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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-14
Tf,E TURF.

OOSTPON EMENT-CENTREvILLE coURSE-TROT-
i unR-lhe trot that was TO have on the 18th
INST Iostponed until Monday the 10th inst. account
OF the bad state of the track.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-14

Luenants l. the title of tale of the Mexican War; by
lieut. Scott L. N, and being published in the New
Saturday issue The ID. be had at all the depos
in the country. Price four cents.
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Beautiful Shirts Made to Order at "a

II reasonable, fashionable, elegant and
cheap clothing merits the people, Spring
stock must 1t consists offroek dress sack coats
silk satin and CASHMERE Vests So fancy Pants
SS elegan tower Coats S. Corner
streets. LEVI Il REGAIN
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Lots all in body, ths Eighth and Ninth
Seventy sixth street A. Blocker will sell the above
lots At auction Thursday April l5 at II o'clock the
Merchants Exchange. Sixty cent can remain bond
ami motage for three years ut six cent For
& Ca apply at Broad street.
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PIOughS! PlOughs!!
The UNDERSIGNED has 70,

~ The undersigned has recently
eT-S Established PLOUGH MAN
e4ssAas8zsEsESszzz UFACTORY in New Iberia,
La, where he will make and keep constant
supply OF McDonough's Celebrated Improved
SUGAR PLOUGHS; and viii furnish the
planters of Attakapas and Opelousas at short
notice, and warrant entire satisfaction
Planters sending orders will please state the
nature Of the soil, whether. loose and sandy, or
stiff. Should trial be required, the proprietor
will take great pleasure in forwarding one to
the address named. He fatters himself that his
make OF ploughs are far superior, both in shape
and materials, to any Of northern manufacture
and will give better satisfaction He will also
keep Oil hand constant supply OF his Improved
Flukes, from No. to No.ti
S. W. McDONOUGH.
New-Tberia, Sept II, 1852 Gm.
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In addition to the testimonials, (Which are
sufficient to convince the most nlcretluious Of its
superior protective quahtiexl the Agents have
in their possession numerous certificates from
parties at the North, which may be seen on
application at thenoffice, among which are those
OF Brevet Lieut., Col. G. II. Taicott New York
Arsenal r. S. Smith, Lieut.. and Quarter
master, U. S. Military Academy, West Point
Oliver II. Lee, late superintendent now Secre-
tary) Of the Hudson River Rail Road CompapY.;
ID. G. Cullom, Assistant Engineer New York
and Erie Railroad, &c, &c. 35
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Plaquemine and Attakapas Packet.

II ia q The new and light draught
sss:gS4iFSEifSsS steamer MAT JOHNSON. r.
tszzEEaszEEzzzzzF Wiltz, Master, will run dur.
ing low water, between Indian Village and St
Nartinsville. Leaves Indian Village every
Tuesday and Saturday, after the arrival of the
coast packet Emperor; will leave ST Martins
vile every Sunday and Wednesday at s o'clock
T. M For relght or passage, apply on board
or to F. n. B;sseI, at PIaquemine
G5~ She will make her first trip on Sunday
next, September 9th, 1852 34-s
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Selling off at greatly reduced Prices.

fHE undersigned having determined to close
Il up there present business, offer their present
large stock OF we'll selected Seasonable Goods,
now on hand, at GREATLY REDUCED
PRICES; thus offering a chance to their
friends and the public to supply their wants at
extreme low rates. HARE Il BIRDSALL.
. franklin. Sept 4. 1852
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Certifoote Of tie Managers and Agents of
L0~tstana Dry Duck Comguny s :
Having had the Louisiana Dry Dock painted
with the Brdgewater Paint, and its merits
thoroughly tested, we fully concur in opinion
with Capt. Thomasson. of the Magnolia. and
Capt Brown of the Porpoise. We cheerfulIy
recommend SAID paint as superior article. a
HgGHEs, FALLEr'r q Thomas, L. D. d.
J. p. WHITNEY u Co, AGENTS
New Orleans. Feb. 4. 1872 --------
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Ce1ijfeute of Joseph Benson. Painter

O1' 'Eg'Vt1IV q IVotfIt IJtItSO7t, 4 HtItEtF.
have used the Bridgewater Paint for the past
five months on brick and pkastered buildings,
and on tin, shmgle and canvass roofs, and in
every instance It has given the, fullest, satisac-
ton From tests. and experiments made under
my immediate direction, can testify to its being
proof against effects Of sparks and cInders, and a
protection against leaks | consider it far supe-
rlor to any mineral pant I have ever seen, and
Invaluable for all outdoor purposes-posssssin
qualities THAI particularly recommend it or use
IN a southern climate. .JosErH BENSON.
New Orleans, Feb. s, 1852.
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An Honest Confessiom.-Tn Rensselael

An Honest Confession.-In Rensselaer,
county, New York, a tavern keeper
had abandoned the traffic in alcohol,
after having been several years en-
gagged in it. Whenever the subject
of his selling liquor was referred to, he
was observed to manifest feeling of
deep regret and sorrow. A friend one
day inquired the cause Il will tell
you," said he, and opening his account
book, said, here are forty-four names
of men who have all been customers.
most Of them for years-thirty-two of
these, 10 my knowledge, now lie in the
drunkard's grave; ten of the twelve
remaining are now confirmed sots -
These are the fruits of this dreadful
aud degrading business sA-sF s.
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CeHifeqte Of Joha T. Mi1zer, of Attakgpas.
In July last l was induced to apply the Bridge
every respect it has exceeded my expectations.
and the representations made by the Agents,
Messrs. g. c. Robert & CO. cheerfullv add
my testimony to the numerous, ones embraced
in the Agents circular, and recommend the
same TO planters and others, as the best fire and
water protector | have ever known Where
have applied it. it has bseH exposed to the san
since last July, and has neither blistered nor
cracked, and has formed a solid metallic surface,
which has proved entirely impesious. s#E
.s..t.es ...o JoHN f. MILLER
New iberia, Attakapas, March 16, 1852.
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Population Of Calitolnfia.-T Fran
cisco Times publishes statements of ar
rivals at San francisco during the. first
seven mouths Of The current year, show
ing an aggregate of $1,000. 1t esti-
males the number which Will arrive du
ring the season overland at 10000, and
those which will arrive in. the remain
ing five months. al $4,000, making an
accession of popuFation Of 1876. 900, from
which It lnters that the increase of popu-
lation during the year viii be not less
than loo, 900. This is perhaps making
too Small an allowance for, returning
and deaths.
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Wanted,

A COTTON PRESS SCREW, second
IA hand. Any person having such an article
for sale will please address the subscribers,
stating size and price. ..e.. =
CARY & GARRETT.
CentrevilIe. Sent 1e 1870
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Certificate Of Capt. TVllziam Byosy5s, of tie
Tomboat PorQoise ..,..-
have used the Bridgewater Paint, for which
Messrs. q. C. Robert 4 Co, are agents, on the
hurricane deck of the towboat ''Porpoise.n-
The paint has been on about three months, and
sparks and cinders constantly falling upon it has
had no effect whatever. : In about four weeks it
became perfect slate, and am satisfied of its
possessing all the qualities necessary to insure it
u certain protection against the effects OF sparks
and clnders. confidently recommend the
Brldgewater paint Tor the purpose set forth in
the Agents circular. WM Brown
New Orleans, Feb ], 1852.
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MINERAL PAINT.
BridgeWater Paint Company.

HAVE been appointed Agent for the county
OF Attakapas, for the sale of the above Paint.
1t can be had of me in any quantities, either dry
or IN OIL at Pattersonvllle; of William P Allen,
Franklin or of John DevaIcourt, New Iberia.
G. b. G. WHELDEN.
Pattersonville, Sept. 10, 1852.
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'eyttfcate Of Capt. st. CHR THomassoa,
OF tLe Steyn,cy M,oy,oI;,

q NE sfe4D3c1' NI1g110ltu
Having painted the hurricane deck of the
passenger steamer Magnolia" under my COM
mand, with the Bridgewater Paint, cheerfuIly
recommend it for its impervious qualities, and
have no hesitation in prohouncing it superior, in
NY Judgment to any mineral paint before the
public, and believe it to. be a certain protection
against the effects of sparks and cinders. has
also proved entirely Waterproof on my decks
after three months use. ST. c. THoMAssqS.
New Orleans, Dec. 2 1851
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Dagurerr0type Likenesses,

GTNHE subscriber having located himself in
l Franklin, is prepared to take Ikenesses in
the above. art every Saturday, through the day,
at the Odd ellows' Hail.
fss ss @tu.g LEONARD ILSLEY. 3
franklin, Sept.-lS s1S52.-tf
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Carriage Mandatory l. Repairing.

The subscriber has removed his
70 shop to the new building on Main
--.S,zas street, nearly opposite the saw mill oil
Capt, Gates, where he win at all times be pre-
pared to execute with neatness and despatch all
work nstrusted to him
His stock of materials is complete and well
selected, and he has in his employ workmen OF
experience in the several branches of the busi
ness.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to him by the citizens Of St. Mary, the
subscriber hopes, by dihgent attention to bis
business, good workmanship and very moderate
charges, to merit It's continuance s
is.L Ls3C { s. THOMAS MARTIN.
Franklin, July 10, 1852. t.----......
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New iberia, Attakapas, March is, i is52 :
URderuritea.s Certificate.

The undersigned underwriters, having conf
dence in the Bndgewater Paint, for the covering
of single roofs aud frame buildings, will at ali
times give those fire risks preference where
the Bridgewater paint is used
L. MATTHEWS, Ag't Sun Mutual Ins. Co.
THos. A. ADAMS, Pres Crescent Mutl''
EDw OGDEN, Agent General Mutual 81
A. BROTHER. Pres. Home MutI ms. 50
JoHN PEMBERToN, Pres Merchant I"
J. NJ. LAPRETRE, Pres N. o. ms. "
CHAs- BRIGGs. Ag't L pool & London g
SAM'L F. ASHTON, Agt Del. Mutual g
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WRIGHT. WILLIAMS &c Co.
PAYNE IL HARRISON.
WATT & DEsAULLEs.
GEO. Nj. PISCKARD & Co.
, Hill, MCLEAN u Co.
WARD & JONAS.
BUCHANAN, CARRoLL & Co.
NJ. GREENWOOD Il Co.
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The attention OF the public is particularly d.
reeted to the following recommendations of some
OF our most prominent and extensive commercial
firms. The interest of the cotton and sugar fac
tor is so clearly identified with that of the
planter, that it would be supetHuous to more
than point to the annexed comInendation
We. the undersigned Cotton Factors and Com
mission Merchants, do cheerfuIly recommend
the Brldgewater Paint for the purposes set forth
in the Agents Circular and believe we are
serving the interests of Planters by calling their
attention to its peculiar enduring and protective
Qualities 2E5lE+ E5lE -I5Ffz7 =
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'Satecsssioas Of Georgia Hay2sG dscaae9.
A LII persons to whom the aforesaid ,@teces-
"A sion may be indebted, and who are the
creditors thereof are requested TO present their
claims and make them known 10
3j-lt ]. A.tTESSIER, Administrator
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-20
More Spiritual Manifestation.
Of The N. Y. Tribune
WALsUr-HILLs, Ohio, Feb 20, 4

WALsur.HILLs, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1854.
MEssRs. EDIToRs II from the compar.
ison of a small number OF facts, more truth can
be elected than from many theories and speculi
tons, is it not important that such facts shoah
be collected, Feeling such to be the case /
submit few, which although make no cIss
10 exemption from deception or imposition, ! have
watched with 90 much care tina. feel fully author
lied TO present a. such.
few weeks since called npon . Eeighbor, Wiz
whom had long been acquainted, and Of whose n
tegnty had never causs for shade Of suspciof.
He, with his family and tive or three friends, 10 h
some ten or twelve, with all Of whom vas also
well acquainted, excepting young man IA msdiua.
stranger Ia our neighDuhood and who hal vsitss
the house Blu. twice bsfore) was about forming
circle for spiritual communications" From ny
knowledge Of each individual present, except 'as
medium, Ifelt secure against any attempt az inpsn'
ton from them.
We placed ourselves srourd 9 table "a common
cherry cestsr) joining hands each Win avs nsss'
Dor. In sfsw minutes the medium was, as |. Is sA.a
"mseDetzeo,- and the rappiDss commehcei
loud and sevsre were they. ~ 10 be almost deses-
ing. They were continued, Win some snofs lusss
walls, for probably an hour answering many guy.
tiens ana giving some eonmunicaucns ihs
swtrs aId communications, thought sns.S
euesser Of good general intelligence might nsse pv
euced without foreign AID but the Isppiass ~ =
rather knockirss were inexplicablc. Dansg tns ~
progress part OF the time, the young mans h.t ~
we're held BY bis Esictbors on either side, ana ~
~hole person dissiI ely vsibis and closely wca ~
ard near BY him.
Before and at the instant sfth sound, be was pss
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lands, but the heather at home are neglected.
A greater reformation in fact is yet to be accom-.
plished than that of the sixteenth century. There
should be no suffering within the reach Of any
Christian that he can alleviate, without using
efficient means for it's relief 1t 10 not Chris.
tianity to attend weekly in the stately church to
hear expositions Of the difficult passages OF
Scripture, while there is an utter failure to per-
form the most obvious duties. If the preacher
and people in our rich and decorous cOngregs-
tions were suddenly visited from on high with
an adequate conception of their transgression
of the law of charity, and of tho duties which
they owe to those who are outside of the church,
their seats would in a moment become insup-
portable, and they would rush in mass, preacher
and people, from their splendid edifces TO the
courts and alleys and cellars, where abide desti.
tuition, Ignorance, crime and suffering. The
charge Of paster has grown to be an affair of
business, and no longer mere mission Of truth
and mercy to and among the poor Salaries are
given, not to have the Gospel preached to the
poor, not for ministry like that of Christ, but
for hard study and much reading, for the delivery
on Sundays of elaborate treatises on Scripture
criticism, doctrinal points or practical duties
These discourses are not addressed to the poor,
and are not suited to their comprehension they
are addressed to the owners of the church in
which they are read, or to the empty seats be.
longing 10 their proprietors.
II II tine that ministers were waking I'D to some
better conception Of their mission for the world is
already awake, and masses OF men, sensible tina.
their condition IN this world is, without faults OF
theirs, below their true position, are sropng ,or
amendment, seeking for light, ana demanding AID /.
the name OF common humanity. They are stag
cling In the mists Of ignorance for bs,ter thing
they are devslas plans for social improve ent, and
attempting 70 carry them cut in Ieyoutioas AMI
bloodshed. Their efforts are coavu.ine ciyiliz,,ion
70 Its center. They have been oppressed, trodsen
down. kept In ignorance, bured Ia supersitioa
WHAT has been doae for them by ministers OF s.s.e
or ministers Of Christ They have fet no kind hani
from the Ssate exendes for their relief; they haze
seen no effort OF Christianity 10 theis behalf nor say
adequate example Of its success in anticipating the
Ills Of humanity. When these men arse in mass to
seek justice, TO hunt for that charity which has nos
found them. The ears Of slumberinG ministers of
Chrlst should Jingle with mortifcstioa and shame
ior having 20 long neglected 70 preach the gospel
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size Of the surrounding oak forests, and the SUI.
passinsly rich soil" Another fine specimen of
this minute local painting 10 the description of
the Punishment OF the Acadians from their
rural homes in Nova Scotia:
By general proclamation, on one and the sauna
DAY, the scarcely conscious victims, "both old and
age" were peremptorily ordered 70 assemble A.
Shsn respect We posts On the appointed Afth of
september they Obsyed. At Grand Pre- for example.
four AuAered and eighteen unaYned men came 70.
Se'her. They were marched into the church aud
au avenues were closed when Winslow, tho Amer.
car can commander, placed himself in their csStsr,
"You are convened soreshey IN man,t.., .. 80.
~. hejestys anal resolution TO tho French inhahs-
ants OF thi3 hts province Your lands and tenements
eale OF all kinds and live stock Of all sorts, are for
eeo 70 the crown, and yoa yourselves are to be re-
1cved rom this his province. I am, through his
ANessys goodness, directed 10 allow you liberty to
csiIy on your money ana household goods. as many
80 IN" And he then declared them the Xmas
prisoners Their wives and families shared tAsiY
eos tnen sons, ave hundred and twenty seven in
nan1st' men oSnshters, I've hundred and seventy.
and children all included, nineteen hundred and
twenty three souls The blow WAS sudden thew
were 20 return. Their cattle we've to sts. ynesS ia
the stalls. their fires to Gle out on their hsayths
They had for thai arsi Gay even DO fooa for the,
foy bread. W.
The 10Th Of September was the day for the am.
battalion Of part Of the sxlss. They were drsvn
up six deep, and the young men, one hundred ana
sxty-one IN number, were ordered to march arst on
board the vessel. They could leave their farms and
cottages, the shady rocks which they had rsclnsd
eheh here's and their gamers but nature ysarRsd
WITHIN them, and they would not be separated from
enstr parents. Yea Of what avail was the 'renzisd
eespsiI Of me unsrmsd youthl Thsy had not one
sssRoa tne oayonet drove them 70 obey and they
nsrcssd slowly and heavily from the chapel to ths
snofe, between women and chilcren Who kneslipg.
prayed for blessings thsu heads thsy tAemselyes
weeping, and praying, and singing hyuas The
seniors were next, the wivea ana children muss
wais TIL other uanspcr, vessels arrive Toe DELAY
he'd its horroYs. The wrstchsd people Len behiad
Wsrs kept together the sea- without proper food
or rsinsnh or shelsr, I'LL otkef ships cams to take
Aen away and December with Its appalling cold.
had struck the shivefirs, halEcad, broken.hesr,sd
aneersrs. before the last OF them were removed.
:" The embaYkatoR OF the Inhabitants goes on bus
aowiy," wrote Monckton, nom Fort Cumberland,
ssss vaieA he had burned three hamless tae msss
ysn OF ne wives Of the men ve have prisoners are
eone o. viii their ehildrea In hopes would no, send
on sneas husosn1s withous ,hsm.v Their hope was
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-07-10
The Convention.

This digni6ed aud important body met
in the Hall of the House of Representa-.
tiees last Monday. aud was organized by
the election of Hon. Duncan T. kenner,
President, and John L. Layet, Esq, Sec.
retary. A full report Of their proceedings
up to yesterday will be found in another
column.
The Convention manifesto a cotTlnelida-
ble disposition to bring theiF work TO on
early completion, and we should not Sss
surprised TO see them bring it to a close
ii ten OF fifteen days, 1t is true that here
aud there an effort is made TO address the
House for "Bunkum," but the Conven-
ton cuts off every attempt Of the kind by
motions 10 'lay on the table," and others,
the effects of which Is to cut off all debate.
There is a little squeaking French voice
| on the left Of the President which prorni.
ses much amusement to the Lobby mem
bers, and some delay oil business at the
States expense
The first attempt an "Bnnkum" was a
resolution introduced by a gentleman from
| New Orleans. in reference 10 levees. II
pleased us to see it receive its deserved
Guietus without even affording its origina.
Tor an opportunity TO display his oratorioal
ability BY proc!aiming his heartfelt sym.
pathy for The agricultural interests.
One great objection to the Constitution
OF 1916 is that il contains too much Iegis.
lation and lii the face of this it was
gravely proposed TO legislate upon and IN.
sert IN The Constitution, a general system
of leveeing. Was there ever anything
more absurd 2 We trust that members
| will remember that they are making a
Constitution under which we are
10 live. aud we sincerely hope. that they
may succeed in making II which viii
stand the lest of years. This can only
DO done by carefully avoiding everything
which properly belongs 10 The Legislature,
and we certainly thing that the whole
subject OF Internal Improvement does pro
perly and Iegisima,ely belong 70 the legis.
saiure. We therefore think the Conven.
ton acted wisely in laying the resolution
upon the table. The wings have all aw.
full responsibility resting upon them, and
it behooves every wing TO work with dill.
gence and TO present 10 the people al Con.
~siitation wise III It's construction. liberal ID
its provisions, and worthy the great State
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-07-10

THs CAMPAIGN REpunLic.--This i'm.
portant Wing paper, recommended by the
Wing Central Executive Committee, fully
s~ustains the expectations so reasonably
entertained "a TO Its usefulness No Wing
should he without 1t, and those able 10 do
so should at once order a number OF co
pies, 10 be sent 10 their friends.
We on Wednesday last had the plea.
sure OF meeting its gentlemanly editor, and
ARE pleased to learn that it takes /" like
wild.fee." ORDERS for II may be left at the
Post Office.
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rye- In another column will I've found
an account Of the joyous celebration of the
cyer.plorious Fourth Of July, at Sandy
Creek, aud nothing is left us but to say
that while we fear our correspondent over.
rates our feeble effort, everything passed
of pleasantly aud much to the credit 81
the citizens Of Sandy Creek and vicinity,
and especially TO the Committee Of Ar
ranoemen.s, Messrs. d Williams, Henry
Graham, and J. L. McCaa, whose indeia'
tirable exertions 10 make every one com
Portable, were ~eminently successful.