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At Auction.
VALUABLE TOWN LOTS.

VALUABLE TOWN LOTS.
ON the fourth day of March next-at the
~ door Of the Court House, will expose
at public auction two valuable lots Of ground
situated in that part Of the town laid out
by the late Elias Beauregsrd, and designa-
ted on the fgurative plan thereof as lots
number Two and three Of square Thirty
two, south, having each, sixty feet front on
the Couys dw Commencement by one hundred
feet in depth. Terms one-fourth cash, the
balance in one, two, and three years with
mortgage retained until final payment.
feb.1O-td. E. BOGEL.
.Axctioreer
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Mourning Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from
i New York, another assortment Of
handsome Mourning Goods. Consisting Of
Iupin's best black NJ. de Lanes, Bomba-
zines Alapacas, Mourning Grapes, Mo,inos.
Ginghams, also 1000 yards Of the best black
English prints, all small fg"ress.
nov Icy. w. D. PHILLIPS.
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FIELDING NUSSELMAN
Wholesale and Retail Dealsf iMall Finds
OF C0NFECfIOAlIIES.

: : =
Conner Of Third snd Laurel Sts., (nsssly
opposite the Bank BATON Rouge
HAVING this day REDUCED his priees,
IL he is prepsred to furnish Ill Mind Of
CA NDY ct wHoLEsALE and RETAIL, on
more favorable terms than can be had in N.
Orleans; and having experienced workman,
his candy will always b. puRE and sREsn;
care being taken that no 'deleterious ingre-
dent" is used in it, manufacture, ~ 10 too
often the case with confectionery purchased
At AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade Of this, and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or.
ders to fill, which he 10 prepared to do to
any amount. having made arrangements for
the best quality Of sugar in market, and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the large
est houses in New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles il his line
September 7,-y.
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ALERT 7. CONVERSE,
SURGUoI AND MECHANICAL llIfflf.
Office .lA D.. Aa~s, Lafayats b, ,. Rosss.


momn - CO0veHee5
WILL extend their practice to the Par
W ish Of West Feliciana, Orders LEFT
At H. B. vibbert & Co, Drug store, Bayou
Sara will meet with prompt attsntion.-
They refer to:
P. N. Enden, y. D., r. J. BulBnxton \. D.,
Baton Rouge, La. Whitman Wilcox =, D.,
H. B. vibbert 4 Co., Bayou Sara, l..
nov 25ly.
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p. CAPDEWELLE
SUCCESSOR TOF NEYREY,

p. CAPDEVELLE
SUCCESSOR TO +. NEYREY,
Laurel Street, bess0een Lafayette 4
Third. Baton Rouge, La.
INFORMS his numerous customers, that
i he will continue the business a. hereto
fore, he has just received an assortment Of
fine goods-consistirg Of Ladies' French
Corsets. linen handkerchiefs, fine cotton
stockings, black lace vei;s, bridal wreaths.
black and white bobinett, swiss edgiugs 4
insertings, Jackonett, do insertings, cotton
and linen laces, black silk do, black velvet
trimmings, silk and cotton do, plain and
figured ribbons, black filet gloves, white 4
colored silk do. q large assortment OF per-
fumery. alI'k.nds Of combs and brushes
pocket knives and scissors, Wade l. Butcher
razors. fine porte monies, accordeons &c.
All If which he offers at moderate prices.
sept29-y.
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CONVERSATIONS on common things !;
~ Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur-
rett's Geography q the Heavens. and At.
la; Wsbstes's 4th Dictionary Sophocle's
series Of Greek books Hannah Moore's
private devotions; Pictorial Brother john
athan; Uncle Tom in French; Confessions
Of an Eaton Boy; Bleak House, by Dick
ems; the Harmonisl Man, by Davis; Leni
Leoti Head Of the family; Gentleman
Jack and = great variety Of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents, and .
large collection Of Piano Music. just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale BY
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NATS.-loo bass prime Planting Oats,
" 10 arrive by Monday 10th.
teb.lS JOSHUA BEAL.
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lafayette Street.
A Ii the Clothing in this establishments
IA made to order-of FRESH NATE.
RL.ALS AND FASHIONABLE PIT.
TERMS. Of this fact, the public may feel
- Il led. II il an economy to buy sucf
goods, in preference to slop shop work vend.
I'd at whatare wrongly denominated sCheaY
Stores" The stock now on hand consists
in 4 complete assortment Of Spring and
sumner 0lothing.-To which il daily be
Ing added every thing new and beautiful.
UvGentlemen are invited to call and ex.
anime for themselves.
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J. McCoR NICK. p. M HArCM
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 Period vals constantly on hand.
Also-AMERICAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers Bristol
Boards. MOnochromatic Boards. h.. vii.
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EsOk eAL4-A delightful "cottage" residence
with suitable out buildings, and two srpents
Of land attached, silgably situated on Church
street for sah >terms favorable.
Until sold, the above property viii Be rented at
Q moderate price pr month. Apply 10
dec. 98H 0. n. HART I co.
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TAN compelled to ask my patrons to
i "pay up." The usual demand for med
icines during the past year, compelling
large outlay Of money, forces me to this,
very unwilling course / am compelled
to have money, 50 those indebted to me
will please pay up.
feb. S. H. T WADDILL'
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A. GOLDM ANN.
(0RAuuATE OF TEE MEDICAL yAcul5y o. lornaAxA.)
Druggist, Apothieary and Chemist,
Corner Of Laxret and Third Streets,
Baton Rouge, La.
THE subscriber has opened the fine new
l. brick store, corner Laurel and Third
streets; sdioining the post Office and will
keep constantly on hshd, large and well
selected stock Of Drugs and Medicines,
which he offers at New Orleans prices
Having made his profession the study Of
his life, and being able to show the most
ample and satisfactory certificates Of his
qualifications, he feels confident Of meriting
the confidence and patronage Of the public.
Country orders promptly filled. Physi-
clans prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours.
jan ls-ly A. GOLDMANN.
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THE Usage ORANGE.-The sub
L scribers have just received direct
from Texas, . supply Of the seed Of this in
valuable plant.
In speaking Of this plant the Southern
CuIt;vator published in Augusta Georgia.
very justly remarks: I'VE have the fullest
confidence in the Osage Orange as hedge
plant, and consider it in all respects superb
or to any other that has been introduced.
For sale BY
feb.l5.M. s. NJ. HART & co.
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A FRESH supply Of genuine Cologne
n water, in pint halt, and quarter
pints. Received and for sale BY
A GOLDMAN, Apothecayy
feb ~ Post office corner.
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]. L. VALET.
" e w d r UG S TO r E ,

Third 8THEET, BAVUN HUU0I, La.
O,ss door Soa&h of Nanchnrd's Grocery,
NEAR THE MARKET.
HAVING opened Drug Store in Baton Rouge At
IL the above mentioned place, the subscriber begs
leave respectfully TO call the attention Of his old
friends and acquaintances to the same.
His stock d selected with care, and with strict
reference to the wants Of the people. Fresh sup.
plies are constantly being received, which will en-.
able him to keep full, we'll 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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Wanted.
A COOP Mich Cow, with young calf
IA Apply 1t the Treasurer's Office.
feb. At.
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TTTALL PAPER.-3000 rolls Paper
w Hangings, just received from Bos-
ton and for sale BY
jan. 2l-y. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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Hat, Cap, 4 Shoe Store.

N.-American Gin, common and good,
VI just received and for sale by
feb 9-y JOSHUA BtAL.
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rHEESE.-30 Boxes prime selected
~ Cream Cheese, from the celebrated
"Cherry Valley Dairy. Just received
and for sale by lfeb21 JOSHUA BEAL.
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4 LIE AND PORTER.-A large SUNNY
a Of Barclay. Perkins {. Co.'S London
Porter and Tennent Scotch Ale, warranted
genuine just received and for sale bv
jan 24ly WIN. BOGEL, DRUGGIST
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4 T RETAIL.--Families in want
- ofa very pure and beautiful article
Of LARD OIL, cannot do better than send -
store Of Josnn. Re-,
ITO barrels Just received. as9. ~.
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.. OUSSET,
PA 3 q ION BILE TAILOR,

y u ~ ~ u y y z u LUX,
HAS iust.seceived full stock offne goods
III for geIItlemen's wear. His stock has
been selected with care, and contains the
most fashionable goods for fall and winter
garments. As an experienced cutter, Mr..
OusEr has not superior in this city. nova
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0EFERS for sale the following articles. warran.
- ted Of superior qusiity-Msccaboy, Scotch.
Coarse, French. Rappee. Honey Dew Scotch, ana
otner Snuss. Also, Fine Out Tobacco IN ttn.1oif
and papers: more particular description Of -
various articles can be known By sendine for :
full price current % above. Jan. 10 -
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r OUDEN's FAMILY REMTDIEs, superior to an
Ii others; received and for sale 1t
jan. 20ly A. GOLDMAN, Agent,
Druggist, Post Omte Coz
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ENGLISH, French and American Quinine-,
Il large supply for sale by
jan. 29ly A. GoLDMANNN, Apothecsry
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-21

world, if he then has tongue and pen for
the cause of truth. For his principles will be
brought to the test. discourse will be watched
--h severy word listened to,-aid glad will his
enemies be if they can only see him falter or
slightly stumble.
I looked upon the subject Of this sketch when
he first launched his barque upon the ocean of
life. was an interested spectator, for loved
him. I was anxious to see how he would brook
contumely and reproach, and soon had an OPP
portuni'y. He bore it like true soldier, andI
could see by the flash of his eye that he knew
himself to be the recipient of a power of which
he had not dreamed in former times. And
while he whispered: ~
"The brave mans trial.,ask is not alone to die"
received evidence, also, of his determination
to grave his name and fame upon the tablet of
theworld's great heart and to make them to be
both loved and honored. %s
Roseville, Del, June, 1854.
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-21

A COOP SroRY.--Some of the students of
the Indiana State University, were suspected
to be in the habit of drinking brandy. Where
they obtained twas mystery. DIR. Daily de-
termined to ferret out the secret. Calling into
a drug store, the proprietor asked him how
that sick student, MIR. Carter. came OH g.
Smelling rat, the Doctor answered in an eva
sive manner, and soon drew out of the apothe-
cary that the students under suspicion had been
in the habit of purchasing brandy for a sick
student by the name of Carter; that they said
he was quite low, and was kept alive by stimu-
ants; that the Young gentlemen seemed very
much devoted to him. Now the secret was out.
This Carter was fictitious character, and the
Doctor had the secret.
However, he kept his own counsel. The
next time the students assembled in cha pei for
prayers, he cast his eyes over the crowd and
satisfied himself that Carter's nurses were all
present. The devotions were duly conducted,
and then he Called the auemtion of the SUI.
dents, rernarking that he had mournful task
to perforn-as the President OF the University
It became his duty to announce the death of
their fellow-stulent, Mr.. Carter. After lin
gering illness of several weeks, portion OF
which time he was kept aIipe 5yStimulants, he
had breaihed his last tie had no doubt that
this announcement would fall sadly on the ears
Of those who had so faithfully attended to his
wants, but he hoped they would hear it with
reslguation-he hoped they would reflect upon
the oit-repeated words, &" .hemeRto nlori, -
that he would no longer detain, but leave them
to their own reflections!
The result Of this announcement was start.
ling. None of the Professors, and but few OF
the students had ever heard of Carter, "Whc
is he!" was whispered; none knew, but the
p" kind friends who attended him." and they
wouldn't tell; and the President seemed SC
DEEPLY AFFECTED, they didn't like to ask him
I--BrookuiHe Am. .-
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ShipWrecks. Rum.

1t is generally known that portion-we ap-
prehend but a minor port;on-of the vessels
from time TO time sent TO sea are fitted out on
the principle of Total Abstinence from Intoxi-
eating Liquors, while the residue are supplied
with Alcoholic Beverages and oficered by drink
ing men, The public as well as the under-wri-
ters, have deep interest in knowing how many
Of the shipwrecks, of late 90 frequent and dis-
astrous, are experienced by the Total Absti-
nence vessels aforesaid, and what is the per
centage Of disaster occurring to these as COM
pared with that encountered by others. Il is
the plain duty Of the Insurance Companies TO
institute the inquiry here indicated, TO make it
as thorough as possible, and TO report and act
upon the result.
A friend who has followed the sea for the
lest bve years, giving some attention 10 this
subject, is confident that no reSSel ichich sailed
on strict Temperance principles h0o get been
lost Wtthin these five gears. We consider this
too strong, yet the simple truth, could it be as
certalhed, would be startling. Our friend says
searching inqsiry into the circumstances un-
der which shipwrecked vessels were severally
lost would trace these calamites TO Liquor in
more than half the cases of their occurrence.
In one case which came within his knowledge,
where merchantmen was wrecked on the
evening of recent Fourth of July, the captain,
officers and crew were all drunk, and there was
not even a lookout on deck when the ship,
through sheer, criminal negligence, was strant.
ed and lost
We urge the managers of Insurance Compa-
MICS to look closely into this matter. The losses
OF the past six months must bear very heavily
on many, if not most of them, depriving MANY
stockholders of the dividends whereon they de.
pended for subsistence. We are to have a
formal investigation as to the origin Of each
hre occurring IN our city: Why not do likewise
with regard 20 wrecks along our shores! Rely
or 1t, investigation will show that many of
them are dishonesty caused, while a great
many more might, with care and capacity, have
been avoided by employing Temperance officers
and Keeping each vessel scrupulously clear of
Alcoholic Liquors. A few Insurance Compa.
mes taking risks only on vessels EMPLOYING
none but devotees of Total Abstinence, whether
as officers or men, and allowing no LIQUORS TO
go on board them, no matter on what pretext,
would soon work revolution in shipping most
Advantageous to all concerned. Goods would
gradually cease to be shipped, even by drinking
men, IN any other than Temperance ships. if
these were abundant, and there were offices IN
which none others were insured; fer their
superior safety and dispatch would soon insure,
them general preference. Is il not high time
tor vigorous movement in this direction -
Tribune.
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-21

The CURSE OF INTEMPERANcE.-A writer
in the Methodist Protestant, speaking of the
curse of intemperance, makes use of this deci-
dedly strong language: "When the sword of
.pestilenee in Europe, far and wide, moved down
like grass its helpless victims, the angel of the
pestilence grew weary with the slaughter. and
he sheathed his deadly blade. The terrible
two-handed sword of alcohol slays with an un-
.ceashng slaughter He never tires-he never
holds back his bloody hand, neither night nor
day. "a The sloganh of his internal mercena-
ries Isl "slay and slay, until your very soil is
soaked with blood, and your grave-yards groan
with the bloated corpses Of his victims. When
the black plague swept over the Eastern world
it killed, passed on, and left the survivors free
from fear or danger. The black plague of in.
temperance iB an ever-abiding destruction---it
will not pass Ont never departs" -,
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-21
Chanter III.

The day of Charles Woodley's marriage was
at hand, and a most glorious day it was. At
night the parlor of Mr.. Weston's stately mansion
was illumned with thousand brilliant lights.
which, combined with the sweet infections OF
vocal and the soft harmsny of instrumental
music, the light, gay laughter of merry maid
ems, and the measured tread of the dancers
steps, told in language not easy to be misunder-
stood, that no ordinary occurrence was to trans
pre- ..e.
We will not dwell upon the festivities OF the
evening-sufhce 1t to say that all was in unison
with the happiness and buoyaney of the two
fond and trusting hearts, which short while
since soemnly engaged "to live together after
Gods ordinance in the holy estate of matri-
mony."
honth after month came and departed, until
finally the solemn knell of time told the terlni-
ton of year. They were months of perfect
love and peace to cur hero and heroine, and
now on the anniversary of their wedding day,
they retrospected the days that were past with
out sing lie regret to mar the happiness which
that retrospectIon afforded them. They saw in
the pathway already .rodden the spring buds of
mutual affection which had sweetened the
hours which had fed; whilst the avenue that
opened before them presented new delights,
aud new iS3ys, which were as yet unrealized.-
| But alas! the uncertainty of human prospects.
The destroying mildew rested upon these Joys
ere they were attained, and when the spot
which Hope had painted as most luxurant was
reached, 1t was barren and sterile. The unre-
lenting hand of misfortune had stripped the in
yiting bower of it's leaves and flowers, and the
signing winds swept mournfully over the DESC
lating ruins. And does tire reader ask why
this changel All, the weakness of human ma.
ture The upas tree of Intemperance sprang
up by the wayside, and igs fruit was gathered
by our now altered hero. The tempter had Al
last 'triumphed, the victimhad at last fallen, ant
now in yonder reeling inebriate we behold the
once.upright manly and beloved Charles Wood.
ley! 'Oh, whata change is hereP Lips thai
a few short months ago uttered the pleading
accents of prayer and pious ejaculations, ar(
now filled with curses and blasphemyl Eyes
that once telegraphed the sweet language o
affection are glarng now with the blaze Q
drunken ragei The heart once cleansed b.
the purifying blood of crucfed Redeemer
and oyerfowing with sentiments the most ex
alting and ennobling, is now under satanic in
iuence The conscience once SO sensitive t,
the touch of pollution is now scared, and read,
; for the performance of crimes the most hideou
and revoltingl Yes, our hero has indeed fall
en-; and hoio he fell, we shall now proceed t
show. Seii fe a 80 f ~
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-21
0lriglinal 4aetrp,
wfittsl for the Herald.
THE RESTORATION.
Acts III, 1.
esf 45 e.. a.-s IL
sy W.. O. STEWART.

! ~ 49,
The day was radlsn,ly bright. az
The sun ascending high >. -aE ..,.
All nature deluge6 in delight 49,. - ,.,-. ..- .
And charmed the holy eye .,.... ...
Os Pessr, who the Almighly's wrondrous power
Discsrned on every tree and every flower.
With John. beloved disciple, true, -.
His converse was Of Heaven-- H..
place. 10y faith, they loved TO view,
where bright crown 10 given
70 all who patient. suffering --long and meek
Regeneration through the at,onement seek.
The ninth-,he houroi prayer had come.
The gate called Beautiful
'Wss open thrown lis moorings from, Hs-
10 adp,is the dutiful.
Waudsily In The temple gathered there
Themselves TO conssc.ste in humble prayer.
A man. lame from his natal hour.
Lay at the temple gate -
To ask of them a simple dover
Who at the altar wait '
Conferred they who wiGh faithful souls believe
More blessed 'tis to give than tc receive. ..
From the disciples sought he aims,
Rat they were destitute,
Nor gold nor silver filled their palms
To gold their low repute: 7-%
Though hearts were theirs that burned with holy love
And faith possessed a mountain 10 remove.
. rleassre. Of earthen vesseIst
Have not 10 bring to thee"
Said Peter. land hs upturned eye
s'lsshed With benigni,y,)
=. Bat IN the name OF Jesus Christ the Son
OF God, nc thou and waik-erecI--alone."
The afflicted took the proffered aid
No dosblug heart was here
And lett the ground wherein he laid
Restored strong-perfect lair.
Then walking, leaping. praising. shouting loud.
All glory gave he 10 he iriune Gods - ~.
May 90. 1854.
The Delaware herald., 1854-06-21
Chapter III. I

Thomas Carroll, although Charles Woodley
was ignorant Of the fact, had made the acquain-
lance of Ella Weston some months previous
TO his (Woodley's) arrival in the city, and
80 far as a man of bis habits was capable of
feeling the influence of SO pure fame, he had
t" fallen in love with her. His love was but
lily reqiited, b6wever--@indeed, she no sooner
heard of his light fame than as a matter of
course she gave him to understand that his So
ciety was mo longer agreeable to her. He, Of
course. discontinued his regular visits to her
resideiice, but whenever an opportunity occur
red, instead of stunning he would seek a meet
ing with her. On these occasions he would
sndeavor to remove the impressions made upon
her mn nj with regard to himself and with all
the oily eloquence he possessed would plead to
be reinstated in her favor. Finding this, how
ever, unavailing. he determined after much
consideration to adopt an entirely new mode
of procedure, which was simply as follows:--
His acqnaintance with Miss Weston, although
of short duration, was sufficiently long to con-
vince him that she was the possessor ofyery
sensitive feelings and he determined as a last
resource to confess the truth Of all the state-
ments she had heard with reference to his cha
racter, and after making solemn declarations to
reform his life, to appeal to her goodness OF
heart for sympathy and forgiveness. He ac-
cordingly did so, and the sympathy and forgive
ness he had expected were freely and fully be-
slowed. But this did not satisfy him. After
having wrought upon her feelings thus far, he
determined to press his suit once again, hoping
that under the immediate influence Of the finer
feelings of her soul she would readily grant
nlm that encouragement he 20 much desired -
Sis'ng from his seat and grafping her delissts
nand which she in vain epdeavored to extricate
b <xclsimsd--- lsl*4