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A Touching Story.

The following affecting narrative
purports to have been given by father
to his son, as a warning derived from
his own bitter experience of the sin OF
grieving and resisting mothers love
and counsel:
What agony was visible on my dear
mothers face when she saw that all
she said and suffered failed to move me.
She rose TO go home, and followed at
little distance. She spoke no more to
me till she reached her own door.
1t is school time now," said she.
"Go, my son, and let me once more
beseech you to think upon what have
said.n
/ shan't go to SCHOOL, said |.
She looked astonished atmy boldness,
but replied firmly,
Certainly you will go, Alfred, COM
mand you.n
II will notm said !, with a tone of
defiance.
Zone or two things you must do,
Alfred-either go TO school this moment
or will lock you in your room and keep
you there till you are ready to promise
implicit obedience to my wishes in
future"
Il dare you to do it,n said I; "you
can't get me up stairs"
"Alfred, choose now,n exclaimed nv
mother, who laid her hand on my arm.
She trembled violently and was deadly
pale.
"If you touch me l will kick you,"
said |: in terrible rage. God knows
| knew not what / said.
"Will you go, Alfredw
"No," replied, but quailed beneath
her eye.
"Then follow me,n said she, as she
grasped my arm firmly. I raised my
foot-oh, my son, hear MEL raised
my foot and kicked her-my sainted
mother How my head reels as the
torment of memory rushes over me!
kicked my mother-a feeble woman
my mother! She staggered back few
steps and leaned against the wall. She
did not look at me. / saw her heart
beat against her breast, and she cried,
"Oh Heavenly Father, forgive him,
for he knows not what he does p
The gardener just then passed the
door, and seeing my mother pale and
almost unable to support herself, he
stopped, and she beckoned him in.
"Take this boy up stairs and lock
him in his own room,n said she, and
turned from me. Looking back as she
was entering her room, she gave me
such look-it will forever follow me-
it was look of agony, mingled with
the intensest love-it was the last, un-
utterable pang of a heart that was
broken.
In moment | found myself a pris-
oner in my own room. / thought for a
moment that would fling myself from
the open window and dash nv brains
out, but I felt afraid to die. Twas not
penitent. At times my heart was SUBJ
dued, but my stubborn pride rose in an
instant and bade me not to yield The
pale face of my mother haunted me-
| flung myself on the bed and fell into
an irregular slumber.
Just at twilight heard footstep ap-
proach the door. 1t was my sister.
"What may l tell mother from you,"
she asked.
Nothing,n | replied.
"Oh, Alfred, for my sake, for all our |
sakes, say that you are sorry; let me |
.ell mother that You are sorry. She
ongs to forgive you"
Iwould not answer. Iheard her foot
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Copper. Sheet-lrOn and TinWare
MANDATORY,
FRANKLIN, La

50 The subscriber has established the above
80 mandatory at the former store of Messrs.
EParkerson & Randlett, on Main street,
where he will keep constantly on hand general
supply of all kinds of Tinware and Sugar house
Lamps. He solicits the patronage of merchants
and traders generally, he will sell at rholesole
on as taUorQ6ke terms as can be had at the North.
He is prepared to attend to all orders for tin
roofing, copper or tin cutters and pipes, at any
part of Attakapas.
" Jobbing solicited, and orders for bathing
tubs zinc lead and sheet-iron work promptly
attended to. C. E. CAMPBELL.
March %, 1851. tt
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Fashionable Tailoring.

"a The subscriber has just returned from
III New Orleans with splendid stock of goods
III in his line of business, among which are
Summer Cloths, Merinos and Drillings of all
descriptions suitable for pantaloons, coats, &c.
Marseilles and other vest patterns Of the latest
styles, and Trimmings of all kinds.
Gentlemen wishing Clothes made to order can
now make choice Of the material, and be en-
sured with an excellent fit, at moderate prices
His store is in Carson's Row, on Main street
mh22-3m J PETERMAN
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Soda and Ice-Cream Saloon.

~ The undersigned respectfully announces
MRIH to the citizens of Franklin and she sur
rounding country that he has opened an
establishment on Main street for the manufacture
of every article in the CONFECTIONERY 7
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.
% Having engaged one of the best cOnfec
TONERS in the southern country, particular atten-
ton will be given to Wedding Parties, Balls, &c
Is CHARLES WEXELL.
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A Card,

g CIR HAWKINS, Dentist,
0fSsSzA tenders his thanks to the public for
GIDthe 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 %. 1851.
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gOgggs g0@IgRa
From the Yankee Blade.]
WILT THOU LOVE ME EEVERMORE.

Thou gazest deep and earnest
Deep and earnest are thine eyes;
| know that in our being
There are answering sympathies:
| know there dwells upon me
An affection rich and pure,
And ask, with anxious yearning,
"Will it ever thus endure 2"
Quick changes come upon US
Changes not in our control;
There are shadows and echpses,
And dark :sdes upon the soul.
With tremulous emotion
/ accept thy bounteous store,
But ask with anxious yearning,
"Wilt thou love me evermore 2"
Thou knowest all my weakness,
Thou knowest all my power;
Thou'st read my life, and knowest
Every weed and every flower;
And if within my nature
ANY gracious gift there be,
would its brightest radiance,
Should transfuse itself to thee.
God knows, no selfish impulse
Draws my heart thus close to thine:
/ would that all thy toiling
Should partake of the divine;
I would be wise and perfect,
Living truly, heartily,
That lies most glorious haloes
Should surround and hallow thee.
And if upon thy pathway
| have cast one tiny ray
Made one moment brighter, happier,
By my life or by my lay,-
Then thou canst not love nature
That is meaner than my own:
Thou canst never have enjoyment
In soul of lower tone.
So I rest my heart contented,
For, in this clearer view,
| see thou'lt not withhold me
Such love as is my due;
And if some richer nature
Win the gift that once was mine,
/ must bow my head submissive
To law OF the Divine
But, with earnest strong endeavor
would labor by thy side,
Earn the right to be companion,
Fellow-worker and thy guide;
Thro' all earth's weary turmoil
Keep loving soul and pure,
And thy bounties of affection
Win for ever thus endure.
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The Planters Blacksmith Shop !

~ ABEL COOPER respect cRE
H n fully informs the public that he -
v " continues to carry on the Blaeksmiihing
business in all its branches, at his old stand
Immediately below Capt. Gates's saw mill, in
Franklin, where he fatters himself that planters
and the public in general can be better served.
and on more reasonable terms, than they can be
at any other shop in the place, and equal to any
in Attakapas in every kind of work pertaining
to Blacksmithng. All he asks is fair trial, that
the public may Judge for themselves.
n A liberal discount to those who make
cash payments.
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JEWELRY-JEWELRY!
II. s. Timber Agent.

- The undersigned, having been appointed
T agent for the preservation of Live Oak and
other timber, growing upon the public lands,
will vigorously prosecute all violations Of the law
by trespassers. His Office is at Baton Rouge.
All letters must be addressed to No. SO Camp
street, New Orleans, or to Baton Rouge.
9 T. B. THORPE, U. s. Timber Agent.
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CYRUS FLINT.
JAMES H. JONES.

n FLINT & JONES, Nos. 46 and 4s Royal
W street, New Orleans, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers IN Ca6tnet Furniture, Chairs, Spring
Hair and Moss Mattresses, Feathers, Pkush
Hair Cloth, Danadsks, Gimp, Cords and Tassels
Curled Hair, Var,tish, Cine, Char and Sofa
Springs, IFebbing, Cabinet.makers' Hardtrare,
CaStors, &c. o24---1y
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Drs. Banning & Miles

DESPECTFULLY announce that Mr.. J. A..
IL SHERMAN, No. 10 St. Charles street,
New Orleans, has assortment Of Banning's
BODY BRACES. Persons wishing the instru-
ment will find Dr. Sherman well qualified, from
his great experience in the business to apply and
6t them. A female is in attendance to wait on
ladies. Persons sending for Brace must send
the measure round the hips. ms
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Franklin Blacksmith Shop.

a. The subscribers having purchased the
So establishment owned by Robert Lashley,
10 are prepared to continue the above busi-
ness in all its branches, and solicit share
of public patronage. They will execute all work
in the farming and carriage line at reduced prices
and the strctest care and attention viii be given
to Horse Sh0eing, as to material and workman
ship. PATRICK EGAN,
19 RICHARD HUMBLE
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Bureau du Greffier, lie ID JUN, 1851.

NTOTICE.-Al persons having claims against
lN the subscriber are requested to present them
for liquidation, and all those who are indebted to
the subscriber or to the Franklin Hotel, are re-
quested to call at once and settle up, as the sub
scriber is anxious to have a settlement with him
SELF l21J JOHN c. GORDY.
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New Medicines |!

Oh CASES just received per schr. Friends,
CO namely:
100 ounces Quinine;
20 do. Salieine, the cheap substitute for do /;
4s vials Morphine;
80 do. Iodine, and do Iodide Of Potassium;
10 lbs. English Calomel;
10 do. Blister Salae; so lbs Jgjube Paste
10 do English Blue Mass 10 lbs. Opium;
70 lbs assorted powders of Ipecac, Rhubarb,
Pepper, &c.
20 gross Matches, and all other articles in my
line, which will be sold as low as in the city Come
and see. C. RABE, ND.
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To the Public.

THE undersigned have entered into no part
l. nership or combination, but combination
to accommodate the public, whereby they hope
to profit themselves. One of them may be found
eUery dag Sundays excepted at their office, on
the Public Square, next to the st. Mary Hotel,
between the hours of 9 a. N. and s PM; the
other will be at all times ready to go to any part
of the parish, to transact promptly and punctually
any business entrusted to them.
L. r. CURTIS, Notaries
13 R. N. MCMILLAN, I Public.
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STEAMBOATS,.
Regular Packet for Last Island.

azzA The well-buit and low
G N ~ pressure steamer MAY
xGs;sS;::::SzsZsa3; :SssS53;:;:5 FLOWER, Capt. Bar
=" nard, viii leave Franklin
every WEDNESDAY MORNING, at half
past o'clock, for the above place, touching at
all intermediate landings, going through by day
light. For passage, &c. apply to the captain, on
board. 81
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Ice !! ICes!

"a The undersigned will keep on hand a
Hklla constant supply of ICE during the warm
- weather, which he will sell to the public
at moderate prices. His depotis at the corner Of
Main and Willow streets.
ap19 THOMAS EVINS.
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IRISH POTATOES-6o bbls for sale by
NJ WALKER
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LEGAL NOTICES.

Estate of Jean Baptists Bourgeois, deceased.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.-Distric Court,
~ Parish of st. Mary. = Whereas MARIE
BOREL, widow of the late Jean Baptiste Bour
geois, has filed in said court petition praying
that she be appointed administrative of the said
estate
Notice is therefore given to those whom it doth
or may concern, to show cause, If any they have,
within ten days from the date thereof why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
J. V. FOURMY, Clerk
Clerks Office, June ID 1851.
Succession de Jean Baptise Bourgeois, dsesdf
ETAT DE LA LOUISIANA. Cour de
u District Paroisse Ste. Marie.-Attendu que
MARIE BOREL, vvuve de fcu jean baptlste
Bourgeois, a enregistre dams cette cour une peti-
ton demandant qu'ele soft nominee administra-
trce de Ia susdite succession:
Avis est par lie present donRe tous eeux qui
celia peut concerner d'avoir deduire dams les dix
jours qu suvront Ia date du present avis, les raj
sons Isl aucunes lis ont pour lesquelles il ne Sc
rait pas fait droit sa demande.
]. v. FOURMY, Greffier.
Bureau du Greffier, lie ID JUN, 1851.
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A L. TUCKER, attorney and Counsellor
IA at-Lar, will attend promptly to all collec-
tions or other professional business entrusted to
his care. Office in Odd-Fellows' Hall, over the
store of Messrs. Talbot, in Franklin. Z
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EDWARD SIMON, JR., Atrmaey- at La0,
II will practice his profession in the Courts of
the Fourteenth Judicial District for the parishes
of st. Mary, St. Martin and Vermillion.
T Office opposite the Court House, on
Main street. ST
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N7ILSON & McCLARTY, attorneys and
w ConasseAors at Lar, will practice their
profession in the courts of the Fourteenth judi
cial District. All business conided to them will
be promptly attended to.
Office in Franklin, Main street, opposite the
Court House. je27
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ERED. L. GATES, Attorney-a -at-L Lar, St.
Il Martinsville-practces in the courts of La
fayette, Opelousas, Vermillion and St. Mary.
June 20, 1850.
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T H. MORRISON q CO., Wholesale Gro
y . GERS, No. 1, corner of Canal and Customhouse
streets, New Orleans. A large and general as
sortment of GROCERIES for sale for cash or
city aceeptanees.
10 Country merchants and planters are re-
spectfully invited to give call. 1-ly
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BUSINESS CARDS.
CODartnerShiD.

FTHE undersigned have this day formed a CO.
Il partnership under the firm of BRENT Il
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
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-10

From the st. Thomas Tidende, MAY a
schooner viSilan, conveyed hither, from ST. Crois,
Mons. Maxim Raybaud, French Consul General
and Charge a Afaires to the government Of hayt,
and Mr.. Walsh, United States - agent potn,anx TO
thsA government. We learn BY the arrival Of these
Distinguished persons ges, that Mons. Raybaud, In
connection with Mr.. Usher, the British Consul l'e-
neral at Hayti, had succeeded in inducing the En-
pcror Faustin to express himself to the following
effect. in regard to his future movements towards
That whilst his Majesty would abstain at all hazards
from any specific treaty With 81 Domingo he consented
hold himsef entirely the defensive and would mot
cause his army to cro.s the frontier unless compelled
do 30 BY some aggressive act on the part Of the pom
Dicsns.
This communication was conveyed in person BY
Mons. Ray baud Ia the government OF st. Domingo,
in conse quepce lett Port Prince, accompanied
by Mr.. Walsh, In the French war steamer Croco
die, which vessel subsequently, landed those gentle
men at st. Croix. Mons. Raybaud and Mr. Walsh
take their departure to-day In the packet steamer
Merlin, for New York, In order TO proceed to Wash.
ngton, whittier they are expected 70 meet Mr.
Usher
Advices from Hayti state that the rebellion OF
Prince Botes had been easily suppressed by the en-
ergetio measures Of government. He appeared to
have entirely failed to excite the oluntry people to
take up arms In his cause. He had ned to the
woods The great and exorhitant topic was the
collective netes presented to the Emperor by the
Plenipoteotisries Of France, England aud the
United States demanding an acknowledgment OF
the Dcrainican Republic or cessation Of hcstties
for ten years. The Emperor having refused these
conditions, the American and French representa-
tiyes prepared TO embark, ind we're exI ected at
lncmcl on their way to ST. Domingo and Now
York. The Hoytiens, ioth 10 biiere fhof EngtuH or
Frone Uoud conseu 10 jcopardirs fhor comriec, far
the sake Of the United Sofcs, rhich ,eorh aiDns reap
rich harrsst from their long cherished design Of OBJ
ta,nf~g footing on ths istand-ths Boy Of Sdn~1nr,
,rtfh rs Surrounding lands for a coie-y, IRA, pro
missed TO the United States by the Doyrniorns In case
its representative succeeded In obtaining an ac-
knowledgmert Of their Independence. In All other
respects tho country was tranquil, and more pro-
ducs had been exported to England and the CONT
nent In 1850, and the krst quarter Of 1851, than
during the three previous years. lm2ortatisns had
sls0 increased In Prsportisa.
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RFPoar MADE CAPTAINS THE SEVERAL PArR or
DlsrRiers 10 tHIfF or PoILcE, OF PERsoss Ar-
PRETENDED FEIo MES, MIsDEMEAxoRs Ann orurR
OFFENCES, pRoM THE WRIST DAY JANUARY TO rHE
TInRTy-FfRsr DAY o. ttARcH, 1851, INCLUSIVE.
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The official journal of the Two Scilies, publishes
statistical account Of the population of Naples up
to the first Of January, 1851 The total number of
inhabitants amounts to 4l6, AIS SOULS vz.-203, 1873
males, and 2l2,992 females. There were 1891
births in 1850, viz, 606 males, and 1856 females;
among whom were ,9T foundlings, viz.-933 males,
and l,0S9 females, besides 124 legitimate children,
consisting Of 20 males, and 81 females. The pto.
portion of the births to the entire population is
to "a; There were 2i0 births of twins, viz-92 of
males, so of females, and 90 of different sexes The
number of deaths amounted to l6,0l5, wis., 33
males, and 8 1872 females. There were IL suicides,
and II persons drowned. The number Of marriages
was 3,05l Naples contains 5li coffee houses II
sorbet shops 55S luorists, 4l6 INNS 2i3 furnished
hotels, 81 restaurants 166 common eating houses,
593 wineshops 400 taverns and wine shops, ~ dill
gences, l55 two horse carriages, 2l3 cabriolets six
sedan chairs, and $50 boats. There were seven de-
clared bankruptcies in 1850. The number of yes
sels that entered the port was ST. tho departures
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CrRiosrrrss oP CnrYoRyIA.-Among the peew-
larties Of this peculiar country, its curiosities wiz
perhaps compare with any on the globc. An inter
esting work could be written upon this single sub
ject, but "a may nj some future time advert 70
it. We will give but q single tem-the head Of the
main fork OF Feather river. Surrounded BY high
mountains, broad valley 10 suddenly presented 70
the view of the traveller, covered with luxurtane
grass, through which IL seen branches issuing fron
the mountains that unite in sight, snd together fcrn
q navigable stream, even to its very source. The
principal stream gushes out from the base OF noun
tain, forming nj once stream eight rods wide and
sir feet deep, Of crystal clearness indeed, . pin
could plainly be distinguished on the bottom. Alter
uniting with other branches, several OF which gush
from the mountains in similar manner, IL hows
many miles through the valley, bounded BY picsu-
rescue hills, until II enters deep CANON, in many
places i'm psssAbc, with numerous rapids and cats-
racts ur til after course Of nearly three hundred
niles and after receiving its middle and south forks,
II immerges from n rocky curon three miles below
Long bar at the base Of table mountain, and flows
through the valley Of the Sacramento, to throw IL
self into that river Mt Vernon. The valley Ut its
source Is low and bears every appearance Of being
overAowed by melting snow and the rains OF spring.
thus forming lake in many places ten to hftccn
miles vide, and thirty or forty long. Thousands Of
water fowls its waters, and deer, elk, and ths
grizley bear are very numerous. Although gold
has been found in small quantities In that region.
the country does not appear to be 20 highly aurfs
rous "a Mt distance Of some thirty forty miles
below. Between this valley and the Sacramento.
the road passes over high and dimcult mountain
ridge, City miles in length, destitute Of grass and
water, and where there was much suffering among
the emigrants in the fall Of lSD.-San Funciscs
HeTam, Muy L.