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LEGAL NOTICES.

Surrewlsfed Estate Of 1IasoM Ptle4er.
STATE' OF LOUISIANA.-Di District Court,
~ Parish Of St. Mary.-W hereas THOMAS
MASkELL, of the Parish OF St. Mary, Syn
dc of said surrendered estate, has filed IN this
court tableau oil distribution of the funds in his
hauds, together with petition praying that he
may be directed to pay to the privileged creditors
their respective amounts, in accordance with the
said tabieau:
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 petitioners should not be granted.
~. J.V. FOURMY, Clerk
Clerks Office, Feb. 10. 1853.
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What / A1ve Noticed.-I have no.

What / hdve Notieed.-I have no.
ticed that all men speak we'll of all
mems virtues when they are dead, and
hat tombstones are marked with the
epitaphs of "good and virtuous." Is
there any particular cemetery where
the bad men are buried?
have noticed that the prayer OF
every selfish man is g forgive US our
debts" but makes everybody who owes
him, pay to the uttermost farthing.
have noticed that death is a merci-
ful judge, though impartial. Every
man owes a debt Death summons the
debtor, and he lays down his dust i'll
the currency of mortality.
| have noticed that he who thinks
every man a rogne, is certain TO see
one when he shaves himself, and he
ought, in mercy to his neighbor, sur
render the rascal to justice.
l have noticed that money is the FOOLS
wisdom, the knave's reputation, the
wise mans jewel, the rich mans
irouble. the poor mans ambition, and
the idol of all.
have noticed that merit is aIway 5
measured in the world by lis success.
/ have noticed that in order to be a
,easonahIe creature, it is necessary at
times to be downright mad.
| have noticed that as we are always
wishing instead of working for fortunes,
we are disappointed, and call Dame
Fortune "blind, tut it is the very best
evidence that the old lady has most
capital eye sight. and is no granny"
with spectacles.
have noticed that the purses will
hold pennies as we'll as pounds.
have noticed that tombs,ones say
"here lies" which no doubt is often the
truth, and if men could see the epi-
taphs their friends sometimes write,
they would surely believe they had got
into the wrong grave.
| have noticed where person makes
justice the ruling motto reward is GER
tain.
| have noticed that though the evil
doer may flourish like green bay
tree" for season, the hand Of retribu-
ton is sure TO overtake him--ke will be
made to suffer the penalties of his
deeds. ...s. e-....
| have noticed that where newspa-
pers are taken by a family, the children
are always intelligent.
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Faikiite de Mason PfEcher.

ETAT DE LA LOUTSIANE.-Co Cour de
- District, Paroisse Ste. Marie.-Attendu que
THOMAS MASKELL. de Ia paroisse Ste.
Marie. S3Rdic de Ia susdito faillite, a cnregistr6
dams cette cour un tableaa de distribution des
fonds entire ses mains, avec une petition deman-
daat gull lui SOFT permis de payer aux creanciers
prlv!l6gies leurs montants respectifs suivant le
dit tabieau: '.
Avis est par lie present donnd tous ceux qui
celia peut concerner d'avoir deduire dams le dix
jours qi suivront Ia date du present avis, les raj
sons Isl aucunes lis ont pour Iesqueles il ne Sc
rat pas fait droit ses demandes. -=
". FOURMY, Grefier.
Bureau du Greffier, lie 10 Feb. 1883.
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antly, and he soon found himself ad-
mlring her voice, which was soft and
sweet, and before he left, her winning
manner had so charmed him. that he
had qnite forgotten her red lair and
spectacles. Thus their intercourse con-
tinued for week, at the expiration OF
which time he made her an offer of his
heart and hand.
She hesitated ere she replied, but
smilingly asked, "Have you SO far over
come your aversion for my red hair aud
crooked form as TO wish to make me
your wife 2"
He replied that he loved her, and
cared not what was the color of her
hair, so long IS she would consent to be
his. An answer was promised to be
given on the following morning.
As early as propriety would ADMIT,
on the next morning, our friend Harry
again sought his beloved, but was
greatly y'surprisedSto be received by one
so Ike and yet so unlike her TO whom
he had been paying his court. There
she stood with sweet smile on her
lips, and laughing light in her hazel
eyes, without thosts distinguishing
marks of person which hal first at
tracted his notice. He almost doubted
his senses until she spoke III her own
clear sweet tones, when he sprang for
ward, and seizing her hand, begged
her TO explain the mystery. t
She smiled as she said, "You must
forgive the ruse, Harry; you said per-
sonal beauty had no weight with you
and | wished TO prove you. You see
me now in my proper shape and per.
son. Can you love me as wellas when
| wore specs and a red wig?"
He could answer only by gazing adj
miringly upon her graceful little fig-
ure, so delicate, yet so spirited, and
those soft brown curIs, shading her face,
eloquent with sweetness and intelli-
gence. .* s-
Harry was of course enchanted
The sequel may be guessed /; but can
not tell you of the wedding-how Mr..
F. was there, delighted guest, how
many tears were shed, how much cake
ealen; | only know that Harry and his
beautiful bride are the happiest couple
in the circle of my acquaintance: and
what is more, Harry is firm believer
in Phrenology. -
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SUPERIOR Pumps.

THE undersigned having just received a
/ general assortment of superior Chain for
Pumps, takes this opportunity to inform the
public that they can supply all orders at the
shortestnotice. On account of the perfect adap-
tation of these pumps to all liquids, the under
signed can safely say that they are superior to
all others in use, as they never get out Of
order. Those who desire to witness these
Pumps in operation can be fully satisfied Of Their
merits by calling at the subscribers shop, south
west cornerofthe Public Square.
10 Theyiare also prepared to fill all orders
for Sash, Blinds, and the usual routine OF a
carpenter 'ssfiop.
n BAH orders addressed to the under
signed will receive prompt and strict attention.
Tee BENSON & HATCHER.
Franklin, Oct %, 1Sj2.--6m. a
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PiOughS! PIOughS J!

The undersigned has recently
SNre@-7 -7established PLOUGH MA ~
ezaarzzzasSnGz UF4C CTORY in New iberia,
La, where he will make and keep constant
supply of McDonough's Celebrated Improved
SUGAR PLOUGHS; and will 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 aatters himself thai has
make of ploughs are far superior, both in 8 ape
and materials, to any Of northern manufacture,
and will give better satisfaction. He viii also
keep Oh hand constant supply of his Improved
Flukes from No. to No. 4.
s. w. McDONOUGH.
New-Iberia, Sept II, 1872 6m., -
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[Ftom the Plough, Loom and Anvil

Coal Dust For Manure The follow.
ing statement is found in an exchange
without the name of the paper, We
are inclined to think it is the German.
town Telegraph. The writer says:
have never seen any notice of coal
dust, as a manure. but the finest and
most luxuriant stalks of the poke weed
fused and preferred here for early
greens, because ii is more tender and
succulent) are found growing among
the heads of dirt around the mouths Of
the coal mines. Its growth is most
rapid, and it blanches beautifully in
such situations. Upon the heaps ol
coal dust upon the wharyes of Phila-
delphia, fine crops of oats may de seen
growing, with extraordinary Vigor,
without any soil. | am not a farmer,
but l can answer for its efficacy on a
garden made in this region; and from
the fact of fruit trees which suffered
from insects in the roots for several
seasons past. being very healthy this
year, after removing the soil, and
covering the roots with coal dust.
No one who has not witnessed the
powerful effects of pulverized charcoal
on culmiferous and leguminous plants,
can easily be induced 10 believe the
extent TO which the favorable action OF
the article is developed by the sur
prising and almost immediate expan-
sion of the vegetables TO which it is
applied. ... s.
The anthelmintic properties of the
dust are also very powerful argument
in its favoY as well as the absorbent
properties characterizing it, The case
Gus products of fermentation. and the
aura resulting from the economy and
development of vegetable life, and
which not only cum bers the air in vast
quantities, but acts under favorable
circumstances as most salutary, and.
indeed. indispensable agent of vege
tatlon, is attracted, absorbed and econo-
mized by this substance 10 surprising
quantities. AS dressing for onion
beds, it is perhaps unrivaIled in the
whole catalogue of manureS. In Scot
land, piece of land was shown, not
long since, on which this vegetable
had been grow for upwards of seventy
years consecutively, and with no other
material or stimulating agent long ap-
piled The productiveness of the soil,
and the quality Of the crop steadily
improved. On the wheat lands of
Pennsylvania it is extensively used.
It is also applied 10 the corn crop, and
in both vases with like success. A
dressing of coal dust will last ten or
tifteea years-charcoaI being nearly
indeSlructibie in its value when thus
used, as is evinced by the fact that
part OF limbs charred by burning Of
The primitive growth in clearings, are
often found many years after perfectly
sound and nndecayed, though buried
beneath the soil
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Carriage Mandatory & Repairing.

The subscriber has yemoved his
>ENGt7 shop to the new building on Main
42a zzze2a street, nearly opposite tie saw mill of
Capt Gates, where he VIII at all times be pre-
pared to execute with neatness and despatch all
work instrusted to him.
His stock of materials is complete and well
selected, and he has in bis employ workmen of
experience in the several branches OF the ,busi-
ness
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to bin by the citizens Of St. Mary, the
subscriber kypes, by diligsnt attention to his
business. good workmanship and very moderate
charges. to merit its continuance.
THOMAS MARTIN.
Franklin, July 10, 1852.
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Certifeote Of John F. NIi4ler, Of Aaakapos.
In 'ulylast p was induced . apply the Bridge e
every. respect it has exceeded my expectations,
and the representations made by the Agents,
Messrs. G. G. Robert & Co eheerfuIly 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, 1t has been exposed to the sun
since last July, and has neither blistered nor
cracked, and has formed salid metallic surface,
which has proved entirely iiHpervinus.
JOHN F. MILLER.
New iberia, Attakapas, March Is, 1852
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Guano.-lt is great practical cues
tion for our agricut1rists, whether any
substitute can be found equal III quality
TO the best Guano. A writer of great
experience, in the Gardeners Chron.
icle, Eng. says: eE
Let us consider the nature of this
substance. and the processes by which
it is secreled, and then Judge for our
selves. Guano is the excremeniitinus
deposit from myriads of cormoranis,
f1amingoes. cranes, Sc, whose food is
exclusively sea-fsh found in the high
est perfection on the granite rocks or
islands, ten miles from Chincha, off
the coast of Peru. Little or no rain
there falls, and the snn's rays exert
great desiccating effects. Guano, there
fore, pust be found very different from
if not greatly superior TO, the frcaI
matter excreted by man or the mann
malta, inasmuch as the urine and dung
of that class of animals are evacuated
separately, whereas in birds the excre-
tions of the kidneys and intes,ines are
both contained in the faces. Gnano
ought asoto be richer manure than
The excrements of man or of animals,
on account of its being produced by
sea-fowl, which live solely on fish. with
out admixture of vegetable matter.
Now, if The philosophic chemist reflect
deeply opon the above facts, will il not
become evident that manure equal
and responding to guano can never be
produced at home, unless prepared
from substances that shall combine
every one of the elements in which
that manure abonnds2 Let the reader
peruse Dr. Ure's paper commencing
Vol. v, p. .287, of the Royal Agricul-
tural Journal, and then reflect how we
could produce-frst, the great bulk of
what the writer called underlined or
ganic matter, the origin of his poten-
tial ammonia; then, the large percent
age of the bone-phosphate of fish, in a
condition of inimitably fine subdivision:
then the important urate. of ammonia:
and lastly, the various soluble salts
with ammoniacal and alkaline bases
| despair not;-buti assuredly, unless
the chemist can discover a compound
uniting in itself all the requisite in
gradients, and the operator be able to
produce any required quantity of the
same, in a state of mechanical subdi-
vision of particles conformable TO that
of guano, and at cost not exceeding
the stipulated f5 per ten. we have
little to expect in the way of successful
competition s5sr4
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Bureau du Greffier, lie 10 Feb, 1853.
Estate of Zepti57n 1Herrtot, deceast

Lzsa7t6 q z1tl7IF7 t70 IHF7IIO5, Nsct0SGI.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA.-Distr Court,
~ Parish of St. Mary-Whereas TERSELLE
RENTROPE, widow of Zephrin Therriot de-
ceased, of the parish of St. Mary, has filed in
this court a petition praying that she may be
appointed administrative of 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.
De J. V. FOURMY, Clerk
Clerks Office Feb 10. 1873
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FOOIing a Voter.

In county election. which came off
all around here last spring, Dr-was
au ardent opponent of J., one of the
candidates. The two nags were about
an even match. and every vote. it was
supposed, would be as valuable as
every second ina mile heat. where both
horses could spin around inside of 2:4o
The election was to come off on par
ticular Monday, and on the Sunday
evening just before, a certain we'll
known = voter, came to Docs house
suffering under the pangs Of diseased
molar. He had been irving two or
three spiritual remedies and being
rather brickish about the hat, the Doctor
told him TO go upstairs and lie down
for an hour or SO. until he returned.
when the operation should come off.
When he did return. he found him
sound asleep. andthena luminous idea
crossed his brain, which he edetermined
to carry ont Securely tying mp a blan-
ket before the window. 50 as totally to
exclude anything like daylight, and
getting a welI-filled bottle of old rye.
il, with tumbler and supply of fresh.
water, was placed near the bed, aud
the Doctor retired to his virtuous couch.
Upon waking in the morning, his first
visit was to his patient upstairs, whom
he found comfortably snoozing, while
the liquid in the bottle had, in some
myste erious manner, nearly evaporated
swell, old fellow, how do you feel
now?a said the Doctor. rousing him up.
"Pretty considerable id bad"
was the reply. g41s9ata7 G5l
sWell, you'd better lie down again
and 90 to sleep if yon can and I'll
pull outithat tooth in the morning. and
then we'll go down and vote together"
,"All right" was the reply.
The bottle was re-filled. fresh water
brought, the Doctor went to, the poAs.
worked all day, brought out his man
Just BY neck, and. covered with glory,
returned home, just at dark, To find his
patient still snoring, aud the bottle
empty. aa
On the next morning Tuesday J the
first man up and down stairs was the
patient. 9 asa ee " 3Ai - ib
"Well, Tom," was the Doctors
morning salutatioH, s'sit down, and
let's have this little job over"
Down sat Tom, out came the tooth,
and at the same time IN came one Of
Toms cronies. iaasS='
aHow are yoa, Bill" says Tom.
/" I've got this cussed tooth out at last
-let's go down to the polls"
i"Gotothunderw replied Bill, /" what'll
you go to the polls for 2" i9a
-"WhF: to vote for F." was Toms
indignant answer: what else do you
think I'd go there. forig aa
Why, you cnssed fool, the election
was over yesterday, and j. is beat TO
h--li and back. You've been drunk,
haven't you % as.s Xlfss
sNo," replied Tom, slowly, as the
F." sukumstances" of the case began
gradually to come over him. t:No, I
hain't been drunk but say, Doctor,
haUen't l been almighty sick, eh ?''
Doe. admitted that he had been sick.
Uery sick; bnt he never till this day |
semi in a bill for medical services rem
dered. as 1 have heard, 4ait sas
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THE PORTS" CORNER.


II T @ L d Y o u"
BY CHARLES SWAIN.
told you roses meier would wed
Their bloom to wintry air;
But then you prsss'd my lips and said
The rose you loved bloomd there.
said the wintry day was bare
The sun far out of view;
You smiled, and vowed my golden hair
Was sunlight unto you.
i said the woods no more rejoice
With notes more sweet than words;
But oh you WHISPERED ther my voice
Was sweeter than the birds.
And still, whatever charm | named
That lends to Spring delight,
You for your own loved maiden claimed,
And lived but in her sight.
Blow, chilling winds Of Winter, blow.
Whilst Love the heart illurnes,
Life's roses still exist mid snow,
And Spring eternal blooms
Roll heavy clouds of Winter, roll.
Love from the dark hath thrown
A sunlight over heart and soul,
More bright than Heavens own!
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The English papers mention that Mr..
| Thomas Mitchell, of Ongar, in rising
from his bed, put his hands up over
! his head, giving a hearty yawn, when
one OF the leaders at the back, of his
neck snapped, and his head was forced
half round. Surgical assistance was
shortly at hand, but his head could not
be restored to its propersfesition. The
pain on, the movement of any muscle
is most intense.
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Certificate of Joseph Benson, Painter.
have used the Bird gewater Paint for the past
FIVE months on brick and plastered buildings,
and on tin, shing!e and canvass roofs, and in
every instance it has given the fullest satisfac-
ton. From tests and experiments made under
my immediate direction can testify te its being
proof against effects of sparks and cinders, and a
protection against leaks. consider it far supe-
rior to any mineral paint have ever seen, and
invaluable for all outdoor purposes-possessing
qualities that particularly recommend it for use
in a southern climate JOSEPH BENSON.
New Orleans, Feb. 6, 1852
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CertsacQa Of the Managers and Agents of
Louisiqno Dry Dock Company.
Having had the Louisiana Dry Dock painted
with the Bridgewater Paint, and its merits
thoroughly tested, we fully concur in opinion
with Capt. Thomasson. of the Magnolia, and
Capt. Brown of the Porpoise. We cheerfuly
recommend said paint superior article.
HUGHES, VALLETT Il THOMAS. L. d. D.
q. JP. WHITNEY Il Co. Agents.
New Orleans, Feb 4, 1852.
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In addition to the testimonials (which are
sufficient to convince the most incI a,uIouF of its
superior protective quahties) the Agents have
in their possession numerous certificates from
parties at the North. which mag be seen on
application at their office, among which are those
of Brevet Lieut.. Col G. II. Talcott, New York
master, 9. s. Military Academy, West PoinS !;
Oliver H. Lee. late superintendent now Seere-
taryl of the Hudson River Rail Road Company
D. G. Cullom Assistant Engineer New YORK
and Erie Railroad. &c, &C. IS
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STATE OF LOUISIANA--District Court
JUDGE, of this parish, Administrative of said
estate, has filed in this court an account Of her
administration of said estate, w@Gh account
shows the distribution to be made of said success
sion among the heirs of said Provost, together
with her petition praying that the same may be
approved and homologated, and that the dstribu-
ton of said estate be ordered to be made in ac-
cordance herewith -g ..'o5s-sz q. ia -
Notice is hereby 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
a+5 ]. v. FOURMY, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Feb. 10. 1883
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Selling off at greatly reduced Prices,

THE undersigned having determined to close
Il up there present business, offer their present
large stock OF well selected Seasonable Goods,
now on hand, at GRE.4 TLY REDUCED
PRICES; thus offering chance to their
friends and the public to supply their wants at
extreme low rates. HARE " BIRDSALL.
Franklin, Sent 4 1852.
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Clerks Office, Feb. 10, 1883. ..a.
iSuecesstou ae Zcphirtn IHerriot. deckdE.

SueceSsi0M dc Zl,ft'1tl IHerriot, aecfde.
L1TAT DE LA LOUISIANE.-Cou de
IL District, Paroisse Ste. Mare.-Attendu que
TERSELLE RENTROPE, veuve Zephirin
Therriot de cette paroisse enregistre dams cette
cour une petition demandant qu'ee soft nominee
administrative de Ia susdite SUGGESTIONS:
Avis est par le present dome a tous ceux qui
celia paut concerner davoir d6duire dams lie dix
jours 4pI suivront Ia date du present avis. les raj
son Isl aucunes lis ont pour lesqueles ii ne Sc
rait pas fait drait a sa dGrnande
J.E. FOURMY, Greffier
Bureau du Gretfier, lie 10 Feb 1858.
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.A1awyer in the District of Columbia.
having wearied thes court with a long
and dullargumeut, his. colleague sug-
gested 10 him the expediency Of bring
ing it toa closes The lawyer angfily
replied, az wilI speak as long as Il
please, siE.n ttfBu have spoken lo1ge.
than you pleass alreadyu rstor.ed his
companion.
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Certificate Of Capt. Uizltota Bronr'', Of The

Certificate Of Capt. Wtlitorn Bro1ra, Of The
Toac5oat P0f7 ofse
| have used the Bridgewater Paint for which
Messrs. G. C. Robert N Co are agents, on the
hurricane dec of the towUoat g Porpoise. =
Fhe paint has 5een on about three months, and
sparks and cnders constantly falling upon it has
had no effect whatever. In about four weeks It
became perfect slate, and J am satisfied Of its
possessing all the qualities necessary to insure it
certain protection against the effects of sparks
and cinders. | confidently recommend the
BrdgewateI paint for the purpose set forth in
the Agents circular. WM. Brown.
New Orleans, Feb 4, 1852