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PROCLAMATION.

FAUsTIN SoULoUQUE, PRESIDENT HAYTI.
FeL0U Citizens OF the East come in person to exhOrt
the Republic Put end to dissenOns and reOn your
brethren and fellow counymen. We cannot be
miles, because we are OF the same race and above ALL
united by the fraternity OF blood We have hut
and the and form but and the
people, except nnder the penalty of abccaing aindepen
dence nationality, the future. The has arrived for
you decide and dread lest when late when your
eyes become opened rreparabe loss will have left you
only vain and impotent repentance.
tached yourselves from the Republic have your suferings
diminished Have they the contrary, filled the
sure Since you have divided common country,
OF having founded another more happy,
free, and more independent In breaking the national
unity, in dividing the territory is it that, dunitng heart
and soul on this divided soil shall afterwards be stronger
against foreigners who might wish to ensave adjuEe
you, fellow 10 the abyss which
your mprudence is leading you Retrace steps, for
there is still time.
should esteem as the most glorious event of my admins
ation, reconciliation with the Republlc-yOur
to the bosom OF our common county whose destnes
conhded to me- | promise you make solemn en-
V your manners religion, (Which also
ours snail be scrupuOusy respected You shall hencefoh
tere of locality. You will there operate freely
and ecacOusy than you ever could under any other
form OF government GU will have the magistrates and
tunconares OF your choice but for the love of God and
the national unity Unite our forces rather
than weaken hem rather than endanger our future with
fratncda struggles.
it support, succor for the true Hayan of the East
with whom they to fraternze. Your enemie, are
those who remain deaf to appeal and try to oppose our
reconcile ahon by armlng you against usaganst your bre
then Ii there are any such you, they cOnspire
against the liberty and nationality of the Hayiian people
Do them that they betrayng you and that
it is time deal out justice to them!
Live the Constitution Live Liberty Equality! Live the
Union Live the Indivisbility of thesenory!
Given at Head QuaItes Lascaobas, 9Th March, 1919.
l.. DrFRENE, Secretary General
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MUSICAL. COMMUNICATION,

Eds Crescent-There be little or no doubt but that
city is proportion to its population the most musical
city the Union and in which there more true mu
steal taste than be found in any other portion of our
county Doubtless the cause OF this refined taste
Especially among the Creole poron) owing to the French
Opera and the fine which the management pla
ce before the public the of the great masters
of the day.
The Concert given on Wednesday night last MAY I'd
certainly of the highest Order and great credit due Mr.
Gabc for his eAertons getting Concert OF such music
as will tend benefit the public taste. Beehovens Sin
fonia performed in mastery and ascal style. and
gave great satisfaction to the numerous and highly n1ell
gent audience present.
On Wednesday evening next (May 9th) to have
another Concert of the Order to be given at the Ar
mory Hall by Mr. Hoefner and Orchestra of about sixty
of the first musicians of the city Among their pieces will
be given the celebrated Battle of Waterloo" with vocal
chorus the favorts Filtration Polka of S,rakosch and
Andres magnificent Festival Overture-al for full Or
chestra OF the first mentioned piece cannot speak, never
having heard performed but who has not heard OF the
"Fiuaton Polka" by the celebrated Pianist Strakosch,
the recollection of whose brilliant performances are yet
fresh This Polka, which think decidedly the
best yet written will be given with much effect by full
and powerful Orchestra. The tmentoned piece, Festi
val Overture, by Andre dedicated to the American Ma
ton and received the prize at OF the great Musical Fes
rivals given Germany. 1t will be performed at this Con.
cert for the first time America have read criticisms
it in the foreign papers, and they speak OF as the most
grand and magnificent composition of the day.
Ii rumoed that soon to have Nine. BlscacCantl.
the celebrated pma donna" among No terms can do
justice the fautes singing oil this really great artistic
At her Concerts in Boston. have listened to her time after
time with satisfaction than to other of the prma
donas" the United States. Like the tall oak among
the forest trees she stands prominent those OF her
proessonthe sweet tones of her voice cling to you like
remembrance of the past Another thing that should tend
to her that she American Her father was
Mr. Ostlne the celebrated leader of Boston, which is her
native city Some four five she went to Italy,
,Iabt and
married In New York. her first appearance Clique"
got up against her. headed by c0utd6ecrttac, ma.
med Watson. then the editor of called the Musical
Times which. OF its too papable Partially to
every thing English died natural death. In Boston,
Philadelphia and every city where she has since
Concerts they have always been successful and trust that
should she give one in New Orleans. our citizens
will show their appreciation of talent. CROCHET.
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having no personal knowledge Of the subject to
which it refers
Eds Crescent In my frequent visits to the various Mar
hs OF the city have been frequently surprised that the
Municipal authorities far as was enabled to perceive
give no attention 10 the condition and manner OF dressing
the various kinds OF meats which exposed for sale upon
ihe SHAMELESS alude more particularly to the disgusting
habit ang among of the butchers of small
OF blowing or initiating them, thereby giving lean and
shrunken animal the appearance of pumpnes and atEess
when in reality boaed result of some nauseating
breath Initiating the cells and cavities and producing the de-
ceptlon The H0S 0perdndt simple and when you
are told that it consists simply inserting quill other
ma tube INTO those parts where would naturally look
Tor lat IN healthy and we'll fed animal and then applying
the mouth gently Initiating them with the contents of
most delightfully."- sweet scented pair of lungs into such
imitation as may deceive the ignorant will be able the
next time you go through the market to recognize
JOINT that Will answer this description.
In addition to the disgust produced by knowledge of the
especially in weather. In large cities the
dom of the rulers has imposed heavy penalties upon those
found guilty of such 0atsome and nauseang practice
Many farooking Joint which has given rich promise of
goodly cheer has wouy disappointed the anxious ex
pecatons of host by its shnvetled and diminished appear
the table, epitome of itself" and opne
would have produced such effect the appetes of
the guests had they but known to what cause to attribute
the CHANGE would have made less still suffice the dinner
merely call your attention to the subject, thinking perhaps
represent the evil induce such action the
part OF The auth matter so closely con
nected with good health will prevent in future such ex
hbltlons witnessed this morning the shambes OF
the market, by who does not like BLOWING.
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ST. LOUIS AND Fort LEAvENwoRTH TELE-
GRAPH.-Mr. Sanford ]. Smith will leave in a day
or two, says the ST Louis Reveile of the 29tl, on
a visit to the towns on the Missouri river He will
20 prepared to put the line between this city and
the western boundary at once in hand, and the
friends of lightning communication will be much
interested in his explanations with regard to the
work on this, the first link of that great western
section which is destined soon to connect our val
lev with the Pacific.
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BEEF CATTLE-The markets in every direction present
unusual activity and rmness for this description of stock
and prices higher than they have been known for
AT the different yards in the vicinity Of this city for past
three days prices have from 81 50 100 pounds
Yesterday fine lot of ninety five heat purchased BY
the Captain of the steamer Atlantic, for shipment Mr.
These cattle the largest and perhaps the finest sold
this market this season. Mr. t. the raiser, informed that
portion of them he had stalfed two, and the remainder
three winters The demand for both city consumption and
shipment active and common and fair lots sell 81
70 New Orleans IS per hsad,-S Louis Republican, 18th,
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TENNESSEE PoLIrIcs-The Somerville Con-
vention (whig) has nominated John w. Harris for
Congress in the Tenth (Memphis) District. The
same convention nominated ]. F. Harrington for
State Senator. Col. John Pope presided over the
convention. An effort was made to pass what the
editor of the Memphis Enquirer calls Southern
resolutions; but they were voted down and the
convention passed the "yery same in substance"
continues the Enquirer, "we have been passing
all the time for many years and amount to nothing"
Gen. Washington Barrow has withdrawn from
the Congressional canvass in the Eighth Nash.
ville) District; and Gen. Cullom remains the sole
wing candidate in that district.
Gov. Brown and Gen. Trousdale open the can
vass for Governor to-day. They have published a
list Of appointments for public speaking from this
until the middle of June. They regret that the
shorsness Of time between this and the election (he
beginning of August will force them to pa s. by
some counties in the State
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BIBLICAL CoMMEN TARIEs

THOS. L. WHITE, SIS Canal street.
Cake's the Old and New Teaments,
royal 3ro.
scos Commemorate the Old and New Teamen,
containing Browns Concordance
Comprehensive Commentaries the Old and New Tesaments
vols royal 9vo, embracing nearly all that valuable Henry
Scott and Dodddge, with maps plates and ether ngravngs,
adapted Family Bible Soceue aud Sunday School
Teachers Edited by Rev. VIM. jerks.
Patrick, Lowh, Critical Commentary and Paraphase
Old and New Tesanients and the Apocrypha; New Edition.
with the Text printed large in vols. royal octave.
Baness Notes the New Testament N vo sold separately
N. B.-Fhe above viii be sold my7 81
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MISSISSIPPI COMMEMORATIVE Central Con-
vention meets at Jackson to-day. Its object is to
devise means for preventing the encroachments
which some suppose the North is making on the
South.
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ORLEANS THEATRE.-Mr Fot, the worthy stage mana
ger of the Orleans Theatre, will take benefit this evening
The bill of fare is very good combining excellence and
novelty The new grand opera of |" The Death of Sarda
napalus the music by Mr. Cuo of this city. will be repre-
sented for the tme and fom what we have heard OF
this piece we are led to believe that it will prove decided
favorte We also to have new comedy In one ac''
called Qui Perd Gagne.'' written by MI Placde ia
nonge Creole of New Orleans, who is ayoraby known as
an author Mr. Fio, his connection with the orleans
Theatre has proved of invaluable benefit to the manage
ent and the of all pieces produced at TINS
house. abundanty proves that he artistic Of first rate
taste and talent.
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A JUDICIAL LOTTERY IN New YoRK.-The
Register and County Clerk, in presence of the
Board of Supervisors, lately drew for the terms of
office of the newly elected Judges of the Superior
Court. VIM. w. Campbell was drawn for six
years and eight months, to December, 1855. John
Duer, four years and eight months, to December,
1853 J. L. Mason, two years and eight months,
to December, 1851. The salaries attached to the
Judges of this Court are $500 each per annum.
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From Kingston.


BY the arrival of the steamer Marisl Burt, Capt.
A. O. Breath, we have received Kingston papers
up to the 9Th ult. There is very little jamaican
news, the columns being mostly taken up with in
telligenee from England, the States and the neigh
boring islands. The following communication,
however, published in the Morning Journal of the
18th, may be interesting to the American public:
AMERICAN STEAMERs.-We understand that the amount
paid by the American steamers, which visited this
time back to The custom house. for duties Goals have been
refunded to the United States Consul by the order of the Gus
toms Authorities in England. We hope this will be tn
means of inducing our American Deighbors to establish
line of steamers between this port and the United States
thereby reducing the charges which have been
acted by the Royal Mail Companys steamers from parties
DESTROYS of leaving the island.
PRESIDENT SoULoUoUE.-ln the Jamaica De-
spatch of the oath ult. (for which we return our
thanks to Capt Breath, of the Maria Burt,) we find
proclamation and order Of the day that may give
the reader idea of the cause and character Of
the Hayten President.
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WASHINGTON HorsK, PHtLApxLrHiA.-W would call
the attention Of our friends who about to 90 North, and
particularly those who intend visiting Philadelphia to the
advertisement OF Mr. Hartwel of the Washington House
This is of the best located houses in Philadelphia being
at convenient distance from the steamboat landings and
railroad depos Many of the citizens of New Orleans and
Mobile bear testimony this excellent ulaons OF tse
Washington House. combining does. the comforts OF
quiet house with all the Injuries of modern refinement MI
Harwe and attendants all that landlords and attendants
sboud be and we will only say to epcues who visit the
house that they be careful and the gou tor the
termination will lie in their path.
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VIRGINIA ELECTIONS. 1T is stated that the
democrats have elected thirteen members to Con-
gress from Virginia, while the wings have elected
only two. The wings have gained several MEN,
hers of the Tepislature
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~ Mr.. c. M Simpson No % Chartres street. is SELL
ing off his fine stock of Dry Goods remarkably low prices
His stock is complete and the purchasers of Dry Goods
should not fail to give him CALL
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Mr.. CHARLEs.-We have room only to call at
tention to the proposed complimentary benefit at
the American to that worthy actor and man, Mr..
Charles. We will refer to the subject again.
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OF The Legislature of Massachusetts, has passed
a law allowing married women, divorced from their
husbands, to resume their maiden names.
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TO TR A V E L E r s

t55- We have fine lot OF
LEATHER DRESSING CASES. of American manufacture,
which invite attention. They unsurpassed for compset
ness aud SERVICE
CAMP CAsEs-Knife Fork and Spoon, cases, the
pocket. -
PERFUMERY Of all kinds.
CRAvATs, STOCKS and SCARFs.
sUSPENDERS and SHOULDER BRACES,
DRAWERS and UNDERSTANDS.
MONEY BELTS and PURSES.
KNIVES and RAyORS.
GOLD PENS and PENCILS
UMBRELLAS and CANES,
GLOVES and HANDKERChEFS.
CORK LIFE PRESERVERS.
FINE LINEN AND COTTON SHIRTS, seventeen Sizes all
made Of the bes Materials and in the best
NE PLUS ULTRAS-the convenient of Portable Writing
Cases.
"a We constantly receiving additions almost endless
variety of beautiful Fancy Articles for PRESENTS.
GUINNESS l. BUSH,
Dealer. in Fancy and Toilet Articles,
APPS 1m2dp IL Camp st.
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NATIONAL RAILROAD TO THE PAcIFIC-In the
House of Representatives of Massachusetts, on the
25th ult., Mr.. Banks of Waltham, from the Com
mittee on Railways and Canals, reported a resolve
in favor of National Railroad from the valley of
the Mississippi to the Pacific
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Do We are indebted to the steamers Bride, Sui
tana and Peytona for late river papers We thank
the clerk of the Bride for the memoranda with
which he furnished us.
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BIBLICAL LIrERATURE.-T. l.. White, No. SO Canal
street. in addition to his large stock Mscean Works.
advertses large stock of Biblical and other Theological
Works by the celebrated authors and commentators
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On Sunday evening" the 9Th insl at % o'clock BRIDGET Nc
GOVERN wife OF Matthew Mooney native Of the County OF
Louth, Ireland aged "a
ssy Her Funeral will take place THIS AFTERNOON, at 8
O'Clock from Celeste street, between Tchoup
The her husband and fan
BROTHER Thomas McGoven, respectfully invited to
attend
On Sunday evening" o'clock after illness OF
Mr. JAMES GALE late Door Keeper OF the
Municipality Workhouse native OF Massachusetts, aged
about q years.
~ The the deceased respectfully invited to attend
his funeral 10 place THIS AFTERNOON, o'clock
his late residence, corner Magnolia and Cypress
On Sunday evening, 9Th nst about O'Clock Mrs MARY
wife of Thomas Garland, aged about 80 years.
1Yr The funeral will take place THIS AFTERNOON at 3
John Mccall, Levee
street between Second streets, Lafayette. The friends
her hus5an and brother, John .. Mccall invited to
rtend without further
sg" A Card-The undersigned. officers of their re-
specuvo Fire Companies beg leave return their thanks to Mr.
GEO A. FOSDICK, shens kindly furnished their
residence Royal and Toulouse
Saturday morning last. SAM'L G. RISK Nc. 2.
JAS. LYMAN, No. 10.
d. e. BISCOE, No. I.
my7 WIN. BAUGHN, No. IL.
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-. =
Aucfsor sales This Day.

Ram, cAtYcuy & Co. will SELL Ut half.past 10 4 NJ IN
Estsle street, between Camp and Masazins-Coh'eh's
nj Dwelling and Lease Of House.
NovpHy NEyIus will sell at 10 NJ at " Juia street
Stock Of Groceries and Household Furniture Lsee aoVs'
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o. Mr.. Clay was in Louisville on
DiRIi:

o. 3. B. Taylor has retired from the stage and
resumed the practice of law at Tiffin, Ohio.
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. rrixais atthe Principal Hotels Yester

ST NJ @1Ga kS so as
s RS.m Dr. Grant Rev Jno Cook, Mobile Messrs Uhde,
Bender Psse osf' Newcomer lady daughter, La
s,sn1erer. Phaa John and Frederick srng low England
Stewart, Ibsrvile Herr Krausz; "a"0i' S''hs-'
N Taylor Talahasses. =.
PsMTtRs; i o'Bren. 8 a; Goodlow, Cincinnati.
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~ Louis oua Histrionic Association-Neu

TT Louslona Histrionic Association.-.NeuO Or
May 8i9.A meeting OF the Honorary Members the As
held their Hail this evening, agreeaby caPe
Conrey, Jr Esq., Chairman John D. Ben ESQ., Vice PTest
H. G. Steson, Secretary
Chairman the object the meeting be
and gudae the debt due by the Association and read
detailed report, showing the total Of erecting he Hall, the
paid for ground insurance. WARDROBE scenery and other
Incidental expenses, to be ...."..... sl0,S09 65
Total receipts oil cash. o,U W
All Of which becomes DUE and be paid before July
1872 and the report further shows that the of the
Association per week. salaries oil and other incidental expenses,
about $780, whereupoa the following resolutions offered and
unanimously adopted
Rssotret That the Honorary Members he required Contribute,
addition their regular subscription Of not than IS each
70 the oce OF the Association carrying out the above rso
'H Whcrsupoa the Chair appointed the following members
j. Walton, Henry Renshaw, R. ]. Palfrey,
wA a Ty Hse ssara f. R W..
The following pcion signed by 1889 Honorary Members read
10 the President and Active Members of the Louisiana Histionc
The undersigned Honorary Associations the
qudatng Indebtedness, and OF aiding paying
ing arrangement which they accomplish objects
Let the hr performance IN each month be Tor The benefit OF the
pay Secretary, applies ticket dollar
them. Let be optional wi the members call for the tickets
aud be understood tha tickets applied for
o'clock the Saturday preceding the performance will be
and let the Secretary the privilege
issuing, upon ppcatio eabs Invitation Tickets, equal
number those remaining for the price dollar
each. NeWOreaHs, april, l8is.
And the following resolutions offered anu unanimously
adopted
RsoiVed That cordially approve Of the above suggestions and
all members the Secretary dollar for each
fnan,b, Commencing on Monday the h INST
Rorsd That the proceedings be published twice in the Plca
Ga motion, the meeting adjourned. PETER CoNREY, Jr.
ii, G. sTETsON, Secy. tmy5 2tI Chairman.
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ta~ A Card-The UNDERSIGNED, officers of their


Sc Louisiana Histrionic Association.-In conse.
suddenly
he play of NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS, has to be post
pond week. Monday THIS EVENING" the 7th
inst, will lie performed place. the Play Of THE HUNCH
BACK, with a Doors O'Clock; Curtain
one quarter [my7J hARhlON JONEs, President.
t By the resolutions adopted at the meeting OF the Honorary
Members held last evening" OF which can be pub
paper every member calling for his ticket for the
Monday OF each month"; pledges himself de-
post tho Secretary dollar each ticket for the
benefit Treasury member call for his ticket
O'Clock Saturday preceding the first Monday each
month the Honorary Members
tickets member of the Association who deposits
dollar each above resolution
Contribution Night Monday, the It'll inst
The Association their urgent :esstes compelled to
members Invitation
allow them totake subscribers than origin
intended The Honorary Members generally unders andng
been have requested rescnd that
the months The Association have therefore,
this date tohe day Of October
relying upon Honorary Members advantage except
III necessity lmy31 HARMAN JONES, President.