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BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA

MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN.
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED IN APRIL I649, AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND 26 PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS
Business Of the Company confined to Life
,'.'a.e. Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act or Incorporation
100000. ~ -
Office No 81 Camp Street, bet,oeen Grapiey an ID Com
mon streets, NeD Orleans.
hispermanentfundt to be invested as perchar
ter for the benefit of the policy holders lin bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered real est teyalued
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stocks
OF the State and of the United States government.
This company, being organized solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in it's operations a
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the mostsecure and solid principles, and at.
fording, for small annual sum, paid during lite,
alarge and handsome legacy o W: dows and hill.
dren after death.
All policy holders, neither for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death par.
ticipate in the whole ofthe profits of the company
Creditors insure the lives of debtors A
married woman can effect insurance on the life of
her husband, for the sole benefit and use herself
and children fir eefrOm the m n fc reditor.
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ARRIVAL OF THE
p A C. IF 4 G..
New YoRK, March %.

VIEW i ORh, MaICH IS.
The Pacific. from Liverpool. arrived
on Sunday evening, bringing dates to the
lO;h
The elections under the new Ministry
were rapidly progressing.
The mutiay on board the packet Ship
"Queen Of The Wes,," OF Liverpool. on
the 9th. was quelled af:er terrible fight.
She sailed on the 9th under new Cap
tain; The former one. Capt. Moor. came
passenger in the Pacific.
France was quiet. The Government
arrangements of the Cour, was saiisiac-
torliy.
The fusion Of tie two branches of the
Bourbon family, is again agitated, with a
certainty of terminating satisfactorily.
The Swiss staff officers in Paris are
ordered 10 return to Switzerland.
Belgium has made treaty of com-
merce and navigation with England.
The difficulty between the French and
Swiss is arranged for the present.
Accounts from the Cape of Good
Hope were Satisfactory.
The French Ambassador had very
suddenly left London for Paris.
A steam frigate sailed frou Toulon
with 500 political exiles, bound for AL
geris.
10. Ireland. DR.. Wm, Hale has raised
the standard against the established
Church.
Alarming accounts of Ribbonism are
received from the Northern Districts.
A Turkish military column, 10000
strong. g.wi,h four guns, have occupied BAN
Jaluka district, and disarmed the forces
of Bey Biahes. Noviis occupied by a
strong force of cavalry. and every town
is garrisoned. A widely spread conspir-
acy to overthrow the government, has
just been brought 10 light. Every bridge
and ferry is guarded. The boats on the
river Una are destroyed, and every poin,
of communication with Austria occu-
pied by strong Turkish picquess.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

fs,her had superadded his devotion since
her mother died. She had never left the
paternal roof before unaccompanied by
her father; but when the pressing invita-
iion came from her aunt, and DIR. Gar.
rows knew the amiable qualities Of his
sister. he could not but consent that she
should accept the invitation, thus giving
the governess reprieve TO visit her rela
tives, and at the same time he hoped, BY
change of place, TO agreeably impress
ihe mind and manners Of his darlisp
child.
And this gentle reader, is the missing
child No wonder the spectators were
fran,ic---no wonder the family where she
resided grew desperate! And there they
stood in unutterable anguish with faces
scorched with intense heat. and eyes
distended, and hearts all palpi,ating, to
see the terminatiou,o the young fireman's
endeasors. Moments were now count
ed as hours; smoke AID flame commin-
gled from that upper story, and t'hope
deferred grew sick; the fire shot fierce
ly Up in tall columns and broad sheets,
and no serpent seemed more hlssirg or
destructive. The crowd looked agh as,
and murmured. '.they are both perished
--burnt-lost!" Just at tins iuhc.ure,
a voice loud and dissonant as if choked,
was heard from the back part of the
building.
II was the iireman's shrek, and be-
tween the smoke and fame be could be
occasionally seen, as if bearing heavy
burden. and struggling over the window
sill. Active brothers wero there, who
threw up ladders, and some of them
went with the speed OF lightning partly
aloft. but were only driven back by the
smoke and fire.
Yet the heroic fireman descended By
the ladder, and carefully committed the
body of the girl into the hands OF the
5ystanders, who delivered her, in a ltfe-
less state, to the anxious family. Then
he descended the remainder of the way
by slidiug down the rope, which was
still unburnt and attached TO the chin
ney, and made his way with untiring
speed through the crowd, and was seen
no more! The body of Miss Carows
was put under medical treatment, and in
an hour she opened her eyes, and retur.
ming consciousness slowly appeared. In
the mean time the building was COM
pletely enveloped in flames. and burn.
ing. smouldering ruin was all that re-
manned OF the once stately mansion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
Ministers wives.

Society Is concrete intelligence, an
indefinite aggregate humanity oil "large
expectations. Ii expects the "good
time coming progress in all that is
good and great, and an underlined amount
OF service from the wives of the pastors
OF the churches, forgetting meanwhile
that these same ladies have lively in.
terest in the good time. coming, and
would like TO make little progresa on
their own hook. A pastor is hired to
preach to resbectable church for from
$500 to 1000 year, depending on the
wealth of the organization and the ex-
pcnsiveness of living. This is poor pay
for well trained and cultivated brains,
but i. keeps body and soul together,
though the library stands poor chance
for reinforcements and the children for
toggery. This hires the pastor; bit,
some how or other, people have an idea
that II hires the pastors wife as well.
From The day she enters the parish she
IS a marked woman. Her dress is ex-
pecied to be OF the most sanity pattern.
The color of a ribbon may endanger
the peace of a whole community, and
the sporting of a feather would call for
the service OF an ecclesiastical council.
She must be the best woman in the
world, and the head of all benevolent en-
terprises. sunday schools, ladies' fairs
tor procuring flannel for Hotienio,s, sew.
ing circles, Bible classes, &c. She
must be the most exemplary woman in
the world, never laughing above the pre-
scribed key. She must be the politics,
woman in the world, receiving calls at
all times. and visiting from house to
house, and make herself generally agree.
able. In short, she must be the paragon
OF all excellence, and possess a consii.u
ton like horse, patience like an OK,
and good nature like puppy. to NEE,
The wishes of wha, Carlyle would prob.
ably call the Expecta,ional Epoch in
the Sublime Cosmos. And why! Sim
ply because her over worked husband
has consented to do most important, a
most holy work, for under pay.-EN. Z.
Paper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

JUVENILE SIMPLIcITy.-A friend says
the following story is a fact. Two boys
of tender years, who wen. by The names
Of Tom and Jack. became members OF
a district school, in certain New Eng
land town. On making their appear
ance. the teacher called Them up before
the assembled school, and proceeded to
make certain intetrog a,ories concerning
their names, ages, elc.
well my fine lad,' said the teacher to
the first one, what is your name!'
'Tom,' promptly answered the juve-
nile.
'Iom' said the teacher er-that does
not sound well. Remember always to
speak the full name. You shoald have
said Thomas. Now my son, turning
TO the other boy, whose expectant face
suddenly lighted up with the satisfaction
Of a newly comprehended idea,) now,
then; will you tell me what your name is!
'Jack-assr replied the lad, in tone o
confden. decision.
The teacher was taken with sudden
fit Of coughing. and merely motioned
the lads to their sea,s.-HarJord Times.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

who sell horses, and they manage to fleece
the government. He knew an officer
who thus defrauded the government and
had settled down independently in Ore
gon with 100000 (Cries. who is he
what's his namely Mr.. German said he
would not tell publicly, but would pri-
vately TO any one, and be responsible.
Mr.. Gentry said that these corrupiions
did not begin yesterday, but have exist
ed for years; it is in the item of transpor.
tation principally that the expense ofthe
Quartermatser's departmental have increas.
ed. The President and Secretary were
not responsible for the acquisition OF CAL
ifornia and the territories which require
this force for the protection of the peo-
pie and for the carrying out of our treaty
stipula,ions with Mexico.
The debate continued in the same
strain, and the House adjourned without
action.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
wParson Brownlow make. ,bs r

70 Parson Brownlow makes the fol
lowing reply 10 one of his exchanges,
that the parson is so prone 10 discon,eni,
and so much desired his own way. that
re would quarrel with the angels in
Heaven:
"iexpect TO go TO heaven when die,
but whether | create any 'discord' there
are not, depends upon affirmative an
swers to the following questions-Wnl
there be any senatorial elections there!
Will the nomination of candidates take
place in caucus! And il SO, will any frac-
ton attempt TO cast more votes than it is
entitled To! But those with whom am
at war in this world need have no fears of
being involved, as they are not likely TO
get there!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
UThe Hunrarians have sold ON,

II I he Hungarians have sold out
their claims at New Buda. and are abou,
TO colcnize in texas-,he climate in Iowa
being too cold and inhospi,able for them.
We would advise M. Kossuth to employ
the Hungarian contributions, in purciias-
Ing home for his devoted followers in
the wilds of America, instead of em-
broiing Europe in booless war. Let
him conver, his 10000 muskeis into bean
poles or vine trellaces. We have not
the least confidence in any other res
nrre ection of Hungary.'-Brunswicker
9th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
SENATE.

Mr.. Clark presented petition from
the grandson of Gen. Green, asking Con-
gress to subscribe for proposed life Of
Gen. Green. and an accurate history of
events to be compiled by him.
Sundry other petitions were presented.
Mr.. Seward presented resolution of
New York Agricultural Society, asking
the establishment of a Bureau of Agrieul-
ture.
The Chair laid before the Senate a
communication from the War depart
ment. inclosing Gen. Pillows repor. of
the battle of Cerro Gordo, called for by a
resolution few days since. Ordered to
be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Borland, resolu-
tion was adopted calling upon the Presi-
dent for information relative TO the az
tension of the Capitol.
After other uuimportant proceedings.
the Senate adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
RAITIMoRr. March "a.

The Fairmount( Virgiuia) Banner. re-
ceired tonight, states that an awful mur-
der was committed on Wednesday last.
at the house of G. Dedridge, Va. Six
men and one woman, who were emigra-
tiig west. stopped at the house, aud hav-
ing considerable SUN of money, were
murdered in the night. The deed was
supposed 10 have been committed by
some prisoners who broke ou, of Lynch
burg jail a short time since.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
CHAPTER II.

Aud what little account is made Of the
destruction Of properly, when life, in fear.
ful jeopardy, is saSed! In the afternoon
of Tins day there was a houseles family,
bu, happy, unrepining hearts. For here
was the rescued one, and a letter was now
drafted TO her father. relating the mirac-
ulous escape and the intrepid deliverer.
But, alas! who was he2 Not one knew.
and no intelligence could be gained. A
reward was offered, but money never
bribed such an heroic soul. He purpose.
ly avoided observation, and the bank
note which the father so cheerfully Of
cred, was unaccepted for The want of a
recipient.
How active was rumor, even in the
busy city! How many suspected aud
shrewdly watched the movements of
many young man, hoping by some
stratagem, to detect The hero; but his con.
cealmeut snll remained mystery. aud
no ques,ionings ever elici,ee ray of light
upon The subject. Many hearts still bea,
with unspeakable gratitude. and the fa-
lher aud the child often recounted the
scene. and only comforted themselves
with The hope thar some fortunate cir
cumstances, a, come near or distant day,
would yet reveal the name of the rescuer
But long period elapsed, and the even,
SO much talked over was no; forgotten,
ye, by The lapse Of time il ceased longer
10 be spoken about.
Neuy Carrows was now young lady
of elegant demeanor, unostenta,ions,
graceful, lovely, and entirely free from
all haugh.iness Of manner al.d aris,ocral-
ic reserve. Her father was by far the
richest man in the village, ye. Net,y had
too much good sense to pride herself on
that account. She only made it means
of doing good; aud be assured the fire.
men in her village were often excited to
heroic daring by the recital she gave them
OF her deliserance. The poor of her ac-
quain,ance were never slighted, but if
virtuous, were as freely admitted to her
hospi,able home as tie most aifluent.--
Her father had ever taught her that true
merit was only test upon which she must
oaSS hSt AHuCSu iCI
acte. was SO moulded by his judicious
care. tha, both their purposes seemed
Identical.
For some months before Netty left her
ever TO be remembered city visit, a young
man Had entered the village where she
resided to stsdy with a physician who
was his distant relative, and who had Of
fered him situation quite tempting, and
which would probably eventuate in fu-
ture success. He had often met DIR.
Carrows at his Office, and he had kindly
invited him TO call at his house; for his
heart was always open to deserving
struggling genius, and that he knew was
the character OF this young man. Aus
tin Clavers wasa great student, possess
ed OF indomi,able perseverance, and he
determined by intense application. to win
his way to fame. He accepted The in
viiaiion to call al the Doctors, and Netty
appeared to him as an angel, straight de-
scended from the blessed regions. She
played so exquisite.y, she sang so de-
vinely, that although he. had heard the
same songs a thousand times, ye, he lis
tened, aud was enraptured as never be-
fore. But then what sad misgivings
came over him-"I am a poor student;
years must ! toll to win fape," and
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

The DUsT.-About two years ago. a
California emigrant crossed the claims
ION foot and alone,' trundling wheelbar.
row filed with supplies. He has return
ed with $4,000 in .dust" which he dug
with his own hands. During his ab.
sence, his wife, whom he left in des,i-
ute circumstances, received ,egacies
amounting to $4,000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
wA hana;n; number;no .ho,, "a

HA bandit,i numbering about 20,
well monnted and armed on the 18th ult.,
fell upon village in ihe State of Jalisco,
in Mexico. and plundereq its Inhabitants
OF above $40 900 worth plate and horses.
Promising state of society this truly, for
the ancient seats of the Aztecs-having
been settled a thousand years according
to traditional account.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
The DRuNKaRp's L,RrRry.

The DRuNKARD's LIBERTY. Drink
promised me liberty, and gotit l had
the liberty TO see my toes poke oat Of
my boots--,he water had the liberty to
60 in at the toes and out at my heels
my knees had the liberty to come out of
my pants--my elbows ha6 the liber,y to
come out of my coat--and had the lib.
erty TO lift the crown off my hat and
scratch my head without taking my hat
off.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

To In the Southern portion Of Arkan-
sas, near mountain of iron. mountain
OF emery or corondum has been .discov-
cred, equal. if not superior. to the Rus.
sian emery. In Russian emery. rubies
are found, aud that in Arkansas is of the
same componen,s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
WASHINGTON, March 2i.
HOUSE.

Mr.. Hall asked leave to offer a resoIu-
ton requesting the President to inform
the House of the amount of expenses for
forage, fuel and transportation of the
army per man in Mexico during :he
war, and the amount expended sor the
same since the expiration OF the war.
MIR. Brooks said he would have no OBJ
jection if the Government would include
the Mexican and Florida campaigns.
Mr.. Hall said that the Wings had in
formation of the Florida war during the
contest of 1910. The resolution was uos
received.
The House went into Committe of the
Whole on the deficiency bill.
Mr.. Marshall, of Kentucky, proposed
TO strike out the section of the bill re-
lating 10 Quartermasters' departments.
with view Of referring the same to
select committee. The motion was de-
cided out of order by the Chairman, on
the ground that this part had been acted
on and considered.
Various classes of the bill were debat-
ed and voted on. but no amendment to
those making appropriations for Quarter
masters department. After dull and
tedious debate, the committee rose witfs-
out coming to conclusion on the bill.
Mr.. Duncan gave notice of his inten-
ton to introduce an amendment to the
tariff of 1916, by reducing the duty on
imported sheep wool, costing ten cents
or less per pound. at the places from
which il is imported, also. to reduce the
duty on imported flax. TO admit free &c
duty raw silks. dye woods and other ar
ticles, and on dyeing, burr stones and
grind-stones, after which the House adj
iourned,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
uM. Pe,,in, the French Aeropsu,

~ NJ. Pettin, the French Aeronaui.
has arrived in Boston. HIS new sys-
tem of navigating the air involves the
use Of movable flaps, screw propellors,
and sails. His machine is suspended
by ropes from three large silk balloons.
and the body is Of slender timber work,
filty-iour metres 10 length, one in breadth.
and two in height. He intends 10 ex-
hibit in Boston, and afterwards in New
York.-Mo. Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
CINCINNATI March. 90

A fire broke out to-day in The lumber
yard of Sherhard & Dervin. which des-
royed large lot OF lumber and about
twenty frame houses and shops, besides
injuriug large number of frs, class
buildings. Loss estimated at SlOO. 900.
There was little insurance.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

vA dandy made his appearance in
Philadelphia last week. with his clothes
SO tigh, that his friends feared that his
pantaloons would turn states evidence
aud .spl, upon him.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
~ The teams Of oxen in Hungary

II The teams Of oxen in Hungary
are said to be driven BY race of men
the most picturesque in the wild and saw
age looking line imaginable. Thei. dress
is made wholly Of sheep SKINS with The
wool on, and many of the collars and
seems are ornamented with sor. of saw
age embroidery, very like ,ha! Of the N.
American Indians.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

v The value of all the milk sold in
Massachusetts for the year ending June
l, 1850, was $276.8S7. Dedham is the
largest town in the milky way. having
sold $4,000 worth. The above does
not include the milk made into butter
and cheese.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

II |, is stated that the value of labor
is so greatly enhanced in some parts of
Michigan. by the emigration to California
that S26 month and board. is readily
commanded.