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EEA Chinese correspondent OF an
English paper, communicates some inter-
esting Information respecting the fine arts
in China. "Lum qua," he says, "a Chi
nese artist, is called by Europeans the Sir
Thomas Lawrence Of China; and he well
deserves that distinction, as the coloring
of this artists oil paintings, is exceeding
ly fine, although his ideas of female beau
ty differ materially from ours. In the
course Of conversation, we asked his
opinion of an English belle then at Can
ton, and the reply was characteristic OF a
Chinaman's ideas of female beauty. Hel
face is too round, she has color in heI
cheeks, her eyes are too blue, to large
she's too tall, too plump, vi yaw; hel
face talks (meaning her countenance was
expressive, and she has feet SO large tha
she can walk upon them. In Lum-quai
atelier we saw many portraits both of Eu
ropeans and Chinese, many of whlcl
wore excellent likenesses, and althoug
deficient in light and shade, were execu
ted in most mastery manner.
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The OLDEST WOMAN IN THE WorLD.--
The Charleston Standard thinks that Mrs.
Singleton, now living in the Williamsburg
District in that State, is the Oldest wo-
man in the world. She is now in the one
hundred and thyty:frs year of her age.
Her mental faculties are still unimraired,
and she retains all her senses except that
of sight, of which, she was deprived at
the advanced age of ninety nine years,
by an attack of the measles. Her bodily
energy exhibits no diminution for many
years, she being still able to walk brlskly
about the room. She has outlived all her
children-her oldest descendant living,
being grand daughter. over sixty years
old. The first granddaughter, OF this
granddaughter, if now living, would be
over sixteen years Of age,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09

An APT REPLY.-A beautiful Jewess
attended party lately in New York,
where she was exceedingly annoyed by
a vulgar impertinent fellow.
And you never eat pork, Miss MI
askedhe, iauntingy.
Never, sir was the reply.
Nor use lard lamps continued the
prosecutor.
No, sir she answered, our religion
teaches US to avoid anything swinish.
physically and morally; you will excuse
me therefore for declining TO have any
more words with you
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09

THELIrTLE CHILD'S SoLILoQUy-wish
my mamma would please keep me warm.
Ny little bare legs are very cold with
:hese lace rufFleS; they are not half as
nice as black Jim's woolen stockings.
Wish had lille pair Of warm rub
bers; wish had long sleeved apron.
for my bare neck and arms; wish | might
push nv curls out OF nv eyes. or have
them cut off. Wish my dress would stay
up, on my shoulders and that it was not
TOO nice for me to get on the floor to play
nne pins.
Wish my mamma would 60 to walk
with me sometimes, instead Of Betty
Wish she would let me lay my cheek to
hers, if | would not tumble her curls. or
her collar. Wish she would not promise
me something very nice and then forget
all abou, il. Wish she would answer my
questions. and not always say don t
bore me Freddy
Wish when we go out in the country
she would no, make me wear my gloves
lest should tan my hands
Wish she would not tell me that all the
pretty flowers will poison me ! wish
could tumble down on the hay, and 60 in
10 the barn and see how Dobbin eats his
supper. Wish was one Of those little
risky pigs. Wish | could make pretty
dirt pies. Wish there was not bit o.
lace, satin. or silk, in the world. Wisf
knew what makes mamma look so smi
ling at aunt Emma's children (who come
here in their papa's carriage) and so very
cross at my poor little cousins, whose
mother works so hard and cries so much
Wish knew what makes the clouds stal
up in the sky, and where the stars 60 il
the day time. Wish could 60 over oil
that high hill, where the bright SUN is 60
ing down, and just touch it with my I'm
ger.
Wish didn't keep thinking Of thing
that puzzle me. when nobody will stop t
tell me the reason Tor anything. II | as
Betty she says don't be a fool Maste
Freddy wonder il am fool I lwor
: der if Betty knows much herselfl VOL
der why my mamma wont love her ow
little boy. wonder when I'm grown
b man, if shall have TO go so nice all It
time, and Le so tired doing nothing.
FANNY FERN.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09

The MEMORY OF THE DEAD--It is an
exquisite and beautiful thing in our ma
iure, that when the heart is touched and
softened by some tranquil happiness or
afscliona,e feeling, the memory OF the
dead comes over it most powerfully and
irresistibly. 1t would seem almost as
though our better thoughts and sympa'
thies were charms, in virtue Of which the
soul is enabled 10 hold some vague and
mysterious intercourse with spirits of those
whom ne loved in life. Alas how oi.en
and how long may those patient angels
hover around US, watching for the spell
which is SO seldom uttered and SO soon
forpo,ten.-Dickens.
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The following incident is said to have
occurred at New Orleans, during the in
vasion of that quarter by the British
After the battle of the Esd Dec. 1914, in
which both armies received nearly the
same injury, a subaltem British officer
was sent to the American lines with a flag
of truce. Being detained little, he be-
gan to converse with corporal in our
service, respecting the probable issue oil
events there. He stated "it was folly for
the Americans to resist any longer, as they
must eventually be beaten--tbatthe troops
opposed to them were the flower OF the
British army, who had repeatedly van
quished the best veterans OF the conn,
nent of Europe, and were commanded
by Lord Packenham, Lord Pickton, Lord
Kean, and many more of the ablest Gen
erals in Europe To this the corpora
replied Indignantly, "on our side w
have the Lord God Almighty, the Lorf
Jesus Christ, and the Hero Andrew Jack
son, and I'll be blamed if we don't VIM
vol" ."-Rurai New Yorker.
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A mans dress has wonderful influence

A mans dress has wonderful influence
on his character. Dress like a rowdy,
and in less than month sou will com.
mence acting like one. To cure dirty
men Of fighting we send themto the Pen.
itentiary conhning them TO a diet Of
clean shirts for sixty days, however, would
prove mnch more effectual. Cleanliness
is as much opposed to vice as the Ten
Commandments C are. In our opinion,
the man that invented yellow soap has
done more for the morals Of society than
ali the Howards that ever lived.
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anterior of Jerusalem.

Within The walls, Jerusalem is among
the most picturesque Of cities. It's very
small. You can walk quite around ii in
less than an hour. There are only some
seventeen thousand inhabitants, part ot
whom are Jews. The material of the ci-
ty IS fine looking stone, and so massivey
are lofty, blind house walls laid, that, IN
pacing the more solitary Streets you seem
10 be threading the mszes Of huge ior'
tress. Often the houses extend over the
street, which winds under tlem in dark
archways, and when there are no over
hanging buildings, there are oite n sup
ports of masonry thrown across from
house 10 house. There are no windows
upon the streets, expect few picturesque,
projecting lauices. Jerusalem is an W.
ter ruin. The houses, sofair in seeming.
are often all crumbled away upon the in.
terror. The arches are shattered, and
vines and flowers wave and bloom down
all yistas. The streets are never straight
for fifty rods but climb and wind with
broken steps, and the bold buildings
thrust out butressed corners, garced with
luxuriant growths, and arched with inches
for statue and fountain. Ii is mass oi
beautiful bits, as artists say. And you
will see no fairer sight in the world than
the brilliantly draped Oriental emerging
into the sun from the vine frnged darkness
of the arched ways. =" y The beau
tiful building stands within spacious en-
closure ofgreenlawn and arcades. Olive
orange, and cypress trees grow around
the court. which in good soolh, is little
heaven below for Muslin; who liz
dreaming IN the soft shade from morning
till night. In the picturesque gloom ant
brightness, Of the city, the mosque is
dream of heaven to unbelievers. Their
are many entrances, and as you saunte
under the dark archways OF the streets
, and look suddenly up long dim arcade
upon the side you preceive, closing tn
vista, the sunny green of the mosqu
ground, and feel the warm air stealth
outward from its silence and see the me
and women and children playing unde
! the trees Wdnderer in Syria.
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BRioHr Hours AND GLooMY.-Ah !
this beautiful world. Indeed, know not
what to think OF il. Sometimes it is all
gladness and sunshine and heaven itself
lies not far off. And then it changes
suddenly and is dark and sorrowlul, and
the clouds shut out the sky. In the lives
Of the saddest Of US, there are bright days
like this, when we feel as il we could take
the great world in our arms. Then come
the gloomy hours, when the fire will nei'
ther burn in our hearts nor on our
heaiths; and all without and within is
dismal, cold and dark, Believe me, eve'
ry heart has its secret sorrows, which the
world knows not; and oRentimes we call
man cold when he is only sad.--Lo7g'
fellop,
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nPIf well-bred woman is surprised
in careless costume, she does not try to
dodge behind door to conceal detcien-
cies nor does she turn red and stammer
confused excuses. She remains calm and
self.possessed, and makes up in dignity
what she may want in decoration. The
most sensible woman we ever saw was
one who, when her husband took us home
on washing day to look at his new house,
never made one word of apology for the
confusion that existed, nor begged usno'
to look arcund.'-Carpet Bag.
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CuRloslrlEs FOR THE New YoRK Ex

CURioslrIEs FOR THE New YORK Ex.
HBIrIoN.-The brig Magnet, which late
ly arrived at Boston from St. Johns,
brought among her cargo eleven fine tat
seals, and what is more singular, an ice
monkey. This animal was found in the
Arctic regions by DR.. Harvey, gentle
man who has been engaged Tor some time
in hunting seals. So far as has been
elucidated, he lives entirely on the Ice
subsisting on fish, and to relieve the mo-
notony OF his quiet life, he socially com
munes with the many walruses and seals
that occasionally poke their noses out oi
the water. and struggle about. The seals
are to be seut to the Worlds Fair Exhi
bilion.
A cabinet maker Of Bermuda. is iabri
eating q beautiful box Of mottled ceda'
and a chandelier Of the same aromatic
wood, which he intends 10 forward TO tn
approaching exhibitiOn.-N Y. Ir'0'
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OF An Englishman and welshman
disputing 10 whose country was the best
living, the W Welshtnan said, There is such
noble housekeeping in Wales, thatl have
known about dozen cooks employed al
one wedding dinner 'Ah! answered
the EngIishman, that " as because every
man toasted his own cheeseP
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nF' Good mind TO pinch you. SAL
said an awkward Jerseyman on his first
visit to his rustic fame.
What do you want to pinch me for
ZekielP T.
'Gully, cos love you
Now, 90 long, Zeke, you CRATE hate
ful. should think you might be big
enough to feel redicuous,'
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6TA genius in Canal.street has Just
invented a new rat exterminstor. Ii is a
sort of snuff Of such power that one smell
gives rat a fl Ct sneezing that continues
til he Jerks his heed off.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09

OF If you wish to write with ease, be
comfortable. Even Shakespear could
not be witty while laboring under an at
tack of tight boots. or philosophical while
cramped by tight fitting coat, or leath-
er neck.tie. Ii you wish your mind to
be active you must not tie down your
corns OF destroy the elasticity OF your
pullet.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09
M The Lantern suggest the followi

0t5- The Lantern suggest the following
remedies for railroad accidents -
lst.--Hang two directors at each ter
minus, and one every fifty miles OF the
road.
and.-Hang one engine driver every
twenty five miles. and three wherever the
road crosses a river, or runs along the
side of a hill.
3.-Legalize the use of a lynch law
by the passengers, whenever an acclden'
has occurred,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09

~A man not thousand miles from
Lowell, once asked another who he liked
best TO hear preach.
why said he, Il like to hear Mr.
preach best, because don't like any
preaching. and his comes nearest TO moth
ing of any lever heard.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-09

nr How en- old maid always eyes a
single gentleman. She looks al him as
she does adog in dog days-wondering
whether hs in;ends to bite.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-06-07
Italian Professor Of Music,

Italian Profesgor Oh NJ uefo,
HAVlNG permanently .eitled himself
j / with his faniy y, IN the City u Baton
Rouge. where he has resided since eighteen
months. oilers his respec'fil thanks to those
persons vino have already honored him with
their conf l.nce, AMI tenders anew his pro-
fessional services tn all those wishing 10 be
fought on the Piano, Violin, Guitar OF in
Vocal Music
Convinced by long experience. that IN
the stuiy oi muse specially pedan'iv Is
Disgusting. and That general routine Of in.
etruction will only produce Indifferent per-
formers, he will use all his endeayoors to
place himself on a level with The intelli.
gence Of his pupils.--encouraging- rather
than dishear'ening their efforts. while nd.
herring strictly to the precep's laid down by
the best masters he will continue as here
tofore TO tune Panos. His prices will be
SO for twelve lessons Of one hour each. and
SO for Twelve lessons OF half hour each.
Apply ri his residence on Convention be-
tween Main and st. Charles SITS, or at Mr..
Neirey's variety store. on Laurel =. o27-y
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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk & Fancy Goods.



Consr Of Lafayette and Church Streets
tetlosils Iiarney Houe.
rIAS now in store and will be seeeiving
IL daily from New York and Phils,el.
phia Istcck Of Elk and Fancy Goods,
which have oil been selected by myself in
the northern markets. in consequence Of
the ircreafng demands Of his trade. his
stock will this feason embrace larger a.
mount aud .rea'er variety than ever before !;
he would beg leave to call particular at'en.
ton 10 his stock of ladies' Dafss GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. Cosslsrise ,aztAgr or:
Rich brncade and glaceSilks Of tlle&pew-
e.f colors and designs; Rich figured aud
rlain black silks MI satine de chimes Prin-
ted and em'roidsfe,i cashnerss, and de la-
hes in robes; Rich prinic oaeN rre'e ''ses-
81 and satin reps; White and colored en-
hro,dered crepes fer party dresses Rase
silks. French and Scotch plaids; French
and English prints; white goods 81 all des-
criptions. together with a general asso,t-
men' of goods adapted 10 fine iiale. all n
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire 10 conduct
my business npon the principal of doing, a.
! wolld be done by. hope 70 continue 10
merit the confidence which has Teen no IL
bemliv bestowed upon me.
ianl5 0-y. ". y PHILLIPS.
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MEDICAL, &c.
DOCTOR eEArH's PREPARATIONS


| A c,rsa,t,. eh.'ual and rfornpi Isardy Tor
Dlarrhrs. Dysentery, Cholera. Cholera
| M,rbns. mad other dieeasss Of the stomach
and bowels. It has been used by great num-
4 beers OF persons vii The highest ea'isfacti"n'
and ,hysicians them elves nave pronounced
| /, one OF the most valuable remedies known
| as It positively cures the diseases for which
| IL II recommended. o. Sold by all the
PRINCIPAL Druggists in the United States.
BrAcu's BgtAsr Li,AaxNr --an excel
lent remedy for any disease 81 thu Lungs or
Breast, such a. PAIN IN the Breast. Splitting
oi Blood. Night Swea's Cough. Oppression
lin Breathing er any ditlrul'c about the
lfChest. etc This remedy. without doubt.
produces more permanent benefit ~ Disasc
Of the Lungs than any remedy That car be
used. 10 rersons That are any way y edis-
pose 10 Lung Disease. either by the form
alton of the che sis or hereditary. can prev
eut entirely an ack Of the disease. and al
way. enjoys good heath by nsing freely Of
this Linament according to directions.
BgAcu'> rrnnuaINous TcN,c.--A Ger.
tain remedy for Chills and Fever never
known 10 fail. and als.' prevent a return Of
the disease.
Bracr's RHEUMATIC CoMroUSp.--Never
fails TO give relief in less than 'wenfy-feir
hours.
Br.cu's SroMacnivE BirrrRs.-This is
an excellent article that has been long sought
for, viz a prophylactic or preventive Of
Chils and Fever. ard all An'nmpal Fevers
To persons living. or having business. even
for hort period. in low. marshy district,
the B',ers are envanable for, rerson- U ing
them will never he troubled with Chilli and
Fever. at the same time they correct N"
secret;ons, give tame 10 the stomach. I'M
prove Digestion restores the appetite, cure
Dyspepsia and Jaundlee, and gives heal'''
and vigor 10 the general system.
~ For the above remedies we pnbli~l'
M certificates Of extraordinary cures i'e,
formed by them. We will say this mtch
they are all that they are represented to be-
They are remedies that We have used i
our practice tor years with t. e most sH'i'
factory results The great demand for Ties
remedies alone has induced us 10 put then
mp in a manner that they can be reached h.
address. ~ Prepared and sold by = D
BEACH. Mn, Chimis' and Apo.
therary, cor. Of Charter AMI Gus.
tomholie stiesi. New Orleans.
U-WM. BoGEL Agent for Baton Rouge.
La. Lala-ette street. jan'3-y.
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eEoKgf a. PIKE GyORaF p. eHiAN1
GEOGE A. PIKE & Co.,
General Agents, Baton Rouge.
We will attend promptly to the col'ectio
VI all claims entrusted tof ms. either againsi
the State or individuals residing il the par.
ishes Of East. or West Baton Rouge.
The liberal patronage we have met with
as General Agents; has not only enabled u.
To increase our facilities for the transac ior
Of business. but also 10 GREATLY REDUCE
onr former rates Of COMMISSION.
Our charges tor collecting claims against
The State. will now be as follows:
On runs under 500 2per cent.
do 500 and not over $3.50, 1-2 TT. Ct
do $3.50 and not over $500. 3-4 per ct.
do $500 and not over $1,000 lie per CT.
do $1,000 10. do. $500. Id do.
10 $500 do do $1,000. is do.
R,rrs or EXCHANGE ON Nrw ORLEANS
On sums from $40. TO $3.50. i-2 pr. ct.
do. do. do $3.50. to $500. IL do.
do. do. do. $500, to $4,000, i-s do.
~ Information given Gratis. Address
letters post paid, 10 GEoRGi A. PIKE &co
may sy. General Agents.
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WIN. BOGEL.
pruggixtand Apotheeary.

Z EEPs constantly on hand q large and
II vel selected stock Of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are pre-.
cared by Northern manufactures, and put
up in the very best manner 10 preserve their
medicinal virtues. III climate like this
,,erscn shn,,ld not overlook this important
cons liberation.
Co Prescriptions filed with care at any
time Of night or day. lar 10.
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CaYY ERnEsOEa UNI.
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
w. y. PHILLIP PS,

CesNrR OF LAFAYETTE AND curHcn ar
ftSlIERE Is NOAUGTION GOODS IN
l my establishment Nor do proIps.
10 sell losrost' and ''Iess than cost" Ny
Goods are well selected and contain all III.
alest end most fashionable patterns se'ec-
I'd by an experienced purchaser in the New
ork and pblsdelthis markets. ! have
20 article tina; las been iorced into m1ike'
rider the hammer an ocroni oi change j.
ashton. or damage The public NAV fee
.niis fed that what they purchase OF IN. i.
uew aud iat hionable. ! 10 not profess &c
.e in competition Will, the vendors oi
Cheap Goods.n | do however pretend t.,
ell a. cheap as any retail House 81 stand
ne in the Union. II you do not think
all and see. jan l5ly
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| For the tDIoFmou0n % FeWSueS eDo OtneWs
I ,;v. lelo,w Z summsrv n s,,eb artirIes Al
! - - non mr. =.
2H0Ct6FS1 80
= as now have on hand.
C. Brown Sugar. Fair 20 Choice. Crnsned.
Coverings Philadelphia pul.erised
do DO Double Loaf
do DO. Small Lna'.
st. James Refinery. Coffee.
Choice kio ana old Java.
RICE, Louisiana and
Carolina IEA's.
Imperial. GnD-
powder. Young
Tyson. Black
NC. &c.
PICKLES. quarts and hall GALLON srlcks.
Ginger. Ru'megs. Cinannon. Cloves. Mis-
fsr,i and Pepper; FISH. sarnInesf HER
ring. Goldfish, MacEerel 20 basre'..
quarters aud Miis Oh. une y
Lamp Oil; VINES. GhemraIsls
and CIaret, Chsmpa'En Oius :.
IN bottles MAeAHoSi ava
sern''ce'i'; .LMoNps,
Ras'rs. Tomato ard
repre- CatsuI'
Butter; Westr,,
reserve Chees.
BEEF TONGUES. Sugar Crackers. Butter.
BlscuIr. Soda Biscuit. Plot bread,
busA VII d. c,
Unions; f"'a'oe.. lazy 'rsl, s 9,
cap .nn''es' ', e.'; ,''. g..
az" Vn'n' ,.al" In 1. I,ea' s''es 60 ~.
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EDUCATION, &c.
BATON HOuGE FRENCH
AGATE w.

0O4Vn Sh11 ~ al IA" TVniFsSV' W
IA Modern Langua &c aui Literature A.
the University OF Oxford, Miss. bess leave
respectfully 10 inform the pubic Of Baton
Ronge and vicinity. that he will open IN
the second Mpriay # January 1859, II Sc
lect French School. where ali the branches
ofa classic education will be taught in
French. FIR further particulars apply at
the rcsile,re Of Prof A. $. on Laurel street
between Third and Main.
HtvrHE>Cre.
Rev. NJ. Woodbridge. +. B. r. Hatch,
p. A. Walker. Mrs. Read,
OXFORD MISS.
A. B. Longsireet. L. l.. D. President Of
the University Of Mississippi.
Prof A. Bleisoa. A. VI. J. Conkay NJ. d.
Prot. J. Wadlel.a N !. Milington, II. u.
Tulip ARxANssa.
Colonel J. A'e xapder. 4. NJ. President
ofthe Arkan a. Military institution
Mijar A. Benton. Professor of Military
Tactics and Mathematics. IN 4-)lno.
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CITY BOOKBTNDE

THIRD STREET, BATON ROUGE La
THIS Enlistment il now prepared 70
L Dc all kinds Of Bookbinding and
BIsnshock manufacturing, in the very neat
est style. and expedition. The proprietor
owes the public an apology for not having
si,en prompt attention to work for the
at six or eight months. This has not
been cccasioned hy any negligence on his
rar'. but an inability 10 procure prompt
workman. That want is now supplied. and
mr. customers at Clinton. Jackson, Por'
Hudson. Bayou Sara, Plaguemine and
noi a'scnyiie. can send in their work
with the a. -r'a 1ce that il will meet With
prompt attention.
Periodical. Law Books. Miscellaneous
works Magazines. Newsnarers. bound 10 or
Ter; Scrap Books. Portfolios &c &c. made
{, any pattern. GEORGE A. PIKE