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r. CAPDEVlELLE
h SUCCESSOR TO +. NEYREY,
Laurel Street, bets0cen Lafayette d.

TMsra, Baton Rouge, La.
INFORMS his numerous customers, that
L he will continue the business as hereto
fore, he has just received an assortment OF
fine goods-consisting Of Ladies French
Corsets, linen handkerchiefs, fine cotton
stoc kings black lace wells, bridal wreaths,
black and white bobinett, swiss edgings &
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 &
colored silk do, a large assortment OF per-
iumery, all kinds Of combs and brushes
pocket knives and scissors, Wade & Butcher
razors, fine porte monies, accordeons &c.
All Of which he offers at moderate prices.
sept29-y.
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janis r. G. DELARODERIE:
Lafayette Street Cigar Store,

Lafayette Street Cigar Store.
This establishment, situated in the south
end of the late residence of Chas Tester,
has been fitted up in the very best manner,
and contains larger and more varied stock
Of Havana cigars than have ever before
been offered for sale in this city. The
proprietor is determined to keep the very
best stock, and take the lead in this line Of
business. feb-9 Y.
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Twigg's Hair Restorative

Twigg's Hair Restorative
THIS compound possesses the virtue Of
L restoring grey hair to its original color,
and for preservation and growth Of the hair
has no equal. Prepared from the original
recipe and sold in quantities to suit purchas-
ers by VIM. BosEL, Druggist.
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Mourning Goods,

MVV1NI1IX 0UUUH.
THE subscriber has Just received from
i New York, another assortment Of
handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting If
I.upin's best black NJ de Lanes, Bomba.
zines, Alapaeas, Mourning Grapes, Mo,inos
Ginghams also 1000 yards Of the best black
English printe, all small fsuress.>
zov lily. W. D. PHILLIPS
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ENOWNSEND's, Sands and Bulls Sarsa-
i parilla, warranted genuine, and for sale
by VIM. DOGEL.
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EANCY HAMS Just received and for
L sale, 1900 pounds of sugar cured Hams
Of the following choice brands Stagg &
Shaw, S. Davis, Jr., John c. Schooley, J.
H. Burrows, any one which brands are a
"whole team and no mistake.
Feb End JOSHUA BEAL.
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DOMESTIC LIQUORS /! Brandy and
~ Monongahala whiskey whole and
halt packages, for sale at New Orleans pri-
ces, for good 60 day paper or cash
teb JOSHUA BEA1.
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Gum Drops,
Chemicals.

Chemicals.
1UST received fromthe Manufacturers 200
y OF. Farr's Quinine, 25 o. Morphine, Is
IBIS Calomel, 90 bbs Blue Mass, T. IBIS Chic
reform, ect.ect All Of which will be sold
at New Orleans prices, by VIM. BOGEL,
oct14-y. Druggist, lafayette ST.
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For Coughs. Colds Ac

For Coughs, Colds, &c.
A YERS Cherry PICTORIAL, Rushton's Cod
"A Liver Oil, Wistars Balsam of Wild
Cherry, Jayne's Expectorant, Hastings
Syrupo Naphtha ect:, just received-a few
dozen Of each for sale by VIM. BoeEL.
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COrns Cured and no Hum bug.
THE original Three Minute salve will
L efectually remove and cure Whorts,
Moles, Corns, letter, Salt Rhenm, Ring
Worm and Toothache in from to 10 min
utes. Fnll directions accompany each vial
call Immediately before it is all sold.
oct14. VIM BOGEL, Druggist.
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Books and Music.

Books and Music
CONVERSATIONS on common things ::
~ Fern Leaves, by Fanny Fern; Bur,
rett's Geography OF the Heavens, and At
las; Webster's 4th Dictionary; Sophocle's
series Of Greek books Hannah Moore's
private 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
Leoti Head Of the family Gentleman
Jack /; and a great variety of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents, and
large collection Of Piano Music. Just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale by
jan 21-y. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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Lyons KatlhairOn.

EOR Preserving, Restoring and Beauti-
L flying the Hair, is the most delight
full and wonderful article the world ever
produced. Its astonishing success is with.
out precedent i'll the history of the Mater
ia Medica. Dark aud iuxurant curls. soft
and glossy hair, with scores of admirers,
mark this ladies,) isthe universal effect
Of the kathairon. Bald and Grey heads
were perfectly astonished. Price Is cents
per large bottle For sale by
A. GOLDMAN, Apothecary.
kbt2Ay. Post Wkse Cc.nex:
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THE Usage ORANGE-The SUBJ
Il fcribers have just received direct
from Texas, supply of the seed of this in
valuable plant.
In speaking of this plant, the Southern
Cultivator published in Augusta Georgia.
very justly remarks 1--WE have the fullest
confidence in the Usage Orange as a hedge
plant, and consider it in all respects SUPERB
or to any other that has been introduced.
For sale by
feb-l5-tf. S.M. HART co
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RATES! CRATES !-3e superior
~ Crates with and without Summer
Fronts. Received from Cincinnati and for
sale by GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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EOR THE SKIN-Bay Rum, Aromatic
l. Vinegar, Chalk Balls, and squares
for sale by oct26] Fl. T. WADDILL.
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TRIED APPLES !-25 barrels dried
- Apples just received and for sale by
feb 9-y JOSHUA BEAL.
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Fresh from Cincinnati.
000 LBS. New Pork Shoulders,
lVOO 1000 lbs. new pork sides,
500 bis new pork hams,
200 bis. new s. c. Bacon,
500 bis new Mess Beef,
500 bis choice Goshen and Western But.
ter. dec A. MONTAN & BRO
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Cod Liver Oil.
NOV the remedy for Consumption. For
~ sale by II. r. WADpILL.
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BATON ROUGE FOUNDRY.
THE subscribers having bought the
l. patent issued to Isaac Babbitt, for
improvements in the mode Of making 6ores
for .Ar'es, Gudgeons, &C., hereby inform
Pointers and others, that they are prepared
to execute any work in their line, with
the compound known as Rabbits metal"
which is preferred by many persons to
Brass boxes.
jana HILL & HENDERSON,
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Ladies' Kid GlOves.-2o dozen
Of the best quality, assorted colors. ALSO,
S dozen JGentlemens' White Kid Gloves,
Just received and for sale by
feb.-3-tf w. D. PHILLIPS
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SPECTACLES AND GLASSES.
JUST received superior article of Con
y cave and Convex Priema and colored
Sspectacles and Christals to suit every age
oct10. THEODORE GOLDMANN.
Sign Of the Biggest watch,
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Railways Ready Relief.
THE great "Pain Killer" said to cure all
i Pains, known to man, Except tina
from the inconvenience Of an empty purse
For sale by H. r. WADDILL.
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Hat, Can, & Shoe Store.

rNHE undersig ned take pleasure in in
l. forming their friends and the public
generally that they have Just replinished
their stock with the most fashionable style
ofarticles in their line, which they will sell
as low as can be purchased elsewhere, for
cash. Silk, Moleskin, Beaver, Cassimer
and Matilod Hats, Navy, Army, Mohair,
Silk plush, Cotton and silk glazed Caps,
for men and boys. Hunting Calf, Kip ard
Laced boots Ladies, Misses and boys Cal
tiers and Bsogans. Also negro hats and
shoes A. N, BOOTH.
Nov. 1S-ly. J. w. QUIGGINS
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T ARD! so kegs prime lard in store and
IL for sale by feb JOSHUA BEAL.
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SUNDRIES, &c

EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKER.
IL cheif.-l7 dozen assorted extracts!
Wis: Boquet, Magnolia, Violette, Musk.
Jockey Club, Bouge Victoria, Verbena,
Tube Rose, Patchoula--for sale by
oct &c H. r. WADDILL.
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NEW ORLEANS AND VTCKSBURG
tH Packet-IL NJ. WRIGHT, Capt J.
SssssS 46i1 D.rCLARK, leaves New Orleans
every Tuesday at 8 P NJ arrives at
Baton Rouge We q .sday morning att Descending
VIII leave Baton Rouge every Sunday morning
at o'clock A. NJ
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TOBACCO.-5O Boxes Mac Il Mac
Il fol sale by
sept-21. Tnos PRENDEReAsr.
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100 BARRELS Flour for sale by
i W. THOS. PRENDAGAST

T AN compelled to ask my patrons to
l. "pay up" The usual demand for med
icines during the past year, compelling
large outlay of money, forces me to this,
very unwilling course: am compelled
to have money, SO those indebted TO me
will please pay up.
feb. 5. H. + WADDILL
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-25
From the Peoples Advocs..
Northern Men with Southern Principles.

Who they' What is the reproach contained il
these words which were first uttered by ds,ingu irhs
free-soier, and have been echoed by all his abolition
fraternity. until they to contain some import dire
and dreadfull Let no be alarmed. These men are
the Supporters OF the constitution, the order loving c
zens OF the North, who recognise North. no South,
no East, no West" but common bond" aod CON.
mon brotherhood" Throughout, the Union They the
men who have controlled The affairs OF this country and
s,eered the ship OF State through the storms OF agitation
which have whirled around her, threatening destruction
aud ruin. They are The patriots who have enlarged the
republic aud developed lis and defended its
hsg and established It's laws. and placed il high
beacon OF freedom among the nations What The re-
proacL here Be not deceived. Let The words have
their true meaning. and they become American men
with republican principles = and hos,-Cass, and
Pierce, and Aiberon, and Sas Wright. and Douglas,
with their faithful olowerssccept The designation with
pride The sentiments belonging to these men have
been eoquehly expressed by present Chief Mags-
traie. .What the North and the South but compo-
parts OF common country-parts which should
be regarded absolutely nseparabs not united merely
BY reciprocal rights and obligations arising under the
stilurion but bound together by ties OF affection. CON-
mon interest," and reciprocal respect, recos pising al all
times and above sill, that noble bond OF brotherhood,
which concentrated tie genius, and courage and patriot
len bs, achieved our independence that has sussssox
the country IL all its trialshst bond which che
public is indebted for rapid snd wonderful
than any that has hitherto marked the march OF civil
cation and civil Liberty r To this band belong the norib-
ern men with southern principles sectional no
longer but NATIONAL comprehensive true TO tie consrtu
ton asd The Union Can aboiionsis, hgs, free-soi-
ers, stand before these without r.bukei And sbal
the words which signify patriotic recognition Of our
rights under the constitution become reproach IN he
mouths Of those who dare 70 insult that sacred Ins,ru
men and cry Tor disunon and revelation lei den.
ocrsts remember that words used BY such can
convey reprosoh Our country Is too proud to be 10.
suited BY sseh REPTILES And the men who sustain her
have iaken their posilon among the statesmen OF the
earth. where no billnsssae reach them, nor the
abuse OF inhdsls and traitors harm them.
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sEsArE-The Senate resumed the consideration OF
the bill for the relief Of Hodges and Lsnsdae and the
legal representatives OF RDsdo johnson and Ann Z.
Johnson deceased Mr. Pratt spoke in favor of the bill.
and Mr. Bayard opposed III when the further eonsders
ton OF the subject was postponed until Friday next
The warehouse bill returned from the House with
amendments and, on motion by Mr. Hunter the amend
ments concurred in
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE, OF RrPREsENTArivEs.--The Senate bill TO ex.
tend the warehousng system amended and passed.
The Senate bill for extending for fourteen years patent
for making cloth without spinning and weaving also
passed The House then into committee the In.
dian appropriation bill and after adopting sundry amend
mens reported from the Committee Indian Affairs. the
committee and reported the bill TO the House Pend
ing the previous question, the House adjourned until
Monday.
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We observe tina, some OF our wing contemporaries are
disposed TO sgaie the question ofihe presidency
connected with the most probable wbig candidate I'm.
ul Mr. Everett made his unfortunate speech on The Ne.
braska question: be seemed TO be prominent for the dis.
,neton Since that time, however, his prospects seem
to have wanedat least. that is the opinion Of disn.
gushed northern whig who writes from Richmond vir.
gina, to the Boston Transcript The following on this
subject by the aforesaid writer will be interesting to the
friends OF these respective gentlemen
both northern ard southern opinion the way
10 regard 20 that Interesting topiothe presidential
nomination. Our avorite northern candidate seems to
have lost his cbsncenot much OF he vote
which Illness u said 70 have prevented bis giving. but by
reason Of his previous speech the Nebraska BILL which
osi him favor rom Its non-commsl purpor There ap.
pears 70 be an eager looking towards Mr. Bell OF Tsnnes
see, as the next candidate"
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What does faoetious friend of Inegencer say
the iolipwingl
"CuBA The French Admiral, Coun, Duchesne. il Is
understood will arrive at Havana shortly. IL said that
he has pledged himself the csptsn-geneal OF Cuba
ENTIRE PIEsT EVENT
DIFFICULTY BRKAKIao WITH THE UNITED STATES
Union
We have this say it, that ifhe French admiul has
any pledge 1t is because he has he orders Of
hs government Tor IL; and II 1t be ask oar grave
friend OF the Union what ne has 10 BAY TO thati
lIntsAigencg
When the French admiral shall attempt the execution
Of bis pledge, (Which is not mprobable,) we shall
promptly call upon government 10 protect It's rights
and ts flag by exercising those eoerers remedies usually
resoried 10 by injured nations We shall sustain the in
tegent masses OF our counymen in their imperative
demand for such course OF dealing with the wrong.
doer will .aectuay discourage any renewal OF sim
liar outrage on the part OF France any other foreign
government
Now what will the Inslg counsel, in OF an
attempt on The part OF the French admiral, "by order
OF his government" 10 execute his pledge Answer
nelghbor
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A Meeting of Clerks

AT meeting OF the clerks in the Pension Offoe held
at the apartment, OF the chief clerk Friday March
a. 1854 Ezra Williams was called to The chair and
9! Dodge was appointed secretary
A communication in the "Dailv Evening Star. of IN,
22d instant. signed "Vsr,fos Sempiiurnu having been
read, the following resolution was unanimously adopted
Rsoipsd That we take occasion express our strong
condemnation OF the article question: being
and offensive In the highest degree aud trust that on
hopored representatives Congress will not suffer this
shameless cainmny, from single individual 70 prejudice
psrncnts
On motion,
Rs'orsd That these proceedings be published tho city
papers
EZRA WILLIAMS,
Chairman.
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The New York Express says: The know-noihlngs
have OF a sudden. become power in the State What
they are-what they want-where they came from
what they do--not knowing, We cannot say But that
they are power in the Staie--ihat they make nom
inaiions-ihat they minsle 10 ard carry elections
is obvious from the history OF things about Their
meetings, stated the other day, called by post
ing sheets of blank paper against walls but when
send our reporters, they bring back The old story
Nobody knows nothing and therefore there Is nothing
10 print"
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Donations OF Public Lands.

In compliance with resolution adopted by the House
Of Representatives the aoh Of January, 1854, calling
the Secretary of the Interior communicate to that
body statement showing, near practicable, the
number of of the public lands which have been
donated by the government and for what purposes, the
following table submitted the 18Th of February,
1854
Statement showing the Number IF Of the public lands donated BY
Congress rheh donated
oftse House Of Rspr esenatiea Of January 30, 1854
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Mar % d


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned committeeman appointed
the District OF Columbia sell the
William deceased viii Offer public sale
dag 18Th ofAp 1854 In front Of the premises 4ocock
afternoon, northern OF lot No ~, No.
oans Twelfth w-si between seet md stree, north
said Twelfth Of eight feet .ir inches
back h,ndred feet wide alley The improvement.
large brick dwelling house and other ou'bndpsr
onehnh Of purchase be paid down
the banuce twelve eighteen, and
months with securing with In
md tho Of whole purchase and The
undersigned,
sonc viii the purchaser title the
sad properly In Zee
John n. RELY,
JOHN d. CLARK,
NICHOLAS CALLAN,
JOHN H. GODDARD,
BENJAMIN X MORsELL,
Commissioners
las. g. MCGUIRE,
Mar rs-eod Aocs'oneer
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NEw MAIL ARsANesnsST.-The Louisville ournsl Of
the 10Th says "rhe Post Office Departmen, has made
contract with the David White and Alvin Ad.
ans carry eastern mail between this city and Gin
einnst The boats leave the latter city after the
arrival Of the mail, which is O'Clock in the eve
ming The morning msil-boa,s will continue the service
as usual We presume the evening boats viii only carry
the thtough-msl. By this arrangement we shall
receive the mail nearly "a hours Hereto
fore, the mail has been permitted TO lie at Cincinnati from
O'Clock 10 the evening until II and IA O'Clock the fo
lowing day The new arrangement is admirable one"
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THE Washington Riding Academy. q street, be-
tween ian STREETS opened this day,
direction Of Mr. LOUIS DouGLAsl killing Master.
Nd SCHWARTZ. Proprietor.
the first established
lately by Mr. schwartz, who hss spared
fashionable well ~ com
ofae, The skin ~ Mr. Dougss, the gentle
INSTRUCTOR his weaned horses givcs ne sn@c
The most nour-
i been wanted Iof
% well pleasure, people The ecod nsms NJ
Douglas ugh with Maryland, boosvn,
Island sncert reference for eneoufAge him
Pnss Regulations Washington Rdius Academy,
between i7th and issh.
Art y An lassrns mn invariably he paid N advance.
All such Appropriated ladies, GENTLEMAN
,u,s,s en- Admitted, except parents
Ar people Of the highest responsibility admitted
Nrf 2i-eod3. Intel
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viewing the las action Of the House furnishing to
their hands much additional siock in trade" for fu-
ure agitation
We might swell the evidence TO the impression
made BY the MIR. Cuttings motion indefinitely,
bul The extracts gveH sufficient for our present pur'
pose The emulation OF the opponents OF the Nebraska
bill was premature Their ecsacies destined to sad
reverse. The bill Is not virtually dead II is based upon
principle which die il is enduring as Is
the great principle on which fathers saked their
lives and their sacred honor in " The days that tried mems
souls II is other than the fundamental principle OF
sefgoyernmenl, the supposed defeat OF which the
combination Of abolitionism and whiggery is rejoicing
That principle survived The power OF England when we
in our infancy. II will survive the assaults of
Englands allies, that have arrived to national
manhood Clouds may temporarily obscure it's lustre.
they did in the dark days OF revolution. but these
clouds will vanish before the influence OF enlightened
public sentiment Fanateism is doomed to short-iyed
triumph The friends OF the Nebraska bill are not de-
fea,ednor, indeed, are they even discouraged They
have calculated upon embarrassment from the coalition
Of fana,icsm and faction. but they have doubted
their final triumph over all opposition They will profit
by the lessons of wisdom taught them by their enemies
Al public meeting in Coshocton, Ohio called sire
speclve Of party" TO denounce the Nebraska BILL
atons introduced condemnatory of The measure.
which set aside. and Others adopted amid great a-
plause. of contrary character The resolutions passed
by the meeting are as follows:
Rsotrsd, That the passage OF the Nebraska BILL settling,
does and forever the control of those questions
by the people, only efecua'y puts stop The pres
time 10 that agitation, which has already than
threatened the existence OF glorious Union, but
prevents upon occasions when, the
progressive developments of the destiny of epubc
Territories under despoic rule will seek union
and protection.
Resolved That recognise, In those singing praises
to the socalled missouri Compromise" who but
short time since denounced that s'league
with the devlhe "sum OF all inquities :; and that their
affection for il now has the same object their denuncia
lions had then, viz; the building up of political party
by the combination of sectional factions, which object we
as national democrats always heretofore, will OPP
pose in every Legitimate
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WAsmseros, March a, 1854
To the Editor Of Ne Union:

To the Editor Of a, Unions
Sra In the Daily Evening Star" Of the 22d instant.
there appears a communication beaded The Pay OF the
Government Clerks" and signed "yertas Senpilurnum
which 10 said has very much excited the members OF
the Committee OF Ways and Means OF the House OF
Representatives well other members OF that honor
able body
Great pains have been taken Learn the sentiment Of
the clerical corps generally and is found that the pub
llcstion m question s MATERIALLY CONDEMNED
This state Of the case, is hoped, will remove any
unfavorabe impressions that may have been produced by
The i~prudtnn OF one 30 a thousand. JUSTICE