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Succession Sale.
IN the matter Of the Succession Of Allen

In the matter OF the Succession of ALEX
AMBER TuEARD, decd.-No 2ss PRO-
bateo-Sixtl, Judicial District Court
Parish Of East Baton Rouge, La,
DY VIRTUE of q commission issued in
ID the above Succession and to me direc-
ted from the Hon. Sixth Judicial District
Court, in and for said Parish Of East Baton
Rouge and State aforesaid; will. expose
at public sale at the Court House door Of
East Baton Rouge in the City Of Baton
Rouge, on Saturday the 11M day Of August
mert, A. n. 1854, ct II o'clock A. NJ, the
property hereinafter set forth and described,
belonging to the above succession, to wit
Two certain lots Of ground situated in
that part of the city laid out by the late E.
Bauregard, and designated on the plan
thereof as lots No. One in square No.
Twenty four, and lot No. One in Square
Twenty. Terms Of Sale, CASH.
july II "a. H. V. BABIN, Sheriff.
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MQrrif0.

On Monday evening the 18th inst, at St. 10.
seph's Catholic church by the Rev. -- Mn.
JAMES =. HAYDEN to MIes CATHARINE McK1T-
ERICK, both Of this city.
The evidences Of the above fact "a large slice
cut Of the wedding eake) Is before us. However
without this, We should be convinced; for we saw
the knot tied, under the glare Of an hundred ia
pers 1t ct. Josepes. We.have.no fault to find with
the manner In which the event was consumma-
ted, as we did not understand any more Of the
ceremony than the "do you take" part, which
was done 10 the "mstter 0: course" manner, as is
Usual. The balance to us, was either Greek or
Trojean. We wish the parties unalloyed happi-
ness in life Of unin Interrupted felicity.
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The LATE OUTRAGE AT DoRcHEs-
rsR.-The outrage on the Catholic
Church at Dorchester, Massachusetts,
is vsriously attributed. It supposed
by some to have been patriotic de-
monstration for the Fourth Of July,
others think that the deed was done
by some Of the congregation, who
were opposed to the location. The
gun powder was placed in the centre
Of the building and fred about three
o'clock in the morning. The root
was entirely blown of, and the East
and West Walls demolished, leaving
the building complete wreck.
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4 SANTA ANNA's SEVEN MILLION
CHECK The seven millions, for
which Gen. ALMoNTE received . check,
will it is said not 60 back to Mexico,
but be forwarded to England. Two
and half millions are for British cred
itors. Bankers in Mexico have ad.
vanced, from time 10 4ime, money
nece- AIRY for SANTA Annals purposes,
and taken bills for the same. Some
ofthe money will remain in the United
States for payment Of the debts Of the
Mexican government, and various sup
plies for it.-BuLletis.
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Rich SrEEcH.--The indianapolis
Und). Journal gives an account Of the
speech made in that city recently, by
a Mr.. Robinson, who was there as a
delegate to the Democratic Conven-
ton. The speaker took high grounds
in favor Of the Nebraska bill, proving
most conclusiyely that the Missouri
compromise was no compromise at all,
and that its repeal was no breach Of
faith. The Journals account Of what
the speaker said on the whiskey cues
ton is rich, and we append it:
"Now is the time" says Mr.. Robin
son, "for the Democrats to take ground
on this question. Shall We now help
whiskey, which has SO long helped US.
or shall we basely leave the field; and
see our friend Quilted before our eyes !
Shall we not stand together, must we
not stand together, since none Of US can
stand alone? Shall our party be sun
dercd by the cry Of sobriety or the
fanaticism Of decency? No! When
my eyes shall be turned for the last
time to behold the glass in its rounds,
may they not sec my friends distressed
with differences and reeklessly vast
ing, it may be, fraterpal whiskey"
May they not look upon a country
lI...l 18th o,,lt;uot;on cursed with
industry, and the barrel that holds its
glory bursted or caved in. But. on
the contrary, may see their banner,
not deGled with those words Of delu-
sion and folly: What does all this
liquor do, but, blazoned on all its am
pie folds, wherever it floats in the town
or inlthe country, that sentiment dear
to every Democrat, 'Whiskey and De-
mocracy, now and forever one and In
seperable.'"
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Ne 20uertisements.
CHARLOTTE 4 HOFFMAN,
DEAtERS IN ALL KINDS or
GROCERIES and PROVISIONS.
FEED, &C., &C.
Cor st. Ferdinand and Africa Streets,
Opposite v. Hsude's Dry Good store,
B,ATON ROUGE. LA.

THE undersigned having purchased the 0aOcEnY
/ and Pa0vf51on D1UnE formerly owned BY 4.
b. Hodges) would respectfully ean the attention
STOCK Of GROCEn1xS and PROvIgIOND, FEED,
h., which We propose to sch ct very low figure
FOR CAST Our object II 70 cell at small psoAts and
make fast sales. Plsnters sud others may rest
assured that We shall endsavor aiwsys . keep ON
our line Of business. Our stock Ii msde up Of the
usual variety found ut Wholesale and Retail es-
Establishments generally, in this City. All the ne
ccssaries, ~ we'll - many II the luxuries " life,
We intend kesping constastly on hand, which are
to call and examine the stock. We are disposed
to do business on the principle Of Live snd lei
Live" and IN order fof 10 to do this, aud sustain
good business reputation, we will sell goods on1y
BY strict attention Ne hope to receive share Of
public patronage. JOe. q. CRARR0ITE.
July 16-1664. \. HOFFMAN.
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Hallfday's Nursery.

TINE subscriber has now in cultivation
i at his nursery in this city, great va
riety of shade trees, shrubs and rare native
and exotic plants. He has become regular
ly Unlisted in this business and will give it
his attention. Among other rare plants
now on hand is the Green Rose. He will
soon be ready to receive orders for Fruit
and shade trees, flowers &c.
u Letters addressed to J, NJ. H, at the
Post Office will meet attention.
uly-2. J. M. HALLIDAY.
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Cistern Makfng.

THE subscriber, is now prepared to
i make Cisterns to order, in the very
best style, and will warrant his work. He
will keep stock of the best lumber al.
ways on hand, and will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re.
pairing attended to. 6. L. SEES.
Near the Jesuit College.
To- Orders left at the Post Office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten.
ton. June 80 6m.
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r. The Ceres--Captain VIM.
McCombs master, has our thanks for
regular favors. The Ceres is in the
place Of the Bella Donna, making
bi.weekly trips from Bayou Sara to
New Orleans.

HAt o recent Woman's Rights
Convention, a fair "Portia," in address
ing the meeting stated that she was
studying the law, and intended to
take upon herself that effeminate &C.
cupation. Happy state We wish
the whole administration Of jurispru-
dence, were confined to the soft hands
Of the feminines, then indeed, would
mercy come like gentle dew from
Heaven" Then, would the vissages
Of the plaintiff and defendent be ''look-
cd to-" and wo to to the man Of
wo-begone countenancs. Justice then,
might be even handed; as the coun-
tenance or complexion is more safe
evidence, than the testimony Of bribed
witnesses.
Who would not not 60 to law and
have Court cases, if there was beau
tiful Judge to set in judgement, and
lovely Miss in her teens to plead, in
the eloquence Of signing and growing,
for our side' By Jupitorlwe should
have all manner Of cases in suit
Every other day in cool weather, we
would have an assault and battery
case, so as to enjoy the exqisite felicity
Of having a Constab1ess this is our
coming, this word. We mean fe-
male Constable,) to tap us on the
shoulder and say, "You are my pris-
oner sir, follow me!' Where is the
man under such circumstances, who
would resist the law1 There are none
such; peace and good order would pre-
vail. ~
We do hope the ladies will take
law business in their hands, because
they are we'll adapted to it, and and it
is not masculine employment.
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Comm u n ic1fsd.
JACKSON, LA. July 10th "a.

JAVAnON, LA. July AVsn Of'
M. Comct:.-Although we are
told upon most reliable authority that
the "pen is mightier than the sword"
concluding that this aphorism
meant when it was powerfully welded;
have but, on one occasion, troubled
you. And l do hope as my article
will not contain tie dull and prolix
repetition Of much abused Philosophy,
or the elaborate and consequently
long-winded opinion Of a stump orator,
you will publish it rc,batins ct itera-
tim. In the first place Ito be Logically
the graduating class Of Centinary was
examined. There seems to have been
but one opinion among the examining
committee, and that was most decided
]y in favor of the scholarship Of the
applicants for sheep skins. As these
young men are about entering the
world, perhaps brief notice Of their
abilities might be expected, but Mr..
Editor, if after receiving an education
they cannot blow their own trumpet,
and without my assistance leave their
mark "upon the sands Of the time"
they can go to the devil, and l, as his
intimate friend, will in consideration Of
personal predictions, tbespeak COM
modious apartment for their special
benefit.
After the exercises close, all the
fun will not die "still born" but a
Grand jolification will set in, such as
Jackson till then never knew. A
dance will begin at the Fcliciana
House the evening of the commence
ment, at 81, Or any hour at which the
ladies choose to assemble. And then
rs sweet harmony greets the ear
charming the senses with, l may al
most say, articulate accents, and beau
ty--dazliug as the beams radient
mondays sun. blinds the sight; won't
we Bachelors be in a dclrium Of &C.
stacy.
To all my Baton Rouge friends
land l hope they are legion) I say
come, for this { commencement day.
is the place for old age to become
invigorated, and for youth to choose a
partner, to make the days when q
man becomes patriarch" agree
able. A grand Ball Is to be given at
the Feliciana House las have pre-
viously stated) and from what | know
of Mr.. Moore, its gentlcmanly and
accommodating proprietor, all that
can be done to make you look back
on an attendance at that ball, as an
era in your life; will be done-his
motto is "veni uidi vici." That
many Of those who honor Jackson
land themselves) may with referen ce
to their fair Senoritai exclaim with
equal truth the same, is the prayer OF
Your Humble Servant,
>s.- GABRIEL.
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NOR SALE.-The subscriber offers 49,
L for sale on the most reasonable |;;ia
terms, his Dwelling House and lot f''.
situated on Church street, near Hackett &
Brooks store-a bargain may be had by
making immediate application
jme-27.1m. JOHN TILANO.
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Baron de Rothschild has sent $780,.
900 to the suffering Jews Of Palestine.
Baron Bernard Won Lindenau, some
time Minister Of Saxony, the author
Of Barometrical Tables for calculating
dwellings, etc., in IA large volumes,
and Correspondence Astronomique,
and Tabula Martis, ETC., died in AL
tenburg on the Goth May. He has
bequeathed $50, 900 to the foundation
Of an Astronomical Museum in Dres-
den; in accordance with his will he was
buried at daybreak, in plain clothes,
and without coffin, by the side Of his
parent; his tomb will be marked by
stone with this inscription: Here lies
Bernard Won Lindenau, awaiting his
happy resurrection. Paris Cor.
Boston Atlas.
False Report Of Barney W.T.
liamss's Death Mr.. Marshall, of the
Broadway theatre, N. Y, under date
ofthe 9Th. publishes card contradict.
ing report which, it seems, was circu-
lated. that Mr.. Barney Williams had
died Of cholera. He had been yerv
sick, but was out Of danger, and would
no doubt be able to be out in a few
days.
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Weather Noyth.-At Washington,
on the the 9Th the National Intelligence
er Of the 9Th says.the thermometer plac-
ed in the coolest part Of the office stood
92o. instruments in other parts Of
the city stood several degrees higher
90 was about the average tempera-
ture of the air.
At Concord, N. H., it is reported at
100 Q in the shade, and it stood near
ly at the Same mark in Boston, New
York and Philadelphia.
3 So that we have not been alone in
our sweltering.
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To the Trade.
WI. s Be sold .as at 0g5Ez4E16kEE2


WIZ s BIZ sold sae at 6Yf3l4ED64FfD
ton commencing on Monday night the 10ih
inst, and continuing until the entire con-
signment is closed out, q very large and
varied Stock Of Domestic and Fancy Dry
Goods. Consisting in part Of NArkEENs,
CAMBR1cs, MUsLINs, LINNEN, GINeHAMs,
DIAPER, DENNIS, CorroNADEs, LIsNEN
DRILLS, MARINo, ALrAcA, &c, &c, to-
gether with large stock Of ready made
CLOTHING, Doors, SHOES, etc.
The sale will commence at early candle
light in the Auction reimbursement story
Of John Huguets house opposite the Harvey
HouSe-Terms: all sums under $50 cash
sums over that amount, one fourth cash
the balance in six months with approved
security. l.. E. POWERS & co.
.mly-9. .4uctionesr
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To Consumers

TO Consumers
DEAL, ever intent to supply his Gus
ID toners at the lowest prices, is for
the present offering at retail.
Hay, at 81 80 per hundred.
Corn, 10 cents bushel.
Oats, SIS cents do.
Bran, !" 81 40 per hundred.
Quantities of either, sold for less than
the above quoted prices Terms cash.
maybe. JOSHUA BEAL.
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An Austrian journal estimates the
number of deaths in the Russian army,
from typhoid fever, since their entrance
into Drobudscha, at the enormous
number of Is, 900.
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NOTICEl!
THE UNDERSIGNED having mn

THE undersigned having purchased
STORE OLA. B. HoDoEs, deceased, snd al accounts
due the same-hereby give notice to Ill those in
debted, to come forward and make payment with
out further notice, at their store, opposite r.
IIeude's Dry Good Store.
July IA, 1854. CHARLOTTE 4 HOFFMAN.
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1t rams in the Family.-Miss
Julia Deans young sister, Edwina, we
see it stated, is preparing to make
her opera. She has, for long time,
been taking lessons Of Mrs seguin,
and is making rapid progress in the
art which she is studying. She could
not be under better tutelage, for her
chosen profession. Her voice has i'm
proved wonderfully, in compass, vol
ume, smoothness and fexibility, rag
ing from the lowest contralto to the
highest sporano, rcaching upper +
with case. A secoud sister Annie, is
also musical bud of much promise,
possessing a rich, round, full voice, Of
great purity and sweetness.
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Office ofthe Baton Rouge and Clinton
Plank Road Ccmpanv.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stock
~ holders Of the Company that an In
stalment Of Ten per cent on the amount Of
stock subscribed ($2 so per share) will be
due and payable on Monday the 18th day
Of September next, t1s54) BY oder Of
the Board. ALFRED SHOPPERS.
july-14-1S54. Sec'Ty.
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10 Until further notice the daily
stage to Greenwich springs will leave
here at 8 o'clock in the evening, and
returning will leave the springs at 4
o'clock in the morning.
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NOTICE.

I'm ACCOUNT OF DEPARTURE,
~ all persofs indebted to the undersigned
are earnestly requested to settle up, or their
accounts will be placed in the hands Of an
officer tor collection.
A. GOLDMAN, Druggist.
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A slight shock of an earthquake is
said to have been felt at Cincinnati on
Saturday week.
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Auction Sale.
WILL be sold on reasonable terms, the
w Stable now occupied by VIZ. CLINE
if called for within ten days, otherwise it
will be sold at public Auction.
July Il-l0ts. L. E. POWERS & Co.
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!. NJ. H HALLIDAY.
PARIRH SURYEY0R

EAAx06 0OAVExOA.
Office Corner Third and laurel as--Orcr tia
Post Office
WILL attend to all orders for surveying
w in the Parish Of East Baton Rouge
Persons desiring to build in town, can have
the lines Of their property accurately given.
In his absense from town letter addressed
to J. N. H., at the Post Office. will meet
prompt attention. (lune 23-y.
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EOR SALE.-The house and lot lately
y occupied by Philip Burg situated on
Third street. Apply to
may-16.tf THOS. PRENDAGAST
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ocbite, and leveler of all order, and
distinction in society. What is it
that the Comet has not been called :?
There is no name, that form and fash
ion hath put on, We have not had to
bear the weight Of, and yet we feel
this morning quite as light and elastic
as ever. That we are not understood
is perhaps we'll; for if were, then to
say more, would be but idle and use
less gable. As it is, we have the
largest liberty to change and shift, and
alter and change again and to 90
hither aud thither, and to talk idly as
we may, without having our aoisdom
called in question. In the future "af.
fairs Of the nation" local or otherwise,
we reserve the right to take whatever
position pleases us, and we had sooner
exchange places with the Brown mare
mule" than be led hither and thither
by any set of men. We might say Of
ourself as Cassius said, II had as lief
not be, as live to be, in awe of such a
thing az l myself"
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d
his latent strength re,gaihered itself,-
With an embrace that might have smoth-
cred bear, he caused sncil. excrucialing
pain, that Dick was compelled to rGlin-
quish his grasp. Then he struck the SOL
dier's temple aud both fell down.
Fatlgued, bu, no, insensible, John Put
nam recovered in half an hour, ,sufficent-
ly 10 catch one Of the steeds so lately
crossed by his enemies, and moaning he
galloped 10 the headquarters Of Wash>
ington, who Immediately after Learning
the story Of his adventure, ordered the
bodies Of the victims to be buried. How
ever, when sought, only the corpse OF
Wolf could be discovered. Doubtless
the captain had recovered, and retraced
his path on the remaining horse.
John Putnam lived to ON old age, but
after his achievement he left the army
and joined tho Quakers. Nothing can
be adduced akains, his personal bravery,
he always remained personal friend Of
Washington, ,bu, his mind took religious
bias, the peculiarilies of which are al
ways respected in SO honest man. II
VAS the blood, lie said, of the man killed
by his own clenched fist, that ever ahs1
,inged bis thoughts with melancholy.
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SHocKrNs CAsUALITY.-A most fright
ful acciden, took place on the Norrisiown
Railroad las, week. A woman, about
6s wears Of age, was run overly the car"
near POTTS Landings, place about mile
below Norristown. She was on the track
aud facing the train. It is SAID she was
partially deaf and near.sigh,,ed: and
whether the screaming Of the whistle did
not reach her until she was too much
frightened 70 get away, or whether
through her defective vision she vas
unable TO distinctly see the train before
it came upon her, it is difficult 10 say.
The engine first struck her, and she was
thrown some fifty fee: ahead Of the train
on the track. The cars came up, and
she was caugh. by the wheels, and fsom
her dress becoming en,aDgled in them,
she was literally Gu, into bits; the largest
portion Of her body found was one OF
her feet. The pieces we're collected TO- io>
pe,her and placed in barrel. All along
the road, ,'for scme distance, portions l,o of
her body was found, Her name was l
Mary Barker, and she was gong 70
,Conshocken, 10 get into the cars thers'
| 10 on To Philadelphia.
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SINGULAR TRApITIoN--Among the
Seminole Indians there is singular tradi-
,ion, regarding the white mans origin
and superiority. They say that the Great
Spirit made the earth, he also made three
men oil Of whom were fair complexioned ;
and that after making them he led them
to the margin of small lake and bade
them leap therein and wash. One i'm
mediately oSeyed, and came from the
water purer and fairer than before; the
second hesitaied moment, during which
time the wafer, agitated by the first, had
become slightly muddied, and when he
had bathed he cane up copper colofcd
the third did not leap in until the water
became black with mud, and he came
out with it's own color. Then the Great
Spirit laid before them three packages
OF bark and babe them choose, and out
OF pity ior bis misfortune IN color gave
.he black man the first choice. He took
hold on each Of, packages and having
felt The weight, chose the heaviest, the
copper colored one then chose the second
heaviest, leaving the white man The
lighles,. When the packages we're open
ed, the first was found TO contain spakes,
hoes and all the implements Of labor the
second enwrapped hunting, fishing and
wurlike apparatus; the third gave to the
J white man, pens, ink, aud paper-ihe
engine Of the mind-the means ofmutuu
mental improvement-the social link o
humanity the foundation Of tho white
mans superiority.
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TRAetCAL SCENE-DEATH AND SUIcI-
DE.-A correspondent of the Cleveland
Leader, residing IN Waupacca county,
Wisconsin, details the following heart
rendiDg circumstance which occurred but
a short time ago in that vicinity:
A farmer sold yoke uf oxen 10 an
individual in the neighborhood, and re-
ceived his pay in paper money. The
man who purchased the oxen, being in
hurry 10 start of, requested the farmer io
assist him in yoking them up; he accor'
dinghy went to the yard with the man fol
thar purposc-leaving the money lying on
tho table. On his return TO the house,
he found lis little child had taken the
money from the table, aud was in the acl
Of kindling the fire in the stove with it.
From tho impulse Of the moment, he hi
tho child slap On the head, SO hard as
10 knock II over; and in the fall il struck
it's head agains, the corner Of the stove
with such force as 10 break its skull
The mother who was in The act OF wash
ing a small child in tub of water, il
an adjoining room, on hearing the fracas
dropped the child, and ran to the room
whence the noise proceeded, and was 81
much terrified at wha, she there beheld
that she forgot tho little child in tho tub
for time, and upon her return 10 tn
room, found the little one drowned! Tn
husband after a few moments reviewln
the scene before him seeing two OF hi
own children dead--wi,hout further re
Election took down his gun and blew hi
own brains ont. ~,