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Introductory to Course of Lectures.

Introductory to Course of Lectures.
To be delivered in the city of Ntu Orleans. during the
months of February. March and 7prn. 1849. for the
benefit Of an Asylum for the Relief DESTITUTE
FEyH.7LES-0t the .4rrnOrr Hall.
The Committee formed for the pupose raising funds in aid Of
new Asylum to be founded this city for the relief Of destitute s
ma have Tho pleasure their eovcitsens that
have been completed which interesting Of
Lectures will be delivered during the present by several Of
most distinguished citizens who have kady volunteered their
services.
1t with ordinary degree of pleasure that the Committee
able to inform the public that the object Of the munifcent do
nation Of esteemed feowcien, being carried and meeting
with full Already has formed nucleus around which the
means and ympahes the and benevolent be gathered
with the utmost confidence.
Another CITIZEN enlarged munfcenee public
spirit known ALL and who founded years
similar charity to the proposed bsowng thou
sand dollars valuable city property has offered combine these
with and arrangements progress be
completed early day. by which these timely gifts will be brought
into active
An appeal made the public this charitable
dertakng strengthen which bring forward facts
enlist its sympahes proper state
not alone for support,
among from abroad snd brought penuy and by the
many Ills Of life TO which they exposed this perhaps
than any other.
To lift up encourage unfortunate compelled by
cumstances beyond their nqush thing they
the word except virtue the object Of the proposed Institution
surely there charity in the whole great range
which eonmens itself powerfully and that be
mendei with confidence ympahes and appreciation Of
our whole community than the proposed
PROGRAMME.
The series will comprise Ten Lectures. Due notice will be
the and the Subjects chosen by the Lecturers
Price Of Tcke-Admtting Gentleman and Lady for The
ss Ticket admitting Gentleman Lady, so cents.
LECTURERS.
Dr. Scott, Professor DeBov c. Rosslls,
Professor Dimitry, s. s. Prenfiss, DIR. Hawss,
Rev. w. 4. Nicholson J. P Benjamin, Professor RiddeL
COMMITTEE.
4eonard Matthew'S VIM NJ. Goodrich, A. NJ Cohea,
Dr.. E. H. Barton, Charles Gardiner, J. N Lea,
|. W. Andrews, E. Mcpherson, b. N. Norman.
smes Saul, fy7 Stsdp
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VIRGINIA MONUMENT TO WAsHINGToN.-The
amount of money now in the treasury of Virginia,
applicable to the erection Of monument to Wash.
ington, is upwards Of $4,000 This sum has
arisen from private donations made in the year
1878, in pursuance of resolutions then adopted BY
the General Assembly The original amount was
only little more than $4,000, but, having been
placed at compound interest, it has increased TO
$40 600
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For CALIFoRNlA.-Ap party of gentlemen of this
county left this place yesterday, (says the Yazoo
Democrat of the lsD, for the Gold region. Capt.
Thos. p Shade, Elias Fisher, w. G. Russell, r.
Russell, X. Exum, N. Sewell, w. Hall, - Nc
Curry, M. Gadberry, U. Bayer, L. Battaile and
X. Dlllahunty, are the gentlemen comprising it,
The company Is composed of good material-bold,
adventurous spirits. We trust that they may more
than realize their authorizations
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BAYOU SARA Sons OF TEMPERANcE.-The fol-
lowing list OF officers of the Jackson Division No.
10, Sons of Temperance, We're elected at their last
quarterly session: w. F. Herman, W. p, J. J.
Dixon, W. A., J. Lombard, +. s., NJ w. Hughes,
X s., NJ. Wicker, r., F. Matenly, A. r. s., T..
Downing, c., J. N. Smith, A. c., w. Sullivan, O.
g., - Elhearth, o S., d. Dealv. Chapain.
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Mexico.

The Spanish brig Habanero, Capt. Mallett, arr.
we'd yesterday from Vera Cruz, which place she
left on the 26th ult. By her we are in receipt of
papers from the city of Mexico to the 23d, being
two days later than previously received. We find
nothing of importance in our files.
In Congress, on the 22d, the I'd section of the
Colonization Act was passed According to this,
the Coonists are to have perfect security and JUS
tce in person and properly and the liberty of exer
cising any profession or branch of industry they
may choose, and also the right of taking out
patents, etc.
The Indians continue their depredations in the
State of Durango.
El Monitor accuses the Santanistas of conspiring
to procure the return Of that chieftain, and say
that the insurgents of the Sierra are stimulated by
his partisans.
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DAN DING ACADE MY.

ID Carondelet, between Canal and Common SITS.
CoNDuCTE1 IN THE LATEST RIsIAN
~ STYLE-Mr. p CLISSEY has the honor to .na.
inform his friends and patTons of this city that
having returned from his late tour in Paris he has
DANCING. Mr.. C. will teach QUApRILLEs, Mf~
WALTzEs, PoLKAs. VALsE DEUx TExPs. VALsk A
CINQ TEMPS REpowA, and several other late fashionable
and elegant DANCES that. as yet, have come out
Days for Children; Mondays and Thursdays. Mr. c. will
devote from until clock for private lessons ladies and
gentlemen. He has also re0pened his
Corner Of St. Andrew and Camp Streets, for the accom-
mediation Of ladies and children who reside distance from
the City DAYS of Glasses Lafayette Tuesday and Friday
~ Gentlemen respectfully informed that Glass will
be opened for Them from until 10 clock evening
tbs week particularly for those who wish perfect them.
selves in short of time. Mr. c. engaging teach
them to dance Quadnes in the of month, and
gance in any Ballroom. fy82m
u Satisfactory evidence can be shown from many gen.
temen no favored him with their patronage season.
II Dizziness OF the head in Watzng entirely cured
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--~>A-
Died:

In West Baton Rouge, the morning Cholera
ROsEMoND HEBERT ESQ., member the House Represent
aves In the death of Mr.. Heber the good
clze good FRIEND and his family aeconate parent. May
kind Providence bring consolation his and berea.ed family
Baton Rouge January 49, the residence Hubts NJ
CHATHAM, late of Philadelphia. He Masonic
James Lodge No. Al, and Washington Chapter.
In the parish Of St. Mary January 30 Mrs MARY JANE wife
Of Mr.. William kemper, OF that parish.
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MELANCHoLY.-The Memphis Eagle of the I'd
says: We mentioned the other day the melan-
choy deaths of two brothers English of this city,
We have yet a sad item to add to this mournfu
history of domestic affection. We are informed
that the wife of the brother who died last, went
out and watched over his grave all the day subse-
quent to his burial-relurned homeland the next
day she, too, was dead. 1t is singular and mel
ancholy episode in ljEa's history
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DANCING AcADEMY-Parents, and those who
have the guardianship Of the young folks, and wish
them to learn the accomplished and fashionable art
oftreading the may dance with light, airy and
finished grace. would do well to put them under
the charge of Mr.. P. Clssy, who has his rooms at
No. IA Carondelet street. His complete success as
tutor for several years is his best recommendation
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Arrivals at the Principal Hotels Yesterday

ST. LOUS....T Pate, Manuel Vega Paris Watsrstop
La; II Emerson, Trinity, La.
HEWLETTs. ..Jas c Woods W B Chsmberlin West Baton
Rouge shannon Woodvile Miss Jas Freaner O. Robt
Bcnner Gen Edw satterh La Pennington, Providence
ST. CHARLIE Lion Perry, Jas Foster, Tuscaloosa Ala
Mcguire Boston; Miss McCuchon Coast; Downes o.
Chambers Mo; Taylor CINCINNATI Poynter, ST Louis.
vERANDAH w Edward, lbervile; VIM Mcintosh, Miss
Philip Smith, Bracket Murphy George Saggens
saTs ThGs Nc Queen Montgomery Ala D Rodgers Bird
Holly, Lowndes County, Ala ivey Kerchevales, Fuller
ton, Chilcothe Ohin; VIM Whitehead, Va Deacon Y
Mrs Madison Louis Desoby J Paquemine; Parker. N.
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The misunderstanding new is to be seen at
this snug little establishment every night. Upon
the present occasion the great rider Levi North
will appear in beautiful equestrian performance
called Jack the Refer. Tammany will dance,
Rosaline and Mrs. Num- will grace the Arena,
and the two great rival Ethiopians-D imond and
John Sfickney, will appear in a trial of skill.
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A CusTcM-HoUsE DIFFIcULTY.-A New York
letter says: Several foreign vessels have made
application to-day at the Custom-house for clear
ance papers 10 San Francisco, but understand the
officers there, not being fully apprised how to act
under the peculiar circumstances of the case, have
deemed it advisable to hold all such applications in
reservation until instructions be received from
Washington
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JAMES L. FREANER.-" Mustang has arrived.
He entered our office yesterday, looking if a
hundred Mexican campaigns were still before him.
During the time he has been absent at the North,
he has improved much; not meaning, however,
that much improvement was necessary. Together
with all the rest of the world, he is now going to
California, where we hope he may realize all his
dreams of wealth Oh the golden banks of the Sac.
famento,
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Married I:

the parish Ponte Coupee January Joseph Jewell
Mr.. SPENCER J. FOSTER to Mrs MARY LANDONIA REY,
NOLDS, both of that parish
In the parish Of Pone Goupee the evening Of January by
only daughter of Judge Black all of that parish.
Ia Baton Rouge January 49, BY John R. Dufrocq p
parish of East Baton Rouge. -
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ORLEANS THEATRE.-T'he delightful opera of
Lucia di Lamermoor - will be presented this
evening. Tomorrow night the Monpaisirs viii
appear in " Esmeralda.' These art;stes have been
eminently successful, and have, usual, been re-
eeived by crowded houses
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Dcs- Messrs. Beard, Calhoun e. Co. sell this day
Vacant Lots, for account Of the Union Bank, situa-
ted in the rear of the Second Municipality; also
gang OF Slaves, to be sold without reserve, to pay
advances. OF See advertisements
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DEATH OF UNITED STATES OFFICER.-In
the Baltimore papers find the announcement of
the decease, Oh the 29th ult, of Capt. James NJ
Hill, Assistant Quartermaster of the e. S. army,
in the 4lst year Of his age.
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MAGIC EXHIBITION. - That Prince of Jugglers
and Magicians, Herr Alexander, Jr., will give the
good people an opportunity to witness his wonder
full powers of Necromancy, at Armory Hall, every
evening this week. word to the wise is sufficient
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VIRGINIA CONGRESSIONAL NoMINATIoNs.-Mr
Henry Edmonson has been nominated as the dem
ocratic candidate for Congress in the Monroe Dis
trict, Va, and Henry P. Irving, as the wing can
didate in the Charlotte District
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CoTToN SUNK.-We learn, says the Noxubee
Rife of the 9th ut, that the Aatboat of Mr. Laton
Saunders, containing 400 bales of cotton was sunk
a few nights since in the Noxubee River about
twelve miles below that place. We have not
ascertained the extent of the damages.
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Mandatory of the Celebrated

GUTTA PERoHA STIFFENED HATS.
80 CANAL STREET ~
WHERE the nerednlons are invited 10 call and ~. IN.
Nv operation Of HAT MANUFACTURING in r.
rs purity, With the machinery. etc. in full operation.
Sei9g the rxt to improve upon the Gutfa Percka ~
and now pnt in operation in this city ber
% call the attention Of the public the fact and request
70 cal and see for themselves have every variety Of
assortment of CAPS, UMBRELLAS. etc etc. ISL
~ lw2p Premium Hat s.op and Msnuf,1' q canc::,a
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CoTroN.-The stock in Augusta, Ca, on the LIST
inst, was $3.50 bales. The receipts during the
month of January were 56, 372, and the shipments
from the LIST of September, 1913, to the LIST of
February, I849, is. 5SS bales
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famento.

DEATH OF AN EDIToR.-John LAWNS, editor Of
the fernando Backwoodsman, and for a number
of years connected with the Mississippi Press, died
recently at fernando.
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BLISS ON THE Wharf.-The New York Post gives
rumor that Major Bliss is engaged in preparing a
history Of the campaigns of General Taylor, all of
which he witnessed, and most of which he was
consulted about
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81 Louisiana Temple of Honor No. Located
a. for the present JOHN PAGE, w.
]. THQMAS FIRTH W T. W, Q: WARNoCK w. R.;
ARMIES. w. IT.; JOHN T. FIRTH W o. GEO HULL W
D. u; THOMAS S. JACKSON w G.; CHARLES FERGtJ.
SON, w. s.; JOHN B. REED, Past w. &. r ~
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FAvoRs.-Thanks to the officers of the steamers
st. Paul, Charles Carroll and J. Il. boswell, for late
papers.
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o. The post office of the parish of ST. John the
Baptist, and all its contents, were burned week be-
fore last
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nT Ex-Governor Young, of New York, has re-
celved or is about to receive, tea service worth
$500, from his friends in New York city.
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r AIR B ANKS,S

Patent Platform and Counter Scales.
1NHE undersigned sole agents in New Orleans for the
Il sale of Messr. E. 4 T. FAIRBANKS & cos
Original paenees) st. Jonsbury, VT, celebrated PLAT
FORM SCALES. are prepared to furnish them at manu-
facurers' prices.
Counter Scales, to weigh from 4 OF. to Sc lbs
Druggists do: do. do. drachm to lbs.
Portable Platform Scales do. 200 to $50 lbs.
Iron Scales, do $500 TO 1000 lbs
Railroad Track Scales, for weighing 10 TO IS tons
Do Depot and Hay Scales do. 4 to 6 tons
The above are particularly recommended purchasers a.
superior to any other article of the kind for
rectness and durability which fact ample Testimonials
can be furnished
STARK, DAY. STAUFFER & Co.
fy8 I'm d&W corner Canal and Magazine street,
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IMPORTANT NOTICE,

U THE C.7IIIFUR.NT.f GOLD UTGGERN.
Take good supply of CLOTHING you or you will make
great mistake. The largest Clothing Under
ETC., IN New Orleans. you will find ALFRED MUNRoE g.
cos "onePrce Store, No 81 Magazine u See their
advertisement in another column. fv6s,
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usURY NOT UsURY.-The Senate of Wisconsin
has passed bill legalizing any rate of interest
agreed upon by the parties in contract
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o. Decisions in orr Supreme Court, CONTINUED, }
on the third page. >. Congressional and River
News, ETC., with letter of T'rastour," (which,
by the way, should have been credited to the Mo-
bile Herald and Tibune,) concerning the route
from Vera Cruz to San Francisco, and letter
from our New York correspondent, on the first
page. Last page, Items.
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THoRN's COMPOUND EXTRACT OF co
PAIYA AND SARSAPARILLA.

TUE most infalibe remedy discovered for that class Of d.
generally which the Copaiva and Sarsapara
have been found servesh The and sale tins
meicine obtained for the years.
immense utility. Ii hiss acquired the fame amo't
part Europe. approved sanctioned
by the Faculty OF Medicine recommended the
OF the profession.
One Recommendation this preparation enjoys above all others
portable tormput pos-,he mode which
taken beng both and peassns tsseless naurewh
diet Travellers
especially would And this medicine highly useful and ought
be unpovded with preparation the which
the combines Accompanying the medicine pamphlet
explanatory Of the different the disease WITHOUT
charge containing ample mercury
EEr Prepared BY j. B. Thirn, Chemist, London BY
sCKLES CO. Druggists, 40 Canal and Magazine streets.
New Orleans. fyS madp
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A GARD.
Mr. and Mrs. Harby's Classical, English.
French and Spanish School

FTtHCu ana spanish SCHOOL.
.v.4LdDES STREET. betueen ITALIA and .Nlpomene
Is NOW OPEN for the reception OF Pupils Bow.
received at stage Of education and thoroughly pre-
pared f1T Colleges, Counting houses and Trades
Mr.; HARDY has had twenty three years experience A
Teacher and feels assured that he can fulfil the Reasonable
desires those parents and guardians who may enrust chill
dren to his guidance. ~
limited number Of Boarden will be received in the family
Mrs. II: will supenntend the Female Department and ne
her exertons to insure polish of and genteness
The ench and Spanish will be laugh, by experienced
Instructors. -
TERMS:
For Day Pupils, from 81 to ST. per Month.
Boarding Pupils from SIS to $40 per Mon'h.
we do with pleasure recommend Mr.. and Mrs HARBY'S
ACADEMY to The confidence and patronage of The public
Isaac Johnson Goyernor of the State of Louisiana
Charles Gayarre Secreta.y of State.
Alexander Dimiiy. Snp. General of Public Education
GeoIYe EuStis. Chief Justice Supreme Court.
a. N: Buchanan, Jpdge District Court.
GTeo. Bright Justice of the Peace.
Il p c 1eSow Pscfe'sor University Of Louisiana
A. d: C,ossman. Mayor of the City
iiosspn GSensSn RECORDER Municipality No I.
+. sen,. SSsSn' :. NJ NJ.
fsS I'm GEO. w. HARDY Naiadss q.
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~ Our Readers arc raS

EV Our headerS requested notice the advertise
mends OF WiSTAR's BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY and JEW
DAVD FLAsTER the first page paper These ex.
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leans. Dec. g. 10l0.-nr i MENarNC.

~ MewOrleans, Dec. s. 1848.-Dr. J. MENsING:
rThe Set of Teeth inserted
job ever They equally srviceabs he
natural teeth Those needing done in your line liberty
call No. IA St. John Psrddo Gaxisr
slst. and Inspect il for ,henselvss. Yourh
q sG 4. o, TUCKER,
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NEW GERMAN DICTIONARY,
And other Valuable Educational WORK.

Published by o. APPLETON CO., New York and for mi,
the Nsv Orlsons Ststionsrs' WoreAouse," IA Campx
DICTIONARY OF THE GERMAN AND ENC
LIsH LANGUAGES indicating tho aecentua'in Of sv,,
German word containing several hundred German sypuyu
together Classification and Alphabetical List the i'm.
uar VERBS Dictionary Of German Abbrevations eo,a
from the works Of Hpsrt, Flugs Greb Heys and others
two para; fs, German and Engsh and sscous EnsisS ~
German. b. G. J. Adler, A. NJ, etc.
Also
Adsr's Progressive German Reader.
Olsudo Method of Leaning German, and Key dh
Ollepdrf Method Jf Learning Italian. and Key 10 Ia
Exercises.
Osndor New Method of Learning Spanish and ksy a,
velasques's New Spanish Reader. with Lexicon.
Geseniuss Hebrew Grammar
Arnod's Greek and Series Of School Text Books.
Everett's System of English vsrsncaton.
Grahams English Synonymes
Manrnau's Historical Questions, with Amsnsap Addtions
IN just received and for sale al the
"New Orleans Stationers' Warshousep
t,s s,d,tw ]. 3. STEEL, II Camps
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advertisements me other columns this paper He
need would do well him call, houss
street.
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THE subscrbes agents for the sale Of the Vee Mona
J. que Company celebrated SHEET ZINC, would call
the attention OF Builders and Others to this article (wben
used OF proper thickness and quaiy d9rab and econo-
mca article ROOFS. IL has been used on Roofs in Eu
rope for thirty years without repair and snow apparently
good when first 1t particularly calculated for
large buildings Churches Sugar Houses, etc. Circulars,
giving all requisite Information the subject, be
had, and models OF the mode of using application
to SLARk, DAY, STAUFFER g. CO.,
fy86md&W Corner of Canal and Magazine sts
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TPreventive.-The Pcayune says that Cleanliness
Of the best Preyenyes Cholera Clean UND SHIFTS
and DRAWERS, SOCKS, etc. obtained, both
cheap, at LEGHToN's Genemen's Furnishing Store No.
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8. of t.. Meetings This Evening.
CRYSTAL FoUNT DIVISION No. 4. at Crystal Fount Hall.
20 Tchoupitoulas street. at half past T..
WASHINGTON DIVISION No. S, at Y. Brothen' Hall,
Lafay cite. at half past 7.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DIVISION No g. at Unity Hall Ma
igny Buildings. Third Municipality, at halfpast7
-~N1-
Auction Sales This Day.
BEARD CALHOUN & Co. will SELL 1t IL O'Clock, at Banks
Arcade, Slaves.
MoRpHY NEvIUs will sell. at 10 o'clock At No. 81 Maya
zine street, Groceries, also at IL O'Clock at Banks Ar
cade. Lots in Csnolton, and valuable Negro Man.
r. NJ ARMFIKLp will sell at the OF Jasper F. Smith,
Canal street. Dry Goods Hats Boots, Shoes ETC., with
out reserve. EkT See Auction head.