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Office 0/the Raton Rompe md Nint0n
Punk Rodd COmp0ny.
NOTICE n hereby given to the Stockholders Of
~ the Company that an lnstalpent OF Ten per
cent on the amount Of stock subscribed (e2 81 per
sbnre) will he due and pay able on the first day Of
April llS5f.) By order Of the Board.
jan ~ ALFRED ,...ppEES.
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Lyons KatllairOn.

EOR Preserving, Restoring and Beauti-
L flying the Hair, is the most delight.
ful and wonderful article the void ever
produced. Its astonishing success is with
out precedent in the history Of the Mater.
ia Medica Dark aud laxurant curls, soft
and glossy hair, with scores Of admirers,
(nark this ladies) is the universal effect
of the Kathairon. Bald and Grey heads
were perfectly astonished Price Is cents
per large bottle. For sale by
A. GOLDMAN, Apotbecary,
febt25ly. Post Office Corner.
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New Orleans Cheap Store.

VNHE undersigned begs leave 70 inform
i his numerous customers TINT hes u re-
ceiving his full supply Of Spring and Sum.
mer stock. consisting Of D RY and FANCY
GOODS and CLOTHING. which he can
sell at exceedingly low prices.
He invites the public generally. to come
and Iook At his goods and judge for them
selves. Give him Z call, and it will I've to
to your advantage.
mh52-dlmo. CHAS. NEWMAN.
: Ar rus NEW ORLEANS CHEAP STORE.
Corner Lafayette and Laurel streets.
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]. s. HAMprox. ct al.
DY VIRTUE Of w,itof 4 ia. issued in
ID the above e"titled and numbered
cause, and to me directed from the Hon.
Sixth Judicial District Court, in and for the
Parish OF East Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
will expose At public sale at the Court
House door of said Parish, in the city Of
Baton Rouge, on Saturday, the 1st day Of
.dprR nexa, A. d., 1854, at IL o'clock, a. M,
all the right, title. interest and claims OF
James NJ. McCutcheon Of the defendant in
the above entitled cause in or to the Pro-
perty hereinafter st forth and described
surrendered by said defendant, James M.
McCutcheon 70 pay and satisfy the judy
ment, interestsand cost in the above entitled
cause, to wit:
The undivided one half Of the following
"a certain tract of Land or plantation sit
uated on Wards Creek, near the Bayou
Manchac in this Parish East Baton Rouge.
at about fourteen miles from the CITY OF
Baton Rouge, containing two hundred and
eighty nine and hail arpents, more or less !;
bounded on the East and South by land Tor
merly of VIM. Herrin, now DR.. +. NJ. Here
ford; on the West by lands Of Jno. c Fore
man. and on the North by lands of Gritty,
with the undivided one half Of all the build
inss ana Improvements thereon also the
undivided one half OF another tract Of land
fronting OH the Bayou Manchac ic this
Parish East Baton Rouge, containing six
hundred and Fifty acres, and bounded above
by lands formerly Of Comeanx, now Of
Aubin, and below by those formerly OF
Stephen Cobbs now Joseph A:Cotton.
Terms Of Sale--cAsn, with the benefit
of appraisement.
feb-26,ds. H. V. BATBN. Sheriff.
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J. McCoRMrcx. Pm. HAvcH.
MCCORMICK Il Co.,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
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. e.: VII.
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For Sale,

COFFEE 30 Bags Rio Coffee. just
~ received, AMI for sale by
mar. ~ JOSHUA BEAL.
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WRAPPERS PATENT AIR TIGHT
- INKSTAND.-The advantase Of

- 1NKSTAND-rhe advantage Of
this inkstand over any heretofore offered
to the public, consists in cutting of the
communication between the dipping cur
a I'd reservoir, by the end Of the dipping cup
pressing upon the bottom and thus pre-
vents the ink from evaporation, and be-
coming thick by exposure to the air from
the constant rising and falling of the ink in
the dipping cup by change of temperature
Just received and Tor sale by
feb. "a GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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WanfeI.

1.-TWO white female servants, at the In
/ sane As, Ium in Jackson a, apply
to X. c. Hutch'son fer particulars.
March oath If.
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HLOUR loo Barrels choice Family
L Fl,"r, just received per Falcon" and
ior sale by JOSHUA BEAL.
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II. A. KAUFMAN,
Curt House Square - Garner of
America and 81 Ferfli n and Sfs.

fNHbHC1 HN1g 6GHBW ~ = 81 U1M6GN1O SGBe
Baton Rouge. La.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,
IL and paper hanger.--Wonid respectfully cali
the attention Of the citizens Of Baton Rouge and
Of the adjacent parishes. that he Il now prepared
to do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted to
him, and pledges hInselft to give general satisfMc.
ton 10 those who will favor him. lie has now on
hand beautiful assortment Of paper hanging and
will continue 10 receive all Of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns at his shop.
He has engaged competent workman and will b
ready Mt all times TO attend to orders In his line.
eT Also Graining, Glazing and Gliding; imita-
ton Of wood and marble executed In the very best
style. an17.y.
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JOHN STRUTHERs g. SONS
MARBLE g. SAND STONE YARD.
No. 800 HIGH STREET,
PHI LADELPHIA.
M ARBLE Mantels, Monuments, Tonbs
lNl and Grave Stones constantly on hand.
Every description of Ornamental Work
and statuaTy executed and imported. Or
ders for public or private buildings cxecu.
ted with promptness and despatch.
N. B-Designes will be sent for Mantels,
Monuments and Grave Stones, and all work
shipped insured from breakase when re-
quired jan. u y.
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Books and Music.

> BOOKS una MUSIC.
COMBINATIONS 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; pictorlu 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 great variety Of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents end
large collection Of Piano Music. Just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale by
jan 2l-y. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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DICE Carolina and Creole Rice, just re-
IL ceive. and for sale by the barrel or
at retail.
mar 3. JOSHUA BEAL
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Notice
WHOM TT nav RON

TOR SPRING MEDtCINES.--The
L time for taking medicine for pury-
flying the blood. has come. Those wishing
to enjoy health and vigor during the hot
Summer days, are advised 10 use Morti-
mer's Bitter Cordial, the best Medicine for
that purpose. [ offer at the same time a
large stock Of popular Sasaparillas and
Alternatives. For sale by.
march-7 A. GOLDMAN.
Apothecary, Post Office corner.
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9. OUSSET,

- w SSGD u
FASH IONABLE TAILOR.
II AS just received 4 full stock offine goods
ii for gentlemen's wear. His stock has
been selected with care. and contains the
most fashionable goods for fall and Writer
garments. As an experienced cutter, Mr..
OUsKr has not superior in this city. nova
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DALM SOAP-5O boxes No. l, Palm
] Soap. good article for the trade or
families, just received and for sale by.
mar2. JOSHUA BEAL.
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COHN AND OATS-A good prime ar
" tice at reduce' prices. for sale at feed,
grocery and produce store Of.
mar 3. JOSHUA BEAL.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09
Agents for the aAmerican Organ.''

JoHs T. AuDLEr, 81. Asaph street, two doors from
King street. Alexandria Virginia,
ALFaEp LEwELLN, Richmond Virginia.
w. s. Crowley, LAG Baltimore street, Baltimore,
Maryland.
JoHs p. HILros (assisted by d. w. BAILEY, 80 and
81 Walnut street. Cincinnati is agent for Gin
onnati and other cities in the west
". b. PALMER, tho American Newspaper Agent, Is
tS only authorized Agent for this paper In tho cities
of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and Is duly
empowered to tako advertisements and subscriptions
al fhe rates required BY us. His receipts will be re-
gsrded ns payments His Offices are Boston, Scoi
hy's building; New York, Tribune Buildings; Phil
adephia, northwest corner Third and Chestnut sts.
The "AnERIcAS OaaAx " will be found for sale at
ABsEs a YATES, No. 20 Beekman street. New York
A. d. CHALoSER, Burlington, IN. - Is agent for
the American Organ" for the State Of New Jersey.
M. ]. Burns, Portsmouth, Virginia.
w r. FARlsH, fredericksburg, Va
J. G, MORGAN, New Orleans.
SAMUEL g. FLAao, State Of Massachusetts.
s. CLouGH, State OF Rhode Island.
y. s. Youso, Staunton, Va
J. A. DuNKIHaToN, for Prince George, Charles, ST.
Mary's, and Calvert counties, Maryland
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09
FOR THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
Our Country.

The benefcent Creator Of the Universe has, for
wise purposes implanted in the bosom of every
rational human being devoted love Of the coun-
try Of his birth; nor can this holy passion be
extinguished, so long as the warm throb Of life
shall animate the human heart.
Although stern necessity or cruel destiny may
Danish the wanderer from his native home although
he may cheerfully obey the hws Of his adopted
country although he may be cheerful and even
contented with his aesc home-sti win the dearest
and best affections of his heart cling to his earliest
associations, and viii ever continue to cluster
around it. Can he forget his early joys and sor.
rows---the fond and cherished recolections Of his
youth---the happiness, frugality, and comforts Of
his nice Preside, that centre in the tender and
warm affections Of his naturcf Can he cease to
feel the glowing sympsthies and undying love Of
country, however obscure might have been his
birth, however scanty his means however lowly
his dwelling, when and where he was first ushered
into existence? Can he, can you, native Ameri-
cans? So far from IL, these "reminiscences are
dearer to him than an the wealth and honors which
his adopted country can bcstow. Such Is tho
endoaring, the impressive, the never-ceesing love
Of country, and such IL the language OF the poet
the burden Of whose sweet and charming melody
Is Home, sweet home" Such feelings, such prn-
ciples, and such affections elevate our thoughts,
purify our hearts, and exst the soul to holy COM
munion with, and humble dependence upon, Al
mighty God
Native Americans! is this graphic description
of the Amor Patrise, Do you feel the inspiration
IN your souIs' Could you voluntarily, or even IL
driven from H. forget that Il was your birth-pacef
Forget that you once loved II, because II was your
birthplace, That the sacred ashes Of some Of
your dear and beloved kindred in blood rest there
In the silent and cold grayef nyou could, cold
must be that heart, and dcpraved must be TINT
mind which could thus forget or thus cease to feel
And Il you could not, why expect in those who
wore born In foreign land! whyprefer q con-
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09

Report Of the solicitor Of the Treasury
The report Of this ofiioss elbows that the whole
number Of suits brought during the yesr under the
direction Of the Solicitor Of be Treasury Is 80
that Of these 46 were on Treasury transcripts |;
2ls for the recovery Of fines, penalties and forfeit
ures under the revenue laws; IA OF q miscellane-
Gus character; 1Ts on customhouse or warehouse
bonds in California and for the recovery Of land
purchased BY the United States and reserved for
lighthouse purposes. OF these $50 cases, il APP
pears that 266 have been tried and finally decided I;
that 4s have either been discontinued or RENTED
by the President and Secretary of the Treasury,
and that adj are pending and undecided. Ofthcse
undecided cases. 1t appears from the tables that the
greater portion ofthem have been recently brought,
and the trial term has not yet been reached The
amount Of money which appears to have been col
lected on suits brought during the year is $lls,-
526 IL the amount collected during the year on
suits brought previous TO its commencement is
$232709 As, making the total sum Of $780,, 1856 SO
collected during the year. Ii further appears that
suits are in charge Of the Office for the recovery OF
lands in Virginia aud California, valued at over
three millions Of dollars which are in due course
of preparation for trial. The report recommends
the enactment Of a law by Congress, authorizing
the compromise Of judgments and debts Of long
standing.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09

strained half love, second love, half patriotism
70 . full first hove and native patriotism The
prosperity, honoG aud glory Of this powerful re-
public must be, and beyond all doubt i. dear, very
dear to the hearts Of every native Is a holy
temple in his soul, at which he delights 70 wcrship
can you err, then, in choosing natiyeborn patriots
to govern the country, TO steer the ship OF
State In preference to those of foreign birth and
educations Is 1t not true, that when benefits
or blessings present themselves to onr aceeptances
that we accept the greater lin our opinion) and
reject the lesser? Wherefore, then, this spirit OF
bitter and malignant vituperation, simply because
the Know Nothings prefer nafive-bora citizen TO
an adopted orsi
Then let our motto ever be, "God and our be-
loved country" AMIrIE.
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There is no part Of the Presidents message
which viii meet with a more cordial approval
from the country at large, than that which re-
commends an increase Of the army. The ne
ccssity for an augmentation Of our military
forcs has been 50 long apparent that Congress
has deseryodly boen subjected to greatreproach
for displaying 80 much indifference on sub
ject Of such vital necessity. Scarcely mail
arrives from the Far West but what brings the
intelligence Of some frightful Indian massacre,
which our few scattered troops had neither the
power to prevent nor to avengc Such state
Of things is disgracefal to the country. Prompt
action ought to be taken, and such an increase
Of the army, as the exposed condition of our
widely frontier demands, should at
once be authorized by law. With an over
flowing treasury, could part Of the surplus
be more judiciously or humanely applieds Such
step is cvon recommended on the score Of
economy the annual losses Of property
occasoned by Indian depredations must cx-
coed what It would cost to provide adequate
protection for our defcnceess citizens.
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We are informed by Mr.. Henry p Allen, of this
city gentleman who has twice travelled the over
land route to California and is weacquainted with
the Indians along the line that he in the vcin-
ity Of Fort Lsrimic less than FIVE weeks ago, and
that il was then understood that the Indians would
not allow the United. States mails to pass there
again this winter. The cause of the difficulty was
this. Last summer two boys OF Salt Lake City
grossly imposed upon two intoxicated Indians.
Shortly after, these boys were found murdered,
and the act was traced 10 the two Indians They
were tried, and sentenced TO be hung
The chiefs Of their tribe came In and begged that
the authorities would shoot or burn them They
looked upon banging with the utmost horror--be-
lievng that the spirit of person who is thus stra
gled to death goes into the world in foul
ner, and that it assumes beastly form. The
chiefs were willing that the guilty Indians should
be punished by the penalty Of death, but demand
cd that their souls should be sent into eternity by
The laws, however, were imperative, they must be
hung, though the ropes croke twice before life be.
came extinct. The chiefs then said that II their
Great Father treated them in that way, his mails
should not pass through their country and his
braves should fail under the tomahawk and ar
rows Of the Indian warriors
Mr.. Allen says Mr.. Kincaid was one OF the prin.
cpai mercnhnts oi pait Lake CITY. lie also gives
a singular account Of yamison. Mr.. J. once had a
difficulty with his father-in law, in which Jamisons
left arm was shot and shattered 90 that he lost IL
entirely. Jamison subsequently practscd with
light carbne, and in another encounter shot and
shattered the left arm of his father-in-aw TO
ruin It entirely. Mr.. Jsmson has fallen by the
hands Of the Indians Mr.. Allen, who is very In
teigent gentleman and close observer, thinks from
what he has recently seen OF these Indians, that
our government win have much trouble with them,
and that Il s not safe for an ordinary party Of
whites to pass through their country, = Hartford
Hmea ysf s. lsE Hsa ke8s& y ~
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The arrival Of the Union brings us four
days later intelligence from Europe There is
nothing decisive from the seat Of war. The
allies were making extensive propositions for
an assault upon Sebsstopol, and most bloody
contest was anticipated The next steamer
now nearly due win doubtless bring us news
of something final and decisive
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The Union Republican.

We have received the first number Of the
(" Union Republican semi-weekly Wing pa
per,-jnst established in Staunton Virginia by
Messrs. Tyre Maupin d w. De Hass Mr..
Maupin has acquired some reputation in vir-
ginia as vigorous writer, and several years
ago attained considerable notoriety by his har-
dihood in first starting Wing paper in the
famous stronghold Of Virginia Democracy,
known as the Tenth Legion Although the
" Republican will advocate Wing policy We
are glad to sec, from the opening address Of its
Editors, that they are favorably inclined to the
principles Of the american party. We quote
an extract:
We have an abiding trust in the fealty Of the
masses to all the compromises Of the Consitntion
we look to the patriotism and good sense of the
natipe sons Of our SOIL to resist and rebuke the de-
signs Of the wicked aud iactious men who seek to
weaken the bonds Of our political brotherhood, and
to destroy the priceless heritage Of our fathers.n
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09
Affairs in Kansas slavery, DC.


A correspondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger
writing from Kansas, before the late election
had taken place, explains the causes which win
probably make that Territory eventually slave
State. This is not the first instance where
tho fanatical efforts Of tho abolitionists have
recoiled upon their own heads
In July last, wrote you that Kansas would
not be a slave State. j am now OF different
opinion The impairment and insolent interference
of your eastern fanatics the colonxing as they have
done Of hundreds of the lowest class Of rowdies to
browbeat our voters, and prevent fair expression
of the popular will has brought about this result.
They have located themselves near the Kansas
river, named their City Lawrence, and number,
am told, some hundreds Of voters. have seen
some Of them, and they arc the most unmitgated
looking set ofblackguards have ever laid my eyes
on.
Up to late in September there was no excite
ment In the Territory on this question. Everybody
hero and in Missouri believed that Kansas would
be free State, but no sooner did these colonists
appear here than all the river counties In Missouri
Andrew, Holt, Buchanan, &c., sent over thousands
of their young men to counterfeit their reasonable
schemes They will be successful and ifthe "plague
spot Of slavery" darkens Kansas the people of the
South may thank the Red Republican, Jacobin, and
In reference to the candidates for the Legisla-
turc they WILL at least nine-tenths of them be in
favor of the principles laid down In the Douglas
Nebraska bill Of the last session.
The same correspondent has reason to APP
prehend serious troubles with the Indians on
the frontier:
mentioned in last letter nv belief that the In
dams on the frontier were meditating a hostile
movement towards the whites. This opinion has
since been confirmed. ! have seen several old
hunters who have spent years among them, but
they all think something unusual Is going on, and
are coming TO the settlements for safety The de-
mcanor Of the Indians OF all the tribes have visit
ed Is very much changed They win cell you mo-
thing II they meet you on the path, they win
hide or avoid you, and they positively refuse to give
you any shelter day or night This Is very unusual
as they are the only persons who have been In the
habit Of entertaining travellers. A singular being
Is the Indian. When ! first came to this country,
l felt deeply for the wrongs Of the poor Indian
But have got bravcly over that There are no
Philips, no Red Jackets, no Logans about the In
dams Of our day. They are deceitful, crafty, and
They would as leave kin the man who
treats them well and feeds them, as they would an
inveterate enemy. or this have had the fullest
evidence Their women are, for the most part,
but they have no sense Of shame or
virtue. E. FIR.
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Signs OF Trepidation.

Few papers in the country have systemati-
cally indulgedin more bitter abuse Of the Know
Nothings than the Richmond Enquirer. In
this respect, it scarcely yielded the helm to Its
political idol and guide, the Washington Union.
But mark the change which has come over the
editor since the action Of the Staunton Con-
vcntion. He talks now Of th@n as tenderly as
a sucking dove. Hear his sweet harmony:
"To tho Democratic Know Nothings we appeal
In all kindness and friendship. We and our nomi.
nees agree with you upon all the cardinal princi-
Piles of party faith. We and our nominees have
stood heretofore side by side with you, voting the
same tickets worshipping at the same affairs, gio-
rying over the same triumphs, and mourning over
common defeats. We differ now upon one topic
why should that drive you from us. Our nominees
are neither alien born foreigners, nor Catholics
They are not likely to undertake to place the Pope
at the head Of this government. Why then turn
from themg"
These endearing solicitations will avail
nothing. Such sudden exhibitions of "kind-
ness and friendship" arc rather susp icious.
Democratic Know Nothings are not to be So
duced from their allegiance to the young, Wig
orous, and patriotic American party, by such.
whining appeals to old party associations, or
by any other cunning devices Of frightened
foe. They arc made Of stcrner stuff than the
Enquirer supposes. The editor had better re-
sumo his old tactics. In this he will at least
show the virtue of consistency.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-09

CuRREsr OPERATIONS or THE TREAsuEr.-The
following Treasury warrants were entered ycster-
day, December 8, upon the books Of the First
ComptroIers Office
For the redemption Of stock -&l4,047 10
For paying other Treasury debts T,470 ~
For the customs al,22o 4s
For covering into the Treasury from
customs 50 80
Forcovedng into the Treasury from mis-
cellsncous sources 30 90
For the War Department $500 10
For the Navy Department 2c,aoo So
For repaying In the War Department 1885 81
For the Interior Department 1884 81