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PR0CL A M A TION
10 the Citizens Of Baton Rouge
THROW PHYSIC TO THE DOGS.
EULVEEgNaAEEgEEs'S
HYRO ELECTRIC VDLTRiC CHAINS,

/ Iy0dNftng 7nsians' TeltG/ tram the mast
F.! aeute pais, and permanently cu-
ring'nU Ncuraigic Diseases.-
Rheumatism, painful and swelled Joints, neural
ga OF the race, Deafness, Biiudness, st. yitus
Dance, palpitations ofth Heart. periodical
Headache, pains IN the stomachc, In
digestion. dyspepsia, Urtnc pains.
/ T'HESE CHAINS were first introduced In the
| L city OF New York, less than year since, and
after being subjected to the most thorough trial
in every hospital In the city, by Drs. yalintine
Mott Post, Carnochan and Van Buren, II was dis.
covered that they possess strange and wonderful
power In the relief and cure ofthe above class Of
diseases, and they at once recommended, through
the papers Of the city, their general nse and their
sale and the success that has attended their use
ID M1lZ,lTdLeIe1.
Previous to their introduction into this country
they were used in every hospital In Europe, anc
are secured by patents in France, Germany, Aug.
tria, Prussia and England and also In the United
States.
''1hink rlose ami ponler 1ueH.n
The principles upon which 1t s claimed that tn
Chains produce their marvellous cures, are, first
that all NERVOUS DISEASES are attended and pro.
duced by deficient supply Of nervous fluid, and
an agent that resembles closely electricity, or
electric magnetism and second-that the electric
magnetic chains, by being worn over and upon
the part and organ diseased, furnish to the ex-
hausted nervous system,by its powerful stimula.
ting effects, the nervous 1uii which Is required to
produce q healthy action through the entire sys-
TEN. No disgusting nostrum Is allowed to be taken
while using the Chains, but rigid observance OF
the general laws Of health are required. Brisk
Friction upon the part deceased, adds much to
the effect Of the chains, by increasing their mag
etc power.
1000 Dollars
will be given to any person who will produce so
many well 0uthentieated certifcates Of cure, both
from intelligent patiencs and seientifc physicians,
AS have been affected by the use of Puvermach's
ELECTRIC CHAINS. They never fail to perform what
they are advertised to do, and person ffas ever
been dissatisfied who has given them trial.
In Fen,aie Diseases,
more than one hundrGd permanent cures Of pro-
l2DsHs nkT have beebeifected within the last year
by the use Of these chains. by applying one end
Of the chain over the region OF the abdomen and
the other upon the spine just above the hips, the
usual severe symptoms incident to that disease are
at once removed
Mode If Use.
The chain should be moistened before use with
common vinegar, and then end Of the chain
should be applied directly to the seat Of the pain
or disease, and obtain pamphlet (gralis.) 1t
will explain their mode Of use to all who may de-
sire II. Physicians respectfully invited TO call
and investigate their merits.
J. STEINEkT, Gen. Agent.
563 Roadway, New York.
GEO. NJ. HEROMAE and WIN. BOGEL
april ID. Agents, Baton Rouge.
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SUCCESSION SALE.

In the matter of the Succession of ABEL
KENT, deceased.-No. $685. Probatc.'
Sixth Judicial District Court Parish
Of East Baton Rouge, La.
DY VIRTUE of a commission issued in
ID the above succession and to me direct
ed from the Hon. Sixth Judicial District
Court, in and for the Parish Of East Baton
Rouge and State Of Louisiana. / will cx-
pose at public sale, on Saturday, the 22'd
day Of July mert, A. D., 1854, at II o'clock
A, M on the premises whereon the decd.
last resided, in said Parish, at about twenty
five miles from the City Of Baton Rouge,
on Little Sandy Creek-the property here
in after set forth and described, belonging
to the secession Of ABEL KENT, late Of said
Parish. deceased, 10 wit:
A CERTAIN tract Of Land or Planta-
ton, wherein the deceased last resided, in
said Parish, on Little Sandy Creek, at a.
bout twenty-five miles from the City of
Baton Rouge, containing two hundred acres
more or less, together with all the build
ings and Improvements thereon.
ANOTHER TRACT Of Land, lying a.
bout one mile from the above described
tract north west direction, and containing
two hundred acres, more or less.
Matilda, negro woman aged about 30
years; Simon, negro man aged about as
years. Also, the following personal pro-
perry, to wit:
Sorrel Horse, ! Bay Poney, Is or so
head of Cattle, more or less; 3 Yoke Of
Oxen; 35 head Of sheep; 90 head of Hogs,
more or less. The claim Of wild hogs run
ming at large in the woods. One Ok Wag-
gon; Iron Of an old Wagon l lot of Corn;
four Feather Beds; Bedsteads and Furni-
ture; lot of Kitchen Furniture: lot of
Household Furniture. Also, lot Of Plan
tation implements, &c.
TERMS OF SALE The real estate
and slaves, one fourth Cash--balance on 1
and years credit from the day of sale, in
equal instalments with mortgage retained
and security furnish to the satisfaction Of
the administrator.
PERSONAL PEorERry-AIl sums of Ten
dollars and under, Cash--and all sums over
and above that amount, on a credit of Six
months from the day Of sale, and notes en-
dorsed TO the satisfaction of the adEinistra-
tor, and all made payable at the Parish Re-
corder's Office in the City OF Baton Rouge,
lune1S-6ts. II. V. BABIN, Sheriff.
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ualliday,s Nursery.

TNHE subscrIber has now in cultivati on
l. 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
row on hand is the Green Rose. He will
soon be ready totreceive orders for Fruit
and shade trees, flowers &c.
10 Letters addressed to J. NJ. H, at the
Post Office will meet attention.
july-2. J. M. HALLIDAY.
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RULES.

EAU NIEIDs
1. Any one hireing will be held responsible for
any damages that either Horse, Buggy, Carriage
or.Kiggng may sustain.
2. No seat IN Stage will be considered engaged
until paid for.
B. No Horse, Buggy or Carriage will be consid-
cred engaged until paid for.
A. Free ferriagc for Horse or Horse ard Buggy.
s. A few Horses always on hand for sale.
6. Match Horses for families always on hand
and for sale.
Z. Always on hand ard ready for trading, buy
ing and selling generally.
$ and last but no. rast. Our great object II to
make our business cash and progressive, 1t is in
tended that the cash prices shtii he invariably in
advance. HUTCHINSON ROBERTSON,
Third street between Church aud Laurel.
Baton Rouge, Juae 18Th. l954-ly.
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THE undersigned takes pleasure in an
L nouncing to the citizens Of Baton
Rouge and vicinity that he has established
Daguerrean Room on Lafayette street
over Booth 4 Quiggin's shoe store,. where
he is prepared to take likenesses and copies
Of Licensees in the very best style.
He is prepared to take landscapes. All
work warranted to give satisfaction.
% Charges moderate.
To persons furnishing their own cases a
liberal deduction will be made
june 14-tf GEO. w. ROBERTS.
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NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!!
THE Lamp Lighter; Tillman's Chemis-
l try Judge Edmonds on Spiritualism !;
Masonic Manuel Poets and Poetry Of
America; School Diary; Life and Say
ings of Mrs. Darlington Love and Parent
age; The Louisiana Swamp Doctor; ST.
mon sugg's Old Neighborhood; Holliok's
Marriage Guide; Holliok's Male Organ !;
The Mother in Law, with a great many
other cheap publications. Received and
for sale by, GEO. M. HEaoMAN.
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Notice to Delimquents.
T HEREBY give notice to those who are
i indebted to me TO come forward imme-
diately and settle, or their accounts will
be placed in proper hands for collection.
april ii F. ARBOUR.
MIR. FREDERICK ARBOUR takes
lV1 this opportunity Of returning his
thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
received at the hands Of his old customers
and the public generally, ant. solicits con-
tnuance OF. the same. He is now prepared
to fill all orders for lumber that may be
entrusted to him. Terms CASH and CASH
only. lapril III IF. ARBOUR.
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NOR SPRING MEDICINES.--The
i 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 TO use Morti-
mer's Bitter Cordial, the best Medicine for
that purpose. 1 offer at The same time a
large stock Of popular sarsaparillas and
Alternatives. For sale by.
march-7 A, GOLDMANN,
Apotheeary, Post Office corner.
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I3a son Rouge Daily Mail Stages.

ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY
A Stage will leave BATON ROUGE
FOR Jackson ASD CLINTON * a,
at 10 O'Clock, A. ~, every day ~ i. ~
except Sunday, and arrive at
CLINTON same day
Leave CLINTON for JACKSON and BATON
ROUGE every day except Sunday, and arrive
at BATON ROUGE same day.
Fare to CLINTON, ...................$3 80
:" JACKSON, Q SO
" MOUNT WILLING, 2 90
p" PLAINS, ........................1 80
Stage will leave BATON ROUGE every day at
A. n. for
Cromwell Springs and return same day.
Fare each way, 81 90
III DO In advance for one seat TO and from
Springs same day. Each passenger entitled to 40
lbs baggage. and all extra will be charged.
June ply Il. g. HUTCH1SON.
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j. L. VALET,
NE w u X UG s TO Il f.,
THIRD STREET, BATON ROUGL, La

1A1NU oINEEI, 0H1OW AUU0I, LA.
One LO0r South ofLzanclayd's GROCERY,
NEAR THE MARKET.
HAVING opened Drug Store in Baton Rouge At
Ill the above entioned place, the subscriber beys
leave respectfully to call the attention Of his old
friends and acquaintances to the same.
His stock Is selected with care, and with strict
reference to the wants Of the people. Fresh sup
plies constantly being received, which will en-
able him to keep full, well selected and varied
assortment.
long practical experience warrants him in
promising to give entire satisfaction.
Country orders promptly filled.
Physicians can rely on having their prescriptions
carefully prepared at all hours. feb-9.y-w&d.
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Mil1lnary and Fancy Dry Goods.
THE undersigned having purchased Of
i Mrs. Blanchard, her Millinary Store
adjoining the Grocery, corner Third and
Convention Streets, has added thereto a
choice assortment Of Fancy Dry Goods
The Millinary department being in charge
of competent hands, Ladies may rest assur-
ed Of having all work in that particular
business done strictly in accordance with
the prevailing styles, trial being respect
fully solicited. T.B. O'CONOR.
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Ration Rouge Stea m Corn Mills.
THE above establishment. situated on
i corner of North and Main streets, is
now in working order, and any demand
for Fresh Ground Corn Neal can be
promptly supplied.
UA meal cart will for the accommo-
dalton of customers, make the circuit of the
city every Monday, Thursday and satur-
day. Meal will also be kept at the store
of the undersigned, opposite the Ha'ney
House. JOSHUA BEAL.
june 20 SAY.
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CIR 0CERIES.

U - W ~ - 1O
{ WHOLESALER r REEAIL.)
n TIM OLD rr1xD ~ !. = sLAscaA1D.
Corner Of IharA r Co,sre5sti0n SIS.
Hatsn Rougs, In.
THE undersigned respectfully informs
j the Inhabitants Of Baton Rouge and
vicinity, that having bought out Mr.. Blan-
chard, be will keep constantly on hand
large and well assorted stock of the best
M6x< 80 Atpresent he would
&SXEEk1Es6ca particular atten-
ton to the following
DufIicld Hams; Canvassed Hams;
Plain do. Cheese; Flour; Tea;
Coffee; Chocolate; Sugar; Candies
JelIies; Preserved Fruits; Fresh
Salmon !. Sardines; Pickles:
Mustard; Yeast Powder Star
Candles; Sperm do. Soap;
French Liquors do Wines;
Brandies; Whiskey;
Gin; Rum, Scotch Ale;
London Porter; Havana Segars; Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco &c. Also, Soda
Crackers, done up in tin cases for ia
mily use, and in boxes or barrels.
OF these and other .hings there is a large
and varied assortment, which will be sold
at the lowest rates, and therefore hopes
that by.intesrity and strict attention to tu-
siness he will merit a continuance Of that
support which the establishment has here
tofore so literally received.
may2-y. T. B. OCONoR.
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Ice Cream.
THE undersigned has Just received a fine
l. assortment of Flavoring extracts,
such as Varilla, Lemon, Pineapple, Orange,
Almond. Burgamot, Cinnaman, Cloves,
ect Also a.choice article of Vanilla Beans,
for sale by any quantity.
june 3. VIM. BOGEL.
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MINERS Canadian yermifuge-the best in use,
W Dor sale " Gjsn DI A. OOLVcdASS.
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Livery Stable,

HUTCHINSON & ROBERTSON have adopted the
following Prices and Rules:
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ELOUR-50 barrels 'fancy," st. Loui:
L just received and for sale by
april Id. JOSHUA BEAL.
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Greenwell Springs and return same day

stage will leave BATON ROUGE every day at
A. NJ. for
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DR. Geoghegan's Compound Extract Of
- Hydroffer, for sale by
may-24. J. l.. WALLET, Druggist.
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Bricks! Bricks!

VIROP Anti Phlogistique de Briant, for
~ colds coughs &c. for sale by
may-24. il. WALLET, Druggist.
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AHEAD OF 7HE RAPPERs.

We doubt If the rapping and tipping
fanaticism of the present day can pro-
duce anything equal TO the scene below
described, drawn from the accounts of
Drs. Stone and J. B. Dods. (The latter
author of Judge Edmonds Refutcd.'')
Forty-five years ago, there was an cx-
tensive religious excitement in Kentucky.
The excitement was produced by man
partially deranged, who had been a great
hunter, and who believed himself in
spired. All his proceedings were char
acterised by the greatest fanaticism, and
partOok Of the character of the man as a
hunter. In order to resist the devil and
make him flee from you, it was necessa-
~, he contended, TO give him chase, TO
tree and shoot him as we would a wolf
among the sheep, who came but to de-
vour. AS the meeting was held in grove,
one individual suddenly started in pur-
suit, as he supposed, Of the devil, and
others ofa peculiar nervous temperament,
having no power to resist, involuntarily
joined in the pursuit, and this was called
''the running exercise '" One climbed up
into tree after the devil, and others in
voluntarily caught the mania. This was
called ''tte climbing exercise :" One in
dividual was moved to bark; and soon
others, even though they used every
method to prevent it, fell to involuntarily
barking like dogs, while others gathered
around the tree praying for success. This
was called freeing The dera," it was
literally devil chase. And such time
of running, climbing, dog barking. and
devil chasing was perhaps never known
before nor since.
On another occasion, insisting upon the
words of our Saviour being literally un-
derstood-'' Except We be converted and
become as little children, ye cannot en-
ter into the kingdom of heaven''-onc
Individual went to playing marbles in
the broad aisle of the church; others in
voluntarily joined him. An old man
undertook to expostulate, saying that it
was carrying matters, az he thought
rather too far! On hearing this, an old
lady, who was down upon her knees
among the marble-players, sprung to hel
feet, grasped her umbrella, and taking Z
Side-Saddle seat on it, rode down ;h,
aisle in full child-like glee. On seeing
this, the old gentleman could resist nC
longer-seized his cane, threw himsel
astride of it like any boy, and rode down
the aisle after her in sing song voice
"Oh my dear brethren and sisters,
feel the full child-like spirit carrying me
to heaven on a wooden hoss :" Several
others now caught the mania, having no
power to resist it. Others, less serious,
broke into convulsive laughter, shouted
and hur aed, and the meeting broke up
in one scene of confusion"
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DON T ''Go 1T TOO STRONG. The i'm
mortal Sam Patch, who jumped from the
top of the Falls of Niagara with triumph
ant success, and was killed afterward by
attempting similar feat from the Falls
of the Gencsee at Rochester, was fellow
it is said, Of ''intinite jest" 1t was a
standing remark with him, that some
things could be done as well as others. T"
Poor Sam jumped once too often: that
was his mistake. He paid the forfeit OF
bis error, and died in harness s"-for
jumping was his business.
We might take lesson from Sam. 1t
won't do 10 jump too often. If we are
so fortunate as to be saved from the
downward poise Of the precipice by a
hairs breadth to-day, it would not be the
highest wisdom to attempt a similar ex-
pertinent tomorrow.
If man be saved from danger, ruin,
or misfortune by the "skin Of his teeth, I"
he should learn a lesson that ought to
serve him during the remainder of his
life.
Bold men, who do bold deeds, are often
successful; but when such people fail, the
failure is awful To contemplate A boldcr
man than cid Bonaparte, for instance,
never lived. Ills triumphs were the won
der and admiration even Of his enemies.
But wise and discerning as he was, he
ioolishly enough attempted the conquest
OF Russia, fatal mistake, which was, 40
doubt, the cause Of his ultimate ruin.
The prestige of his fame became dimmcd
aftsr that unfortunate campaign, il such,
indeed, it may be called.
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NOTICE

Two THE CREDITORS OF THE LATE REpUB-
L Lie OF TEXAS.-The creditors of the late Re
pubic OF Texas ore hereby notified, that by an act
OF ths lssi[lature Of the State of Texas approved
Fe5. lith 1854, the provisions OF the act entitled
act {, provide for ascersaining the debt of the
tate hepublic Of Texas, approved March Goth, 1s4S
n osen exte ndsd until the 1st day Of August 1856
hersIore, al holders of any of the rbilities of the
zse sApuoic, which have not been heretofore unju.
lcdet :, whether the same be stock bonds, treasury
ao-''' auditet paper, uniquidated claims, or any
otaer description of debt whatsoever, will present
tne -suia Tar adjustment to the Auditor and Comp.
Iroer, at this Office, in Austin, On or bsf re the
uts Aforesaid August let, 1885, or the same are by
eea1te aforesaid, declared forever barred
fsrties forwarding clsims by mail to the under
siSne under the provisions of the act aforesaid Il
cerheate Of adjustment Issued therefor will be re.
turne1 IN the same way. should it be SO directed BY
ehe Claimant otherwise it win remain in the Aud.
tors ONCE subject to his order In all cases of the
transmission OF securities to aud from the Office the
same shall be at the risk of the owner or holder.
Whsn a party deputies another to act for him,
lwniih Is requisite in second class clsins) simple
power OF attorney attested by two witnesses VIII
JNO. NJ. SNISHER, I Auditor
JAMES B. SHAW, I Comptroller
Austin, Texas, February 22d, 1854.
li-3m
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resembling large cake baked in tin

resembling large cake baked in tin
pan, and turned upside down, and deco
rated with rose buds Just opening. In
the centre there was large cake of the
same form, but it wss incrusted ON the
outside with fine white frosted surface,
spangled with sugar-plums in the shape
of cooked hats, shells, radisheS, &c.
The dishes were nine or ten in number.
viz, at the head piece of beef q Ia mode;
at the foot large roast pig; then, alter
nately, fish, a leg Of mutton, tongue.
boiled fowls, ham, corned beef, dish of
small birds, chicken pie. and perhaps two
dishes more | cannot be certain. All
these, however, were preceded by soup
and calf s head, but common. The vege-
tables were peas, salad, potatoes-new
ones, but very small-cranberry sauce
The dessert: tarts, custards, icllieS, ice
creams, blanc mango, strawbe berries, (very
poor,) ra,sins, almonds, &c. And the
wines, Madeira and Port.
Mrs. Adams was very sociable and
helped to carve, &c. The President
carved the ham, which was before him,
and was very attentive to all his guests
After few glasses, Mrs. Adams with
drew, with her daughter. Col. w. S.
Smiths wife said nc thing that heard
all the time she sat at table. We drunk
the United States, and then toasts and
sentiments, and did just as we pleased,
and took French leave when it suited.
The President told the gentlemen, as he
saw them retire, that there was coffre
above, if they chose it. The day was
hot, and | believe but few went up.
sat until there were but three or four
LETT, and then retired.
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From the New York Journal Of Commerce

The following letter was addressed by
Member Of Congress to his wife, during
the administration of President John
Adams. 1t describes a dinner at the
Presidents House, and gives pleasing
illustration of the domestic economy of
that period:
PHILADELPHIA, June 9th, 1877.
My dear Maria II wrote few lines
yesterday, and promised you long letter
by this days mail. The grounds of my
promise were, that, having dined at the
Presidents, | certainly could not lack for
materials to compose very handsome
letter indeed, and one Of no small impor-
tance. Our House were so earnestly en-
gagged in debating the question "whether
a man has a right to defend himself mhen
attacked by robbers or assasSinS," that we
di not adjourn until after clock (the
hour at which we were to dine.) We,
therefore. went straight from the House
of Representatives to the Presidents, and
were introduced by name to the Presi
dent, who shook us by the hand, and then
he introduced us to Mrs. Adams, who
rose up to receive our bow. We then sat
down, and the waiter handed round a glass
of punch, which, permit me to say, was
very agreeble, after having sat for five
long hours hearing rery dry debate on
clear subject. In few minutes dinner
was announced, and one of the gentle
men handed Mrs. Adams into the dining
room.
The President followed, and the COM
pany followed him. Mrs. Adams sat at
the head of the table, and the Secretary
at the foot, and the President sat at one
side near the middle. The company took
their seats altogether promiscuously, ex-
cept that the Chaplain of our House, who
said grace, sat at Mrs. Adams's right
hand. Grace having been said before
we took our seats, We had nothing to do
but to attend TO our business. But here
it is necessary to give description of
the bill OF fare, and the arrangement of
the board; but l am very much afraid
that they shall not only be inaccurate.
but that | Shall fail in giving a brilliant
and interesting description of this i'm
portant subject. As wish, however, TO |
be as good as my word, l shall attempt
1t. There were about twenty persons at
the table. The utensils Were only com
mon blue china plates, glass tumblerS,
and wine-glassses. The table was dtco-
rated or garnished with glass stands,
five in number. On the TWO extremes
were only dishes of common lettuce or
settslD: next TO these, towardsthe centre,
at each end, was piece Of pastry wolk,