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MEDICAL, &c.
DOCTOR BEACHS PREPARATIONS


A certain, elTectual and prompt remedy for
Diarrhaa, Dysentery, Cholera, Cholera
Morbus, and other diseases of the stomach
and bowels, it has been used by great num-
beers Of persons with the highest satisfaction,
and physicians themselves nave pronounced
it one OF the most valuable remedies known
as it positively cures the diseases for which
it is recommended. 20 Sold by all the
principal Druggists in the United States.
BEAcH's BRKAsT LINAMENT.-An excel
lent remedy for any disease Of the Lungs or
Breast, such as Pain in the Breast, Splitting
Of Blood, Night Sweats, Cough, Oppression
in Breathing or any dificulte about the
Chest, etc. This remedy, without doubt,
produces more permanent benefit in Disease
Of the Lungs than any remedy that can be
used. TO persons that are any way p! eds
posed to Lung Disease, either by the FORM
alton of the chests or hereditary, can prev.
ent entirely an attack of the disease, and ale
ways enjoys good health by using freely OF
this Linament according to directions.
BEAcH's FERRUGINoUs ToNIc.-A cer-
tain remedy for Chills and Fever, never
known to fail, and als.' prevent return Of
the disease.
BEAcH's RHEUMATIC CoMPoUND.-Never
fails to give relief in less than twenty-fo1r
hours.
BEAcH's SroMAcHIvR BIrrERs.-This is
an excellent article that has been long sought
for, viz, a prophylactic or preventive Of
Chills and Fever, and ~ Autumnsl Fevers
To persons living. or having business, even
- eshort period, in low, marshy districts,
the Bitters are Invaluable for, persons using
them will never be troubled with Cbills and
Fever, at the same time they correct the
secretions, give tone to the stomach, i'm
prove digestion, restores the appetite, cures
dyspepsia and Jaundice, and gives health
and vigor to the general system.
~For the above remedies we publish
no certieees Of extraordinary cures per-
formed bythem. We will say this much,
they are all that they are represented to be.
They are remedies that we have used in
our practice for years with tie most salts
factory results. The great demand for these
remedies alone has induced US to put them
up in manner that they can be reached by
address. 10 Prepared and sold by F.. D.
BEACH, M. D., Chimist and Apo
"a thecary, cor. of Charter and Gus
tomhouse street, New Orleans.
~WM. BOGEL, Agent for Baton Rouge,
La, Lafayette street. janl2-y.
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EDUCATION, &c.
BATON ROUGE FRENCH
ACADEMY.

A dOlph Sadlncki late professor Of
Ia Modern Language and Literature at
The University Of Oxford, Miss, begs leave
respectfully 10 inform tine public Of Baton
Rouge and vicinity, that he will open on
the second Monday Of January 1853, Sc
isct french School. where all the branches
Of a classic education will be taught in
French. ) For further particulars apply at
the residence Of Prof A. S. on Laurel street
between Third ard Main. ST.
REFERENCES.
Rev. M. Woodbridge, T. B. R. Hatch,
PA. Walker, Mrs. Read,
4 OXFORD MISS.
A. B. Longstreet, L. L. D. President Of
the University Of Mississippi.
Prof. A. Biedsos, A. N. ]. ConkaY NJ. D.
Prof. J. Waddel, A. \. J. Milington, n. D.
-tr9 TULaP ARKANSAS.
Colonel J. Alexander, A. NJ. President
ofthe Arkansas Military Institution.
Major A. Benton, Professor Of Military
Tactics and Mathematics. (jan 4-3mo.
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0lsn { -, : tsylw5sm1 complete
assortme1t Of Dstaa 1o1nscsmns, SUaer-
SoAps 4oorn Al Vs. ASH; HAi,s
Toorn, flxsn, Nam a1nllne, 1AlH1 -
SHOE brushes, togethof H1i1k ~ ~ ~
popular pstent medicines q ~ ~.
PENS, INK and PAPER
Fsk-koots, Liss1, Floats, - 6sskss
Low 70. cash.
Teas! feaS! TeaS!!!
Having been appointed agsnt IN Ne
Of TEAS for the PEKIN TEA COMPANY
II Nss York, am enabled TO olIsr y TIE
LGdas, splendid assortment u GRxxN md
BACK I'rA's, seasyoafe1 Swvt. Try ~
nut up in quarter, half amt pound packages,
and sold at from 50 cents - - - pr
pound.
Patent nelielneA
This clss Of remedies, iiDpssperly called
Patent, are simply secret remedies, found
by Practical Pkysirina ser long expert
ence, to BE- admiuh1Y e1apted % the cure
Of certain diseayes; ~ up ahd offered for
sale for the beneht d Mankind.
Many persons here will ten you, that,
Smiths Tonic, Rowsn's Tonic, Speed's
Tonic, Indian Colsgogue, Chamrioa's RillA
Jaynes' Louden's, Sapington's. Hulrs Of
the C,afenbourg Pills, will cure yen Of any
case Of Chills and Fever, or Agne and Fee
yer that may occur. and that too, a cost
Of from IS cents to 81 so; whereas u
would ordinarily cost you IS 00-They
would further inform you, that these reme-
dies, warranted genuine, are for sale BY
re- H. +. MADDILL
Druggist, near the Hayney House Baton
Rouge Louisiana. may2Sy.
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Yeast Powders.

THESE Powders, intended a. substitute
j for yeast, to making all kinds Of butter
cakes, possesses several advantages over that
article. The butter with which they are
mixed is instantly rendered light and ready
for baking thereby enabling house keepers
to furnish cakes in any season at the ehor-
test notice. The cakes made with these
powders are lees LIKELY to disagree with the
stomach than those made in the usual way
For sale by WIN. BOGEL.
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Hinkle & Guild,
BUILDERS,

WHARF Rooms, No. 365, West Front st.,
w Cincinnati, Ohio This extensive
Building, go by $50 feet, with machinery for
manufacturing PANEL doors, Sash. Blinds,
Window and Door frames, Mouldings, Base.
Pilasters. Weather boarding, White and
Yellow pine flooring, Shelving for stores.
Failing for fences, &c. &c.
Buildings framed, Lumber furnished Of
every description. Persons building, can be
supplied here with all the materials for
houses ready made, Of seasoned lumber.
Terms CASH All orders through s. NJ.
HART & Co., Baton Rouge, will be atten-
ded to. Feb. 2.3mJI3
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VIZ D. PHILLIPS-Solicits the atten-
= w. ton of his patrons and the public
generally to bis FALL STYLE Of Dress and
SoFr HAIRS. His stvle is entirely new, en-
bracing este, durability, beauty and light
ness, far in advance of anything ever offered
to the public; citizens and strangers need
only give me call, to satisfy themselves
that it is to their interest to purchase Hats
at the old stand, opposite the Harvey House.
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Timothy Fay, N. D.

HAS associated with him in practice his
brother DR.. Salmon Fay who has had more
shan ten years practical experience in his
profession. Full and partial sets Of teeth
on plate can now have more attention at
prices that will please all. Calls for the
country will also have prompt attention.
Office oucr the store of Mr.. QSggins, on
Lafayette street.
Referemces-Hon. Geo. c. McWhorter,
Col !. E. Layet, Hon. M. G. Penn, Rev. }.
Woodbridge, DR.. F. N Hereford, Rev. Bish
Old Polk, Professor !. L. Riddel.
New ORLEANS, June, lS47.
DDr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the city
Of New York, and subsequently graduated
in the Medical College Of Louisiana. He is
gentleman Of integrity and have no he's
itation in recommending him as an accom-
plished practical Dentist.
WARREN STONE, MD.
June I3. If. Professor Of Surgery.
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III EEPS constantly o. hand large and
n well selected stock Of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are pre-
pared by Northern manufactures, and put
up in the very best manner to preserve their
medicinal virtues. In q climate like this
persons should not overlook this important
consideration.
a. Prescriptions filled with care at any
time Of night or day. Jan Is.
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PROVISIONS.


~, ~ inssrmsaion AZ y.ss,;l;s;. .n6 oeAen.
1I--a.,.-, !. .,,,,,,,,,,,,,s-.., ~ 49, ~
I {16rw4<7 OOUcA r.,
n1k&S - now have q hand,
Sugar, Fair to Choice, Crushed,
LoveTines Philadelphia, Pulverised
''s do do Double Loaf
do Dc. Small Loaf,
st. James Refinery, Coffee,
Choice Rio and old Java,
RICE, louisiana and
~ Carolina TEA's.
Imperial, Gun
powder, hg
Hyson, Black
&c, &c.
PICKLES. quarts and half Gallons; SrIcEs,
Ginger, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mos
tard and Pepper; FISH, SaTdines, Her
hing, Codfsh, MacEerel in barrels,
quarters and Kits; OIL, Olive +
Lamp Oil; WINES. Champaign
and Claret, Champaign Cider,
in bottles MAcARoNI ard
vsrmicelli; ALnoxDs.
Raisins, Tomato and
epper Catsup;
Cohen Z Western
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CITY EMPORIUM.
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
W.D. PHILLIPS,

CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND CHURCH SITS
THERE is NO AUCTION GOODS IN
i my establishment. Nor do propose
to s'sell for cost and 'Iess than cost" Ny
goods are well selected and contain all the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser in the New
York and Philadelphia markets. have
no article that has been forced into market
under the hammer an occount Of change in
fashion. or damage. The public may feel
satisfied that what they purchase Of m. is
new and fashionable. do not profess to
he in competition with the vendors Of
sCheap Goods" do however pretend to
sell as cheap as any retail House of stand
ing in the Union. If you do not think 81
call and see. jan 15ly
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CIRCULAR.
PURCHASED THE ESTAB
Ill LlSHMENT of Mr.. H. B. vIBBERT,

IL LlSHMENT Of Mr.. H. B. vIBBERT,
on lafayette street, | am prepared to furn-
ish Planters, Physicians, and all who may
favor him with their patronage, with psrs
and fresh Dywss and Msdi1nss. l have
made arrangements with Northern manu-
facturers and first Importers, which enables
me to keep constantly on hand, . FULL and
COMPLETE assortment Of Yroah Drugs,
1Godicines, Chemicals, TO-, - well % oil
the principal PATENT MEDICINES Of the day,
which will be sold at New Orleans prices
on liberal terms.
The entire prescription jssisess at the WELL
known Drug Store Of the late Jas. s Shaw,
at New Orleans, having devolved upon me
for the last three years, hope to be able
to merit the confidence Of oil who may fav-
Or me with their prescriptions or orders.
Respectfully, WIN. BOGEL. j
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CHOICE WINES & LIQUORS-1O0
gallons Of best quality French Brandy; 1875
gallons Of Old Pavilion 50 gallons IS Sa a
Brandy; 10 Casks Common DO; SO boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old Rectifi-
ed Whiskey; so gallons Jamaca Rum 60
gallons Holland Gin. Also, q great variety
Of fins liquors and cordials for sale by
July 26-ly J. PARRY, Il Co.
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Editor d PWpyietor.
The KN1CKERBOCKkR 10 new in i'd.
thirty ninth volume. The price of SUBJ.
scription has been reduced from 1--WE to-
three dollars year, to clubs Of ten - 50'
each. The publisher has much pleasure in
informing the pnblic that the "Sequel -
St. Leger," and Meistr Karl Sketch
Book" will be continued regularly during.
the present year. In addition to these AMI
a host Of highly esteemed contributors, Ike
Marvel the popular author of the Reve-
ries Of Bachelor" will contribute nsv
and original work, which will be given in
every number Of the Knickerbocker for
1852. II will be entitled the !" Fudge Pa,
pers''-being the Observations 1t Home
and Abroad Of divers members Of the
Fudge Family, rendered into writing. by
Tony Fudge. The contributors depart
menf will be more interesting than ever.
Booksellers and Post-masteS are. requested
to oct = agents, and pin b allowed : libs-
mi discount. Specimen nuns6en sent gsat-
il, On application post raiG AN remiftas.
ees and communica1ioa1 = business, shoul0
be Addressed post psid, r. SAMUEL HOES,
TON Pablishss, ~ ssas street n. Z
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NEW OKIEANS, dec. y 1oJ<'
We, the undersigned, practising physicians
Of the city Of New Orleans, take great
pleasurs in recommending M. VIZ. BosrI
Is an able and experienced Apcthecasy, md
a,gentleman in every way worthy o.
confidence and esteem Of the publie,
Chas. Mccormick, n. ,. .. s.A.
Geo. E. Harral, n. D.
r. D. FxxNEa, n. D.,
C. L. Uhlhosn, n. D.
A. H. Cenas, n. D. r. M. Graham, n. D.
P. B. McKelvey, N. n, Thos. Hunt, N. y.
A. Hester, n. D., Editor Of New Orleans
Medical & Surgical Journal.
A. J. Wedderburn, M. D. dec 10y.
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CARPET & RUGS.

CARPET & RUGS.
TNHE subscriber has just received from
i New York, large assortment of In
grain, Three Ply, and Brussels Carpets, all
Of which will be sold at low prices.
sept 90, w. D. PHILLIPS.
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Wrapping Paper.
900 REAMS Each, Small, Re Med
CCCand Large. Selling at New Or
leans prices, by JOHN c. LANOuE
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For Sale ut any Price.

For Sale at any Price.
A LOT of Stoves-various kinds, which,
II being offered out Of season, il evidence
of our anxiety to sell, and that bargains can
be had. Give us call families and dealers
and buy us out, as we are anxious to quit the
Stove trade. s. M. HART & Co.
Corner of Front and Laurel Sts,
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TUST ARRIVED from st. Louis per
y Steamer st. Louis,
100 Kegs Lard, sse,c
10 Bills
so Mess Pork,
so Sacks Galema Potatoes,
Dec. 15-$f for sale by
8. M. HART & Co.
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"Good Oil 10 next to Coed Wine,"
At least 20 said the Poet

A ND to illustrate our individ- -
n ual belief in the assertion '4.
we have provided ourselves with
prime article Of Clarified, Bleached, and
Winter strained Lard and Whale OIL
Which will be sold bv the single pint OF
barrel; rs our customers may wish.
ian15.y. JOSHUA BEAL.
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CA RRI A G. ES, sc.
To Planters

10 Fl0mter&
A TKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator.
II This truly useful agricultural imple-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who after full
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. tt new
invention, Patented March 20 1S49.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hand and for sale by
may II y. w. F. TUNNARD.
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Err STEVENS BROS. 4 CO.

E. r. STEVENS BKOS, L co.
"a Common Street, New Orleans,
HAVE the most extensive and varied
II stock Of Stationery in the city. Let
ter and Cap paper Of every brc9d and quail
ty; printing materials, &c. An Of which
are sold on the unoeo reasonable terms.
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lust received-per Saranac, from st.
y Louis-100 bbls. Flour; extra and Fam
cy; so bbls. Pork, M. and NJ. O. Also
Bacon, Hams and Shoulders, Lsrd, Soap,
Candles, Starch, Tobacco, &C., &c
jan1j s. M. HART h Go.
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Chemicals.
lust received from the Manufacturers 200
j or. Fairs Quinine, Is o.. Morphine, IS
bis Calomel, 90 bis Blue Mass, Is bbs Chic
reform, ect. ect. All of which will be sold
at New Orleans prices, by WIN. BOGEL,
Druggist, lafayette d. feb-13tf
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NONSTANTLY on hand and for sale by
~ the subscribers. Samples to be seen
at the Office of s. M. Hart 6 Co.
.aug23 lv, McMain & Co.
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natent Medicines.-A fresh supply
i of all the principal Patent Medicines Of
the day, just received and for sale by
WIN. BOGEL, Druggid,
Iafvette Sc. feb-l3.H.
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Cash Wanted Immediately.
THOSE of our friends who have made
i small "cash purchased and have not
aforked up'' would confer favor by drop
ping in and helping to reimburse our empty
chest. Isept 23l JOSHUA BEAL.
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COOKING STOVES &c.
TIME SUBSCRIBERS have on hand and
i for sale Is Cooking Stoves Indifferent
sizes and patterns which they offer at re-
duced prices. -.
Is dozen O. Rice's link Wash Boards.
may 13. ly. HALL 4 PIPER
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A LSO ON HAND FOR SALE-Force
IL Pumps, India Rubber Hose for pumps,
Chain Pumps with the tubes complete.
oct. 10y. w. F. TUNNARD
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Lightning Rods.
A NEW supply-just received OF the Ia
IA test improvements-put up in the
best manner, by w. F. TUNNARD.
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.ss,s DianenA 1ineD. ~
WARRANTED 70 b frst water. Jut
w received, and for sale by
sept2s-y. THE0. GOLDMAN.
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Carriages, Harness., 60.
TUST received from the best northern
j manufacturers a large assortment Of
CARRIAGES and HARNESS, which
with number Of my own manufacture
comprises variety worthy the attention Of
purchasers, who are invited to examine BE-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
oct 10y. w. F. TUNNARD
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TO SUGAR PLAl1E1S.
T HAVE just received, all will continue
i 70 keep, . good supply pf very fine Su-
gar Housesnpd water cistem cement
JOSHUA BEAL.
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A VERY LARGE and choice assortment
II of Glassware, Queensware and Earth
enware Of new patterns, together with $500
gallons stoneware at ten cents per gallon
for sale by j. PARRY h Co.
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POISONING.

Thousands Of parents who use Vcrmifugc.
composed Of Castor Oil, Calomcl, &C., are not
aware, that while they appear to benefit the pa
tlcnt, they are actually laying the foundation for
series Of diseases, such ns salvation, loss OF
sight, weakness Of limbs &c.
In another column will be found the advcr-
liscmcnt of llobensack's Medicines, to which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
In their own rs we'll rs their Childrens health.
In Liver Complaints and all disorders arising
from those of a bilious type, should make use
OF the only genuine medicine, Ilobcnsack' IS
Liver Pills.
az BE not dcccircd," bul ask for lIobcn.
snck's Worm Syrup Liver und Pills, and the
serve ihat each as tie signature of the Pfopric.
Or,J. N. lloDENsAcK, as mono else are genuine
Agust. TO- 42-ly.
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EIoolIamd,s 0cr,,an 1si11rrx,

Hundreds os our citizens COMPLAIN of J.bjli
~ ami langour OF the system, arrangement of
The liver and stomach, want of appetite, &c
They are frequently the result of too close np.
pilca,ion, and n thousand other causes we can.
not here name; but we would say 10 all nGlicl
ed, do rs we have donc-gct IL bottle or Two Of
DIR. llooiland's German Btlcrs, prepared by Dr.
JAG ckson, and our word for il yOu vii! be cured
We recommend this medicine, knowing from
experience that il is much superior 10 the gene
ralily of patent medicines. We would say to
our readers, purchased none unless prepared by
Or. 4. vi. Jackson, Philadelphia. July
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$25 REWARD.

So s,ANANVAY from the subscriber,
"a on the lst day of June, his
-AAncgro man DANIEL, aged abou, 2;5
years. Said ccgro is about 5 feet = inches
high, weighs 100 or 10 lbs. is of dark
complexion, aud is badly SCARED Oh his
back and arms, caused by former severe
treatment. lie WAS purchased two or
three years ago hy nc from b. a. James,
living near B,siopv!le, Sumter District,
South Caroliia, and may now be lurking
in that dart OF The countrv.
| will give $50 to any one who will CON
fine him in any jail III North or South
Carolina, so that get him, or SD il drl!v-
cred to rc 1T my residence at the month
OF Little River, in Richmond county, \. G..
Address tho subscriber al Lililc's Mills.
Richmond Co, n. G..
THOMAS w. STEELE.
.Iuly l2th, lS:j3 37-u
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SE'iiCi.Aa4 NOTICES.
Scientific wonder.

INFORMANT TO DYSrErrICS
pr }. :. ll"ush"n's Prp.in, the irnc Di.
gcslivc Fluid, or G0Siric .juiet, prcrpar.d from
Kennel, or the Fourth Stomach of ihn. OK. Gr-
directions of Baron l.ichg, the great rhysio!o.
gical Chemist, by j. :. lloughton, w. h., Phla.
dclpha This is truly II wonderful re cn,r,ly for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Iaundicc, Liver Com
plain', Constipation and Debility, curing after
Natures Own Method, by Natures Own
Agent, the G1Siric Jurc.- Pamphlets. contain
ins scientific evidence OF lis value, furnished
by agents, gratis. Sec notice among The nlrticu
advertisements. Slv
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NYALRus OR TERRAp1s PorAroE.-

.NYALRus or TERRAp1S PorAroE.-
We have, at our office, q great nati-
raj or vegetable curiosity, in the shape
OF an Irish potntoc, which is not only
of mammoth size l lb. II l-2 or, az
oirdupois, but which is thought by
some, to emulate the Warus or Sea
COW, and by others, the Terrapin, with
neck outstretched, above the water, in
appearance or resemblance. Our pop
ular scotsman, MIR. Thompson, was
wont to produce and exhibit the Duck
Plant, or Vegetable Duck, but the
Vegetable Warus, or Tcrrapin, may
well communal the attention of natu-
ralists and the curious; and of Patiety.
too, rs it comes in the very questiona-
bic shape of q pruty.
1t WAS grown on the farm of Mr..
Stevens, near this city, just above the
fork of the road.
Chus. Courier.
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n Experiment not Je Repeat
- Young gentlemen SYho carry
.6lastols onSthe fourth of JulSfto make
noise with were exceedingly abund,
Sant on Monday. One Of them we
was exceedingly ingenious,
firing at such times and under such
circumstances as were best calculated
Ito make "a muss." A sober dog
could net seat himself quietly on his
launches to look at the moving thou
sands; but the pistol would be made
20 speak close to his car, impclling
i lin in. his terror to find new point
ss*ofkcbseryation. Quiet hack horses
5Weresastonishcd at its roar, as they
stood ruminating on the melancholy
tNct tllat there was no "Indcpend.
sence Day" for animals like them. -
Wherever tho crowd was thickcst
there was heard the dctonations Of
sIthat pistol, frightening the women
and children, and scattering them
like frightened sheep. At length tho
ingenious owner Of the pistol cncoun-
tered his destiny:> lie was over GU
tious i'll the investigation of the vari.
@$ous phenomena of sound. Finding
IAN empty barrel laying upon the side
\ walk, he polel the muzzlc Of his pis.
5tol into the bunghole, and pulled
1.-The explosion satisfied him. The
barrel flew into q thousand pieces
!. One of the slaves in its flight struck
5ttho enterprlsing young gentleman in
& the face and sent him heels oycr.h
Into tile street. The number Of stars
that danced around in the sunlight
was amazing. He gathered himself
up, With the blood tlickling from his
jaw, aud the hue of his couutcnancc
rapidly changing to black and blue;
$he seemed to be satisfied that he had
Starried his investigations far cnoIyh.
We thought so too. We saw him in
8thc afternoon with one eye tight as a
arumhead, and a great swelling on
!. his face as he wandered about among
4 the crowd, a victim to his expert
mentS on the nature Of sound.
Albany Register.