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p. cAPDEWELLE,
f SUCCESSOR TO F. NEYREY.
Laurel Street, bets0ee,s Lafayette 4

LUNyet CI/eet, 0eI1OeeTS At!TUyette q
= Third, Baton Rouge, La.
INFORMS his numerous customers, that
i he will continue the business as hereto
fore, he has just received IN assortment Of
fine craftsmanship Of Ladies French
Cofsets. linen handkerchiefs, fine cotton
stockings. black lace vei;s, bridal wreaths,
black and white bobinett, swiss edgings 4
insertings, Jackonett, do insertings, cotton
and linen laces, black silk do, black velvet
trimmings. silk and cotton do, plain and
figured ribbons, black filet gloves, white 4
colored silk do, 4 large assortment OF per-
fumery. all kinds Of combs and brushes
pocket knives and scissors, Wade & Butcher
razors. fine porte monies. accordeons &c.
All If which he offers at moderate prices.
sepf29-y. 15o4
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CARD FOR THE NEW YEAR

THE subscriber respectfully informs his numer.
Gus customers, that he has this day sssocia-
ted with him, in his manufacturing, repairing
and Carriage Warehouse, Mr.. A. D. HEDENBERG,
who is practically acqaaintea with the business in
al Its branches, and will take the personal man.
agement Of the establishment, from this date My
oil customers and the public generally, may de-.
pend on having Ill orders In our line attended to
with the same promptness, that has always been
observed in my establishment.
full assortment Of Carriages, comprising every
variety and Coaches, Baronches, Gigs, and Bug
gys, Harness, 1 Whips, win be kept on hand. Car.
riaees built to order, and al kinds Of Repairing
done In the best style. Plantation Wagons,
Carts &C., built and Repaired. Plantation Smith
work ofevery description attended to, also Balcony
and Cemetary Ratings, Of the latest styles, made
and put up. Our assortment Of Iron win he com.
plcte ofevery description, and our ain Will be to
furnish every thing Pertaining 70 our business,
with promptness, and to the satisfaction Of our
customers. We confidently rely on the patronage
Of our friends. The Dusiness win b conducted
under the 0rm Of ". +. Tunnard Co., ct The Old
established stand, eerner AZ Church ana Main -.
Baton Rouge VIZ. TUNNAKD.
hTAy 4. D. AuD4ND8R1
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NOTICE ia CONTRACTORS
WILL pr RECETV

l. ed BY the Baton Rouge, Crosse Tete and Ope-
lousas Plank Road Company, for the following
works:
Grading west Of Lake Cocodrie to the Crosse T8te.
from the Lake 10 Films Tract Of Land.
Films to the Mississippi River.
Falling the timber on the sides Of the road, from
Crosse Tete to Lake Cocodrie.
Planking eight miles or more.
Securing down the Planling.ss
The proposals to he presenio j on or before the
9Th day Of February next 1S54)
Specifications for the said work 10 be seen At the
Office Of the President Of the Company, Bayou
Crosse Tate and at the ONCE offs. NJ. HART, in the
Town Of Baton Rouge. JAS. II. JOHNSTON,
Ian.6-tmo Secretary.
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Books and Music,

rONVERSAI IONS on common things
~ Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur-
,retth Geography OF the Heavens. and AZ
las; Webster's 4th Dictionary Sophocle's
series Of Greek books Hannah Moore
privste devotions; Pictorial Brother john
athan; Uncle Tom in French; Confessions
Of an Eaton Boy; Bleak House. by Dick
ems; the Harmonial Man. by Davis Leni
Lcoti Head Of the family Gentleman
Jack; and a great variety Of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents. and a
large collection Of Piano Music. Just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale by
jan 21-y. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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Attention Delinqu ents.

Attention Delinqu ents.
DERSONS indebted to the undersigned
l. are respectfully solicited to come for
ward and settle their various accounts. How
can it be expected that Beal can sell goods
better and cheaper than the balance OF
''mandkind' generally. ii you buy for cash
and pay when YOU please. The legal ten
der is wanted from every man and woman
OF you. So march up and have your ac-
counts 'eceipted, and your concience clear,
and free in time to enjoy the holidays.
N. B. All persons sending orders TO the
undersigned must near in mind that cash is
what is bargained for, and accounts so made.
are due on demand. Respectfully,
4} JOSHUA BEAL.
Baton Rouge Zee IS 1853. Gazette copy.
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Mourning Goods.

Mourning Goods.
YNHE subscriber has just received from
i New York. another assortment Of
handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting OF
upin's best black VI de Lanes, Bomba-
zines Alspacas, Mourning Grapes, Mo,inos,
Ginghams. also 1000 ya,ds of the best black
English prints, all small Gguress.
nov ll-y. w. D. PHILLIPS
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Notice to Contractors.
Office of fte Baton Rouge. and Clinton |
DBL pAeJ no~~-osa,.

lVjs q M Bdl6H H0l1Re: uH C'40Os ,
Plank Road Company 1
Barrow RouaE, Jan. 22nd 1854. :
PROPOSALS will be received at this
L Office until Saturday the 25th day Of
February next, 1854, to Plank ten miles Of
the Baton Rouge AMI Clinton Plank Road;
In accordance with the specifications to
be seen at this Office. BY order Of the BOARD
ian. %. ALFFRD SHIPPERS.
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Western Produce.
TN addition to our al,eady large stock of
i western produce we are this day in
receipt Fl: ps .
100 kegs prime new lard,
20 bbis Is Is Is
so bbls extra Ohio Flour.
10 tierces s. C. Hams. ser.
All of which will be sold to consumers
at the lowest current rates. and to this trade
at prices to suit
ian9th s. NJ. Hart & Co.
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Parish Tax Notice.

PRESENTS FOR
CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS.
VARIETY srORE-LAuREL STREET.
Belween Lafayette and Chmrrh areAs
Baton Rouge, La.
I HAVE Just received complete assort-
i ment Of Toys of all description. dressed
and undressed dolls of all sizes, and other
fancy articles consisting of:
Furnished Wooden Work Boxes,
China sets Of all sizes,
China va ses of all sizes,
China powder boxes.
Glass Work Boxes,
Velvet Reticules.
Mechanical figures,
#t Music Boxes,
Accordeons,
And other articles too numerous 10 men.
ton. all for sale on reasonable terms.
Dec. "a I'm. P. CAPDEVIELLE.
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FIELDING NUSSELMAN
Wholesale and Retail Dealer Il al kinds
OF CONFECTIONlRlES.
Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., NEARLY
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
HAvING this day REDUCED his prices.
IL he is prepared to furnish all kind OF
CA NDY at WHOLESALE and RETAIL. on
more favorable terms than can be had in N.
Orleans; and having experienced workman,
hi. candy will always b. PURE and FRESH;
care being taken that no ''deleterious ingrs.
dient'' is used in its manufacture, o. is too
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade Of this. and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or.
ders to fiji, which he is prepared to. do to
any amount. having made arrangements f
the best quality Of sugar in market and b.
ing in correspondence with one Of the larg. =.
est houses in New York, to supply him wit
fancy confectionery and articles in his line
September Icy.
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Western Produce.

OK Barrels ..hr;ce Potatoes: 10 barrels
~ Deans exk Whiskey; 90 bags fine
large Onions; so hrrels best extra S. L.
Flour just veee. vsi and for sale by
1s-~eN.k. JoENuA nEAk.
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6stnn Rouge, q.
HQUo& el0N md ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,
II anA pepss hangsr.-wonld respectfully call
~ aeemtion Of the citisens Of Baton Rouge and
q ne adjacent parishes. that he 10 now prepared
70 Do IN kris q votk that ny be entrusted to
hiq, apA pledges himsef 70 give general satisfsc-
tion - those Who VIII favor him. ne has nov on
hand beautiful assortment Of paper hanging and
win eontinue 10 receive I'll Of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns at his shop. 3s...
He has engaged competent workman and viii be
ready At an timer to attend 10 orders IN mis- line.
a. Also Granting, Glazing and Gliding imita-
ton Of wood and marble executed In the very best
style. WA jan17.y.
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ErOR eALE.-A delightful "cottsge" residence
with suitable out buildings, and two avpents
Of land attached, eligably situated on Church
street for sale-terms favorable.
Until sold, the above property will be rented at
. moderate price per month. Apply to
dec. 28tf 9. NJ. HART co.
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Books! Book

Books Books
WEBSTER'S Die tionary, cteplmoe
w quarto edition Swifts works COM
plete in two vol. Vol Greenleaf on
evidence: Hillard on Mortgages Ross
eau's confession; Christmas Roses The
Rose Bud: Juvenile Keepsake. Also a
Urge variety Oh Diaries and Almanacs for
1854, and fine assortment of blank Cards
in store and for sale BY
nov. 10y GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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PLANTATION CLOTHING.
General Depot Of Plantation Clothing

Nos. II and 10 Old Levee,
Corner Of Cnston.house street, Ne,c Orleans.
PLANTERS will find at this establishment the
largest and most complete assortment Of
PLANTATION CLOTHING
to be met with in the United States They will ind
it to their advantage to purchase their Clothing
ready made, as they will save thereby time and
money, and avoid all the trouble Of manufacturing
at home.
Woxrs AND G,a,s' PLANTATION CIorn1so.
Warm Linsey Frocks. Heavy Cottonade Frocks;
Heavy Kersey !oseys. used like mems jackets,
co,.on.a. ,o..v for protection Se from m cold.
Brown Cotton chemises.
JEWS AND BOYS WINTER PLAN7A TON
LOTHIN
Mems and Boys heavy Kersey Monkey Jackets;
do do Kersey Pantaloons;
do do Twilled Red Flannel Shirts;
do do Hickory Shirts;
Blanket Capots, with Hoods
Scotch and pointed Wool Caps;
Heavy Kentucky knit Wool Socks;
Black Glazed Hats;
White and Colored Wool Blankets;
Heavy Ker4ey, by the piece.
JlENS' and BOr rs SUMNER PLANTA 72ON
CLorHING.
Denims and Log Cabin Cottonade Pantaloons:
DENNIS and Log Cabin Harvey Jackets;
Cottonade Vareuses;
White md brown Netting Mosquito Bars;
Hickory and Check Shirts;
Campeachy Straw Hats;
OIL CLOTHING.
Oil Cloth Monkey Jackets; zfu.,
Oil Cloth pantaloons;
Oil Cloth Storm Hats.
New Artic 'es Of Oil Cloth.
For acsict ! haze Secured Patent.
OMeLorH, APRONS, with Sleeves, expressly got up to
protect the Gotten picker's garments from the sa-
turating effect Of the dews on the leaves Of the
cotton plant in the early hours Of the morning.
OncLorU CAPors. with Hoods, to cover the head
This article will suit both cotton and sugar plan
ters as it can be used iu rainy weather, the hood
shielding the negro's head and neck completely
from the wet.
The use of Oil Clothing cannot be too highly re.
commended to planters, as they will And by expe.
rience that it prevents great deal Of Sickness
casioned by damp clothes, and 1t will allow the
groes who often kept back from the cotton field
until the dew on the leaves has dried, to get out
earlier in the day, gaining thereby an hour or two
of picking to each hand.
Planters, commission merchants and others, are
invited TO call and examine my stock Of GOODS.
which offer for sale on liberal terms.
nov15-3mo. N. G. FOLGER.
1879 Old Levee, cor Customhouse, n. O.
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Slun(1rieS.

= Cases Pie Fruits; s Cases assorted
- Pic',les cases Fruits in their own
juice; case Fruits ia Brandy; 10 baskets
Oliver Oil; bags lack Pepper; bags
Allspice: ? gross Mason's Backing: 100
reams Wrapping Paper: 10 dozen Water
buckets; 10 pound Cloves; recently re-
ceived and for sale at retail by
nov. lSly JOSHUA BEAL.
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iTa.a. 81 P,ani Road CbNDaag: :
NOTICE Il hereby given 70 the 6tockh0kders OF
IN the Company that an Instalnent o. Ten per
cent on the amount Of stock subscribed W ~ pe
share) will he due ana payable on the 6rst day Of
April (is5a.) By order Of the Board:
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BOOKSELLERS NDSTAT[ONERS.
Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS. STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
gaines and Periodicals constantly on hand.
Also-AMERICAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol
Boards. Monochromatic Boards 4. VII
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Vente de SueceseiOn

vente de SuecesaiOh,
Da~s raGare de a Ssressiow de RE4rccx
BRAsHEARs. eposse der<dEe de- JAcoB Zuo.
mo. 353.I Cour des Preuves du SixiSms
District Observation-Disclosures DIST Baton
Rouge. Louisiana. =
I'm VERTU dune comm ssion lances
Ia dams 10 succession ci-.Iessus / moi
sstassssee par l'HonorabIe Conr du Sixiema
District Judiciaire dams ct pour ID Paroisse
d'Est Baton Rouge Etat de Louisiana.
Jexposerai en- vente publid"e dams ID dits
Paroisse Ia porte de h maison Dc Couf
dams Ia vile de Baton Rouge,
Lundi, 80 Janrier pr0chnin, 1854,
4 midi, La prcpi6'6 ci-apIes deeign6s ct
decfites, appartendntA Il succession de Mrs.
Rebecca Brashears. epouse de Jacob Tug,
dernierement de cetts PaToisse dee<d6e-
SAVIOR:
UN negro homme jim ID JAMES, as<
As ans. Condition de ID vente@Coxp rAxr
sur delfvrance.
decoo-6fs. Nv. BABiN, Sheriff.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Sizth District Couyt-Parish Of
East Baton Rouge.
In the matter OF the succession Of Atrnossx
BAz.N.
WHEREAS George A. Pike, Admins
w traitor Of said succession has this day
filed in the Office Of the undersigned Clerk
Of the Sixth District Court, On account of
his administration Of SAID succession. No.
tice is hereby given to all persons interested,
to show cause, within thirty days why
said account should not be hotnoloeated and
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WANrED TO H1RE-by the year or
w month"; able bodied Nagro men,
for which the highest wages will be paid
Apply to ldec-6-tfl J. C. LANour.
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Bi.Su1phite Of Lime.
eTHE undersigned is manufacturing this
l. important article on large scale
The planters and Sugar manufacturers,
generally, may depend upon getting the
very agent wanted to increase the quantity
of sugar, and to obtain it whittier and purer.
Directions how to use it will be delivered
gratis OF sent by mail free Of postage
H. RoNNABEL, manufacturing chemist
IS & 81 Tchoupitoulas street, corner of
Natchez, New Orleans
The most satisfactory certificates Of the
value Of this preparation Of Lime can be
had, from large Sugar Planters in hesitate
who use it. Address letters post paid to
HENRY BoNNABEL, New Orleans.
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CLOTHING, Ga

w. -. PHlLLTkes
err EMPORIUM % u ,.x~.a.as
FANCY &sTAPLE DRY ooOUS.
HAVING just returned from New York
IL and Philadelphia; will open ii few
days. very large end varied assortment Of
Fancy Dry Goods Of the latest and most
fashionable patterns The ladies will be
notified in due time, when the Goods are
in store and ready ios customers. Sep "
g se G.. A. LIONS
GENTLEMEr's FURNISHING STORE
Lafayette Street.
A IL the Clothing in this establishments
IA made to oryier---of FRESH MITE.
RAILS and FASHIONABLE PIT
TERMS. Of this fact, the public may feel
satisfied. II is an economy to bly, suel
goods, IN preference to slop shop work vend.
ed at whatare wrongly denofninated "CheaI
Stores" The stock now on hand consists
in complete assortment Of Spring and
summer Clothing.-To which is daily be
ing added every thing new and beautiful
Gentlemen are invited to call and ex
anime for themselves.
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NTOT1CE q hereby 6lvss = thsf Stock
IN holders Of this coapaAy that ~ =.
stailmest o. ten per cent q ths amo4Rt
Of stock ~ 80 per shars) will Be d& z
payable on the first day Of February next,
lls5s.D By orde, Of the Board.
dec-1. ALFRED T4EPfERs, 'Secty.
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At RETAIL.-Families in want
IA Of a very pure and beautiful article
Of LARD OH, cannot do better than send to
store Of JOSHUA BEAL.
40 barrels Just received. aug. IL.
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Outer AND SODA BISCUIT
ID Butter and Soda Biscuit. fresh and
fine for sale in boxes, barrels, half barrels
and at retail, JOSHUA BEAL.
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DOOMS TO RENT.-Three well furn-
N ishcd rooms to rent in quiet part
OF the lowl,-app!e at this Office jan IS Pm
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WALL PAPER-2O1o rolls Paper
w Hangings, Just received from Bos.
ton and for sale by
jan. 21.y. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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Also
Trunks. Carpet Bags, India Rubber Goods, and
PLANTATION CLOTHING.

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Country merchants and others will and 1t to their
advantage to give me call, AZ am determined
to sell my goods at very low prices.
nov f5-8m-d. n. C. FOLGER,
1879 Old Levee, cor. Customhouse st. y. o.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
of the Charleston Com
VentiOn.

We notice in the legislative proceedings
that the memorial and accompanying docu-
ments drawn up by the committee appointed
by the Charleston Southern Convention, rel
ative to the organization of a Southern Pa
cifc Railroad company, have been present.
ed by the presiding officers to both houses
of our State legislature, and were referred
to the appropriate committees.
The n emorial asks the recognition Of the
company, and the right of way for the
construction Of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road projected by that body. with such other
aid and support as the Southern States may
feel disposed to grant. They were address
ed to the Executive Of every Southern
State, and of course to the Executive of
Arkansas. who should have placed the mat
ter before the legislature. Gov. Conway,
although furnished with copy of the men,
orial for the purpose, refused or neglected
to notice it in lis message consequently.
the committee, in order to 6, the subject
properly before the legislature, have been
compelled TO do SO through the presiding Of
icers Of the two houses. The course Of
the Governor in this matter. evinces a mark
cd disrespe to the Convention as well as
70 the committee who were charged with the
duty Of drawing up and presenting the
ule lnoiial The Charleston Convention was
composed Of intelligent and respectable gen.
tlenien from all, or nearly all the Southern
States,-tbeir object was the advancement
and promotion Of Southern interests, and the
memorial Of their committee was certainly
entitled to the respectful consideration Of
the Governor l'ne object Of the memorial
is one Of much Importance to the South,
and what reasons the Governor had, if any,
for treating it in the manner lie did, we are
at a loss to conjecture. We leave it for him
to explain
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

10 The best news we hare received
from Washington for some time, is tie ru-
mored reorganization Of tie Cabinet, to
take place early in the spring, by which
Mr. CAMPBELL. the present inefficient Post
Master General, goes out, We hope the
President may be more successful in select
ing his successor than be was in procuring
the services of Mr.. CAMPBELL, under whose
administration the mails have become almost
wholly irreliable
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

A report is current in New York that
en- expedition of Americans, under the COM
mand of the celebrated Col. KINNEY, OF
Texas, is about to proceed to Central Amer
lea, for the purpose of establishing a new
republic on territory lately purchased i'll
the Mosquito country. This purchase en-
braces some twenty-five millions Of acres,
and it is in contemplation to bring within
the area of the embryo republic the town Of
San Juan or Greytown.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

New YORK ELEcTloN.-It'still remains
in doubt whether CLARK or SEYMOUR is the
successful candidate for Governor The re-
turns so far, indicate the election Of Clark
by majority of 165 votes but it. is cob-
tended that the returns from several coun-
ties, are erroneous. rendering it still uncer-
tain which is elected
The rest of the Wing State ticket is un-
doubtedly elected.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

NAVIGATING BALLooN.-A gentleman
named Tibberts recently exhibited in New
York, model of balloon which he claims
is SO constructed that the Geronaut eau guide
it in any direction lie chooses, and ascend or
descend at pleasure. The gas employed is
that ordinarily used to initiate balloons. but
in this balloon it is used as depressing pow
er as well as for purposes of elevation
This be does by compresSing portion Of
the gas wien be wishes to ascend, thereby
converting It into ballast. Two revolving
wings attached near the base, propal the
balloon in the direction required The rev.
oluion of these creates constant current Of
air towards the rear, thus enabling it to be
guided 'y ruldcr. Mr.. Tibbetts says
;Jat with balloon Of adequate capacity
and strength. long aud protracted aerial jour
neys may te attempted to any point, and in
perfect security.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

CoTToN SEED SroNE.-The discovery Of
q new process by which a species of stone
is manufactured from cotton seed, has re-
Gently been highly spoken Of in our Ten
nessee exchanges This stone has been
tested in Memphis for paving purposes, and
the editor Of the American says judging
from appearances. it vii! answer admirably
for building. That tested at Memphis was
manufactured at Someryille, and can. it is
said, be produced at trihing cost The
process is patented, and rights to manu-
tacture the stone are offered for sale.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

The New York Anti-Slavery Society an-
noanees the following lecturers to appear
during the ensuing season :-CHAs Sum
NER, Rev. HENRY W. BEEcHER, WENDELL
PHILLIPs, GARRISON, DR.. BELLOWS, Cas-
sIUs NJ. CLAY, J. r. GIDDINGs, ANTON
ETTE BROWN, and Horace GREELY.-
What galaxy.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

10 We learn from the "Caddo Gazette"
that Col FULLER, U. S. Typographical En-
gineer. has completed his examination and
survey Of the Raft region. He has settled
upon plan for removing this obstruction
to the navigation of Red river, but it bas
not yet been made public, and probably viii
not be until his report is made to the War
Denartment.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

TRE KNow-NoTnINGs IN New YORK.
We extract from the New York "Know-
Nothing" the following paragraph in de-
fence of the separate and Independent nom
iha:icn by that Order, of candidates for
Safe efices. After giving an account of
the triumph Of Freesoilism in ali the Con-
rentions that had been held, it says:
Unier these circumstances but one course
was left The American organization is not
local inStitu;on--it extends East, West.
Ncrth and Southland an entire fepudia-
ton Of cgerytAjas IKE AboluioaiSm was
necessary to preserve its integrity and unity.
This md pendent nomination is a guarantee,
therefire, 10 our Southern friends. that, what,
ever the parties OF the North may do the pa
triotisin Of the masses knows no distinction
between North and South Whether Mr.
Ulhnan and his associates on the American
ticket are to be elected or not, we feel CON
vinced that the men OF real principle attach
ed to the American organization in this State,
viii vote for them, and thus exhibit their
complete alienation from all party corrup-
ton
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

Mississippi has 5 colleges, containing 2l8
students. These colleges possess libraries,
with $500 volumes. The number of pub
Tic Libraries is 6, containing 10000 volumes.
The annual school expense of the State is
$l99 492. The number of children in
school is $4,000. Eagle g. Enquirer,