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Commerce of San Francisco-shIpmsst Of
God Dust.

Prom the Alta California, Dec. IA
We are enabled 10 present 10 our readers the fol-
lowing statement, showing the amount OF treasure
manifested at The Custom House at this pert, and
shipped from the LIST September, 1919, till Novem-
Der ii, 1919, under Collector Harrison, and also
the amount under Col. Collier, from November IL,
ls49, to December -, 1850, inclusive.
Our table has been compiled with care, and as
far as the Custom House entries are concerned, is
perfectly accurate but. it must be rene mbered,
are by the best judges calculated to equal the
herewith shown. This amount of treasure has
been taken away by thirty-hree American and
eighteen foreign vessels.
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Chase, Grimm Gran, Lgh. winsSg. broSr:
D. WHY, G w Chase, J ii blaisdcu, Miss; @ WA.ly
Holway; No Andrews, Norman Va Kelly ao wv
hsinard, dwsrd Milford, NHAyeh; kunnsiL hassi
Kenils, Chicago Day, George willi.ms NY y Cray
Douglass, Ellis, George Wright. N.Y. Clifford,
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English English W Crawfa.d, James white, W Ea-
wArds Rhodes Griffin, Bentord, Deacon Samuel Ora
ham n chamberl La~is lpsIaham. John Alexander Rs-
bert ii Smith, Norton, Fisher, No Pher-
son sharsn Capt Snyder, Capt Thoma a. Miner sto-
lisst.p, Philips = enydsl Snyder, @ Baxlow. g
ford J.s White Ed.aTas Illinois; Rhodes, Gri.
epith, n Nuttns Merton q Pharson shanlsr Capt
snyd OF kOrisans; Capt Miner, Of stonngtsn; Phil
bps, fSmyth, snyder, G w Barlow, J C Fhsra.
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ohseauIes OF the Queen OF sAe Beigians.

The BtigIans, yesidents Of this city, together
with large number Of other foreigners, assembled
at the store Of Messrs. DE Boom, Vigneaux " Orr
sar, yesterday morning, and from thence proceeded
10 the Church Of Sc francis, on Vallejo street,
o, the late Queen Of the Beleans were performed
The services were solemn and impressive, consist
ipp Of the Catholic forms observed the occasion
Of the deceasc ofillusrious personsges dtio Cali
IN aig, Dee a.
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Affairs I'm Los Angeles

From a pri ate letter which we have just re-
ceived, dated Nov 2lth, 1850, we copy the follow.
ing psrsgfaps -
1.-THE local news Ia Of no consequence. The
fret drove Of sheep from sonora was brought here
by Mr. Jackson. He started with three Thousand
head, and has lost but very few. The number of
people from the northern part Of the State emgra-
ing here, renders labor Improbable. There Is but
little sale for vegetables Cattle brings on an ave-
rage sl6 per head "
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coming winter, unless the weather should Prove
un6vQIable, and nom the capacity and energy
OF hose engaged, we anticipate the most favorable
results. N
Movements OF Gold Dust-BanIing Opera
ttons.
From the San Francisco Herald, Dec. l5
The ship North Carolina, which cleared tor
Panama on Wednesday last, carried 100 passen
geIs, A gentleman coawrsant with the monetary
affairs Of the passengers states that they undoubt
edly took with them IN gold dust or in drafts,
100000. This may be considered tolerably
correct index of the amounts daily carried by re
turning sdsenturers, nom our port, who leave in
| sail vessels.
The steamer California, which leaves to-day,
| carries hundred and forty-eight passengers,
whose names will be found in another column.
She takes nearly 81, 100000. Adams ~ Co. send
$l5O, 200, and Gregory $4,000.
Many of our citizens have been engaged lately
4 in purchasing bank notes at heavy discount and
quitea number have just ascrrtained their purcha
to be valueless-c0unterfeit notes. There have
been large number of spurious notes put in circu-
ation in this vicinity, which some Spectators have
| greedily purchased without reflection. Large
! amounts Ofcounerfeit Missouri State Bank currency
been deceived in their appearance One gentleman in
this clty, we are credby informed, has been taken
in by these false issues 10 the amount Of 600 II
IS to be hoped the perpetrators of this fraud will be
detected and severely punished Meantime, let all
be on their guard.
The Millionaires OF San Francisco.
From the Alta California, Dec. 1871
We have received from the books OF the city ia y
/ collector the amount OF taxes paid by portion o
our citizens-the wealthiest portion, perhaps or al
any rate those who have to pay the largest amount
of taxes. The State and county TAX il about equal
| in amount 10 the city tax-but the following list
embraces only the city tax :
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California whaling Business.

Prom the California Courier Dee. al
Much has been said and written in regard to the
profits resulting from the whaling enterprise from
this port, yet, at the same time, but very little has
been done. That this branch OF business can be
carried on from this port, and "a it'll profit too,
there Is no doubt though the principal obstacle to
be encountered is that Of obtaining the proper ma
teral tor the oil casks Good white oak slaves are
necessary in the manufacture Of casks, and for a
supply OF them we must look TO the Atlantic States
There they can be readily obtained, and should be
mostly worked and properly prepared for setting No
In casks, and shipped out here as lumber TINS
being done, we should then have all that would he
necessary TO obtain from other sources than those
which, In the proper course Of trade, we can ind
among US.
1t would, however, be for the interest Of those
who should engage in this enterprise, TO import
from the Atlantic states their whaling craft, such
as harpoons, lances, cutting spades, head spades,
blubber hooks, mincng knives, pixies also, copper
coolers, try pots, iron hoops, rivets; flags, and
much other material, which, in our present posi-
ton, could be imported much cheaper than they
could be manufactured here. AT present, but little
can be done here yet something has been doae
with all the disadvantages unavoiiaby to be en-
counered.
The Popmunneu, which was formerly a whaler.
has been fitted up at this port, and left here yes
terday on whaling voyage to the Galapagos Is
lands and the coast OF Peru and Chill bst she will
probably sail under the Chilian flag and is not ex-
pected 10 return here. The bark Sarah has slso
been fitted for sperm whale voyage, and is now
nearly ready for sea She will proceed to the At
lantic States when che has succe eded in obtaining
a cargo. The bark Envoy will probably be fitted
for voyage to the Arctic ocean as there are gen
tlemen who are ready TO take her and III her for
such voyage az soen as they receive adyices from
the States that their sr for her has been accepted
To show the probable returns, will give the es-
timate Of cost Of ship and outfits
The ship, with her present material on beard is
valued AT 5000; the cost Of what she will require
cay 900 more, making the total amount $4,000
fitted for nine months voyage. She should be
on her whaling ground about the 9TH OF May, and
II would take abeut SIX weeks for her to get there:
thus making the time OF her departure the latter
part OF March. She would remain on the whaling
cruise TIL September. and return here in November
II "a successful the average Of the whaers last
season, she would obtain 5000 barrels Of whaleoil
and VI 600 pounds Of bone. Deducting one-third
for The crews proportion, she would give the
owners 1000 barrels Of oil and thirty thousand
pounds Of bone, which, az the prices the article
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ALTA OFFICE, December 5-5 P.

ALTA OFFICE, December 90 p. M.
arrival Of Captain Frc~ch's Party.
The steamer California leaves Immediately, and
have only time to report the arrival of Captain
French-he whe, it is supposed. sold forged drafts
on Rowland " AspinwaH.
The Company came from Guyamas, in the bark
j. A Jessurun. The following is a list OF the mem-
beE Of the company
Gen A. N. Corp New York DIR. Thomas Foster, Texas.
Leth 4. W hite, Virginia. A. Mackenzie, do.
Refus Tillen New York Westley Phillips, do.
Jas Fitton Sas Francisco. J N. Strain, do.
Roew1ll Heinte, New York. Vim. Freeman do.
Samuel Maxern, do Haslett and boys, do.
Russell johnson, Michigan. A. J. Baker do.
Oscar Thayer, do. Ple'ant j. Slaughter, do.
Jas b. Fortiner Phila. VIM. III. Johnscn, do.
IL. Clagett, Kentucky. Thos Hening, do.
Jno. Mettler, New York.
Edwd. III. Rock, of Hamilton, Canada, died on
board the Jesserun, on the 9th of December, OF
brain Fever. II. Z.
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From the Sonora Herald

During the pact summer, we have noticed fe-
male daily engaged with her husband in mining,
within sight Of our office. The dirt had to be
be washed; and she has performed the labor Of
transportation. Since the rainy season has COM
menced, che has assumed the habllimens Of the
sterner sex, they being more conve nient for such
" dusky morn TO dewy eve," dressed in veritable
panialoons, frock coat, boots and tarpaulin hat.
This is the first case that has come TO our know.
ledge, in California, Of female miner. The toll.
ing couple are French, and will soon have enough
to return TO belle France" and live in ailluence.
Such heroism and tell de serve success
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AZ an epidemic. Occasional cases still occur, bat
the alarm and CONSERVATION produced by ITS pre-
sence are fast wearing away from the minds Of our
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1851-10-18
JAMES MAY,
FASHIONABLE HAIR CUTTER
AND LADIES' HAIR DRESSER,

Recently from the celebrated establishment o,
MoREAU, PINEAU & JULES, NEW ORLEANS,
RESPECTFULLY tenders his services to
Ii the public generally. He win cut and dress
the hair in the latest and most fashionable Pari-
sian styles.
Ladies and gentlemen's Wigs, Toupets, &c,
and also all kinds of ornamental hair work made
to order. s as
10 The advertiser takes pleasure in inform
ing the ladies' that he win wait on them at their
residences for the purpose of dressing their hair,
and from his long experience in this branch oil
business, he hopes to give perfect satisfaction.
70 His dressing-room is located on Main
street, between the stores of DR.. Rabe and Mr..
Levy. 80 6m
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Franklin Hotel,

- The Subscriber ZASSgasAA q
.EzazM. his friends and he&-@AAAA &-@AA-Gz U 80.
public generally that he has, in connection with
the other accommodations of this well known
Hotel, large and commodious stable, well ven-
tilated with Venetian blinds, the upper floor is
tongued and grooved so that it is impossible for
sand dust to fall in the horses eyes, and every
way conveniently arranged that he keeps on
hand full supply of provender, and that he has
a well-known faithful hostler. He has also good
buggies, buggy horses and saddle horses to hire
at very reasonable terms, and promises that every
attention shall be paid to give full satisfaction
He takes this opportunity and means of commu-
nlcating the fact, he has been told recently by
a number of persons that they were not aware
that he had such an appendage to his hotel
21-6m. JOHN C. GORDY.
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Fashionable Tailoring.

"a The subscriber, in returning thanks for
N past favors, respectfully invites the atten-
-. tion of his customers and the public to a
very superior assortment of French, English and
American cloths, cassimeres and vestings, suit
able for the winter season, with which he has
Just returned from New Orleans He not only
guarantees the quality of his goods, but also that
those who patronize him viii be entirely satisfied
with the makng-up of the same, and that his
terms will be found moderate.
10 Store in Carson's Building, Main street,
opposite the Post Office.
@ J. PETERMAN.
Franklin, Sept. 81, 1851.
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Franklin Ice Cream Saloon.

THE subscriber takes pleasure in notifying
l. the citizens of Franklin and its vicinity that
he has fitted up comfortable, convenient and
airy Saloon, attached to his establishment where
ladies' and gentlemen can be accommodated with
Ice Luxures of all kinds, as well every article
in the confectionery line. His saloon is over the
confectionery store, and entirely free from inter
ruption, or the gaze Of the passer-by. Having
made arrangements for obtaining constant sup
ply of Ice from New Orleans, the public may
rest assured that they viii not be disappointed.
WILLIAM EMMER
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Cabinet Making. &c,

- The undersigned respectfully@
announces to the public that he IN
ZEzZis prepared to make and repair " l
Cabinet and Upholstery work of every descrip-
ton, either at his shop, on Willow street, or at
the residences of those who may require his
services
In connection with the above, he carries on the
Undertaking business in all its branches, being
always ready to supply hearses and coffins at the
shortest notice. LOUIS klHNEL.
Franklin, June IA, 1851.
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Soda and Ice-Cream Saloon.

THE undersigned most respectfully announces
! to the citizens of Franklin and the
rounding country that he has just opened an
establishment on Nam street for the manufacture
of every article in the CONFECTIONERY Z
line, where the public can always be supplied
with SODA, ICE CREAM, and superior
assortment of SYRUPS, &c.
n. B.... A saloon has been fitted up adjoin-
ing the store, for the convenience of ladies and
families Weddings, Balls, &c. proDtded for.
IS CHARLES WEXELL.
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Saint Mary'S Hotel, Franklin,
Opposite the Court House.

Opposite The Court H0NSe.
IA The subscriber having recently open
Esz5zM ed Hotel in this town, respectfully So
=.Az0hcits the patronage of the travelling
community, as also that of his friends His
house is new building, purposeiy erected for
the business, being airy and commodious, and
the strictest attention is always paid to the COM
fort and convenience of boarders, by which, toge
ther with careful and oblging servants, he lnsures
to the traveller home This hotel being stu
ated opposite the steamboat landing, on Main
street, will be found every way convenient and
desirable
Sm* +. HOW LIE.
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A Card.

G. CIR. HAWKINS, Dsntist.
a - tenders his thanks to the public for
IIDthe liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to him in the various branches of his pro-
fession, and trusts that he may ever merit con-
tinuance Of the same. Having been for many
years practical jeweller, he has every conf
dence in being able to give entire satisfaction IN
those operations embracing the working Of gold.
For general and thorough knowledge of his
profession he refers exclusively to those of his
friends and the public who have patronized him,
as they are the best judges of his qualifications;
and those who have not experienced such per-
sonal proofs may rest assured that all his opera
tions are performed in the most scientific man
ner, and at moderate rates.
Franklin, March 20, 1851. r5H4
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ACCOMMODATIONS AT LAST ISLAND.

Il The undersigned having leased the
EEszm new buildings erected on Last Island,
@@za=@= intends furnishing them throughout
with every convenience for families and visiters,
including new and good furniture Attached to
these buildings is a Restaurant, the table of
which will at all times be furnished with the best
the market affords. For the advantages and en-
oyment OF sea bathing, pure air, and amuse-
nents of all kinds, this place cannot be excelled
ROBERT G.. MARTIN.
July 10, 1851. 3m
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Sash Blinds and Doors.

THE undersigned having located in Franklin,
L for the purpose of carrying on HOUSE
JOlNERY in all its branches hopes to merit
liberal share OF patronage, and promises that all
his work will give entire satisfaction.
N. BAH orders promptly attended to. His
shop is located on the corner of Second and
Willow streets.
ap 5f ]. l.. POTTER.
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DENTISTRY.

C The undersigned respectfully re-
ifsssssg, news the tender OF his professional
aIIIYIS services in the line of d EN-
IT'S TRY.
Artifctak Teeth inserted on gold plate, from
one tooth to full set, with spring on the
principle Of atmospheric pressure.
All other work appertaining to the Teeth done
on the most approved principles, and with the
best materials.
Not being able to boast of any mer discoveries,
he does not expect the patronage OF the most cre-
dulous, but is willing to coniine his practice to
those persons only who are aware that tfsie gold
is the only substance known that can be used
with certainty in the mouth.
U Plantations visited when required. +
WILLIAM CESSNA.
Pattersonville July 10, 1851. If
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HOUSE-JOINERY.

DERSONS wishing to obtain Sash Blinds,
L Doors, Shutters of the best cypress, or any
other work connected with House-J Joining, can
have the same done at short notice, in good order
and at reasonable prices, by calling on the sub
scriber, at the establishment lately occupied by
James Emison IL Co., opposite Tattersalls.
% Terms-Cash on dektUeyy.
iy4 LUCIUS SUTIIFF.
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MOTICE.-The undersigned being duly COM
IN missioned and sworn, respectfully tenders
his services to the people Of the parish Of st.
Mary, as NoTARY PUBLIC in and for the said
parish. All business entrusted to him will re-
ceive his personal attention, well as all pos
sibe despatch.
70 Office open at all hours.
GEO N. SEAGRAVE,
MA Office under the Odd Fellows Hail.
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JAMES II. JONES
A CARD.

A CARD.
IENHE undersigned takes this method to inform
= the planters and public generally Of this par
ish and Of Attakapas that they have entered into
a special arrangement mutually to carry the
Forfoa,dtng Of Crops and Sdtp-brokerage bust
ness for the coming season this winter. Plan
tiers wishing their crops of sugar and molasses
forwarded by vessels to any port will please
direct line to them at Pattersonvie, or Simeon
Smiths store at Franklin
E. BEERS,
c. b. G. WHELDEN.
Pattersonville, Sept. 1, 1851. 34-6m
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AttOrney-at-LaW.

DOBERT J. BOWMAN intends locating
Ii himself for the Practtee of Lar in the sew
eral courts OF this district, previous to the next
regular term of the District Court. In the mean
time any business intrusted to his care through
the hands of Messrs. F. D., E. NJ, or D. d.
Richardson will receive his prompt attention.
Sept. 6, 1851.
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To the Public.

FTNHE undersigned have entered into no part
L nersaip or combination, but combination
to accommodate the public. whereby they hope
to profit themselves. One of them may be found
ece1y dqy Sundays excepted) at their office, on
the Public Square, next to the st. Marys Hotel,
between the hours of A. NJ. and s P. NJ. the
other will be at ali times ready to go to any part
of the parish to transact promptly and Punctually
any business entrusted to them.
l.. r.. CURTIS, Notaries
10 R. N. MCMILLAN, ! Public.
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JEWELRY-JEWELRY!

n Just received, an assortment of fine
EAs Jewelry, Watches, Parlor and Office
eAAAs2A Clocks, and Fancy Goods. Ladies and
gentlemen will please call and examine the stock,
T Clocks repaired and Jewelry made to
order or repaired in the neatest style.
A. F. McLAIN.
FrauLfin Nav 1871
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COpartnerShip.

THE undersigned have this day formed a CO.
/ partnership under the firm of BRENT &
BAKER, for the practice of Law at the courts of
this district Their office is the same hereto
fore occupied by A. w. Baker and is just be-
low Mr.. Gordy's Hotel.
EDWARD C.. BRENT,
ANTHONY W. BAKER.
Franklin, March 8, 1851 ST
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Franklin, May 9, 1851.
Carriage Making and Repairing.

cssSEL The undersigned has S
Sfs4z21retuFned from the West AIS
with the best materials for making gsSG
and repairing Carriages, Buggies, Cane-Carts,
Ploughs, and all other instruments in general use
on plantations He offers his services to the pub
lie, and hopes by reasonable charges and close
attention to business to share portion OF public
patronage.
~ All work done with despatch and in the
most wo;kmanlike manner.
E. E. CRAIG.
PattersonviIle, July 25, 1851.
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NTOTICE.4Th undersigned being duly COM
y mssioned and sworn, respectfully tenders
his services to the people of the Parish of 81 !,
Mary, as NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the said
parish All business entrusted to him will re-
eeive his personal attention, as well as all pos
sible despatch.
To- Office open at all hours. II
JAMES TAYLOR.
Indian Bend, Aug. ID, 1851. IT,
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~ Rad the tolzowipg fer Certificates.

y
Chemeyrt2e, La, Dec II, 1850.
Mr. w. LEE-With pleasure certify that
have used your African Tonic upon ten negroes
addicted to eating dirt, charcoal raw corn and
ashes, without single failure. Some Of my
hands were so far exhausted that they were inca
pable of walking any considerable distance,
without complete exhaustion. They have all
been restored and have made our crop in good
health. For proof of these facts refer you to
Mr.. W. Crittendon, who managed my business
this year. l believe that if properly used it will
cure in any and every case above mentioned.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
PETER TANNER.
Cheneyuille La, Dec, 18Th, 1850.
have used the above medicine which MIR. Z.
Tanner speaks Of, and find it very successful in
each and every case. G. B. MARSHALL.
Bayom BG,sf, La, Dec 10, 1880.
hereby certify that have used Lees Tonic
for the last eight months on eight or ten negroes,
and they are all able to do good days work;
and in all probability had | not used Lees Tonic,
half or more would have died.
JOSHUA PEARCE.
Bayou BDuf, La, Dec. II, 1850.
Mr.. W. LEE-Sn, from my knowledge of
your African Tonic feel no hesitation In saying
that it is the most efectual remedy for the cure
of officiating ever knew. | have tried it on
Young woman who had almost destroyed herself
by eating dirt; she is now perfectly well, and has
been so some months. For the above statement
refer YOU to Mr.. Silas Pearce, who administered
the medicine Yours respectfully,
ANDREW JACKSON,
SILAs F. PEARcE.
r. rents in Franklin
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LEES AFRICAN TONIC,

THIS Preparation is the most efficacious re
i medy yet discovered for DROPSY and dis
eases produced by eating Dirt, Ashes, Charcoal,
SCOT, or any anti-nutritious indigestible sub
stances. 10 Planters whose negroes are adj
dicted to these habits should give it fair trial
Directions for Uss-One table spoonful of the
Tonic just before each meal at bedtime half a
table spoonful, with equal portions Of castor oil,
for three nights; afterwards the Tonic, alone, as
al liractnd