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The American patriot., 1855-09-15

% The following C
list Of articles CO
u sale by LANGWO
DRUG STORE in Cir
of the tradegenerally is
Aloes,
Alcohol,
Assafntida,
Alum,
Arrow Root,
Ammonia Carb.
A,'spice,
Adhesive Plaster,
Balsum Fir,
" Tolu,
Bay rum,
Blue mass,
" Stone,
Black lead,
" Snake root,
Blister plaster,
Borax,
Calomel, English&Am.
Calcined magnesia,
Calnphor,
CASTLE soap,
Castor oil, per gala boi
Cayenne pepper,
Charcoal powder,
Chrome green,
Cloves,
Citrate of iron&Quinine
Cod liver oil,
Colombo root,
Composition powder,
Copperas,
Cream tartar,
Dovers powders,
Elm bark
EPSON salts,
Ergot,
Extrats of oil kinds,
Flaxseed,
Flor sulphur,
Ginger,
Glue,
Gum guac,
I" myrrh,
=" arabic
| =" opium,
Hoffman's anodyne,
Henry's magnesia,
Indigo,
Iodide Postass,
Jalap,
Lamp black,
Linseed oil,
Litherage,
Lunar caustic,
Lemon syrup,
Matches,
Mace,
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NOTICE..

4 IL persons indebted to the estate of DR.. James
n Perkins, deceased, are hereby requested to
make prompt payment to my Attorney, J. T. Heath,
ESQ.,, in the town Of Jackson La, otherwise, suit
will be Immediately instituted to obtain such pay.
ment.
All persons having claims against said estate are
requested to present the same for acknowledgment
- soon as possible, to my Attorneys, J. G. Kill
bourne, Esq, in Clinton, or to J. T. Heath. ESQ.,,
In Jackson, La. LEWIS G. PERKINS,
may26 Administrator.
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N office.

Notice.
In the matter of the Succession Of Elijah STATIC
deceased-No 2S47.
IL PERSONS having claims against the above
"A succession, will present them to my Attorney
John N. Roberts, for inspection, any person or
persons oweing said succession will please make i'm.
mediate payment to me as administrator.
jv2S RICHARD STAFFORD.
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AdmiMiSfr0tOr's Notice.

Administrators Notice.
IL persons indebted to the estate of r. W..
"A PATRICK, deceased, are hereby notified to
make immediate payment to me or my Attorney,
J. G. Kilbourne, and those having claims will pre-.
sent the same, duly authenticated, for liquidation.
E. PATRICK, Admr'x.
Clinton. La, June 90, 1855,
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Caution.

Caution.
THE public at large and the trading community,
are hereby forewarned against buying or selling,
or opening accounts in any shape with my wife or
any member Of my family. as l am determined to
hold mysclfresponsible for no debts contracted by
them unless by written authorization from me-
Clinton, Jan'y I, 1854. D. ZIMMERMAN.
DURE LIQUORS
l For medicinal purposes A fresh supply, just
arrived, aud for sale BY ..r
LASGwoRTHy 1 TILpoN.
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FOR SALE.

hfG;;;t THE SPACIOUS TWO-STORY BU1LD-
Esyk kings now occupied by C. P. Jarrett, as cal
riagc mandatory, together with the Lot measur-
ing Is feet front by $50 Deep with all the imprve.
mcnts thereon. For terms, apply at the drug store
of mar2l LANGWORTHY L. TILDON.
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Barker's Force Pumps.

They have also purchased the Patent Right OF
the ce. e..orated BARKER'S FORCE PUMP, for the
parishes Of East and West Baton Rouge, East and
West Feliciana, and Iberville and have full as
sortment of different sizes to which the attention
of the public is called. They are admirably
adapted for pumping Molasses from Cisterns, and
can be used as a Force and Lifting Pump, and are
guaranteed as the best Pump in use. mr2l
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SUNDRIES.
Carriage and Harness gWarerOomS,
T ANb PLANTERS EMPORIUM,
eonNER or CHURCH AND MAIN STREETS,
BATON ROUGE. La.


CORNER OF CHURCH AND MAIN STREETS,
BATON ROUGE, La.
rY.W. F. TUNNARD
~ 1 CO., keep con. kSa6
their establishment CARRIAGES and HARNESS.
of every variety, fom the best Northern Manufac-
tories. |
ALSO
Build to order, and repair all kinds Of Carriages
in the best manner, Wagons, Carts, Wheel and
Dirt Barrows, with every variety Of Plantation
Work and Plantation Harness manufactured and
supplied to order, Of the best workmanship and
material
Iron of all sizes constantly ON hand All kinds
of Smithwork, including Balcony, Verandah, and
Cemetery Railings, made and put up, Of the latest
styles.
Lightning Rods, on the most approved scientific
principles and of the latest improvements, erected
or sent to order
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MISCELLANEOUS.
01RRI1GEs AND RGdG7s
Ned. and @ Repaired,

BY CHARLES P. JARRET.
I ~ now prepared to fll all orders for new
i work, which may come to hand, having q
splendid stock of the finest material ever used in
he southern country, and faithful and finished
workmen ready to put in shape after the most ap-
proved styles Of Baggys and Carriages now iu use.
Repairing Of every character done in the best
manner. at short notice and on reasonable terms.
All work done at my shop warranted with pro-
per usage.
Designs for Carriages, Buggys, Sulkys, ETC., on
The latest and most fashionable plans can be seen
u ny shop. Call and see them.
Fisk's Metallic Burial Cases.
have procured the special and exclusive right
Of sale, for FISK'S PATENT METALLIC COFFlNS,
for the Parish of East Feliciana. Wooden Coffins
made to order, and every attention given on Fu-
neral occasions. A fine HEARsE always ready
Samuel Decker is my agent in jackson for the sale
Of these cases. Any infringement upon my right
IN the sale Of these cases. will subject the vioater
70 prosecution. f.f1-r,
Work solicited and satisfaction given or no
charge made. C. P. JARRETT.
April II, 1855.
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81 A small lot of Jewery, comprising of Ear rings.
Breast, Cuff and Scarf pins Finger Rings, Fob ard
Vest Chains, Lady's and Gents Gold pencils. pens,
&c, for sale by IN. LEMON.
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Ill A lot ofgenuine Hayanah Segars direct from
the importers may be found at the drug Store of
II. S. Btecheno l. Co., Brick Row, Clinton, La al
VTRONGEST WHITE WINE VINEGAR, for
y picking, at II. s. BEECHENO 4 cos,
jyl4 late Saddler's Drug store. Clinton. La.
CHOEs-A fresh supply just received, for sale by
~ D'ARMOND.
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NODA-For sale low, by
y isl &c n'ARMoND.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
~ ScHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum.
ban College, il will continue to preserve the char.
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay.
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Classic
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses.
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms; $12 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
AT a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded al the College, under the
special care and superintendence ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and Of
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College;
COL ]. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; L. D. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, OF the Land Office and Pro
fessor C. c. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 2l-f
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MisfEIIaHtnns.

ENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this potice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Once for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
ness he viii also furnish parties at. distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on m near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. G.. Dobbin, SecyetGyy Of tho Nary.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary of War.
N. Callan, ESQ.,, P,ssident Of the Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John NJ McCalla, Attorney AZ Lao.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. C. Reddal State Department.
r.. n 80 \ IVA
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: SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
n-..o..x. IL. TLv,sf>A CfUfAs Hof<l
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY 56 HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTIM
|THICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The Only Railroad Route from tie L0'eer
TIME FROM 81. LOUIS TO OIIoAao ONLY % HoURsl
.F- The Steamer MISUNDERSTANDING
the Alton wharf boat at ST. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. M, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
I The steamers connect at Alton (only 70 miles
from ST. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the Reindeer
1T $780, p M, take the cars at Alton Saturday *
ccpted) at 8 p m, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St. Louis TO points on the Mississippi
river, al and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn.
The trans of the C. and M. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virdcn, Springfield, aud Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro, Wavery;
Danvile, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
Hsr THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at the Offices ofthe Michigan
Southern the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
VA TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. KEATING. Supt G. & MI. r. R.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06

FTNO ALL WHO HAVE CLAIMS To COL
u lcct-I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security, was given al June
court, 10Th June. intend to devote my attention
entirely TO my business. From my long expert.
ence in my business, acquaintance with the pee-
ple and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
am induced TO solicit portion OF tho public col
leclions from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, il justified will attend TO the colec-
tions of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer TO the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys Of the bar
here All communications must be post paid.
Claims out of the State should be fully authentis
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
leci, in my Official capacity as agent, as may be
requested IL as officer, charge legal fee only,
and which il the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and If as agent the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, il collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at 10 secure the debt:
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sepf 12--1m
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1 CENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-To

~ n
N Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
linues to undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, OF
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
Sc, Oh soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States;
ali claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress orthc public Of
ices which may require the aid Of an agent or attor
ney. His charges win be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofthose who
have boon in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington.
His Office il on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to ths Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 9-1yd (m)
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for the steady support which he has received dur
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contn uancs Of the same and such additional sny-
pe,f as will enable him TO continue his paper, as
an independent journal, and in the support oi
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
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40 long as he is connected with this or any other
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that while the original plan Of his paper viii be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions Of duty and propriety to
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organisation that is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be judged Of by what he has already
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may discontinue on payment sfarrearss
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A 8. GARNER, Draper ana TAILOR, mor.
N. fits Building, az street, respectfully informs
his friends and the ctizens of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always on
hand choice selection of the best and most popus
lar makes of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestngs,
together with good supply Of the best Trim
mings, and will make 10 order Garmentsn in the most
elegant manner, (plaD or fancyD to please the
tastes Of all who may favor him with call.
N B. Prices moderate, aud terms cash.
Nov 3--eolm
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.MisfGlIanE1ns
OENUINE HEIDsIECK = co. CHl

ENrTINE HEIDsIECK q CO. CHAM
II pagne.-The subscribers having been APP
upoited by Messrs. Heidsieck o. 20. to succeed
Mr. Charles Enger, heretofore sole agent ~ the
in the United States for the sale OF tneir wines,
who this day retires from business, respectfully
call the attention of the public TO the sub)oined
The Messrs. Heids,eck & Co., as set forth there
in Justly claim TO be alone enabled 70 send TO TINS
country the genuine Heidseck q 20. champagne,
under the same name and style as orlg,naiy MIRO
duced into this market, now nearly thirty years
ago they being sole proprietors OF all the ideniicai
VINEYARDS, cellars, &c, which the founders and
originators Of this celebrated brand had owned.
Such being the fact, we need not dwell upon the
superior quality of their Wines, the reputation of
the same among the American pubic oeins aireaoy
identified with unsurpassed excellence.
We beg particularly 10 notice that iher Drand
still bears the same name of Hcidsieck q Cos IN
full, by which il first became SO favorably known,
being thereby easily distinguished from other sm-
lar marks which have since appeared.
NEW YoRx, january ], 1854.
CRAMER & ABEGG,
Successor 10 Charles EngleT,
and sole importers in the United States.
STANISLAUS MURRAY 10 our sub-agent for
Washington and Georgetown, D. c., and Alex
andria, Va.
CARD.-Upon the dissolution Of the old
firm, Heidsieck & Co., in 1884, the senior partner,
who had the sole charge of its liquidation, con-
tinued the business, retaining exclusive possession
Of the vineyards, vaults, &C., which the origina
partnership had enjoyed.
Our new 6rm are his immediate successors ana
sole proprietors of this well-known brand
In order 10 distinguish the same from limitations
and marks similar to our own, which have ap-
peared and may hereafter appear in this market,
the name Of our firm in full will be found on the
labels and around the corks.
RHEIMS, Mayeh 5, 1916.
Feb S-d2m HElDSlECA q w.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06

FINDER GARMENTS just received.-I
u have just opened full supply Of Gentle
mems Under Shirts and Drawers, silk, merino,
lambswool Scotch do, Shaker, and Canton Flan-
nels, &C., which am now prepared 10 dispose OF
at the most reasonable prices.
LANES
Gentemen's Furnishing Store,
Sep 20, Penn. avenue; near Al 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06

N1Ew YORK, May 2, lSS3.-Thc under-
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction Of a general brokerage business.
Bank insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities sought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated. - 5000
Sep 21--tf EMANUEL ,. HAKT.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06

MODERN NLANGUACEs.--D. Il. Groux,
lyl native Of France, teacner Of Modern Lam
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
Translations made with correctness and punctu.
atty. Professor Of Numcsmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation Of medals and coins
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sep 2i-du
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06

CHIRTs MADE TO OORDER.-STEvENs
- Browns Hotel, is prepared TO make Shirts 10
measure, and warrants them in all cases TO ft.
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited at STEVENSS
Dec 7-3tf Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06
MisttIlaMsgus
GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
YUyHIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLA

or the Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, Is now
open for the reception Of the remains OF deceased
persons. - ,
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
bodies, in which such friends ofthe dead, as may
apply, can place the departed until they select
sites for graves. se ,
The plan Of the incorporators 10 one Of equality
publicly for sale, although they usually bring a
premium,) making the early selections Of lots the
most desirable.
Until an Office is established in the city Of Wash
ington applications will be punctnaly attended 70
at the present Office, in the east wing OF the build
ing on entering the Cemetery.
Visiters are requested not to drive fast through
WIN. 8. HUMPHREYS
NIB. GIenwood is situated short distance
due north Of the Capitol. Aug 17-5m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06
MisfelIanfrns.


ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
~ been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints are
prepared 10 execute orders for any descriptions de-
livered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. Il is sold
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used q .
protection TO iron or other metallic surfaces. It ID
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura'
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, Hc.
The consumption of il ID very large, and 1t has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap-
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. 2, Camden st., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06
MisffllaMegus.
sHIRTs. sHIRTs!. sHIRTsm

InUALITY, tit, and workmanship guaran-
" tied, being wholly manufactured BY our artis-
ans and seamslresses, on the premises OF fhs pro-
SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Oyposits tho United Stat. Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members Of Congress and a large num-
ber Of our citizens, induces the advertiser to in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested thcm TO
give him call, feeling assured that they will, ON
trial, admit their superiority. An experiencedcut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petent seamstresses are engaged, which is a guar
anee for the excelency and durability Of the work
"A splendid assortment of Shirts, Collars, Bo
sons, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, &C.,
constantly on hand.
VIM. HI. FAULKNER,
S. side Pa. avenue, bet. 8 and Al streets,
Nov c-eoly. (m) opposite u, >. Hotel.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06
sHILLINCTON'ss Bookstore,

NEW WEARS PREsENTs.-M, w.
In GAIT g. BRO. will open this day magnif
cent assortment or Watches, yswelry. Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for prcsents, TO which
they invite the attention ofpurchascrs.
NJ w. GAIT & BROTHER,
Jan 3--A Penn. svp bstw. oh and 10th s,.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-06
oPLENnID PIANOS, Great Barrain..

CPLENDID PIANOS, Great Bargains -
~ The subscriber has just received two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven octaves, which, for richness OF tone
and finish, will compare most favorably with any
other instruments for sale in this District Those
heretofore sold by the subscriber have given per-
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends TO
put them a, such low price as to place them
within the reach of every family Of moderate
means.
Persons wishing TO purchase a superior and
really reliable Piano Of wsrranted durability are
respectfully invited TO give these instruments tho
most critical examination. They will be disposed
Of on accommodating terms, either for cash or
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given
As there is growing demand for this particu.
lar man ufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments Tor constant supply.
Great bargains may expected.
w. c. ZANTZINGER.
Nov l2--6td