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Hrhlsc Meeting Of Cltasens.

BAfoH RoUoE, August, list, 1850.
An informal meeting Of the citizens Of
this city took place at the Comet Office ior
the purpose of taking into consideration
the Inning of . society for the relief Of
the fessed and sick during the present
shy season:
On motion, John R. Dufrocq was called
TO the chair, and Geo. A. Pike appointed
Secretary.
A communication from VIM. F. Tunnard
was received, stating that he WA prevent
ed through indisposition from attending,
but that he would cooperate in all the pro-
ceedings of the meeting.
The following gentlemen handed in their
names to become members of the Associa-
ton, which is designated as the Benevo-
lent Association of Baton Rouge"
Messrs. John R. Dufrocq, A. Shaw, A.
w. Bell, J. L. Wallet, Alfred Shoppers, R.
H. Burke, H. T. Waddill, VIM. G. Waller,
L. E. Powers. lsidore Larguier, Jos. Mon
get, VIM. F. Tunnard, Geo. A. Pike, Eu-
gene, LaNoue. A. LeSage, Saml. Harbour
and ]. w. Seymour.
On motion of H. T. Waddill, Resolved,
That a committee of three be appointed to
petition the Board of Selectmen to place at
the disposal of the Association, the sum Of
one thousand dollars to be drawn on the
order of the Treasurer couutersigned by
the Secretary of the Association, in such
sums as may be required for relief.
Me.srs. Waddill, VIM. G. Waller and A.
w. Bell were appointed on said commit.
tee.
On motion, R'solved, That the above
committee with the addition OF VIM. F.
Tunnard, be appointed to draw up such
regulations and bylaws, as may be neces-
sary for the government of said Associa-
lion, said committee to Eeport at an adj
ourned meeting to be held Tomorrow
evening at o'clock,
Resoired, That this Association, viewing
The prevalence of yellow fever as an cpl
lemic, recommend those of our citizens
who can make it convenient, to remove to
he country, and those who are absent, to
feep away until such time, as the epidemic
las ceased.
On motion, VIM. G. Waller was appoint
ed Treasurer of the Association.
Resolved, That this Association will meet
every Monday and Thursday, at o'clock,
,. NJ, at room rendered for that purpose,
~ H. T. Waddill, on Church street.
Resolved, That the Mayor and Council
Ne requested to cooperate with the Asso-
.iaton.
The Association then adjourned to meet
It o'clock, P. M, tomorrow evening.
J. R. DuFRoco, President.
G. A. PIKE, Secretary.
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Mrs. LIE VERr.-This talented lady
is now sojourning in the French Me-
tropolis. In writing home, she deals
in severe criticism on the modes, now
prevalent. Stiff petticoats. an old
fashion mode made new, comes in for
a share of her sarcasm. How omin.
potent is fashion! How it reconciles
utter monstrosities and undoubted
beauties. How you would laugh to
see the vast circumference Of the petit
coats now worn. They are formed of
caroline, or horse hair, with a quill
ing Of it round the bottom to keep the
hugh circle distended. They resem-
be half inflated balloons, just rising
from the ground, and the wearers are
obliged to push the skirts along. The
courtesy now in fashion is most ex-
t,aordinary. Indeed it is laughable
in the extreme. Tho women can no.
longer move back a step and. incline
forward, without knocking over some
short legged gentleman in their neigh
borhood so instead offending forward
they give sudden duck down.
prescisely as Chloe and Medora used
to do when saying, How do ee do,
Miss ?" as poor aunt Charlotte taught
them. But fashion is very catching
all prevailing; and fancy you will
find me making the same ungraccful
movement when I get back. shall
learn il just to show YOU"
10 The effective force of the Rus
sian, army, is said at this time, to be
$4,000. Ofthis force, it is ascertain
ed that there are 100000 in the
Crimea, aud that already Gen. Luders
and and Gen.. Grabbe,-the former
with 60,0Oo-are advancing to the re-
liefof the garrison Of Sevastopol by
forced marches.
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PREJUD!CEs AGAINST RED HAIR
The Phrenology Journal, in an arti-
Gle on temperament, says: .
1--WE have neither seen nor heard
of a red-headed minister, or rather of
minister possessed of a pure san
guine temperament.
We do not know whether the Journ-
al is correct or not on this point, but
it is stated that several years ago a
minister being presented to the parish
church Of Grief, in Scotland, the par
ishioners objected to receiving him,
and when tho case was tried before
the Presbytery, it was found that their
only objection was that his hair was
red The objection was insuperable
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Spffial M0tifts.

Valuable Country Newspaper for Sale.
TIME proprietor wishing to engage in
another vocation, offers his established
for sale. It is doing good business,
which an examination of his books will
move. It has been established several
years. For particulars sppIy at this office.
Iaug. IS 3td&2-w.
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RErREsHlNa.-Under this head the
editor Of the Gazette says: That be
will go to. camp Sedgwick any how
that he will dance there if the Ball be
opened and he gives US to understand
that although rather advanced in age,
still he is youny in spirit and does not
account himself entirely out Of the
pale Of grace will-therefore listen to
proposals. A good resolve. All we
have to say in thespremises, is, that
man can DO the world no good, and
can make no good impression on So
ciety without the aid and comfort of
-awoman.
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FThe New York Herald says
that the fall election in that city is
approaching. The fact is made ap-
parent by the recent appearance in
different parts of the town, of consid-
cradle detachments Of street sweeping
machines auhich haze votes.
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10 Our citizens at home and
abroad, are called on to. potice the
proceedings Of a preliminary meeting
held yesterday morning in this city
to organize an association, to give at.
tenton to the sick and afflicted stran.
ger. within our gate, during the pre-
violence of fever. Il would be, we'll
for all who can, to, govern themselves,
Is recommended by that meeting.
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A CRYING WILT affords US
anything but pleasure to have to say,
that there are boys, who 60 to the new
building, now in course Of erection for
the mutes and the blind, and 90
through the establishment to do it all
the damage they can. On Saturday
last, . party Of them went to the top
ofthe building and thew down pieces
Of iro6easting for the cornice-doing
great damage. If they do not desist
We have the promise Of their names
to parade before the public. to their
shame.
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ERESH SUPPLIES. Black hair

L Bonnefs. do. Love Wells, do. Gloves, DO
do. Ladies Hose, do. Illusion veils Mourning
Gloves; Black Grape I Grape Wells. do Psrasols,
Grape and Lace Bonnets, Chemisetts aud sleeves,
Embroidries Of ell kinds, Thread Cambria Lace
Fresh Ribbons, Black Grape and half Mourning
Collars. Just Received and for sale cheap by
aug. 10th MRS. G. HUESTON.
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which cannot expose to the ridieule
Of an unfeeling world.
Poor fellow; we hope he has the
faculty Of bringing water to his eyes.
without resort to onions.
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GREENWELL SPRINGS.
ME PROPRIETORS Of this de

l. lfghtfnl summer resort, on the banks of the
river Amite, beg leave to call Public attention
to the fact, that the springs are now open, for
had 1t Beals Livery State on Third Street, and
the ride to the springs Is over . road not surpss-
sed in beauty ofscenery BY any In the State.
April 22d 1855 I'm
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JoHx 8. BARRow.-We notice with
pleasure, the nomination ofthisgentle-
man in the Pla9gsmine papers as
candidate to represent the parish Of
Iberville, in the next Legislature. A
better selection could not have been
made. Mr.. Barrow, is deservedly
popular, where ever known. He is a
gentleman of the first order of talents,
worthy in every respect. and we'll
qualified.
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10 A cement and plaster manu-
factory has been established in New
Orleans by Messrs. Lemons on the
corner of Carandelet and St. Joseph
Streets. The vaious articles for ar
chitectuaal purposes, urns for ceme-
teries, fountains statues, vases, garden
ornaments &C., are got up with the
greatest artistic skill and what is of
great Importance, are warranted to
stand the climate as effectually as gran
lite or marble.
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T The Litchfield Enquirer says
the proprietor of an iron furnace on
the line of the Housatonic Railroad,
who was compelled last spring to stop
bis works for several months, has pro-
vided for his workmen during the sum-
mer by giving them the free use of a
fine farm of fifty acres, near the fur.
mace, and providing them with seed
and the necessary teams for carrying
on the work. The enterprise has pro-
we'd highly successful. No such pota-
toes and corn are to be seen between
Lichfeld and New York.
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singular delusion that we know some.
thing Of the denomination of Chris
tians called Methodists-theit faith
and practice. If what a gentleman
says. is so, who signs himself A. B.
Longstreet to four columns Of unload
ed long primmer in Monday evenings
edition of the Dem. Advocate then
have a number of good people-who
pinned their faith to the southern Sec
ton Of the Church-been sipgularly
deluded with their eyes open, and led
astray. Mr.. Longstreet dedicatcs his
article to "the Know Nothing Preach
ers Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
south" calls it Number one" of q
series, and seems to be invested with
the authority and privilege Of address,
ing the craft, with the iraternal and
affectionate appellatiou of "Brsthren.''
We scarcely know in what light to
look on this precious document
Who is Mr.. Longstreet, where was
the "Number one" article written !;
and does it appear for the first time
as original, in the columns of the Ad-
vocate These are unanswered ques-
tons by the article itself. The writer
furnishes the following piece of in
formation to the wor)d at large, and
anticipates from it, an immense sensa-
ton.
Il stand where I have always
stood since I joined the Church, upon
the laplatform" Of Wesley. You
standNlth one foot upon that platform,
and the other upon a rickety struc-
ture, first reared by criminal, if re-
port be true, and miserabIy patched
by unchristian hands. l would have
you withdraw the truant limb from
this dangerous platform, to its original
position.
If what Mr.. Longstreet says, is so
then shall we get longer and a sitter
pen-pointed with sarcasm (; and in
stead of vinegar to dilute our ink,
we'll put aque .tortis. Our voice
shall be for war; war without any
mercy Of words on Method, or any
other religious ism, that shall go with
It's ministers, in phalanx to fight the
battles of Know Nothing, or any other
political ism.
The sincerity of Mr.. Longstreet
nay very reasonably be called in
question. Of his egotism, there can
% no doubt as is fully evidenced by
he following paragraph:
but why not quietly enjoy our
,wn opinions, and live in peace ?"
because your lodges will not
'llow me to enjoy my opinions in
peace, but upon pain Of surrendering
he freeman's right of speech; and
with my notions Of the moral
character and aims of your order, we
lever can live in peace, while you re-
main in it, and I remain in the Meth
'dist Church.
IF" as before said, the Methodist
'harch is according to Longstreet, to
10 battle for Know Nothingism, then
will-we make no doubt meet its
most bitter enemies in the order it.
elf.
The American feeling-fully en-
'odied in the spirit of the age, is ad-
erse to the Interference of all priests
nd preachers in political Matters
hey have quite enough to do, in
ooking after the spiritual comfort of
heir focks: and if each one will
ook after his own soul first, and make
hat safe, it will be a good starting
oint from whence they may start
ut to look after the comfort of others.
flor SAVING 1ph,t mo bouo ~ -of
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DIED.
OF yellow fever at the residence Of Joseph Lar
gure in this city, on Monday the zlst inst,
HORTAIRE, son of OCTAVE CoRNEY, OF Patterson
vile La.
On Monday the 2lst inst, Of yellow fever NY.
POLITE ANGELIN, of New Orleans.
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Ho! for Greenwell Springs.

THE STAGE-in more re-
L publican language-theE eS
Wagon, will leave Town as Ets2zE-.k.e4
usual, every MORNING at 6 o'clock. and
return about in the EVENING.
~FARE EACH WAY, 81 90
Persons desiring to 60 out, will leave their
names with VIM. RHoous, Esq, at the Har-
ney House. HENRY S. WALLER.
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10 The Boston Times says that
Mr.. Ten Brock, of Louisiana, who al.
ways means what be says, has offered,
in the ciDof New York, to bet $50
900 that Gen. Pierce will obtain
twenty States, and $4,000 more that
he will be elected President at the
next election, if nominated by the De-
mocracy. Mr.. Ten Brock, is very
successful better on races" and is no
doubt good judge Of fine nerve and
muscle in horse flesh, but it does not
follow that his judgement is alike good
on the capacity of bi-peds to run. As
there is not shadow ofpossibility that
the Democrats will name Mr.. Pierce !;
the only thing proven by the banter
Of Mr.. Ten Brock, is that he is also
good at the game called Brag."
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Equality to I'LL,
At THE ONE PRICE CLOTHING STORE
Of w. ID. PHILLIPS.

LAFAYETTE STKEET.
lie deals upon the above 'motto'' his
Ill Stock is the most varied and best in
the place, the extreme low prices now
marked on all the goods makes it an object
for all who are wanting Clothing to give
him call before purchasing elswhere.
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RENENGE FOR THE FRIENDS OF
UGo BAssI.-The Martyrdom Of Ugo
Bassi, at Bologna in 40 for his repub-
lican and christian feelings, isNoo
fresh in the memory Of his country
men, to need another word on the
borrid details. The idea that any
man, in any part of this mundane
sphere in this the ninteenth centuary'
should be flayed alive for opinion
sake-and this too at the command of
my Lord Getano'. Bedini, Extraordin-
airy Legate of the Pope, is revolving
to think Of: In reference to the Ital-
ian Revolution now gathering head,
New York correspondent says:
The Crusader, which speaks for the
Roman Revolutionists here is out in
statement labeled highly important
to the effect that a formidable insur-
rection is about to spring up in the
whole Of Southern Italy, under au-
spices which give every promise Of
success. Sardinia, at the North. we
are told, will march against Austria.
Garribaldi, Gavazzi, MANN, Gen.
Pope, and other eminent Italians have
been notified to be ready at the first
blast of the trumpet. A large num-
of Italian exiles, who have been So
journing here for some time past,
have returned to Europe recently to
act their part, in the demonstration.
Further more, we are assured this is
not the work of a sect, but the under
Of all the friends of Italian
redemption, who intend to fight this
time, not for special form Of govern
ment, but for the independence and
nationality of their fatherland.
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mont0n'0 London Guns.
IRON 800 to 5000, made to order:
i Guns made to any length or fashion q
Fine wire Twist:
Laminated Steel ditto.
Fine Damascus
Silver Steel :"
Fine Chain I"
Horse nails or stub"
The Real Stub
Orders left at D. c. MoKr.N's, Church
street, will meet with prompt attention.
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Arthur's Self Sealing Cens.

A1sAUS SCH Se3l1nB C0n1s
THE undersigred sole agent for Baton
L Rouge and vicinity, will shortly re.
ceive 4 few samples Of these invaluable
Fruit and Vegetable preservers, and by the
first of September, will be prepared to sup
ply any quantity. Those wishing them,
will please leave their orders at my store,
and when received, they will be forward
ed to them; all orders must be accom-
panied with the CASH
D. C. MONTAN,
aug. 8. Church street.
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nMAN's PATENT,

MMA6'S PATENT,
Gate Syssd Door S<ses!.egs.
THE UNDERSIGNED sole agent f6f
i this invaluable Spring. has them on
hand and for sale at price which 10 moth
ing compared with their utility Samples
can be seen at my store, on the gate of
Joshua Beal, and the Harvey House Door.
They are simple and would not be insult
able for the neatest parlor DOOR in this
city, apply at. augl1l D. C. MONTANS.
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by GREEN ~ SCOTT,
AuctIOneers.
VAIITARI II I

=
II ing Lots at Auction, near Boundary street--
On Thursday, the 23d instant we shall SELL in front
Of the premises, at five o'clock, r. NJ. thirtyone fine
Building Lots, being all of square No s5s, as subd-
vided by j. r. Barr.
The abovedescribed property is bounded BY north
and and Tenth street west and Boundary streets
The lots arc beautifully laid off, fronting on each Of
the streets from 90 to 80 feet cach running back to
wide alley, and ranging from 95 to 1876 feet deep
The whole square contains 1856 square feet and
will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. This property
is in apdlyinprovng part of the CITY, and presents
many inducements to persons wishing TO make good
investment.
Terms: 0ne-third cash balance in eight, sixteen,
and twenty months, for notes bearing interest
from day Of sale.
A deed given, and deed Of trust taken Title in.
disputable All conveyance at the cost of the pur-
chaser The plat can be seen any time previous 10
sale by calling ut our store
GREEN 4 SCOTT,
aug ll-cod&ds Auctioneers
,-g~ The above sale is postponed, in con.
sequence of the rain, until Monday the 9th instant,
same hour.
GREEN d SCOTT,
aug 24-d Auctioneers
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTED FOR THE
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.
--latest from Norfolk.

NORFOLK, August 24.-The deaths for the last
"a hours amount 10 IL. In Portsmouth for the
same time, there were 90. Mayor Woods is down
with the fever, but is thought to be improving.
DR.. Higgins is recovering. A. !. Leonard editor
Of the Argus, is much better; so are also Capt.
Bowden, Henry A. lie Page, Geo. Il. Drummond
J. Briskhouse, s Cherry, Thos. j. Corprew, and
Caroline A. Lamand.
Among the dead are George Worth, J. Cooke,
Mark Mattucks, Thos Martin and wife, and Mr..
McLane, of Baltimore
The number Of new cases is increasing in both
Norfolk aud Portsmouth
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TIME, MONEY, AND TROUBLE
SAVED.

FENHE undereigned wOutd INFORM the ln~
II habtants Of Washington and its vicinity thai
he s prepared 10 execute orders at the shortest no.
tice for marking clothing through beautiful metallic
plate with indelible ink.
Each subscriber will be furnished with bottle OF
ink, brush directions and a recipe for making their
own ink hereafter BY two ingredients Each one can
make their ink us strong as they choose.
Price for name OF person on brass, 80 cents,
post Office address % cents extr, German silver
rs cents name post Office address % cents extra
on pure silver 81 name, 80 cents extra for pos
Office address OF place Of nativity.
All orders win receive prompt attention. Pay.
ment must be received with the orders.
Address, at the post office, WHEELER,
ie 29--u Metallic Plate Engrnver.
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AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF VERY SUPERIOR HOusE
- hold EuEuiluIe nj Auclian---l. ~.
BY q. w. BoTELER,


GALE OF VERY SUPERIOR HOUSE.
~ hold Furniture at Auction. --On Thur.
day morning, August so, commencing at 10 O'clock
shall SELL at the residence OF Lieutenant g. Chase
Barney, on T. street, between Sixth and Seventh
streets all Of his household Furniture consisting III
part, Of
One grand Piano rosewood, Of superior tone and
finish, made by Herr, Paris
large ornamental gilt-frame Mantel Mirrors
One pair large Pier Glasses, with rich gilt table
stands
Walnut Sofas and Chairs. covered with garnet
and red plush
One set Banquet Chairs oak, covered with plush
imported by Pousin
Carved rosewood Sofa Tables, Egyptian and whit,
marble top style Louis XIV.
Damask and lace Window Curtains and Cornicss
Gas and candle Chandeliers Pendants, &c.
Handsome gilt Candelabras and Grandoles
Equestrian Statues of Tancred and Claripda
Bronze reclining figures from Fra Diavslo
Rosewood and walnut Etageres, China 0rna-
ments, &c.
Heavy mahogany Extension Dining Table
Handsome Dinner and Dessert Sets
SilyeI-plated Covered Dishes
One elegant Epergne, heavily plated
Silyer-plated Covered Pitchers, Goblets, Tea
Trays
Walters, Casters, Forks, Egg Stand
Block tin Chatting Dishes, Coffee and Tea Urns
Table Cutlery Tumbers, Decanters and Wines
Walnut Dressing Bureaus, Wardrobes, Wasl-
stands, and Bedsteads
Superior Feather Beds and curled.hair Maj,
tresses
Handsome Cottage Set, consisting Of WARDROBE
bedstead, bureau, washstand chairs
One large fancy iron frame and stand Psyehe
Glass
Tapestry, Brussels, tiree.ply, and other Car
petng
Maple dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany and walnut bookcases an Writing
Desks
Lounges Office Chairs
Iron Hat Rack
Stoves Cooking Utensils, Kitchen Furniture, .sc.
Together with other articles, not deemed necef.
sary to particularize; altogether, forming a
very attractive sale, well worthy the attention
of housekeepers.
Terms All sums Of and under $50, cash over $5t
md not exceeding 800, thirty and siAty days; Over
300, one, two, three, and four months for approved
endorsed notes bearing interest
G. w. BOTELEa,
aug 25-SaMW Auctoneer.
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Ne,o York. Politics.

SYRACUSE, August 24.-The Hard Shell Demo.
cratic State Convention met here to-day.
A resolution was offered denouncing the admin
istration but it was indefinitely postponed
Greene @. Bronson, Samuel Beardsley, George
w. Clinton, and Charles o. Conner were appoint.
ed delegates at large to the National Convention
TO be held at Cincinnati.
The Committee on Nominations then reported
the following candidates for the various State Of
fees.
Aaron Ward, Secretary of State; j. b. Mitchell,
Comptroller; j. NJ. Lyons, Treasurer; +. Follett
Canal Commissioner; Dirious Clark, State Prison
Inspector; R. J. Dillon, Attorney General Geo
Cole, State Engineer s. S Seldom and John Will
lard, Judges of the Court of Appeals.
At the close of the nominations Mr.. Haskins at
tempted to introduce other resolutions denouncing
the administration. dispute ensued between
Haskins and Alderman Barr, in which charges Of
insincerity were banded and the lie given, causing
much confusion.
Subsequently Mr.. Dillons name was withdrawn
as Attorney General and Mr.. Josiah Sutherland
was substituted.
Mr. Haskns's resolution denouncing the admin.
istraton was rejected by a vote Of sixty yeas to
thirty nays.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE RKonKSr.-The Cleveland
Greys had parade on Thursday, in which Gus
tom Of the French army was introduced. Two
beautiful young girls, dressed in the uniform Ct the
company, with shortskilted dresses, marched one
on each side of the ensign, carrying each basket
with rags for the wounded, and cask of brandy
liz is supposedly for the fat'gued and finting
soldiers