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Congressional Morality.

We were infinitely amused three or four
weeks ago by practical joke in Washington
city upon number Of nice men Of Congress. It
was too good to be left unpublished. @
A, couple of merry fellows, one Of them a dis
tinguished member Of Congress from southern
State, and the other o distinguished ex-editor
from Kentucky, concocted letter purporting
to be addressed by young lady to very fine
looking gentleman. 1t was got up in tirst-rate
style. The pretended young lady set fortk
therein that she had several times seen the gentle
man she was addressing, that she was captiva-
ted by his fine face and manly form, that her
heart was deeply touched by oil she saw and
heard Of him, that shemust make his acquaint-
ance before his departure from the city, that
she hoped and prayed he would forgive her SEEM
ing boldness as il, was the first imprudent act
Of her life, that she had always moved and was
still moving in the highest circles of the capital,
that she would be upon certain square Uf o
certain street at precisely II o'clock on the fol.
lowing day, in a dress which she described with
great partcularity, and that she hoped and
trusted he would meet her and thus afford her
an opportunity Of a brief personal intercourse
with the idol Of her heart. The two wags had
between thirty and forty copies of this letter
written by female friend of theirs, and they
sent these copies to between thirty and forty
members Of Congress, selecting those Of course
who were known to entertain very exalted
opinion Of their own personal destinations.
Every thing being thus arranged, the two
jokers called upon us and another young gen.
tleman, explained what they had done, and in
vited us to get into their carriage ride with
them to the point Of assignation, and see the
sights. We unhesitatingly consented, and we
saw sights sure enough. Riding upon the
designated square, we beheld the whole of the
thirty or forty members, Northern men and
Southern lren, Wings, Democrats, and Know
Nothings, walking to and fro, all gazing ear
nestly in every direction aud at every female
figure, to discover the object Of their anxious
search.
We concluded that if few more copies of
the letter had been sent to members of the
House of Representatives, the House would
have had to adjourn for the want Of quorum.
Louisville Journal.
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II AIDES AND CHILDREN'S SHOE
IL STORE.-The subscriber has opened an estab
lishment on Main street, Washington, where can be
found large and general assortment of Ladies and
Children's SHOES of the best Creole and Phadel-
phia manufacture. She has made arrangements with
one of the best Creole manufacturers in NewOrleans,
by which means she will be enabled to keep up an
assortment of all kinds of Ladies' Shoes of superior
workmanship; and she hopes, by unremitting atten.
their patronage.
There can always be found, at the above store,
CONFECTIONERY. in all its varieties, and of supe-
rior quality wholesale and retail. Also, Fine STA
TIONERY.
An assortment of Ladies' CORsETs can always be
found at the above store. Washington, March !.
Mrs. A. MILTEPAHGE.
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REMARKABLE PKorHEcY.-The following re-
markablc prediction was made by Friar Bacon,
who was born in the year 1914, some GAO years
ago. "ldere," says a certain writer, "is poetry
and philosophy wound together, forming won
drous chain of prophecy"
bridges unsupported by arches will be
made to span the foaming current Men shall
descend to the bottom Of the ocean, safely
breathing, treading with firm step on the
golden sands, never frightened by the light Of
day. Call but the secret powers Of Sol and
Luna into action, and behold a single steersman
sitting at the helm guiding the vessel which
divides the waves with greater rapidity than il
she had been filled with crew of mariners toll
ing at the oars; and the loaded chariot, no Ion
ger encountered by the painting steeds, shall
dart on its course with resstless force and IA,
pidity. Let the simple elements do their labor
bind the eternal elements and yoke them to the
same plough"
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NEW ORLEANS CARDS.

FrHOMAs u. MILLER, Commission Mer-
u chant, SO Matches atrset, New Orleans. u ,atsE
I AS- CASH ADvANcEs made on consgnments 70
the above house, and supplies farnished on faith *
the next years. crop, by T T tls f5l&3 y S64
4 e 55l,' r. d, WILKINS, sWashinrton La ~
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s. ROBIN, Justice Of the
u Peace in and for the Parish Of st. Landry. Of
flee at OpelOusas. -. u - ~ = IN. II. N
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| CHAS. N. EALER & co. have now on
~ hand an assortment of Fine WATCHES, JEW
ELaY ETC.. of various descriptions, which they otler
at reduced prices for cash -A kinds Of work in
their line will be executed in the best manner. Mr.
Ealer will continue to devote his personal attention
to the Watch department, in which he hopes to give
perfect satisfaction to his numerous friends and pa
irons. Corner Of Main and Landry streets, Opeousas
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r ANDRETH'S sEEDS.-Genuine Ian
the establishment in Philadelphia, for sale by
g n ATTIS Washin ptnn
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0NEZIME A. GUIDRY, Notary Public
~ in and for the Parish of st. Landry. Office in
Opelousas, April Z, r. -. L.. ls.-s5i,
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NOTICE.-l,he undersigned hereby notifies
~ all persons indebted to him to come forward and
settle Immediately, or, at least, during the month Of
APRIL if they would save cost He will be found at
his old stand now store of Castillo h Bro.
JOSEPH BROWN.
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COOPERAGE.- The undersigned has on
" hand at all times supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moasses, of the best workmanship which he offers at
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc
cute orders for any description Of work in his lne
supply of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NINE-FOOT
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM S. READ, Washington.
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g D.. ALLIS, Public Auctioneer for the
% Parish Of st. Landry. Office at his store in
Washington sa ,..is.s - -ss 20 rlv.s.l
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1YRUS THOMPSON, Insurance and Col
~ lecting Agent, Washington, La, will take risks
on the lives of White Persons and Slaves will insure
Dwellingsand Storehouses, Sugarhouses and Cotton
Gins, Merchandise and Produce in store, or against
Fire and Water in transportation and Steamboats, and
Barges navigating the Rivers and Bayous. Terms as
low as can be had in good Offices in NeWOrleans.
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NOTICE.-A persons who are owing the
lN firm of 7. LAs1RAPES 4 CO., either BY ac-
counts notes. requested to settle before the end
of the present month, otherwise said accounts or
notes will be left with Albert Ddjean, Esq, Law
yer, with orders to collect them Immediately.
4. LASTRAPES a. co.
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TTLYssE GABEREL, Public Auctioneer
~ and Collector for the Parish Of ST. Landry. Of.
fee in Opelousas. March 10. IS N IF
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wv INGALLS,, PORTRAIT PAINTER, begs
w leave to inform his friends and the public
vices for short time to those who may wish to pre-
serve true likenesses Of themselves or friends
Portraits, size of life, taken from Daguerreotypes
49, Studio at the Court House.
0onlnucas Anril IA f74I. u Il.
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supply OF HOtfSHEAD SIASE ana NlNE-FOUl
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
rid WILLIAM S. READ, Washington.
CtTATIONERY AND VARIETY STORE,
~ Washington, LATHE subscriber, in connection
with the Postofice at Washington has added Blank
Book and Stationery Store. He will keep on hand
and fill orders for ali kinds of Stationery and Books
and Standard and Miscellaneous Works, French and
English Orders solicited for
BLANK BOOKS;
STATIONERY in all its varieties;
DRAWING MATERIALS, etc.
WATER COLORS, etc. etc. etc.
Newspapers of the day, and prompt returns made to
subscribers
An assortment of superior TOBACCO, SNUFF
and CIGARS always on hand. Washington, March
/. 1856. A. MlLLSPAUGH.
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A NDERSON & THOMPSON, Commits
"A sion, Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,
Washington La, having completed their warehouse
on Water street. are prepared to receive and store
Sugar Cotton Molasses, and other Produce and Aer-
chandse, which they will forward or sell on commits
sion. Washington, March 8, 1855.
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THEODOSE S. ROBIN, Notary Public
u in and for the Parish Of st. Landry. Office al
0pelousas. 'isl 'srAAS1a 5iif
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
The Election in Nebraska.

The Nebraska City News contains the
result Of the recent election in that Terri
tory for Representative TO Congress, and
members Of the Territorial Legislature
Chapman and Bennett were the candidates.
Chapman, it is said, was imported from
Ohio to run as the Administration candi-
date, was brought out by the Territorial Or
fce-holders, endorsed by Gov. lizard, and
assisted by all the dependents on Adminis-
tration patronage. He had been in the
Territory but few weeks, and there is lit
tie reason TO doubt that he was sent there
by Mr.. Pierce's Administration TO he cho-
sen. But the people wouldn't swallow him.
All the influence of Executive patronoge
could mt elect him.
Bennett, the successful candidate was the
peoples candidate, and is elected by tie
small majority of sixteen votes. lie is 4
Wing in politics. He did not approve Of
The repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
though he is opposed also, now, to its rein
statement.
The editor Of the Nebraska City News,
who is somewhat of wag, heads a column
with big rooster and says:
mo Shanghai fowl Of the masculine
gender, ever greeted the returning day with
q more joyful matinal salute than is now
supposed TO emunNte from the felicitous cor.
porosity ofth Chicken who stands proudly
at the head Of this column.
Tlr Ferry Company, Cumming, Clap.
man, and the Devil, have exerted themselve,
to their utmost. But THE PEOPLE have
trlumphed-triumphed, though on,y by Sir,
ieen .McjorityH
| We crow. the News, whose editor They
have damned up hill and down hill, now sits
serenely upon its lhree-egged independence
and yels in utter exultation.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

Lexington; John T. Norris, Independence, Gar.
licks ( Hale, Liberty; Dickey & Blue, Brun4
swck, Willis & Rowley, Savannah; and Of the un-
dersiEned at Arrow Rock. The words, "Whea-
tens Sick Headache Remedy, prepared by Dr..
VIM. Price,' are blown in the bottles, so that the
public cannot, by observing proper caution, be inn
posed upon.
am still engaged also, in the manufacture and
sale of DR., John Sappington's' Anti-Feter Pills,
and my own Purgative Pills, and Cholera. and
Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Diarrhea and Collie
Drops. These medicines have been so extensive
ly used throughout this State that consider it un
necessary to Say anything in regard them, except
to guard the public against limitations. The gen
uire pills and drops have fac sttle of our names
pasted on the boxes Of our respective pills, or on
the directions around the vals; any other pills or
drops, put up in any other way, are not genuine.
The price OF Wheaten's Sick Headache Remedy
is now reduced to one dollar bottle, and the
nrice of the Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea and Dys-
entery Drops is reduced to fifty cents bottle
the former containsng half pint, the latter two
ounces--and it is believed that if they are tried,
the public will be well satisfied with the effects.
The Sappington and Prce's Pills remain as be-
fore, viz: IS cents box for the former, and 10
cents box for the latter. All the above medi-
cines can be had in almost every town, village and
neghborhood in the State of Missouri.
WILLIAM PRICE, M. D.
Arrow Rock, July 10, ls55.-ly
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

State has the right TO have what institutions
it pleases under the Constitution.
Shall we fall out about this? We are
united on principle Of freedom, reciprocal
freedom, perfect independence of one Of
another; on that our Union, our brotherly
and affectionate Union depends.
a speech, rather intended 10 make my ac-
acknowledgements, and offer my thanks to
yon for this kind evidence of your regard
than TO attempt to make political speech
on this occasion. beg you to excuse me;
l thank you for your attentions; thank you
for this evidence Of your regard beyoad my
deserving.
Fellow citizens of Pennsylvania, upon
you, let me say, great deal depends. You
are q mighty State. You are called the
Keystone State. You bind together this
great Union. With your powerful influence
much may be accomplished. You have o
mighty trust. Fulfil it as you have here
tofore done. Be the champions, be the ed
vocates Of the Union. Let that he the
word, and all will be well.
Accept, again, fellow citizens, ny apollo
gies for this unprepored and very made.
quate expression of my feelings and Opin.
ions on this subject; but I beg YOU to accep
the full assurance of plain Kentuoan, tha
l appreciate and thank you from the bottom
Of my heart for this unexpected mark o
your kindness and regard. (Applause.)
Three cheers were given for the Ex
Governor, and then three more for tn
American Party.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
Harry House,

X;f THE subscriber has removed to his new
4nL and commodious Hotel, near Broadway,
where he will be pleased TO see his old friends and
travelling public generally. No pains will be
spared to render his guests comfortable, and their
ssojourn at his house pleasant one. The Hotel
has been furnished with every convenience, and
he latters himself, that no house west of ST. Lou
is can excel his. The table will at all times be
furnished with the best the market affords-the
Bar will be furnished with the most choice liquors.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tcntended TO HIM, he solicits continuance of the
same. N. HARRY.
Brunswick, Mo-. June 81, 1855.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

E5-"My dear, how shall we have out
marriage printed? viii you have your
name simply Deliloh, or do YOU shll insist
on that long string of titles sou spoke of
yesterday"
81 ao most Ossurediy. Do you think I',r
to be known simply as Delilah? No, by
all the powers of love, you shall have my
name printed thus: 'Delilah Antionette Vic
ioria Adelaids Maria,' and then If So!
choose you may link on your name--but =
rccr, rie'ail sfperdsso il H."
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
Facts About Milk.

Cream cannot rise through a great depth
of milk. II, therefore, milk is desired 10
retain its cream for time, it should be put
into a deep, narrow dish; and if it lie de-
sired TO free it most completely from cream
it should be poured into broad flat dish,
not much exceeding one inch in depth
The evolution Of cream is facilitated bv q
rise, and retarded by depression of tenn
perature. At the usual temperature of the
dairy, fifty degrees Fahrenheit, all the
cream will probably rise in thirty-six hours;
but at seventy degrees it will perhaps rise
in half that time; and when the milk is kept
near the freezing point, the cream will rise
very slowly, because it becomes solidifed.-
In wet and cold weather the milk is less
rich than in dry and warm, and on this ac-
count more cheese is obtained in cold than
in warm, though not in thundery weather,
The season has its effects. The milk in
spring is supposed TO be best fur drinking
hence it would be best for calves, in sum-
mer it is best suited for cheese; and in au-
tnmn the butter for keeping is better than
that Of summer-the cows, less frequently
MIXED, give richer milk, and consequently
more butter. The mornings milk is richer
than the evenings. The last drawn milk
of each milking, at all times and seasons, is
richer than the first drawn.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
SMITHS HOTEL,
GLASGOW. MO.

.... oLWpoN', "N'
E5jH The undersigned has opened large and
GiiI commodious Hotel between Second and
Third, and Market and Howard streets, in this
city. His house is new, and fitted up in the very
best style, and has ample facilities for first class
hotel. He has spared no pains in making his
rooms elegant and comfortable. His table will at
all times be furnished in manner TO crafty the
utmost reasonable wishes of his guests. The sit
uation of his house is one of the most pleasant and
healthy in this city.
There is a good livery stable close at hand,
where stock will be well attended to. The public
are respectfully invited to give him call.
apo VIM. N. SMITH
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
Caution---Lottery Frauds.

Office Maryland ConSolidafory Lotteries,
Baltimore, Maryland, Goth June, 1855. :
THE Commissioner of the Maryland State Lot
l. teres has deemed it his duty TO caution the
public against the numerous Swindlers who circu-
late by mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lottery
schemes, and pretend to be agents for the sale Of
tickets which are wholly fictitious.
The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those
drawn daily under the superintendent of the
Commissioner elected by the people of the State
All the tickets in these lotteries and all certf-
Gates of packages Of tickets, have the Autographed
signature, F. X. Brenan, General Agent for the
Cont actor. Office of the Consolidated Lotteries,
Baltimore, Nd All others are fraudulent
Any information on the subject of Lotteries, the
manner in which they are drawn, &C., &C., will
be cheerfully given, by addressing
F. X. Brennan,
September 6, '55-ly Baltimore, Md.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
Shirley House,
EAYETTE. MO.

rTNHE undersigned has opened public house in
i Fayette, Mo-, on the southeast corner of the
Public Square, where boarders and travellers
shall receiue every necessary attention.
In connection with this house entire new stablng
and carriage house has been built, which will be
attended by the most careful and experienced hos
tiers, and conveyances will be furnished to any OF
the neighboring places.
Jan. 10. JAMES A. SHIRLEY,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
Gbe Glasgo(u Gimes.

GB. Single copies Of THE TIMES, put up n
wrappers, can always be had at the Office at five
cents copy.
(SS. Yearly advertisers are restricted to theil
legitimate business. Other advertisements will be
charged at regular rates.
OF No charge for inserting deaths, but fifty
cents per square will be charged for obituary no
tices-to be paid in advance.
CT The charge for marriage notices is left to
the bridegroom, and will be acknowledged in the
paper.
~ Where editorial notice of advertisement:
is requested. it will be given and charged for.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
GLASGOW HOUSE,
WATER STREET. GLASGOW. MO.

finn The subscriber respectfully announces TO
HiiL his friends and the travelling public that he
has taken the above house, and having reftted and
refurnished it, is prepared 10 accommodate all
who may favor him with a call.
CT Stage office for all the lines terminating at
Glasgow. jan5 G. CREWS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

E5-Virtue makes a man on earth famous,
in his grave illustrious, and in Heaven i'm
mortal,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
Roots and Shoes.

Roots and Shoes.
nUR stock of Boots and Shoes was never SC
~ complete. Persons buying heavy shoes and
boots for negroes, will do well TO give us call.
sep20 SPOTSWO0D & KIRCBRIDE.
TNVALIDS.-Those in want Of a genuine artI
L Gle of Port Wine will find II at
my1O CAMERON, MASON & co
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

! Twill say in conclusion, that this valuable rem
Wetzell & Co, st. Louis; Of James B. O'Reiley
Cape GirardeauJ o. HENDERSON and TAY-
LoR h WHITE, Glasgow Pigot g. Brothers
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06
JOHN THORNTON.

DR.. VIM. Price-Dear Sir-My wife has been
afflicted with sick or nervous headache for six or
eight years, being compelled to go to bed with il
every day or two, until after she got Wheaton,s
Sick Headache Remedy She has been entirely
she follows directions, it will entirely cure her.
The medicine has invariably prevented an attack by
using few doses. A. E. BURKE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

DR.. W. Price-Sir-It is with great pleasure, in
deed, | state to you, that the bottle Of Wheaten
Sick Headache Remedy, prepared by you, which
/ was so fortunate as to obtain, has been grea
blessing to me. Itrelieved me of the sick head
ache in short time, and my general health is bet
ter than formerly. Yoursrespcctfully,
QARAu RDOVUNTEE
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

DR.. VIM. Price-Sir-My wife has been aflict-
ed with the sick headache, or nervous headache,
for about fifteen years Shenever could get any
medicine or mixture to give any relief, until she
obtained a bottle Of "Wheaten's Sick Headache
ed to give her speedy relief. am happy to inform
you that it has saved her many hours Of pain.
Yours respect ully, VIM. SHOEMAKER.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-06

COOPER Co., Dec. y, lS54.
DR.. VIM. Price-Dear Sir--For the benefit Of
all persons laboring under sick headache, feel il
duty as well as pleasure, to say to you that my
wife, who has labored under sick headache for ff-
teen or twenty years, having tried many remedies
and having been induced to try your preparation,
found it to act like charm Every person afilict-
ed in similar manner, will find it a cheap and
efficient remedy. Yours, truly,
KINKHlI DE