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Rumored Changes In the Cabinet.

Our Charleston ard Virginia exchanges, received
this morning. contain the following telegraphic dis
patch Whether there is any foundation in the re.
port, time alone will show:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 2l.It is reported here
that in January entire change will be made in the
Cabinet James Guthrie, Secretary of the Treasury,
and James Campbell, Postmaster General, will be, il
is said dismissed and the Cabinet stand as follows
Caleb Cushing, of Massachusetts, Sec'y of State.
James C. Dobbin, of North Carolina, Secretary of
the Treasury.
Robert McClelland OF Michigan. Secretary of the
Interior.
James M. Mason, of Virginia. Secretary of Navy
Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, Secretary of War.
--, Postmaster General.
j. C, Breckenridge, OF Ky Attorney General,
VIM. L. Marcy, of New York, will 60, it is stated
to England and other changes will take place in the
foreign appointments.
The dispatch, it seems, first appeared in the New
York Herald. We are very much inclined to doubt
its correctness.
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The CAB1NET.-We hardly know what weight to
attach TO the of approaching changes in the Cab
met of President Pierce Originating with the New
York Herald it comes in very questionable shape,
to say the least of it. The Washington Union makes
not even the most distant allusion to the rumor -
From various reasons there appears every ground to
doubt its accuracy, although perhaps some changes
may occur not affecting the unity of the Cabinet
They will be the result of voluntary arrangement,
however, and not of any disagreement or dismissal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-11-24

o. Placide's Varieties, Theatrical establishment
in New Orleans, totally destroyed by fire on the
2lst. Loss estimated at 1876, 900 to $4,000. No
insurance on the building.
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A despatch from Raleigh, dated yesterday, the
2sd inst, informs US that Hon. Asa Biggs and Hon.
David S. Reid, (our present Governor,) have been
nominated by the Democratic caucus. for United
States Senator'S and will probably be elected to-day
Indeed of their election there be little doubt
We are pleased 10 see these evidences of harmony
in the Democratic party, and of disposition to get
through with elections Immediately and promptly, so
as to allow the undivided attention Of the Legislature
to be directed to the consideration of the various ques
tions of general interest awaiting a solution at It's
hands After the senatorships have been disposed Of
there VIII still remain several elections to be made
Judge some Solicitors, Secretary of State Treasu-
rer and Comptroller but if the Scholarships be got
through with without difficulty, serious delay
need be expected with the other Offices.
The gentlemen nominated are (" true and known
Democrats Of their fidelity to the principles of ther
party, there be no questioned their devotion to
the interests of North Carolina, there cen be as little
The position which Governor Reid has occupied since
184S when he first canvassed the State as Democra-
tic candidate for Governor, up TO the present time,
has kept him prominently before the public and rem
ders remark unnecessary The majorities he has re-
ceved at the hands of the voters of the State, mark
than any words of ours. MIR. Biggs has been less
in public life recently. He has Stunned rather
than sought public positions. He is "el-known,
however, as q gentleman of sound judgment and
strong sense an able lawyer, and a pure and re-
liable politician. 1t has so happened that in two
conventions Of the democratic party held at Raj
eighth 1850 and 1s54-we have served on the
same committee with Mr.. Bggs that on resolutions
and business, and have had cause on both occasions
10 admire the cleaness of his mind and the business
of his conclusi AS a Democrat he is man al
ter our own heart and in these days of twistngs and
turnngs-of know nothings and know every things
genuine man-one who has known and fixed prn
ciples, and acts up to them, is man indeed Such
man is Asa Biggs We look confidently for his
election AT any rate, whether elected or not these
are characteristics of which neither failure nor sue
cuss can deprive him.
! The CAB1NET.-We hardly know what weight Il
oh IN tho rmor f annroachinp changes in the Cab
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-11-24

FIRE IN New YoRK-Judson's Hotel, Brodway N
York, was destroyed by fire on the Goth inst Loss
about one hundred thousand dollars. Loss sustained
BY Boarders, about twenty thousand dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-11-24

FREE BANKING IN N. C.--The Greensboro IN. CO.
Patriot, contains article over the signature of
Reform proposing "a system of banking in
that State 10 be based upon certificates of stock in
the various railroads of the State" 1t is to be hoped
the Legislature of North Carolina will undertake no
such reform" The free banking system has al
ready created sufficient ruin and disrust, and the
States wherein it has not been introduced should care
fully guard against the whole system.-Balt Sun
We say, Amen, to that. We want to have moth
ing to do with any such reform" From such Wis.
Onary schemes, good Lord deliver u.s.
9s-We regret to learn that the stables of Gen w.
W. Harlle, at Mars Bluff, together with 900 bush
elscorn and two fine carriage horses were DESTROYED
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Mr.. AsHE.-The Wilmington Journal states thar
Mr. Ashe has not resigned his seat in Congress ana
will not do so, but will Till the 4th of Marcp
next, when his term expires.
We see no objection 10 this, supposing it meets Inc
appreciation of the Rail Road company, of which nF
has just been elected President If that compaIn!
can dispense with his service, it will the rouOle
of holding election for member of Congress anu
it is not likely that any elected by his par
ty would make better Representative than hlmSeN
Fey. Observer
woman passenger on the wrecked ship New
Era got into life boat which was hauled on ooa!u
from the shore, and with the captain and five OF 81
others attempted to gain the land The boat was vac
capsized three times by the violence of the sea- pu
the woman, who was far advanced in pregnancy S'r
ed herself by clinging with Others to the boat 10
the evening she gave birth TO child, which has slnt
died. All of the passengers of this ill-iatea ves
were Germans. She was of 1927 tons burthen, anJ
this was her first voyage The captain the GREY "ns
all hands except the steward escaped Inc oman On
and crew numbered twenty nine. There we'e
board 374 Storage, cabin and second eao paTe
sengers, IL passengers cooks; total 40 ,;ons
were from thirty to forty deaths by cholera pGa IN
to going ashore OF the saved there were 10;
GLIDING captain and crew. Three died after ''i'u'0
and several more cannot survive.
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PURE BRANDY,--The Y. Journal of Commerce.
states that since the French government have forbid
den the dstilaton of cereals, very active demand
has sprung up here for schiskey and common rum
and prices have materially advanced, with large
freight engagements for France. When it comes
back 1T will not be recognized either by the amel
taste or price,
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Some days must be dark and dreary;''
working on always with heart full of confidence in
the good providence of Cod and cheerful in the hope
of = the good time coming n-ANany Register
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SEND HIM To TURKEY.--Tbe Addison a. T.
Steuben County Democrat says: There is a yoGn
man by the name of Thomas Sanders, residing IN ina
town who is only 10 years of age and weighs 70
pounds. His foot is over 10 inches in length. Bea
this who can AS the basnado is moi in use on th
continent, Mr.. Sanders will have to visit the Sultan
dominions if he wants to have his "eighteen inch
feet beaten.
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''On the 3oth of April, 1884, stood in front OF
the old Federal Hall, in Wall street, at the head oil
Broad street, and saw General George Washington
and heard him proclaimed President of the United
States of America and through the blessing of God
now, on the same spot after period of Sc years
record the event, April, 1916, S. M. saacks, Custom
House, Naval Office"
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Dissolution of CO.PartnprShiD,

TESHE co-partnership heretofore existing
IL in Opelousas, under the style of Gold
man 4 Kaufman, has been, by mutual con-
sent, dissolved since the 23d February instant.
The business of the house will be continued
under the firm of S. Kaufman & Co., who
are the only one charged of the liquidation of
the late partnership of Goldman 4 Kaufman.
They take this opportunity to thank the
citizens of this Parish for the hattering pat
ronage they have received from them till this
day, and claim the continuation of the same
for their successors. In the same time they
invite all those who have claims against the
ola partnership to present them and all those
who are indebted to it to come and settle up
the quickest possible with S. Kaufman & Co.
GOLDMAN & KAUFMAN.
Opelousas, 25th February 1854
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Union Bank of Louisiana u.s. E. w. Taylor & ais
District Court.-Parish ofSt Landry.-No 1854.
Thomas jackson vs. E. W. Taylor 4 ais District
Court,-Parish of St. Landry.-No. 1885.
RY virtue of two wrts of seizure and sale, issued
~ in the above entitled suits, by the District Court,
in and for the Parish of St. Landry and to me direct
ed will be exposed to public SALE at the Courthouse,
OF this Parish, on Saturday, the 1st day of Aprii
meet, 1854, commencing at the hour of Ii o'clock.
A NJ, and continuing from day to day, if necessary,
all the right, title, interest and demand of E. W.
Taylor and ais, in and to the following described
property seized to satisfy said wits seizure to wit
Tract of Land, lying on the West bank Of the Ba-
you Beuf, bounded by the lower side by land sold
by the United States to Thomas H. Lewis and on the
upper side, by the heirs of William Lyons containing
five hundred and thirty-one superficial acres, and
composed ofLots numbered 25, 26 and 81, in Town
ship No A. South ofthe 3st degree of North latitude
and Range No. 4, East of the basis Meridian, in the
SouthW estern District of Louisiana, with the Build
lngs and Improvements thereon; and the following
Slaves viz: Jacqueline, Jenny and her child, Clara,
Poly, George, Jim Rabbit, Mary, Tom, Wilson, Lesy,
Nelly, and an infant.
Terms and Conditions One half of the purchase
money payable on the 1st day of May next 1854,
and the other halt, the 1st day of May ensuing,
1866. J.B. DAVID
Sheriff Of st. Landru
Sherih's Office, St. Landry, February 25th, 1854.
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NOTICE.

' ME undersigned having purchased the
= Store of Messrs Goldman & Kaufman
IN Opelousas, claim the patronage of their
friends and the public in general they hope
by their strict attention to the business to
merit the encouragement of the whole commu-
nifty
They will always have on hand good and
choice Stock, and planters may rely on find
ing always at their establishment the finest
and best goods for themselves and the use of
their plantations, at as low price as any 9TH
er house in the parish and on reasonable
terms. S. KAUFMAN & Co..
Opelousas, February 25th, 1854.
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ShoRATq9G3 @aDoe
STATE OF LOUISIANA

Charles Deblanc Juste Bertinot District Court
Parish of St. Landry.-No. $685.
pY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale, issued in
1D the above entitled suit by the District Court in
and for the Parish Of St. Landry and to me directed
will be exposed to public sale, for cash, at the Court
House of this Parish, on Saturday. the LIST dan Of
April "ert, 1854, commencing at the hour Of Ii
O'clock A. M, and continuing, from day to day, if
necessary, all the right title interest and demand of
Juste Bertnot, in and to the following described pro-
perty, seized to satisfy said writ to wit Two Lots of
Ground, situated in the Town of St. Charles, of Grand
coteau, Parish Of st. Landry, measuring ninety-six
feet 'front.' by one hundred and forty feet in depth
being Lots No. 35 and "a, according to the plan of
said Town (being the same purchased by Weltz, from
Patin), with all the improvements.
J. B. DAVID,
Sheriff of St. Landry
sherif's Office, St. Landry, February 25th, 1854
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WOOL & HIDES.

MIR J. l. COURET will continue to purchase
IvA Beef Hides. He buys also Var and Tallou,
when they are brought at his residence, in Ope-
lousas. where he pays, as usual, cash.
He will also buy all the Wool of this Parish and
surrounding Parishes, where men will be sent on
the plantations to shear the sheep; he will also
60 at the planters residence, who has some for sale
to clam the preference: He will pay from 90 to 80
cents per sheep, according to the quality of the
wool.
Many persons knowing Mr.. Couret's loyalty in
business transactions, will find their advantage in
granting him the preference.
Opelousas, February llth. 1S54-12t
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTION,

Formerly Mr.. Oh. Thienemam's.)
I. VALADE, Priucipal
Mr.. HoARE, Professor Of English.
y VHlS institution bases its claims to the
- confidence of families on its good d.
rcction, the perfect order established, and the
atfectionate care bestowed on each scholar.
The English Language, taught by a COM
petent Professor, is the object of the strictest
attention
TERMS
Boarders, for the Scholastic Year
of 10 !months, 5 13O 90
Day Scholars, for same period, i" 40 90
Payable quarterly.
T. VALADE.
Opelousas, January 18th, 1854.
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SURVEYING
PROCEEDINGS

OF THE POLICE jury OF THE PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
Tuesday, 9Th December, 1s54.-The Jury met pur.
suant to adjournment.- Mr.. CAN'T was appointed
On motion of Mr.. McCrory- Resolved, unani-
mousy, by all the members present, being in mao-
rity of all the members composing the jury, That
the fifteenth (l5th) Police Jury ward of this Parish
be, and the same is abol:shed-asa separate Police
Jury ward, and that the territory included in its
boundaries, as established heretofore, be and is at
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Estate of the late Geo. w. Addison,
ME purchasers at the successional sale
- ofthe late Geo W. Addison, are here
by informed that the first payment becomes
due on the LIST. of April next Those who
are indebted to that Estate are earnestly re-
quested to be punctual in their payment
otherwise they will incur costs.
JOEL FL. SANDOZ, Aam'r.
Opelousas March 4th 1854.
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THE COURIER.
Official Journal Of the Parish OF St. Landry
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL H. SAVDOZ & ANDREW MEYNIER.
ODeROuSaSs
SATURDAY, MARCH 25th, 1854.
CONDITIONS.

CONDITIONS.
Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
three dollars if paid at the end of the year. four dol
lars. No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis
continue must give writen notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages.
-adoertising:-For one square not exceeding the
space Of ten lines. one dollar for the first Insertion
and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion. Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out, until the editors
shall judge it convenient to discontinue the publi-
cation.
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers.
No election tickets other jobs printed without
the money, or the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
tor the announcement of candidates for Office.
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Public Sale.

Est0te Of Philippe Andrepont and hit
acJe, Mellne Patre both deceased.
Il ME public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold at public sale to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned,
public auctioneer in and for the parish of St.
Landry, at the last residence of the deceased,
In Prairie Plaisance, in this Parish, on
Wednesday, the 29th march next,
1854; the following described property belon-
glng to the Estate of the late Philippe Andre
pont and his wife Meline Pitre, both decea-
sed, to wit:
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NoET1ToE.

VNHE subscribers arc now receiving a fine
- assortment of Goods, which they offer
low for cash, or to punctual customers, pay
able on short credit. Their goods have been
selected with great deal of care. and they
hope will please the public The Ladies will
find variety Of fancy articles of latest fashions,
such as Barege Dresses, SILK do, Cash.
meres and Muslin de Lame Chemssettes,
Sleeves, Cloves, &C., 8c
Likewise fine assortment of Clothing for
Gentlemen.
T. LASTRAPES & Co.
Opelousas, December 10th, 1853.
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Lots Nos. 3 & 6.

in Section No. 81, Township 4, South of Ran
ge No. East, containing, according to the
returns of the Surveyor General, eig ghty acres
and 20 hundredths, as per certificate of the
Register of the Land Office at Opelousas.
Terms and c0nditious.-One and two
years credit from the day of SALE Purchasers
furnishing their notes with good and sufficient
security in solido, and all sums not punctually
paid at maturity to bear interest at s per cent.
per annum from time due until paid
~The sale will take place at the resi-
dence of the David Hudspeth on Bayou
Beuf
H. S. DUNBAR, Auctioneer.
Opelousas, 4th March 1854.
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Anderson, Bassett & Wilkins
Successors TO ThOS. C. Anderson & Coz

- ed large and COM aA -
@ plete assortment of
Fail and Winter Goods, consisting of La.
dies Fancy Dress Goods, Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Linseys, Hardware, Cutlery, Paints,
Oils Bagging Rope, Lime and every articles
usually kept for the country trade.
Also, two Family Carriages with harness,
low for Cash, or good paper.
They will be pleased to see their old friends,
and feel confident that the terms and prices
will make it to the advantage of punctual
customers to patronize them. Having every
thing designed for the use of plantations
Orders from the country will be filed and
forwarded with promptness.
ga deduction Of 10 per cent will be
made on all bills for Cash.
Washington, La, November 5th, 1853.
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$50 REWARD.


NOTICE.
a LII those indebted to the Estate of late
- Raymond Dario are invited to settle
the quickest possible with the undersigned
in Grand Coteau or with Mr. Ev. Debaillon,
in Washington, and those who have claims
are also invited to present them to either of
them. EUGENE PETETIN,
IestGmentary Executor.
Grand Coteau, March 11th, 1854.
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Amounting to two hundred and seven-

| Amounting to two hundred and seven.
ty-six dollars and thirty-fve cents, S 276 IS
The committee further reported, that the ac-
count of DR.. R. H. Littel. for SIG so, attendance
on criminals in Jail, the Parish physician being
absent, had been rejected.-That the claim of Guy
II. Bell Ulysse Gaberel, justices of the peace,
for $50 co. for the trial and conviction of the ne.
gro-man slave Jack, accused of the murder of his
master. Olivier Lafeur.
Mr.: Wright moved the account of Guy H. Bell
and U. Gaberel, be allowed for $50 0O-Mr Nor
gan moved to lay the same on the table.-Guy H.
Bell renounced the acceptance on his part of any
| amount. on account of the claim.
Mr.. Wright moved to allow the claim for ten
doars.-Mr. Devillier moved that ten dollars be
allowed to Ulysse Gaberel.-On motion OF Mr..
Carte, the whole subject was laid on the table
On motion of Mr.. Barry-Resolved, that the re.
port Of the committee on claims be adopted, and
the claims allowed by them shall be paid on the
usual warrant out of the taxes of 1853 not other.
wise appropriated.
Mr. Morgan, from the finance committee, report.
ed the following resolution, which was unanimous.
ly agreed to:
Resolved by the Police Jury of the Parish of St.
Landry, that at the meeting OF the jury. to be held
on the third Monday of January next (being the
10th day of the month) the amount of taxes TO be
assessed the Parish for the service of the prss-
ent year, 1853, shall be fixed and determined on.
The following is an estimate of the expenditures
that are required:
FoR ORDINARY PARISH PURPOSES.
Salaries of officers, $1,000 90
Pay to Police Jurors. 1400 90
Fees of magistrates, constables and wit
nesses in criminal cases, 1000 90
Maintenance of prisoners, by law to be
:. paid by the Parish. 1000 90
Expences of holding elections, $50 90
support OF INDECENT persons, 1400 90
Printing, ITS 90
collection OF taxes, 1900 90
Roads and small bridges, 100 90
Expences of the Courts, so 90
Contingent expences &A 625 90
$4,000 90
For ordinary Parish purposes 5000 90
EXTRA PROPORTIONAL.
Existing debts, $4,000 90
Pay for grand & petit jurors, 1000 90
Construction of public works, 1000 90
1900 90
In all, twenty thousand dollars, $4,000 90
On motion-Resolved, that said report be adopt.
ed and published.
On motion of Mr.. Andrus-Resolved. that on the
third Monday in January, the Jury will proceed to
elect Collector of the Parish taxes for the present
year, 1853, as also the tax levied for the New Or
leans, Opelousas and Great Western Rail Road. for
the year 1854.
On motion of Mr. Carte--Resolved, that the Di.
rectors of unbranded animals be required to return
to the office of the Clerk the Parish brands in their
possession, and this on, or before the first day Of
January 1854.
On motion, the Jury adjourned to the third Mon.
day in January, 1854, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
JOHN P. HUDSON, President.
Guy Il. BELL, Clerk. '''
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Pag bIiC Sale.

Estate of Francis Little, deceased
10y virtue of an authorization from the
- District Court, in and for the Parish
of Rapides, to me directed, I will offer for sale
at public sale, to the last and highest bidder,
before the Court House door, in the Town OF
Opelousas, on
Wed'eesday, the 5th Of 4Aprl neat,
1854, the following described property, be.
longing to the succession of Francis Little,
deceased, late of the Parish of Rapides, to
wit:
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A CERTAIN
CT Tff uf Nann

Grart uf Natq0A
situated on the West bank of Bayou Beuf in
the Parish of St. Landry, bounded on the up-
per side by lands of widow Garrigues, on the
lower side by lands of Green Hudspeth, West
BY Bayou Crocodile, and fronting on Bayou
Boeuf, containing about six hundred arpents,
more or less
Conditions Cash.
j. B. DAVID,
Sher0efthe Parish Of St. Laasdry.
Opelousas, March A, 1854.
70 The Planters Banner will please
copy the above until the day of sale and send
his bill to J. B. D., for collection.