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MT EESON AND WELBY'S EXCHEQUER
lVl REPORTS, eleventh volume, with the decs-
ions in the American courts, just published for sale
by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Also, vol. 7 English Ecclesiastical Reports, con-
tanning ID and Sd volumes of Cureis's Reports;
edited by b. Gerhard Of the Philadelphia bar
Volume 3 Towards Reports of the Supreme
Court of the United States.
BOWERS American Law Dictionary, second edi-
tion enlarged; vols.
Volumes 40 and "A English Common Law Re-
ports.
Russell on the Law Of Factors and Brokers;
vol.
Joynos on Limitations; vol.
Lambert on Dover vol.
Selection of Legal Maxims, classified and Illus
traed, by III. Broom esq, of the Inner Temple,
barrister. vol, London, l645.
TAYLOR on the Law of Landlord and Tenant;
vol,
The Law Of Marine Insurance; by John Duer, Of
New York.
Also, the late numbers of the "Law Library
and of the american Law Magazine for which
subscriptions will be taken, and the copies regularly
forwarded to any post office in the United States, by
FRANCK TAYLOR.
Law books imported to order from England and
France.
Sept. IL
w ANTED, two boys--one to assist in the seed
Wv store, and the other IN the greenhouse de-
pariment. Liberal wages will be given. None
need apply but those who can bring good recon-
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and scotsman, opposite the State Depart
ment.
q
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II EVILS & HOLLAND, Cen,re-market space,
IL next door to the dry-goods store of ID. Clegett,
have this day received very general assortment OF
fresh family groceries, consisting in part Of
10 hhds. brown sugars, all qualities
Loaf crushed, and powdered sugars
10 chests fresh and superior quality teas, assort-
ed kinds
40 bags coffee, old government Java, Maracabo,
Laguayra, Rio, and toasted
600 gallons pure cider vinegar
Spices Of all kinds, ground and in the grain
100 Kentucky canvassed hams, very fine
Extra, super, and family -four
No. lard, rice, and cheese
Bleached sperm oil and sperm candles
Tallow candles and brown washing soap
Porto Rico and New Orleans molasses, and su.
gar-house sirup
Corn-broms, whisps, painted pals
Fresh starch, indigo, and washing. soda
Extra quality cheWing-tobacco
Cigars Of several brands and prime quality
And, also, all other kinds of family groceries
To which we invite the attention of purchasers
shall sell them very low for cash, or to punctu
al credit customers.
Sept. 17--3tdif
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ITO MAIL CONTAGIOUS. posTMAs-

ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, PoSTMAS-
Il TIERS, and all other persons having business
with the Post Office Depariment.-Ihe undersigned
having been for several years employed in the ac-
counting branch Of the Post Office Department, is
intimately acquainted with the operations of that
department., aud well qualified to attend to any in
terest connected herewith He offers his services
as agent and attorney to contractors, postmasters,
and all others to whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs nrusted to him, whether
relating to past, current, contemplated transac
lions with the department, shall be attended TO as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, if the spot. Bidders for the
southern and western mail-rouies, to be declared on
the LIST of October next will fnd it TO their adyan-
age transmit their papers to him for preparation
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised of all matters affecting their
interests. If collections at any time required TO
be made by him. he will remit the proceeds without
delay Communications must be postpaid
FlTZHUGH COlLE.
Hon. Elisha Whithesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor of the Post Office Department,
nj. st. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor of
the Post Office Department.
John Marion, esq, Chief Clerk of Post Office
Department, Washington.
Hon. VIM Cranch, Chic Justice Of U. s. circuit
court, d. c., Washington.
VIM. w, Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington
Aug S--2aw2m
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r OoK OUT FOR BARGAINS! BARGAINS

r OOK OUT FOR BARGAINSi BARGAINSl
IL BARGAINS! at the old stand (butnew store)
The subscriber has Just opened an immense guam
tity of new fall and winter dry goods. In the
large assortment will be found those which are
scarce and desirable and in point of beauty, rich
ness, and cheapness, cannot be excelled
As have all kinds Of goods usually kept in
staple and fancy dry goods stores it is useless TO
specify. To my regular punctual credit customers,
goods will be sold on the same pleasing terms an
heretofore.
To cash customers, would only add, give me
call, and the goods are yours.
GEORGE STETTINIUS,
Entrance on Pennsylvania avenue and G street
Washington, Sept. 8, 1645.
Sept 8-2aw3w.
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n REEN GINGER, SPICES. &c
Vt just received
300 pounds green ginger
300 do race ginger
900 do white mustard seed
| barrel cloves
| do mace and nutmegs
so mats cinnamon
pine white spirit for preserving peaches
10 boxes double refined loaf sugar
10 do do do low-prlce
90 barrels crushed sugar
10 hhds prime Porto Rico sugar
300 superior sugar-cured hams
$500 gallons pure cider vinegar
For sale by GEO. q THUS FARMER.
Sept. 12--3t
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Trench BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
FOR BOYS, BY HY. BEsrALou MIcHARD,
10Th street, between f and q, west side.--The Pc
,liar features of this academy are:
ls That il is the only male school in this section
If The country where French is taught practically,
and in which the intercourse between the teacher
and pupils is held in the French language.
d. That mathematics--thi paramount object of
modern educalion--are taught, not only special
branch and on the plan established by the masters
Of the French school, principally Legendre, Bour-
don, Lacroix, &c. but, moreover. instruction Is
s,onyeyed through the medium of the French; dem
knstralons in geometry and solutions of problems
icing made in this language-an exercise which, by
with ease and accuracy.
The English Is by no means neglected The
curse of English studies consists of English gram
mar reading, (the classic authors) weekly recita-
3ons of English poetry, previously copied by the
&upil,) and English composition.
The boarding department is under the care of Mr..
oseph Michard and his lady, in whose family the
french is exclusively spoken---an advantage for the
mt time met with in this metropolis.
French textbooks are used in the study of geog-
apply, history, arithmetic, and the modern lam
uages.
| To those DESTROYS Of acquiring practical knowl-
dge of the Spanish, peculiar advantages are offered
b this institution, as Mr.. Michard is conversant
Eith this language
| Boarders will attend the church designated by
heir parents or guardians, always accompanied by
member of Mr., Ms family.
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TO DENTISTS.
r HAVE to-day received new supply of porce-
i lain teeth Of ali sorts and sizes, from the ceebro-
ted mandatory Of DR.. McGrath, OF Philadelphia,
which will be sold at his prices. They are very
handsome and well shaped. If you want good
teeth cheap, call on J. r. CALLAN,
Corner of E and 18th streets.
Sept LIFT
CyILKS, SILKSi--Ladies in want Of silk dresses,
- may find at our store silks at any price,
from 62J cents to 90 so per yard We have
Rich brocade runaroun in dress patterns, very
rich
Rich black, stripe, and other patterns, extra rich
Super striped and changeable
Wide plain changeable taffeta
4changed chameleon silks
With great variety Of other style, which we in
vite purchasers TO call and see.
- D. cLAGETT & co.
Sept l5-3df
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DULLS SARSAPARILLA.--This preparation
ID Of sarsaparilla is now preferred to all others, and
is recommended by all the physicians. 1t may be
had, genuine, by the dozen or single bottle, Of
J. +. CALLAN, 4
Opposite the Post Office.
Sept l6
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DOOKS--Stewart's Practical Treatise on the
I'D Diseases of Children; l VOL, new edition, en-
larged.
The American Shepherd, by Notwithstanding ON
the breeds, management, and diseases Of sheep.
The Bosom Friends, novel, price IS cts
Wandering Jew, No. IL
Ella, by Charles Lamb, new edition, IS cts.
Pictorial Bible, No. 80.
Sept 16 F. TAYLOR
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BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
INCORPORATED IN 1880,
No. Is South street.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
TSHlS company makes assurances on lives for
l. one or more years, or for life, at the following
rates per annum, per one hundred dollars.
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NEW MUSIC.--WM. FISCHER, Pennsylya-
IN mia avenue, two doors east Of 18th street, has
just received the following new music, which will
be sold at reduced pricefour and three cents per
page:
Make me no gaudy chaplet; composed by Don-
zetti.
When slumber's pinions DER me play; by Bale.
Womans heart, romance; by Balfe.
However bright the sea tonight; by Bale.
My presence, still, in calm and storm; by Bale.
A fairy unseen thy guardian angel; by Auber
There's sunlight in heaven; by Balfe
Trumpet quickstep, (guitar;) by Weiland.
Grand Kosciusko Polonaise; by Rudolph.
Petit cadeau de jeunes files; by Bohaszewicz.
L'AhteloPe, (valse and gallop;) by Bergmuller.
Satan valse; by Major.
La Juive; by Cramer.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE co
lumbar COLLEGE.


TINE annual course Of lectures in this institution
J. will commence, as usual, on the FIRST Monday
in November, and continue until the first OF March.
FACULTY.
Harvey Lindsy, M d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy.
John M. Thomas, M. D., Professor of Medical
Jurisprudence and Physiology.
William p. Johnston, M d., Professor Of OBJ
Charles G. Page, nj. d., Professor of Chemis-
try.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor of Materia Med
lea and Therapeutics.
John Frederick May, NJ d., Professor of Sur
gerry.
Johnson Eliot, M. d., Demonstration of Anat-
my.
slve edihce in which the lectures are now delivered,
are such will facilitate very much the imparting
of medical instruction. The lecture rooms adj
miraby arranged well lighted, and warmed. The
museum is increasing daily in importance and inter-
est. The rooms of practical anatomy afford advan-
tages rarely equalled they will be opened the first
week of October. The lnfrmary is under the inn
mediate direction Of the faculty of medicine, and
this, with the public dispensary, will continue to
present numerous and valuable cases for clinical in
sucton. Clinical lectures will be delivered at least
twice week, and operations performed before the
class.
The entire expense of of lectures, by all
the professors is $50. Demonstrators ticket $40.
Good board can be procured, at from $3.50 TO 50 90
per week
WILLIAM P. JOHNSTON, M. D.,
Corner Of 7th and F streets,) Dean
N. B-Professor LINDsLEy's health having been
completely restored, he has been renstated in the
chair Of Pathology and Practice
Washington, ID. c., June 12-2awtNov3
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
~ T0N.-Thc undersigned offers his services as
p agent for claims upon either Of the departments
n Congress
Particular attention viii be paid to the settlement
accounts of djsbursng officers, who may find il
|nconvenient to attend personally, especially those
4 the navy. His experience and practical knowl
fdse will afford many facilities.
charges viii be moderate, and regulated by the
mount claimed ard the extent of service required.
communications (post raid) will receive immediate
Ptenton. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. ii Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue,
. REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, u. S. N
stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
a, o. Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
ReV. Septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
yohn {. Rives, esq, Washington, d. c.
James Hoban, csq.,
L Il = Handy, esq, Purser U. s. Navy.
John : N De Dc, Brce, esq,
K. R WOldron esq, I"
April eff
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TO THE LADIES.
INV have constantly on hand large supply Of
Nv The prettiest and best work in our line Of
part, Of
Fine French morocco Paris ties
DO do kid do do
DO do do slippers
DO do morocco cottage shoe
Do do do walking shoe
Do half, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO..
| lored.
Also, one Of the handsomest assortmonts Of chill
tn's shoes to be found in any establishment in the
District
Mr.. Charles Mann, experienced cutter viii take
easures for those who prefer it, at the same price
4 store-work. He has now many customers who
blink him one Of the best filters they have ever tried
The best materials employed in our shoes, and all
PORK sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofthe large black boot Pennsylvania avenue,
oors east Of Al street.
Aug o
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TINE annual course Of lectures in this institution
J. will commence, as usual, on the first Monday
in November, and continue until the first of March.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

G-STRANeE BUT TRuE.-The proofs that we
have seen of tho efficacy of the Magic Nerve
and Bone Eminent am. the Indian Vegetable
Elixir. for the cure Of Rheumatism, are neon
testable. We do not hesitate to say to the aE-
aicted, that we sincerely believe it TO be a GER
tain cure, and recommend them by all means to
try it, and i'll case it fails, the price shall be re-
funded. Sold at SO Poydras street.
Sold in Opelousas by Dr. HAwK1Ns.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
Above will Be found ! call on our party

or Above will be found . call on our party
to organizes TO meet in their respective precincts;
to appoint delegates to a Parish Convention and
10 prepare in earnest for the coming elections.
We trust the views Of this notice may be fully
carried QUIT is the surest means Of ensuring
harmony and hearty action in the coming contest.
Our opponents are already on the qui piue,a and
have their candidates in the field. We must give
them 4 Waterloo San Jacinto defeat!
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
WING M

Ameeting ofthe Wing voters Of the Parish Of
St. Landry, will be holden in Opelousas, on SA-
FURDAY, The l2A IF July nert, for the Pur-
nose 81 nominating candidates for the Legisla-
lure, and other officers, to serve under the new
constitution, in the event Of its adoption BY the.
people. Likewise, TO- appoint Delegates to the
State Convention, that is to he holden for the
purpose of nominating Wing candidates for Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor. In order that
the entire parish may be fully represented at
this meeting, it is recommended to the members
ofthe Wing party throughout the Parish, 70 hold
meetings In their seccgal Police jury Yards, and
appoint DRIEeArEs to the general meeting 20
Be holden here on The 18th July for the purposes
above stated. II Is hoped and expected that
every whig will do his duty, and that no Police
jury Ward will be left unrepresented.
6pelousas, June IL, 1916.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

NIB. a meeting Of the Wings of Opelousas
and vicinity, will BE held at The Clay Club Room
ON Saturday next, the 18th inst, at 4 o'clock, for
the purpose Of appointing Delegates tot the above
meeting, in accordance with the r~ecoinnenda-
ton therein contained, to meet in convention on
tho 18th proximo.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
CONSTANT cHAcHERIE, her Husband.

CONSTANT CHACHERIE, her Husband.
EPY reason of the law and evidence in this case be-
NIB ing in favor of the plaintiff is ordered and
decreed BY the Court, that the said plaintiff, Celestine
be separated in property from her said hus-
band. That she be adiudgsd to have the sole and ex-
elusive administration Of her paraphernal property, un-
controlled by her said husband. And it is further de-
creed BY the Court, that the said plaintiff have Judgment
against her said husband, Tor the sum of Eve hundred
and twenty-eight dollats-the amount of paraphernal
funds, and property recovered yher said husband, and
BY him appropriated to his own use and purposes ; and
that the tacit mortgage of the plaintiff be recognized
LOT the sum OF four hundred dollars, from the first OF
January, 1888, and for the sum of one hundred and
twenty-eight dollars, from the 18th day of September,
1881 And it is further decreed, that the defendant
pay the costs of suit, to be taxed.
Done and signed in open Court, this Sd day Of June,
esigned) GEO. R. KING, Judge 5th District.
| certify the foregoing to be a true copy Of the judg-
Witness my hard, and the seal Of said Court, al
opelousns, tins 9TH June, ls45.
c.A. J. PosEY, D. clk,
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

E-The Doctors of Bayou sara. have formed
themselves into an association under the title o
the ssWest Feliciana Medical Society,""
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

@We understand the citizens of Washing.
ton are endeavoring to erect a Catholic Church
in that town. lot has already been obtained;
and, we have no doubt, the work will be accom-.
plished,
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
TEMpERANCE BARBECUE.

A barbecue Willie given by the friends Of temper
.4th day of July next. A general invitation is EXTENDED
10 the citizens of the adjoining Parishes, and also 10 ia
Ministers Of the Gospel of all orthodox denomination
who will be expected to hold 9 two days meeting on al
Saturday and Sunday following the barbecue.
BAYOU hicot, May goth, 1s45.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
III o s i % e

Francois Robin, of the Parish of ST. Landry,
HAS applied by his petition to be appointed admin
NE istrator of the estate in community between
DOMINIQUE PREJEAN
And the Children and Heirs of MARIE SAyoIE, late OF
said Parish, his deceased wife.
Anyperson intending to oppose said appointment will
file the same, in writing, in my office, within ten days
from and after the publication hereof.
A. GARRIGUES, Parish Judge.
Opelousas, juno 12, lS45-2t
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

say nothing about il, boys, but we have
bsen eating, from our garden, for some time
past, corn and tomotoes, and other .chicken'
tixens. We are now about plugging our tpa.
fermeLoast Who'll TAKE slice with us
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

9Bishop Polk, of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, will preach in the Protestant Chapel on
Sunday morning next, at IL o'clock.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

We ara informed that AT Marshall, on Friday
last, At the execution Of the negroes who were
convicted al their last District Court for the mnr-
der other master, Mr.. Wilson, q young man
the son Of Major John Maulding oflhat place-un.
fortunately met with his death b the accidental
discharge ofhis own gun. He was one Of the
guard which was attending the execution.-
SkreUepOrt GazctsA
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

The sherifof Schuley county, Mo, was re-
Gently arrested by the authorities 0 flowa, while
serving process on what is called the disputed
territory. and committed to Jail. The citizens
on each border are becoming somewhat intiamed
in regard TO their boundary line, and talk OF tor
chile measures. Keep cool, gentlemen.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

Before the adjournment ofthe Southern Metho-
dist Episcopal Convention, lately sitting at Lou
~isville, Bishops soule and Andrews were, by a
unanimous vote, requested to unite with and be.
come regular and constitutional bishops ofthe
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, upon the
basis ofthe plan of separation adopted by the
late General Conference. To this resolution
the bishops, responded, notifying the Convention
oftheir acceptance.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
PROBAT Il SALE.

l+ EEHgETY4 #WEH#M UNNN
NX7ILL,be sold at public auction, to the last and
~ highest bidder, by the Undersigned Parish Judge
in and for the parish of St, Landry,
On Monday, the 18th day Of July
next, 1845,
AT tho residence Of EvAR1sTE GUiLLoKr, { n. G., Ms
residue of the property belonging 10 the estate of
CATHERINE VICTOIRE DONATO,f VIC Late
of said Parish, deceased, consisting Of
Eleven hundred head Of yacllerie hor
ned Cattle; about two hundred head
of unbroken Horses and Mare
twenty-five Facherie Horses; and
ninety or / hundred head of Beeyes
to be sold in a single lot.
TERMS AND CoNDIrIoNs Of the purchsaa
money payable on the first day Of April next, ls46l apa'
The other half payable on the first day Of April ensuing
ls47-purchaseTs giving approved personal security
All sums not punctually paid at maturity, to bear elra
per cent, interegt until finally settled.
A. G~ARRlGUES, Par;sh Jadg
June 9Th, i845.-ts
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

G1~It is impossible for US to publish the epi.
dsncs in the case Of Mitchell this week, owing
70 the crowded state Of our columns. It viii be
found on CUR outside pages next week.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

DEArH OF Hon. john CAMrBEII.-We learn,
saysthc Charleston Courier, with deep and sin.
eere regret, that the Hon; John Campbell, for
many years q distinguished member Of Congress.
in Marlborough district, on Monday last, ola he.
morrhage Of the lungs.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12
ESTRAY HORSE,
N'WT EGE.

JS'D TTGtE.
A LII persons indebted to the Estates of JEAN
IN SEBASTIAN deceased, and his wife VlCT0IRE
POINT, deceased, are requested to pay the amounts
due by them and all persona having claims againsF
said tive estates, are requested to present them, PIC
perly authenticated, for payment, to the undersigned
within thirty days. JEHU PITTS,
June S, lS45-4t Administrator
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

G-That Litsen basket of big POtatoea which,
We received the other day, made US feel quite
alealy-mouthed ! They are a superior article.
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

State of Louisiana,
], J. PosEy, Deputy Clerk of the Fifth Judicial Dis
trict Court, in and for said State and Parish, do hereby
certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy Of
the judgment in the above-cntitlcd suit.
Witness my hand, and the seal of said Court, at
Opelousas, this 18th June, 1916.
j. PosEY. d. OK.
Clerks Office, June, 1s45-ll2-5t
The St. Landry whig., 1845-06-12

WANTED, an owner for a pair of Specta.
cles. LEFT at this office last week,