotic gentlemen will not descend to
such a position as that paper has taken,
and if it continues TO occupy it, ii must be
content with the low-hung crowd it will
collect, and an exposure of their acts.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

Messrs. Benson g. GREEN:-You will
confer favor on the citizens of School
Township, No so, Range Is, in Howard
county, by publishing the following pro-
ccedings of their recent
TOWNSHIP MEETING.
Pursuant to public notice. the qualified
voters of Township No. so, Range Is,
met at Freedom School House in Howard
County, when the meeting was organized
by calling Mai. T. Jackson to the chair, and
appointing Mr.. B. II. FOLSOM, Secretary.
The following gentlemen were elected
Township officers for the ensuing year, viz:
Commissioner, w. M. Jackson; Inspectors,
Hardin Yates. John Tolson, George Bass
and James Ferguson. B. II. Toson was
elected clerk.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the next annual meeting
be held at Freedom School House in How
ard county, on the LIST Saturday in May
1876.
The meeting then adjourned,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chairman.
B. II. ToLsoN, Secretary.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

The Oregon Negotiation.-The Washing
ton Union, in reply to an article in the
National Intelligencer, relative TO the Ore
gon negotiation, says. We certainly do
not understand that the negotiation about
Oregon is at an end, or that our admins.
tration is determined or willing TO termi.
nate it; or that there is no prospect of ami
cably adjusting the dispute; or that it must
necessarily end in breaking up the peace
of two great countries. We must trust
that "the case may 60 forward to its peace
full and reasonable decisions" and in spite
too, of all the unnecessary menaces of the
British ministers and all the blusterngs Of
The London journals,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
FOREIGN NEWS

Our latest foreign news brings another
,car speech from Sir Robert Peel. He is
more war-like than in his former speech.
We will publish it in our next. The Pre-
mier has been turning his attention towards
the unsettled state of affairs in Ireland, in
order to pacify the Irish, so that there
may be peace at home, in case of war.
Everything from England has a war-ike
appearance, but we are strong believers in
the old saying, that appearances are often
very deceptive"