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GERIIAN BITsEERS. !.
PREPARED BY ~
I'D N nj TATDcn%Yf ys--.r.-
DIR. G. NJ. JACKSON,

No. 120 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Their power over the above diseases is not excelfed
if equally, by any other preparation in the United
States as the cures attest in many cases. after skl
physicians had failed.
These bitters are worthy the attention of inyaids
Possessing great virtues In the diseases
of the Liver and lesser glands, exercising the most
searching powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs, they are witha SAFE certain and
pleasant. st - a.
Testimony of the highest characteri HON. GEO
sTRO0P, Judge of the District Court in Perry Co.
Pa. November 18th, 1852 said: "Your Hoofana's
German Bitters has been in use in our place over
year past and to the establishment of many has per
formed wonders We may notice few instances tha,
have come under our own immediate notice almost
every person who has stopped at the hotel Of VIM,
Lackey, one year since predicted from his enaciated
countenance and debility, that he could not live
much longer. He was unable to attend to his busi.
ness and for the greater part of his time confined to
his room. We recommended him to try the German
Bitters, which he did and to the surprise of all bis
friends and acquaintances he Is now able to attend
to his usual business and perform manual labor. The
case OF Henry Asper, stone mason, whom no one
supposed would ever recover from the debility off
system, but was looked upon as fast approaching the
grave took eight or nine bottles of these BtterS du-
ring the last winters and this summer he has been Ito
the surprise of all who knew his easel following his
trade. The case of William Murphy is no less as
tonishing. He too, was SO far reduced as to iniuce
general belief that the grave alone would be his
only remedy. Mr. Lackey recommended him to try
the Hoohand German Bitters; he Is now apparently
q well man, and able to do hard days work. We
could mention many other cases of similar characs
ter Of il were necessary. myself, derived much.
very much benefit from their use. Ihaye given con.
ai1pFahfn AS IL uof hora
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Public Sale.

By the underssgased, Auctioneer, in and
for the Parish Of st. Landry.
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 residence of Onezime
Louis Pitre, at Prairie Plaisance in this Pa
rish, on
Wed'eesdoy, 10th January reert,
1854, the following property, belonging to
the minors Of the late Azelie Joubert, de.
ceased wife of Onezime Louis Pitre, to-wit:
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTION

FRANKLIN INSTITUTION.
Formerly Mr. Ch 1Aienemam's.)
I. VALADE, Principal.
Mr.. HoARE, Professor Of English.
TEVHIS institution bases its claims to the
confidence of families, on its good d.
rection, the perfect order established, and the
afectionate care bestowed on each scholar.
The English Language, taught by COM
petent Professor, is the object of the strictest
attention.
TERMS
Boarders, for the Scholastic Year
Of 10 1months, s 13O 90
Day Scholars, for same period, 40 90
Payable quarterly.
8 II. VALADE.
Opelousas, January 18th, 1854.
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Hides! Hides!!

RWyHE undersigned respectfully informs
the planters and merchants Of st.
Landry and surrounding parishes, that he i
now ready to purchase, Gts0ays for cash, all
hides that win be brought to his residence. in
Opelousas. and that he will pay them as high
as the usual market price.
j. Z. GOURET.
Opelousas, Nov. 25th., 1S54.-Sm.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3Oth., 1854
CONDITIONS.

CONDITION. 'iA.s..t.....'
Subscription, for one year, payable in advance nc
Ssrs No subscription will be received for period
less than one year A subscriber wishing to dis;
continue, must give te~ .otiee to that effect and
SJ,,sr,;,;nr--For one square not exceeding the
of ten lines one dollar for the first insertion:
advertisements will be charged accordingly.
An the advertisements viii be inserted in french
..darc;sb until ordered out, or until the editors
sSal Judge it convenient to discontinue the pubI-
cation. .,u..r +. ,.... .
A liberal deduction made on advertisements IN.
serted for long period.
until All the arrearages paid unless at the option
Noelection tickets or other Jobs printed without
the money the person ordering them to De PRINT
cd is responsible person
Ten dollars inadvance will invariably be required
Tor the announcement Of candidates foroffiee
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Judicial Sales. &C.
Public Sale,

By the undersigned, Auctioneer tn a',d
for the Parish Of st. Landry.
FBNHE public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold, at public sale, to
the last and highest bidder, by the undersign-
ed, public auctioneer, in and for the Parish
ofSt. Landry, in the Town of Opelousas, in
the Parish of St. Landry, on
Tuesday, 9th Of January me9t,
1856, the following property. belonging to
the minors of the late Cleophine Dupre, de-
ceased wife of Pierre Roy, to-wit:
CERTAIN PART
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NEW FALL GOODS.

2 SHE undersigned calls the attention Of
= their friends and customers to their
large assortment of Fall and Winter Goods
consisting in Staple and fancy Dry Goods,
Clothings, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps
as also great variety of other Goods.
A complete assortment of Clothings, for
men and boys on hand we fatter ourselves
of having a well assorted stock, and will dis
pose oft on very reasonable terms and prices.
Call and examine before purchasing else.
where.
GENIN & POIRET.
Opelousas, December 3D., 1854.
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- 0DCMNH0R RC
Opelousas, July 9Th, 1854.

- ODH . RNo
VHE undersigned having just arrived
= from New-Orleans, informs his friends
and the public in general that he has now on
hand full assortment of Dry Goods for the
season;-Also, family Grocery, Hardware,
Crockeryware, Shoes, Boots, Jewelry, Clocks,
Gold and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions. C. MEDICIS.
Opelousas, April 22d, 1854.
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LIVER COMPLAINT.
DYSPEPSIA,

-
CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING FROM A DISORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH;
Such Constipation, inward Piles, Fulness of Blood
to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness or weight in
the Stomach Sour Eructations, Sinking Or Flutter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttering
at the Heart, Checking or Sufocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency Of Perspiration, Yellowness
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &C., Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burn
ing in the Flesh, Constant maginings of evil, and
Great Depression Of Spirits.
CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY -
DR.. HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED
GER MAN BITPERS.
PREPARED BY ~
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Mercantile Cards. sc.

? ME undersigned have formed part.
= nership, since the LIST of July, 1854,
under the name of SHwARTz & KAUFMAN,
for the sale of Dry Goods, Ready MADE
Clotbaags, Groceries, H0rtlacGre, DC. They
have now on hand, the largest and finest stock
of goods than any other country store, which
they offer for sale at the lowest prices. They
respectfully invite the public and their friends
to come and see their goods and know their
prices and convince themselves that it is i'm
possible to have them as cheap elsewhere
10 They have already on hand, for the
winter season, the following articles, for plan
tation:-Russett Broe, ms, Lowell's Cotton,
kerseys, Linseys, Blankets and Ready Made
Clothings for Negroes, &c.
They solicit, as by the past, a continuation
Of the liberal patronage Of the citizens of St
Landry, and they will make their best to sa-
tisfy them.
A. SHWARTZ.
S. KAUFMAN.
Opelousas, July 9Th, 1854,
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10 inches high. weighing about 155 or 100
pounds; having two front teeth out, one below
and one above.
A liberal reward will be given to whom
soever viii bring said slave to the under
signed. or lodge him in one Of the Jails Of
this State, SO that be can have him back. 9
A. MATTHEWS.
Parish Of ST. Landry, 9th Dec. 1851
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z NHE undersigned informs the public that
IL he has retired from the house of Fol-
LAIN, CARRIERE & Co., and that Messers.
DERALLoN & CARR1ERE are charged with the
liquidation of the business of said partnership.
A. FOLLAIN.
Washington, Nov 3Oth, 1s54.-1m. l.
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Il of both sexes and different ages.
Terms and conditioass - One half pay
able on the fifteenth day of April, 1856, and
the other half payable on the fifteenth day of
April 1857. Purchasers giving good and
approved personal securities and mortgage
reserved in favor of said succession, to secure
payment Of fthe purchase money and the inter-
ests which may accrue thereon, from maturi-
ty until paid, at the rate of eight per cent per
annum. The notes are made payable at the
domicil Of Mr.. Evariste Joubert, in this Pa
rish. ACHILLE DUPRE,
Auctioaeer.
Opelousas, December 9th, 1854.
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DubuissOn & Stagg.
WISHING TON La.

- ARE just receiving . complete assert.
nent Of merchandize consisting in dry
goods, ready made clothing, hats, shoes.
boots. hardware, crockeryWare, grocery,
&c. &c. that they offer for sale at very moderate
prices for cash. They beg of their friends and the
public in general to come and examine their stock Of
goods and their prices before purchasing elsewhere
Their store is the same lately occupied by Mayer
o Mexanders. Washington, Nov. "a 1854
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NOTsTCE-
NATURES GUIDE!

ADVICE TO YOUTH AND SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS
GUARDIANS kNDfPREcEPToRs.
Rules for the preservation Of health and prolonga-
ton Of he.Also, an essay on the human system.
By DR. A. r. KINEELrE, corner Of Third and
Union Streets, Philadelphia.
Price, twenty-five cents per copy. Published BY
the author Kags sa.3
September 30th, 1s54-6m.
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6DAA BARRELS WINTER STRAIN
~ ED LARD OIL,-4,O0O hhds
slaves, 80 barrels Magnolia Whiskey
Boxes of Claret Wine,-10 Baskets Cham
pagne in half bottles, for sale by
DEBAILLON & CARRIERE.
Washington, La, Dec. 10th, 1854
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a LII persons having claims against the
- Estate Of John 4 Pickett, deceased,
are requested to present the same to the nm
dersigned, within thirty days from this date.
5 ,.s s G. G. PICKETT,
HaiR so.sf t administrator.
Opelousas, December 23d. 1854, {,
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TRu COURIER.
Vtn,I.l Iournal Of the Parish Of s.. Landry

''---. PUBLISHED on SATURDAY By -.
JsEL n. SANDOZ b ANDREW AEYNlER'
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CHERRY PICTORIAL
For the rapid Cure OF
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.


| Among the numerous discoveries Science has made
increase its enjoyment, and even prolong the term
of human existence, none can be named of more real
value to mankind, that this contribution of Chemis-
ty to the Healing Art A vast trial of its virtues
| throughout this broad country, has proven beyond
| doubt, that no medicine or combination of medi-
cnes yet known, can so surely control and cure the
numerous varieties Of pulmonary disease which have
hitherto swept from our midst thousands and thou
sands every year. Indeed, there is now abundant
reason to believe Remedy has at length been found
which can be relied on to cure the most dangerous
affections OF the lungs. Our space here will not per-
init us to publish any proportion of the cures affected
BY its use, but we would present the following
and refer further enquiry to my American Almanac,
which the agent below named, will always be pleased
to furnish Free wherein are full particulars, and in
disputable proof of these statements.
Office of transportation Laurens r. r.. s. G..
Aug. 4, 1853.
j. G.. AVER. Dear Sr,-My little son, four wears
old has just recovered from severe attack of mag-
nant Scarlet Fever his throat rotten, and eyery
person that visited him, pronounced him dead
child Having used your CHERRY PECToRAL in Cali
ornla, In the winter of 1850, for severe attack of
Bronchitis, with entire success was induced to try
it on my little boy. gave him tea-spoonful every
three hours, commencing in the morning, and by
ten o'clock 1t night, found a decided change for
the better and after three days use he was able to
eat or drink without pain
Its use in the above named disease willsave many
a child from premature grave, and relieve the
anxiety of many loud parent-For all affections of
the Throat and Lungs believe it the best medicine
extant A feeling Of the deepest gratitude, prompts
me in addressing you these es,--but for your i'm
portant discovery, my little boy would now have been
in another world.
am yours, with great respect,
J. D. POWELL, Supt. Trans, l.. r. r.
Rock Hill, somerset Co.. n j., July 81, 1852
Dr.. j. c. AYER,-Since your medicine has be.
come known here, it has greater demand than any
other cough remedy we have ever sold. 1t is spoken
Of in terms of unmeasured praise by those who have
used it, and / know of some cases where the best
they can say of it. is not too much for the good it
has done. take pleasure in selling it, because
know that am giving my customers the worth of
their money, and feel gratfed in seeing the benefit
it confers. 5~
Please send me further supply, and believe me.
Yours with respect, JOHN C. WHITLOCK.
7. s. Almost any number ofcertifcates can be sent
you, if yea wish it.
Prepared and sold by James G. Aver Lowell Mass. |
and sold i'll Opeousas, by P. Leonce Hebrard; and |
John Posey; and in Washington by s. D. Allis.
Opelousas, October l4th, l854.-6m. --- |
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WIN. A. M0RIARTY, Public Crier.
. EsPECTFULLY offers his services to the cii-
IA zens of st. Landry and surrounding Parishes.
An orders can be left to him, in Opelousas, or to
Sandoz Meynier, Opelousas Gourier's Office
Opelousas, November 25th, 1S54-1y.
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WASHING TON, La.
K EEPS constantly on hand, as heretofore, a
AA large and complete stock of PURE AND
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES, and other
articles in his line. i'm. .s IN ,,0-0
Receiving the most Of my supplies direct frona
New York, and the northern markets, / can recon-
mend them equal to any purchased in the South,
as my old customers can testify and will DISPOSE
of them on such terms, and at such prices as can
not fail to satisfy those who have been accustomed
to purchase their medicines in New Orleans and
elsewhere. ii, ...e...~ ...s.. !. 4 -
! have an old and experienced chemist employ.
ed: VINO attends atall times to putting up Pres-
criptions, &c. ~
The public are respectfully invited TO call and
examine my stock and prices
.a1 -sss s. D. ALLIS
Washington, La, March 4th. 1854. - -.
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Bayou BGuf Plantation for Sale

one ofthe most desirable Plantations on Bay.
ou Beuf, being the same upon which they
reside, situated Z miles from Washington and
about 4 miles from Mountville, in one of the
best neighborhoods in the Parish. The tract
Of land contains about 400 Acres $50 Of
which is in cultivation there is on the prem
ises comfortable D,Oelling Hossse, negro
houses, cotton gin and corn mill, stables &C.,
also stock of horses, mules, cattle and hogs,
with farming utensils and iprovender, all Of
which, will be. sold with the place. If
not sold privately before, the place will be of.
fered at Public Sale on the premises on Sal
ssrday, the 9Th dag Of January asezt.
Terms One half cash, and the balance
in l and 2 years time. For further particu-
lars apply on the premises. Y '@.'' '.la .4a
ia n WI. & SAML. N. HUDSPETH.
St. Landry, Dec. 18th. 1854, .saiat@aa
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Wanted, by the year,
A negroman Of middle age.-Apply at this
Office.
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Washington, July 2sth; 1854.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-11

OPERATIONS ON THE FALLS AT AtEx.NpR1A
LAVE had the pleasure of meeting with Cant
Raalsoff on yesterday. who, in connection with
Capt Malllefort. was OR his way to blast chan
rel through the Falls at Alexandria and obtained
from him some important information respecting
this important work. The contractors conomenc-
ed operations the 18th inst. the preliminary
operations such as surveying, etc, having been
much intertered with by the yellow fever. From
the same cause the contractors were prevented
from commencing operations as soon as they had
intended and do not now expect to accomplish
the opening of channel through both Falls in
the course of the present season, but they have no
doubt of ultimate success
Their blastings wherever made according TO
the new method, discovered and most successfully
applied by Mr. Maillefort in his celebrated oper-
ations in He'll Gate, near New York have been
successful from the outset
We are informed by Capt. Raalsoff that it is
contemplated to blast channel sixty feet wide
at Alexandria. and deep enough to afford six feet
water at all times.
Col. DeRussy, the distinguished engineer who
acts in conjunction With the Board of Commis-
sioners appointed by the Legislature to superin-
tend and control this work. and to expend the ap-
preparation for the same. has for some time been
engaged in surveying the whole region of the
Falls, of which we may thus expect very soon to
have minute and reliable survey. The surveys
formerly made We're not sufficiently accurate or
minute for the present purpose.
lShresport Democrat, 22d uh.
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-11
OTICE.

A PPLICATlON will be made by the under
IA signed at the next term of the Probate Court,
in and for the, county Of Hampstead. in the State
of Arkansas. after the date hereof for an order
to sell all OF the Real Estate belonging to the
tate of Robert Hamilton deceased, situated IN
Hampstead county, Arkansas, for the purpose Of
paying the debts exhibited and allowed against
said estate and application will also he made by
the undersigned at the next term Of the Probate
Court of Lafayette county, Arkansas, after the
date hereof for and order to sell all 81 the Slaves,
and other personal property belonging to said e.
tate, in said county. in order TO ray off and dis
charge the debts exhibited and allowed against
said estate JOHN B. SANDEFUR. rs
Public .Adm'r. and irifh the H'K anncrcd Of
The estate Of Robert Hamilton dcc'd
December 1sf, 1858. 5l-5w-
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-11

JUVENILE HERoIsM-The Madison (Tndiana)
DAILY Argus cites the following case of moral he
rolsm In boy, parallel to that OF the Nor
wegian BOY. Knul Iverson:
A beautiful, fair haired, blue-eyed bov. about
nine years of age was taken from the Orphan
Asylum in Milwaukee and ADOPTED by respect
able farmer of Marquette, professor of religion
and member of the Baptist persuasion A girl.
a little older than the boy, was also adopted in
the same family. Soon after these children were
installed in their new home, the boy discovered
criminal conduct on the part of his new mother.
which he mentioned to the little girl and it there
by came to the ears of the woman: she indignant
y denied the story to the satisfaction of her hus-
band. and insisted that the boy should be whip
ped until he confessed the falsehood. The man
poor weak bigot-impeed to sense Of relir-
ious duty, proceeded to the task assigned him. hy
procuring bundle of rods stripping the child
naked and suspending hin: by cord to the rafters
of the house, and whipping him at intervals for
over two hours, till the blood ran through the
ping only to rest and n.errogatc The bov and get
ting no other reply than spa I told the truth-I
cannot tell lie;' the woman all the time urging
him to "do his duty" The poor little hero. at
length released from his torture threw his arms
around the neck Of his tormentor, kissed him.
ana said, PA, am so cold,f' and died 1t appear
ed IN evidence. upon the trial of this man and wo-
man for murder that the child did tell the truth:
and suffered death by slow torture rather than tell
lie. The age OF herolsm ana martyrdom will
not have passed till mothers cease to instil holy
precepts into the minds of their infant offspring.
The man and woman who murdered this angel
child in the penitentiary at Waupun, to
which they were sentenced for ten years
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-11
A Serious Farce.

r;vai f 're Items OF intelligence by the late ar
i insal rom california, is an account Of the 49,,
, OF band of forty-iye reckless fellows ~
pan 1rancisco on the 18th of October nndar
1r1alu OF one Wm Walker, and on the I'd Of
november took possession of a mser,bla i;t+,a ~
n,hase IN Lower California. imnrison;no iti,e ~
eean So, a governor, and replacing the Meyican
nag la by that of the United States Tha1 ,.a,. on
1IhIo'sh 1ne IoTm OF declaring the Independence Of
ant II 1ahornia IA and of eecting Walker aPresi
n.'. " .ae 'e9opiic Tn the 9th the new Co
Vernment started for ST Lucas. which the,, ~
posed 70 make the capital. On their way tbev
captured Col. Rebollero, who was on b;s w., !.
supersede Esplruosa, the Governor. whom tbau ~
mad seized A party of six. while on sboro !,
procure wood, was fred upon by some Mexicans
put returned to the vessel without losinr = ,oan
party of thirty then landed. and att,elaa a.
town, which they took without loss. kiIl;ng and
woundIng SIX or seven of the Mexicans ..r5rs ID y
says the decree issued bv the new autbor;t;as
ended the battle of La Paz, crownino o;,r aff,rts
with success releasing Lower California from the
hshment of new Republic
The New York Times remarks on the ,bov.
as follows: .;' o ,''' "Do'e
1t is not easy to say what degree of credit ~.
taches to this report If true the parties con-
cernec are In rather perilous position. They
nave put themselves efectually beyond the pro-
tectIon OF the American Government and If they
return within the limits of the United States nm,
less the neutrality law has become farce ihay
must M inevitably meet its severe penalties. If
they remain where they are. they are pretty cor
tam to be eventually iogged by the forces which
the Mexican Government will send for their ex-
pnsion. There does not seem to be the slightest
pretence that the inhabitants of Lower California
took any part in these transactions. or have anv
desire for independence. The whole performance
is simple act of lawless invasion-one which
cannot be sustained upon any principle, and for.
which no man, cherishing the slightest regard for
good faith, can offer the least apology
LorisvWe Journal
Washington telegraph., 1854-01-11

We have announced the election of Mr.. Bevcr-
ly Tucker as printer to the US. Senate. Pre-
suming that the contest was between Mr.. Tucker
Of the Sentinel and Gen. Armstrong of the Union,
are gratifed at the result. 1t shows that the
Senate, though strongly Democratic. is far. very
far, from acknowledging the control of the will of
the Administration. There is not in all the Uni
ted States newspaper that has been iercer than
the Washington Sentinel in ifs attacks upon the
Cabinet and certainly there is not in all the Uni
ted States an editor whom the Administration
would not rather have seen elected printer to the
U. S. Senate than Beverly Tucker. The Admin
istraton was open and active in its opposition to
Mr. Tucker: and his success is most emphatic
anti-Administration triumph.
1t is now quite evident. that. however strong
the Democratic party may be in the Senate the
Administration is by no means strong there
Mr.. Tucker has been zealoRs champion of the
New York Ilards; and the strength in the Senate
which has elected him public printer will proha-
bly, make itself deeply felt when some of the Ex-
ecutive nominations shall come up in that body
or when perchance a series of resolutions rehuk-
ing the Administrations in New York
shall be submitted to Senatorial consideration.
Louisville Journal.