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The BeWitehing Clock.

About half-past Il o'clock on Sunday
night. human leg enveloped in blue
broadcloth " might have been seen !
entering Deacon Cephas Barberrey's
kitchen window. The leg was followed
finally. by the entire person of live
Yankee, attired in his Sunday go-to-
meeting clothes. 1t was Joe May
weed, who thus burglariously won his
way into the deacon's kitchen.
Wonder how much the old deacon
made By orderin' me not to darken his
doors again 2" soliloquized the young
gentleman. Promised him wouldn't.
but didn't say anything about Dinders.
I'm afeard TO move about here, cause
/ might break my shins over some
thin or nuther, and wake the old folks.
Cold enough to freeze Polish bear here.
o, here comes Sally"
The maid descended with her pleas
ant smile, a tallow candle, and card
of lucifer matches. She made up a
rousing fire in the cooking stove, and
the happy couple sat down to enjoy the
sweet interchange of vows and hopes.
But the course of true love ran no
smoother in Barberrey's kitchen than
it does elsewhere, and Joe, who was
Just making up his mind to treat him.
self with kiss, was startled by the
voice of the deacon shouting from his
chamber door:
Sally what are you getting up in
the middle of the night for z"
sTell him it's most morning." whis-
pered Joe.
can't tell fibl' said Sally.
81 I'll make it truth then,n said Joe !:
and running TO the huge, old fashioned
clock that stood in the corner, he set it
at FIVE.
Look at the clock and tell me what
time it ISL cried the old gentleman up
stairs.
at is just fve-according to the
clcck,n said Sally.
The lovers sat down again and re-
sumed their conversation. Suddenly
the staircase began to creak.
!" Good gracious it's fatherw
.&The deacon, by thunder m cried
Joe. Hide me.n
"Wkete can ! hide you ?n cried the
distracted girl.
20, / know said he. HFII squeeze
into the clock case" And without an
other word he concealed himself iu the
case, and drew the door behind him.
The deacon was dressed, and seating
himself down by the cooking stove,
pulled out his pipe, lighted il, and COM
menced smoking deliberately and
calnly.
Five o'clock, eh 2" said he. HWell,
1 shall have to smoke three or four
pipes. and then / will go out and feed
the critters.n
Hadn't you better feed the critters
szFst, sir, and smoke afterwards 2n sug-
gested Sally.
No-smokin' clears my head, and
wakes me up,a answered the deacon,
who seemed notla whit to hurry his en-
joyInsnf.
g Bufr-r-r.r-r = whiz dingI ding!
dingp went the clock
Tsrmented lightningm cried the
deacon, starting up, and dropping bis
pipe on the stoVe what IN all creation
IS thai, Sally %
~ = rs only the clock striking Eve"
said Sally.n
WIKI! ding! dingi ding! ding
ding m went the clock furionsly.
" Powers of marsym cried the dea-
con; S,rikin' fiyel IFS struck hun
dred alreadyn
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Choice Spring Goods!

ISAAC LEVY & co. beg leave to inform
L the ladies and gentlemen of St. Mary that
they have just received a full supply of new
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
all selected and got up with the utmost care and
attention by the senior partner of the firm, and
cannot fail to please.
The following are few of their
LADIES' DRESS GOODS:
Magnificent Barege Robes,
Rich Mourning do.
Latest and most beautiful styles of Silk Muslins,
Splendid Bresiliennes and Grenadines,
Rich Printed Organdies and Jaconets,
Rich Printed and small figured Briantines,
Jaconet Robes, with bands,
Rich embroidered Chemizettes and Collars, &c.
They are also now opening a splendid assort-
ment of
CENTS CLOTHING and FURNISH
ING GOODS,
comprising all the newest styles. They are fully
prepared to furnish their customers with every
article in the way of dress that is new and, des-
rable. A fine supply Of Hats of every descrip-
ton.
Their stock of
FAMILY T. PLANTA TON GOODSl
is unusually large. They have also a good as
sortment of Crockery, Hardware, &c, and su-
perior article of White Lead
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Wanted.

A SITUATION as Manager or 0verseer on
II Sugar Plantation. I have spent twenty
FIVE years on sugar plantations, and acquired
much experience in boiling sugar, and IN the
general management OF large Plantat'sn--
Letters from INV employers, attesting ability and
faithfulness, can be produced. Address
JACKSON r. NIXON, Franklin, La.
~ The Red River Republican will insert
to the amount OF 50 50, and send account to
this office. 23-H
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Low Water and Last Island Packet.

,~ n The light draft and fast run
5sss55eAzdfAe 5AdAe ming steamer R. WEIGHT
\ - - MAN, Fuller, master having
splendid accommodations on board, win make
regular trips throughout the season from the
Indian Village to New Iberia, and from thence
to Last Island, touching at all the intermediate
landings. She will leave Franklin for Last
Island on Thursday, the 14th inst, and make
weekly trips throughout the season. For freight
or passage apply on board or to
MARCUS WALKER.
Franklin, July 7, 1853.-tf.
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Paqueb0t pour les Eaux Basses.

M LIE steamer PITSER MIL
.s,yas,.s D. h LER, Capitaine Alcide Mey-
znier, voyagera pendant toute la
duree de la saison des eaux basses, entire ia
Nouvelle- Orleans ct les Attakapas, prenant du
fret ct des passagers pour Pattersonville, Cen
treville, Franklin, Nouvele Iberie, St. Martins
vile e. tous les ports Intermediates.
lie Pitser Miller est dun leger tirant d'eau-
II etc achete expressement pour la navigation
des Attakapas pendant Ia saison d'ete.
Les males ct bagages des passengers seront
enforcement Ieur charge, ct sous leur response
bilite Dams aucun cas- administration du
bateau ne sera responsible pour aucun dommage
ou perte de tout ou partie des dts bagages.
Pour fret GU passage sadFesser bord au
soussigne. ALCfDE MEYNIER,
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PACKETS, &c
Low Water Packet.

.~A The steamer PITSER MIL
AaFsSsszz LER, Alcide Meynier, captain,
zzzsEsw run throughout the season
of low water. between New Orleans and Attak-
apas. taking freight and passengers for Patter-
sonville, Centreville, Franklin, New Iberia, St,
MartinsviIle, and all intermediate landings.
The Pitser Miller draws but little water, and
has been purchased expressly for the trade dur
ing the summer season.
Trunks and baggage of passengers win be
entirely under their own charge and response
bility. Under no circumstances will the admin
istration Of the boat be responsible for any
damage or loss Of said baggage, &c.
For freight or passage apply on board to the
undersigned. ALC1DE MEYNIER,
ttf] Captain
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StOre at JeannerettS.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
! lie that he has purchased of Messrs. Hare
& Birdsall the Jeannerett store, and that he has
filed it with carefully selected assortment Of
GOODS for this market; consisting OF Dry
Goods, Clothing, Boots Il Shoes, Hats Il Caps,
Hardware, Crockery, Saddlery, Groceries, Pro-
visions, Oils, ETC., and other articles too nuner-
Gus to mention. but comprising in his stock
everything usually found in a country store all
of which will be sold on reasonable terms.
JOHN BARNARD.
Jeanneretts, Sept. 25, 1852 If
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resembling Chinese character The
silver coin is oblong, one inch three
quarters of an inch, and is invalue
one-thlrd of dollar. It bears oarac-
tiers resembling the former, as dos also
the gold coin, which is half al inch
long by quarter of an inch wiz and
represents the value of one dolal
| A piece of board, resembling Fhite
pine, ten inches long by abouihree
wide, bears characters on one side
which denote the name OF the Junk,
and on the other that of the owur.-
10 an outside barbarian these earac-
ters would readily be taken for Chinese,
but we are informed that they are a
sealed book to the Celestials.
A beautiful grape scarf is among the
collection. The fabric is very fire anc
soft, and the colors, which are printed
are red and light orange, the latter be-
ing the ground. The device appears tc
have been intended for leaves and
flowers. The scarf is eight yards il
length by fifteen inches in breadth
A child's cap Of the same material &C.
companies the foregoing.
A very neat ships compass is among
the curiosities. This is an exceedingly
delicate instrument, and being con.
tanned in solid box, the wonder is how
1t could be used in a rough sea.
1t is not divided like the ordinary
compass, but has twenty-four subdivi.
sions only. Twelve of these are mark.
ed on the margin of the circle with
characters which appear to be alpha
betical. The points are named after
certain animals, such as rat, dog, goat
sheep, &c.
The ships log is stupendous affair
and may be measured by the yard
The characters are large, and are
painted on government stamped paper
of the texture and appearance of tea.
paper. There are several drawings, or
rather tracings, very neatly executed
and quite superior to any thing of the
kind we have met with of Chinese ori.
gin. One represents the Empress of
Japan, attended by her maidens, and
another the Japanese deity, with three
heads and six horns, one of the feet OF
the idol resting on the neck of furi-
ons-looking boar. Still another repre-
sented an austere looking parsonage,
who is said to be the Superintendent Of
Public Instruction.
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Bows School,

Boys School.
TNHE subscriber has opened private Boys
Il school in Franklin, at which instruction will
be given, in addition to the various branches of
general utility, in the Higher Mathematics and
Greek, and Latin languages.
TUITION PER MONTH
From. 50 90 to Sc 90.
As the number Of pupils to be admitted is IL
mited, the subscriber hopes to merit the liberal
patronage ofthose who wish to place pupils under
their charge at a select school.
Apply to the subscriber at the Hollander
House. B. F. SMART, Instructor.
Franklin, June 2, 1858. I21-fl
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THE PORTS, CORNER
THE OLD BACHELoRs REVERK.


think that I'll get married,
rms For am growing old;
Too long alone I've tarried
In this world bleak and cold:
lis all so drear and lonely
a Without a constant friend,
So viii choose one only,
Whose love shall never end.
Yes, yes; I4cfH get married!
I'll seek gentle wife,
And smoothly we'll be carried
Adown the stream Of life
Wen glide, fondly forgiung
Each others erring way,
And love as long as living,
And, loving, pass away.
I'll have child in gladness
To climb upon my knee,
And when I'm sick with sadness
To prattle unto me.
Yes, children who viii love me,
And cheer when weak and wan,
And drop tear above me,
And praise me when I'm gone,
Wen have little dwelling
In some dim, shady nook,
Where song-birds' notes are swelling
Beside purling brook:
Wen have our flower garden
Bloom ,iIeseternal Nav
And / will be the warden
To keep all cares away.
What though my head be sprinkled
With coming Winters snow
Yet my brow, though wrinkled,
Can catch Affection glow.
What though my form be meagre,
A throbbing heart is there,
And hopes, bright, young and eager,
Within its depth bear!
Then where's the gentle maiden
I'll choose me for wife?
Who'll bring heart love-laden,
To share my pleasant life?
Once loving eyes were beaming
Meath many glorious brow -.
Alas. have been dreaming -
Oh, who would wed me mOso'
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DRY GOODS, &c.
New Spring Goods.

kWTT Ht suUsCIIOeI ldAes pressure m
Meeld announcing to his many patrons,
&akg that he has just returned from New -
Orleans with very large and variety stock of
Spring goods, purchased with care and special
reference to the wants OF this community.
My stock now in store consists of plantption
Staples, Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Hardware, Crockery, Tinware,
Groceries and Provisions, Torn, Nails Cordage,
Oakum, Blocks, Paints and Oils, Varnishes,
Glass, Putty, etc. All of which are for sale at
fair prices, and on the usual terms of credit, at
the Upper Wharf store. M. WALKER.
franklin MAY II 1Sl3
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able supply of seasonable Dry Goods and Cloth
ing, to suit all tastes among which will be found
Boots, Shoes and Hats of unsurpassed quality.
He is also provided with an ample stock Of Sad
dlery, Hardware and Groceries, which upon ln-
spection will prove inferior to none in the
market These goods are all fresh, and have
been selected by him with view to insure the
satisfaction of his customers, who are invited to
eaIland examine them. S. L. RANDLETT.
Franklin. May 5, 1853.
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CLOTHING-A carefully selected lot of
~ Summer Clothing, warranted to give salts
faction, both as style and price, at the Jeanne
retts Store. JOHN BARNARD
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Notice.

EDWARD JOSEPH HIGGINS, respect
IL fully informs his friends and the public that
he has opened his English Academy for males
be instructed in a business manner.
Terms, per month. -.......-..$4 90
Corner OF Main and Jackson streets. [n25-H
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Carriage Mandatory 4 Repairing.

The subscriber has removed his
>R"o shop to the new building on Main
SsR street, nearly opposite the saw mill of
Capt. Gates, where he will at all times be pre-
pared to execute with neatness and despatch all
work instrnsted to him.
His stock Of materials is complete and well
selected, and he has in his employ ,Eorkmen of
experience in the several branches of the busl-
ness.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to him by the citizens of St. Mary, the
subscriber hopes, by diligent attention to his
business, good workmanship and very moderate
charges, to merit its continuance.
THOMAS MARTIN.
Franklin. July 10. 1852.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

TH. MORRISON & CO., Wholesale Gro
j GERS, No. l, corner of Canaland Customhouse
streets, New Orleans. A large and general as
sortment of GROCERIES for sale for cash or
city acceptances.
10 Country merchants and planters are re-
spectf1lly invited to give US call. 1-1y
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Their stock of
CARPENTERS TOOLS
.... consists of the best brands

~ The public are respectfully invited to ex-
anime the above stock, and they are assured that
every exertion will be used to give satisfaction
to all purchasers at this establishment, whether
in the price or the quality of the articles sold
Franklin. March 49, 1853.
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MEDICINE CHESTS-Two new Medi-
WI cine Chests completely and beautifully fur
nished, have just been received and will be sold
at prices to suit purchasers c. RABE.
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SDIendid New Goods,

Franklin. April 7, 1858.
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No. Front Levee,
between Customhouse and BtenuilLs sts.)
NEW ORLEANS,
ClVE their particular and personal attention
VI tn the sale of iSmgnr, Molasses and Cotton,
as well as to the purchase OF Plantation Sup
plies, Groceries, &c
New Orleans, Jan. 25, 1858.
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Spring and Summer Goods.

rSn The undersigned, now transact
ing business on his own account, y
has inst laid in fresh and fashion,
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HAVING engaged with the above house,
IL respectfully solicit my friends to favor them
with the patronage which they have hitherto
extended to me.
JAMES B. WITTER.
New Orleans, July %, 1853.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-27
FOX RIVER RAILROAD-CON-
TRACTS LET.

The contracts for grading this road, of
which our esteemed fellow citizen,B w. Ray
mond Esq, is President, were let yesterday,
as follows:
Sec. 3, 5, 6, 8, II, and Is, to Van Duzer and
Mccoy.
and Is to Woodruff & Hammond.
/, 9, to McGaxroek and Dncket.
Is, 2S, 20, 80 and 81, to William Hen
~ and others.
Is and 16 to Made and Andrews.
10, 20, and "a, to Hughes and Harvey.
26 and 81 to J. B. Tinker.
, to H. H. Smith.
IL, to J. G. Prentiss Il co.
q to Thomas WEIGH.
%, to VIM. p. Malendy.
%, TO Patterson, Thomas Il Co.
25 to Hewitt and CheSebro.
The whole contracts make about S125,.
600, which is slightly below the estimate of
the engineer, and the work is to be pushed,
reody for the superstructure, by the first of
Nav, le54.-Ckicago Tribute, 21st.
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RAILROAD DEPoT-Mr BRoADAEAD, the
superintendent of the road, yesterday procu-
red the grounds. for railroad depot, car and
machine shops, for the Milwaukee and Mis-
sissippi road. The place selected is at the
foot of Washington Avenue, southwest ofthe
Capitol, and extending to Morris street. The
meeting Of the Directors in this town and the
location of the depot, has created quite an
excitement, and given an advance to real es-
tate. 1t is now believed that the road will be
completed and put in running order in time
for the fall business, though the contracts do
not require the completion till the first of
January. So great is the rush and the
anxiety to procure town property here, that
the old ones shake their heads and predict
another expansion and explosion like that of
SO. We fear no such result so long as
the settlements and improvements keep pace
with the increase Of prices as at present.
Madison Democrat
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Another Terrible Calamity.

Two HUNDRED LIVES LOST One of
the most disastrous shipwreckS which has
ever been recorded occurred on the Sd inst,
at Stirrup Key among the Bahama Islands,
The barque William and Mary, commanded
BY Capt Stimson, left Liverpool about two
months ago with two hundred and eight
passengers, principally Irish emigrantS, and a
cargo of Railroad Iron for Nes0 OrtedRS.-
She arrived of Stirr,p Hey on the Sd of
May, and while sailing along the weather be-
ing cloudy, at half past eight o'clock, she
she struck on sunken rock, on which she
remained for about fifteen minutes, during
which time she received extensive damage.
About fifteen minutes elapsed before she wore
off but she had scarcely got clear of this rock
when she struck on another, and began to
fill so rapidly as to render all work at the
pumps utterly useless. AT midnight the
water had gained SO rapidly on the sinking
vessel that it was four feet in the hold, and at
four A. NJ. eight feet. Scarcely had the day
dawned when it was announced that there
were ten feet of water in the hold, and the
pumps were abandoned in despair The
boats, the last resort of the terror stricken
passengers were unshipped from the davits
In a fer minutes after they left, the resseI
,Cent dozen, and all on board, Numbering
about one hundred and serenity h,oaaa beings
persisted Out of the four or FIVE boats all
of them were swamped but two, the captain
and crew, and about thirty passengers got
into them, the remainder. numbering little
less than two hundred were left to their fate.
1t was impossible to keep the boats togeth-
er. they were compelled to separate after bea-
ting about for some hours, the captain. first
and second mates, and crew were taken up
by Capt. Edward, of the brig Reuben Cary
er, bound from Sagua La Gande to New
York. The William and Mary was owned
IN Bath Maine, and registered 500 tons. 1t
Is not known whether she was insured or
not
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Il church struck by Hghtnimg at Lockport,
" Y.-About IL o'clock on the 22d inst.
the lightning struck the steeple of the Con-
gregational church, causing the death of S.
Crocker, and injuring others. The light
ming struck the steeple, passing down into the
gallery, occupied by the singers, which was
directly under the steeple, All the persons
affected by the shock We're members of the
choir. They were about concluding the intro
ductory hymn when it occurred. The main
stroke of electricity entered the gallery over
the head of Mr.. Croker. The first moment
after the shock was one of unusual consterna-
ton.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-27

Office SeekiRg-There is nothing to our
mind, evincing a greater lack of self respect
than the manner in which every new admin
istration is bcseiged With hungry applicants
for office, begging for somethiag, and using
every means however degrading to accom-
plsh their ends. Here is an incident which
shows how Senator Marcy disposed of one of
these gentry:
Gan importunate Office seeker necessarily
intruded upon the Secretary at the Depart
ment, at his hotel, in the street, 'in season and
out of season'-urging his claims for con-
sulship of considerable value. Finally his
entreaties became so annoying, that Mr.. Marcy
quietly suggested that a knowledge of the
Spanish language would be necessary to his
success. Oh responded the urgent appli-
cant, Il understand the Spanish thoroughly,
sir; | speak it like native .Ahr replied
Mr.. u, that is important. One of my clerks
talks Spanish, and he'd no doubt like to con-
verse with you, I'll call him in, sit down sir :
he rose to ring the bell.-'No, no. SIR en-
claimed the terrified applicant, who dreaded
the impending exposure of his Ignorance, the
factis, sir-that-that-I don't exactly speak
the language Just now, but-but understand
it a lttle-I understand it..
GIVE have good authority for belle wing that
this was not any of the applicants for consulships
residing in this neighborhood.-[E Ed. Tel.
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City Bank---Kenosha.
Bills in the following list of Western Banks are
received on deposit by the City Bank in this city.
STOCK SECURITY BANKS.

Bills in the following list of Western Banks are
received on deposit by the City Bank in this city
STOCK SECURITY BANKS.
Bank OF America, Chicago,
Chicago Bank,
City Bank.
Conimefcial Bank,
Marine Bank,
Merchants & Mechanics Bank, Chicago.
Union Bank.
Mechanics Bank, Chicago.
Bank OF Luea. & Simonds, Springfield.
Clark's Exchange Bank, +"
Bank Of Ottowa, Ottowa.
Central Bank. Peoria.
Rock Island Bank, Rock Island.
Stock Security Bank, Danville.
Belvidere Bank Belydere.
Mechanics s. Farmers Bank, Springfield
Quincy City Bank, Quincy
Ind,riditdl and other ISSUES.
Wis Marine * Fire Insur'ce Co., Crfs of Deposit.I
Bank OF America, Washington.
Merchants & Mechanics Bank, Crfs Of deposit
Southwestern Plank Road, Checks
Chicago Bank. II. Burch & Goa Checks
City Bank, Bradley. Curliss & Co.
Union Plank Road Co, Michigan City.
Richmond's Exchange Bank.
Illinois River Brink.
Lucas & Simonds, Checks.
Clark s. Bros 81. Louis, Checks.
Page & Bacpu,
Belvidere Bank, Belyidere-Alex. Nicely.
Michigan Banks.
Ohio Banks.
Indiana Mississippi & Kentucky Banks.
Erie Bank peansyivan
Newport Safety Fund Bank, Kentucky, 5dis
The tolociaq ,chtch hare more or less Circulation
are not taken at all.
Farmers Bank, Chicago.
Bank OF Chicagc-Selh Paine.
Bank OF Commerce.
Oswego & Indiana Plank Road, Ionet.
Lo2anpogt Insurance Coz Indiana.
Adriin Insurance Co. Michigan.
Milwaukee Bank.
Rock Island Bank Checks.
Washington, D. C., Bank