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TO CONTRACTORS.


PROPOSALS invited until the 10Th instant inclusive
Il Tor providing earth and making about fifteen thousand
yards Of embankrent the square OF land which the
station OF the Washington Branch Railroad is under
struction.
The to be begun and completed without delay and to
be paid for per cubic yard measured the p whence
ken, on the ground, at the option of the Company.
For information apply to Mr. JoHS McMAcKES, the
premises who will the proposals. sealed and forward
them TO the undersigned. WIN. PARKER,
General Superintendent Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
nov 8--6tif SH eF
THE WORLDS PROGkEsS, Dictionary of Dates,
with tabular views OF general history, edited by G. y.
Putnam
Home, by Miss Bremer Putnam's revised edition
Success in Life, the Mechanic, by Mrs. l.. c. Tuhill
Jamaica in 1850, by John Bigelow
History of Propellers and Steam Navigation, by John Mac
Falsne, C. e.
Rural Hours BY Miss Cooper large edition. beautifully IL
Illustrated Ee.sE
Beanger Lyrics, translated by wm Young. Illustrated
with fine steel ergrrvngs
The Pissuresqoe Tourist, by William Bryant with illus
trstiops
General View of the Fine Arts critical and historical
with introduction, by ID. Huntington
The Artists Chromatc Hand book, by John r. Kidner
Just published and for sale by y 4 Il IL.
nov FRANCK TAYLOR.
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GUASo SUpERsEpED.--The st. Vincent Royal Gazette
mentions that gentleman Of that island has sent England
quantity Of possolona have tested as cement, and
that aseeaby surprised learn that the chemist who
had declared be the best that had yet
been discovered and far preferable to The
gentleman question complimsned having mine
wealth superior gold When j, is considered (says the
tee) hat the island sbouds this valuable ubstonee
the and appears the best that
is known--we train from offering public
sratustions on discovery, which must long
bring great wealth INTO the Islands by supplying ihs with
article which I've ded by the sugsr growers
Pozzoons from ST. Vino mt could Of be supplied here
much cuespr than suano might in consequence Of iis
cheappcss, be extensively used.
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of the French provided with mengnes
from Holland but all other naval works carried to
great extent at Cherbourg
And now word as to the feet believe only echo
the opinions of all the naval officers present when that
France sent finer armament the waters. Every
improvement of which ships capable has been tried with
them, and such points new and very excellent
stops the cables has the minutss attention been paid
The officers all excellent theorists, quick and intelligent
men, and full Of mathematics the for the part
young with of weight and been about them, but
smart active, and sinewy Some OF them conscrpts,
but that does not hinder their being jealous and obedent
Since the republic established foggng has been abolish
ed and miner punshmens have becme toeraby frequent
They served with about glass Of brandy and two glasses
of wine (ordindire) each day. Their small the
tables uncomortabe his ship the French sailors
home and the little comforts Of having his and and
with him not allowed to him to the British
sailor bis traps being taken away and put up after
ed not being than fourteen inches for toys and egh
nineteen inches for men they have advantage
possessing ach Of them) separate box accessible to the
all reasonable times that theft Of and
wearing apparel scarcely The dress they have
copied from trousers without bracos tight
the hips, white blue jackets rundown collar round
hat with the Of the ship the rband Perhaps they
initiate swasger too. They fond oftsking when
ao, but quick when the yards, and handle
small arms with dextery. message is given 10 saor,
he takes direct the captain, whom he generally addresses
buny enough, and does not send through an Officer The
dress OF the officers does esemble much as that OF
but the system prevails Of marking grades Of
rank by the depth and numbers OF Of lace by epaues
sc. One very ugly they still retain, which that
Of fastening up cadets and enseges dc oasseau with
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floor from Oregon and Minnesota whose populations small
compared with that Of New Mexico, have delayed action
in relation the delegate duly accredited to by New
Mexico until be deems bis duty return to his consttu
and report them bis entire failure to receive from this
Congress the usual courtesy extended Territorial Delegates
n with Ahs subject seems to me that is well
for what said by the President Of the United
States in his annual message dated llh December, S49
In that message amongst many other admirable
dations, the President said
No civil having been provided by Congress
for California the people Of that Territory mpeed BY the
for the purpose OF forming constitution and State
government which the latest advces give reason to
pose Accomplished and it is believed they will
shortly apply for the admission of California into the Union
constitution conoabe the acquisitions OF The Censtitu
United States recommend their application to
the favorable consideration OF Congress-
The people OF New Mexico will also, it is believed at no
period themselves admission into the
Union Preparatory the admission Of California and New
Mexico people Of each viii have instituted for themselves
republican form of government laying its foundations IN
such principles and organizing its powers IN such ior 70
them shall likely effect their safety and happ-
ness
BY awaiting their action all of uneaDess may be
avoided and confidence and kind feeling preserved With
view Of maintaining the harmony and tranquility so dear to
ALL should abstain from the Introduction OF those exciting
topics Of sectional character which have hitherto produced
painful apprehensons in the public mind and repeat the
solemn warning o the FIRST and most lusrous OF prede-
cessor against furnishing ground for characterizng
| ues y geographical discrimination ,"
And nov, Mr.. Chairman, there not wisdom, far
seeing sagacy and the comprehensive and enlarged
potriot'sm IN this recommendation The most exciting
topics Of sectional character have been discused here for
nearly six months producing sometimes painful apprehen.
ons and nothing b yet done TO carry out this
mepdton OF the President and very little progress has been
made IN the public business wash my bands Of all blame
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States devoedy attached to the Unon and that the Peo
pe will stand by him in all his official acts maintain and
uphold it, And why should any man for moment desire
dreadful calamity dissolution Of the United States
Of America Was not the Union formed by the joint sacr
fees Of such Washington and Franklin, Of Adams
and jefferson, Of Madison and Ruiedge, and others, who
pledged their lives fortunes and sacred honor establish
liberty, and then framed the constitution the peo
pie of this country for oil time the blessings Of free repub
can Government Look at the results. What nation
earth exhibited, in short time, large an amount
of progress every thing that tends make ee pros
perous and happy In this vast Republic, extending
from the Atlantic the Pacific ocean, and from the North
lakes the Gulf of Mexico found country so vast in
extent fertile and beautiful prosperous and SO de-
srable, that il may well be said that
GA land more fair and happy
Never viewed in his wide career"
Then, Mr. Choirman, should, by wise legislation and
moderate counse endeavor this glorious heritage
We should stand by the Union; should stand by the
President, who is determined uphold it. And though
believe the President he consult bis own feelings
would prefer the quiet and peaceful pursuits Of private M
yet the people of this country have called him his high
post that be will continue gil it, he has filled it. with
honor ard with simple and unaffected republican gracer
And, for one, only say that while raise my
WELD in its defence, my voice shall be heard and
my strength exerted to preserve protect and defend the
Of these States against all foes, foreign domestic
Hesr what the Wings Of Ohio, the 13S, 900 Wings who
voted for the President by their delegates, say in
convention at their capital
RESOLUTIONS
Resoucd, That have undiminshed confidence in the
honesty capaby and patriotism Of President TAYLOR that
we heartily approve of his Administration earnestly
mend the support Of the people Of Ohio and the Union
Resoed That cordially approve of the recommendation
Of President Tayors message favor Of immediate adj
of California and that Congress should admit Il mme-
distey, independent Of all other propoHtoaa a
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LEGAL SALES.

DROBATE SALE.-By virtue Of an order
i issued by the honorable the District Court
in and for the parish of St Mary, State Of Lou
isiana, bearing date the LIST of February, 1850, l
win proceed to offer at public sale, on the pre-
misses, on SATURDAY. the 4th of January,
1851, the following described property, to wit:
A certain Tract of Land situated on the Bayou
Bruf, in the said parish, being the upper half OF
the whole tract or plantation lately occupied by
William Rochelle, deceased; the said upper halt
measuring one mile in front, more or less, on the
south side of said bayou, by a depth Of one mile,
more or less; bounded west by land OF Joseph
Berwick, moth by said bayou, east by the tract
generally known as the Walker Taact, and
south by the marsh; together with all the rights,
appurtenances and Improvements thereunto be-
longing.
Tsrms-A credit of one, two and three years,
the land to remain mortgaged until final payment,
and the purchaser to give his notes, with good per
sonal security, to William Rochelle, dative tesla
mentary executor, with per cent interest from
time due until paid
This land is situated in the best portion Of Lou
isiana for the cultivation of sugar, and contains
about 200 acres cleared and ready for planting.
a ETHAN ALLEN, Sheriff.
Er,nlEn Noy IL $50.
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VTENTE DES PREUvES.-En vertu dur
" ordra arnans de Ehonnrahic Cnur de Districl

VJENTE DES PREUVES.-En vertu dun
Y ordre emane de Honorable Cour de District
dams ct pour Ia paroisse Ste. Marie, ayant date lie
Ter Fevrier, 1850, joffrirai en- vente publque,
SAMEDI, le Ieme jour de Janvier, 1851, sur les
heux, Ia propriete suivante, SAVIOR:
Un certain morceau de terre situee sur lie Bayou
Bnuf, dams cette paroisse, etant Ia moitee suPe-
rieure du lot plein. on fhabitation dernierement
occupee par William Rochelle, decide; Ia dite
moitie superieure mesurant un mile, plus ou
moins, en- face le cote sud du dat bayou par la
proiondeur d 'un mile, plus ou moins; bornee a
fouest par la ,erre de Joseph Berwick, au nord
par le di, bayou, ct Fest par Ia terre connue or.
dinaircment CONNIE le Walker Tract, ct au sud
par e marais arec tou.es les batisses ct aineora-
tions que s'y trouvent.
Termes-Un credit d'nn, deux et trols ans
laterre rcstant hypo;heiu6e jusqu au Placement
final, ct racautreur furnissant ses biets, avec
bonne securite, William Rochelle, executeur
tes;amentaire datii. ct porsant inieret hut pour
cent Tan de la maturie iusqua parfait paiement-
Cette tcrre est situee dams Ia plus belle portion
de Ia Lonisiane pour Ia culture de sucre, ct con-
tenant d'environ 200 acres deirichie, ct prepare
pour Ia culture des cannes.
E ETHAN ALLEN, Sherif
Franklin, lie II Nov. 1850.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice to
- the planters and others that he has rented
TOthe Blacksmith Shop formerly owned by
W James E,nison, and expects to commence
business ON Monday, the 9th Of May. and solicits
a share Of patronage from his former customers
and others, pIedging himself to endeavor to merit
4 continuance OF the same.
ROBERT LASHLEY
franklin MAY q 1850.
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NOTICE

AN ELECTION for Trustees OF the Town
n of Franklin, to serve for the ensuing year.
will be held by Ethan Allen, sheriff, on MON
DAY, the 9th OF January, 1851, at the Court
House in Franklin. By order Of the President !:
DIG l.. r. CURTIS, Clerk.
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FOR SALE,

A. new SEINE Of 2s-,hread
SeN6N cotton twine, barked and tarred,
60 yards loog, feet deep, At wings widening to
feet, with abag in the centre, corked and lended
il first rate article, and viii last long time.
Also-Recently received, our season supply Of
Trash & Crumwell PLOUGHS. -e =iNos
Aso-A good assortment of fine and common
GUNS. t.I...
Also-Cane and wood seat CHAIRS. -
J Is So 10 - sia; s. SMITH.
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DANIEL EDWARDS


& EDWARDS, Copper, Tin r
j, Skas Los Wwkvs, No. Is New Levee,
(between Gravier and Poydras streetso are pre-
pased to DO III kinds Of work in the above line
.Sssasnbsat and Plantation Work done in the
ibese slaaaM, q the shortest notice, on most
.ressnoable tesms; also, on hand q large as.ort,
meat of COOKING, STEAMBOAT AND
bAR.ROOM STOVES, Of overy size and
description also. Al kinds of House Work. such
n 0Ifner Pipe, Spout, &c. All orders thank
fully 1sssivsisad Fsunptly attended to.
N.D-SAam Batsesies, Clari6ers and Filter
.ers a ihe mose approved styles.
-. TWIBILL l. EDWARDS.
New Orlsans May, 90, 1850.
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A CARD.

A CARD. al4
TvHE undersigned, formerly Of the firm
i BEERS IL WHALEY, Pattersonvile, takes
this method Of informing the planters and public
generally OF Attakapas that he has entered into
a general Commission and Ship-brokcragc busi-
ness. and will procure vessels promptly for any
port planters may wish their sugar and molasses
shipr ed to during the ensuing season.
N. B.-I have purchased the lighter schooner
Martha aud E2i=a5ssh, and am now prepared to
lighter vessels at the usual rates.
A line addressed to me at Sanderson & Hanne-
gan's store, at Pattersonville, will have prompt
attention.
autj T.. BEERS.
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OYSTERS! oYSTERS!!
AND MISS. R. r. C(

ATTAKAPAS AND MISS. R. R. co.
DOCKS Of subscription win be opened to SUBJ
ID scribe to the capital stock Of this company
on MONDAY, the 9th inst, at the Post Office
in Franklin, and will remain open during Post
under the superintendence Of the undersigned
commissioners. s 4z ltfi
Those who desire to encourage this great work
Of internal improvement, beneficial to the gen.
eral interest Of Attakapas, are solicited to come
forward and subscribe at an early day. in order
that the company may be organized and com
mence operations.
JOHN MOORE, lcn;..;,n.,.
d. Ed. RICHARDSON, oo.'.''s''e 'A'' ~"
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ETAT DE LA LoUISIANE-Paroisse Ste.
II Mnic.-Avis est par le present donne tous
ceux que celia peut concerner que, contormement
A un orsire iasu de Honorable le Juge de Ia Cour
de District du I4eme district judicaire de | Etat
de la Louisiana, sur Ia date du 14eme Novembre,
1850, une assemble des creanciers de MASON
PITCHER sera tenue pardevant moi. 4 mon
bureau, Franklin, dams ce,te paroisse, JEUDi,
le GENE jour de Janvier proclaim, 10 hcures du
matin pour voter ct deliberer touchant les afares
relatives Ia faillite du dit Mason Pitcher.
J. A. DUMARTRAIT, Recorder.
Bureau du Recorder, le Dec, 1850.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

CyTATE OF Parish of st.
. Mary.-Notice is hereby given to all those
whom it doth or may concern, that pursuant to an
order issued out by the honorable the Judge OF
the District Court of the 18th judicial district OF
the State of Louisiana, bearing date the 18th OF
November, 1850, meeting of the creditors OF
MASON PITCHER viii be held before me,
at my office. af Franklin, in this parish. ON
THURSDAY, the 9th of January, 1851. at the
hour Of 10 o'clock. A. NJ, then and there to vote
and advise touching all matters relative to the
surrender made by the said Mason Pitcher to his
creditors.
J. A. DUMARTRAIT, Recorder.
Recorders Office, Dec. S, 1850.
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NEW GOODS! !HO!
DIRECT FROM BOSTON AND N. YORK
CHARLES B.BAYLIES


CHARLES .BAYLIES
TTAS lust received at his store in Patterson
i Il vile, La, and is now prepared to offer one
of the best selected and most desirable stock OF
Goods ever offered in this market The great
Mains taken in the selection Of his goods warrants
him in the belief that he can give perfect satis-
faction, both in quality and price. HIS nun'er-
Gus customers and the trading community gen
erally are invited TO call aud examine his exten
sive stock before purchasing elsewhere.
DRY GOODS-consisting in part Of
Mousselines dc Lame;
Super French and China Ginghams;
I.ustre and silk stripe Alapacca;
Brocade silk, Black silk Velvet;
Londoa, French and American Prints;
Swiss and Jaconett Edgings and lnsertngs
Lace Capes, Fancy Goods, &c-
WOOLLEN GOODS-of every description.
CLOTHING-a very extensive and elegant
supply Of the latest styles.
BOOTS AND SHOES-of every quality
and description.
Also
Saddlery. Crockery, Tin and Hardware, Cord.
age. -
Bleached Winter and Sperm Oils, Paints,
Groceries, &c.
NJ Fsme Gold and .Siioer Watches, Pen.
ellis, Pens, &c.
Pat.ersonville, La, Sept o5, 1850.
THE APOTHECARIES HALL
HAS RECEIVED, pr schooner Charger
II full assortment OF all kinds Of goods be
longing to Druggist Establishment. Among
other articles, too numerous to mention, atten
ton is called to few, viz:
New Medicine Chests, all sizes:
Trusses and Instruments Of every variety
| Solar Lamps, new patterns;
Hops, Oil Of Sage, Pearl Barley:
Gelatine and variety OF flavnring extracts
Perfumery, Genuine Windsor Soap;
Stove Backing, lndelibe Ink. &c.
Also-Fahnestock Vermifuge, genuine;
Perry Davis's Pain Killer, two sizes;
Wisiar S Balsam Of Wild Cherry.
| noS c. RABE.
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COMPAGNlE DU CHEMIN-A-FER
Entre les Attakapas ct le Mississippi.

DEGISTRE des subscriptions au capital de
IL cette compagnie serz ouvert L U ND lie
GENE couraut, au Bureau-de-Poste Franklin,
tous les jours tDimanche exceptG pendant les
heures accoutumes au dit bureau, pour 90 jours,
sous Ia surveillance du NM. John Moore ct f.
d. Richardson, commisnires.
Les personnes desirant encourager Get ouvage
ii avantageux pour les Attakapas, sont inv,ees
de scuscrire c plust5t possible, aiin que Ia COM
pagnie soft osganis<e ct mis- en- operation. - a
Franklin, le 7eme Decembre, 1880. sstll5
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CHURCH PEWS.

nERSONS wishing to rent Pews in the Epis-
copal Church are requested to make early
.policstion 70 ". q. N. Seagr.ve Or Bryce FL
lott. ESQ. BY order Of the Vestry: 8
Al c. NJ. SMITH, Secretary.
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Z. L .,nno. ds. .isF All WOODRUFF.

II L. NTMMo & CO. Produce aud Com
lsk siss;on Merchants and Grocsvs, No.
Esu.e Levee street, oppos;te the Attakapas steam
boat la.siing, New Orleans, have constantly on
had every variety Of Grocer,es and Provisions
ss.eh a. teas, coffee, sugar, rice, spices, pickles
soap, &c: also bacon. lard, -four. fine hams but
ter. cheese, dried beef, mackerel, choice wines,
uiuuors, &c. Also, Pioughs, Com Mills, Nc-
Orders for any other kind Of goods purchased
with care and Sorwarded with despatch. Ierms,
.casA o. short credit for good city paper.
We Aave an open policy with the San Mat
rfmas Laswox1 C6npuay, which will cover all
.sLipasesss made 10 n. @ nj
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NIAILS-l00 kegs assorted, oot Ard wrosehe
IN Sor saIe BY NJ. WALKER 4 co.
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VHITTER & CROSLAND, Conmisaon
w assd Forsrarding Mvchaafs, No. s Gus
ssmhoase street, New Orleans, are prepared to
reeeive eensigumcnts of Smgor, Molasses, 3c.
An sAipncafs TO their address are covered by in
surance, to prevent loss 4ian.
10 nrticular attention paid to the execution
Of oraers Eor Plantation Supplies, &c. oil
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CAUTION! Person. r,urrd he tina, i-s hs's
10 secur'ty ssans, Sragaed Hra with all i,s "os rT'
-f.~l-- IL Ex.as
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q Unwep., unhonored and unsung.

Not far different is it with the un-
subject of an aristocratic
where all civil power is
lodged in the crown and a titled nobi-
Iity. His influence upon the veal Of
the state is but remote and ve:y slight.
Bvery avenue to posts Of power, where
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-06-12
and Preservation OF
the Hair,
M. WISE a. son, of Virginia.
A CARD,

NJ WISE s SON, finding it altogether impos-
wi. sible to attend personally to the great num-
Der of daily applications. from all sections OF the u
MON. for their Remedy for Badness, and for their
celebrated HAIR TONIC, have found it necessary
to appoint General Travelling .ageu, to visit differ
ent cities and towns throughout the United States,
vcsting him with authority to appoint sub-agents,
use and vend the Hair Tonic, and to apply the
RESTORATIVE, and to put them into the hands
of those he may appoint to operate wherever sui
ficient number of patients in any town or neighbour
hood shall be obtained.
Capt. GEORGE CALVERT, of Fauquier coun-
tv Va, is alone authorised to act as general Ira
Yelling Agent, with the powers above indicated.
Capt c. may be expected to visit, as speedily
as practicable the principal cities and towns of the
Union.
NIB. Capt. Calvert will always have on hand
full supply of the HAIR TONIC (Which cleanses
the head of dandruf,, strengthens and invigorates
the hair, and prevents it, also from falling off, for
the regions of country most contiguous to his ope-
ratons, or it may always be obtained at Wholesale
and forwarded to any part Of the Unon by address,
inc the proprietors, Nj. WISE & SON, Richmond,
Va.
aEPrce 50 per dozen cash. Six bottles for $5
or one dollar single bottles
nov 2S-ly.
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ROUGH AND READY.

MY sure foal ge,ter, Rough and Ready,
lNI will stand the presen. season at the
following places, 10 wit:
AT MIR. William Cox's Mill near Port To-
bacco, on Mondays; will pass Salem in the
morning, and Newtown in the evening on
TUESDAYS; at Centreville, on Wednesdays;
at Newport, on Thursdays; will pass Al
lens Fresh on Fridays; at Pottersvile, on
Saturdays.
This Jack was purchased in the State of
Virginia, from character. was assured by
friends who advised me to purchase, gem
tlemen of the strictes. veracity residing in
the neighborhood where he was raised, that
he was sure foal getter, a perfectly docilo
animal, and that be had produced Mules Is
hands high, and though there was nothing
in his appearance to recommend him, that
the product of his first season would en-
sure him future favor. He served some ff-
,v odd Mares the last season, all of which
proved with loal, with the exception of four
or five. He is 10 years old this season.
Terms: $40 the season to be liquidated
by the payment Of SIS, if paid on or before
the ensuing session of our July Court
TWENTY-FIVE cents to the Groom in each
case. Season to commence the Is. day Of
April.
a-I will also, the present season, let to
limited number of Mares my young JACK,
the knight of Malta, on the above terms.
Persons wishing to pu, Mares to him Will
always find him at home.
NH l3-.f. SAMUEL COX.