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EIHFE INSURANCE!!

NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
% State Stree, Boston, Mass.
ESTABLISHED IN 1S43.
GUARANTEE CAPITAL $780, OC0 ACCUMULATED CAPITAL 4395
WILLARD PHILIPS, President.
DIRECTORS:
George II. Kuhn, Thomas A. Dexter,
Charles Browne William Perkins,
Sewell Tappan, NE. Cunningham,
Marshall p. Wilder, Charles Hubbard,
BENJAMIN F. STEVENS, Secretary.
vEVIiIs Company has been established eleven
Il years. Its directors are of high standing and
its business is conducted high and honorable princi
Piles.
Forms of applications and pamphlets of the Company
and its reports to be had at the office of Newell
Tomphns, on Third street, opposite May9 4 Co.
C. 5. spERRy, NJ. D., Medical Examiner
Saint Paul, Nov. 22-dtf
MUTAULLIFEINSU COMPANY
OF NEW YORK,
NETT ACCUMULATED FUND, FEBRUARY l, 1853
$2,O1S,775 64!!
THIS Company has now established itself such Q
L firm basis, that il offer TO those desiring in
vestment their lives that greatest Of all desideratams
in life insurance, viz full and perfect security Its his
almost, il not quite, without parallel Com.
mencing LIST February, l843 90 years asoD without
dollar of capital except its receipts for premiums has
now an actual cash capital which is Invested in Bonds
and Mortgages Oh Real Estate, principally in the cities
OF New York and Brooklyn, worth double the amount
loaned thereon, of over 81 Its receipts for
mums during the past five have been nearly e2,s
200 OOO and for interest investment over e35OO0O,
and has paid policies terminated by death during the
time, nearly $780, COO Its dividends (after
ing fund sufficient re-nsure all outstanding policics)
So the first five years. and So Is per
the last five, the amount OF premiums paid being
average of over AZ cent for ten years
These dividends added TO the policy their
slonary value, payable at death with the amount nsur
ed, be applied to the reduction Of future prcmi-
ums at the option Of the insured The business Of the
Company is conducted strictly OIL the cash plsn-ne
credsand it is believed to hold out greater induce
ments than any other COMPANY, whatever.
Its rates 0t premium are ~ low those oil anv k001
Office, and believed to be lower than who pro-
Tess to insure from 25 to SO per cent less.
FREDERICK 8. WINSTON, Pres't.
Isaac ABBOTT, Sec'y.
Charles Gill, Actuary.
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Cttrago.

BURWELL l. POWERS,
MER G. II A Mt LORS,
AND DEALERS IN GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
No. TrcDont Buildings, Dearborn Street.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
ESSRS. Bt'RWEII. x POWERS, respectfully g.,
wi invite the attention of gentlemen travelling "a
the Northwest well those residngin Mime 11
sofa, TO their complete and elegant sorment of Q
GENII.EMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
The largest and most tasteful selection of the finest
French English, German and American clothing ,ufs
will be kept constantly hand is the design of the
proprieOrs to sustain the reputation of their establish
ment as the Great Western Emporium of Fashion Gen
tlemen leave with and have their orders
filed at any time in the most fashionable styles Stang
visiting Chicago invited to examine elegant
stock, at No. !, fremont Buildings Dearbon street.
H. Bt KWEII. Chicago;
June 81 If s. A. POWERS, Cleveland O.
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- ATTENTION THE WHOLE!

AIM. b. MCGROARTH il now receiving immense
w stock ofgrocerics and provisions his stcre
OF 4 and Roberts streets where he is anxious to receive
calls from his Old friends and many may
be pleased TO drop in His goods having been purchased
FOR CASH, he is enabled to sell at low rates any
quality and pronounced by all who have tried them
Give him call, and get the worth of your money.
st. Paul, Nov. = 1S54-ly = -
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NEW ROOk STORE.

G.. HAMILTON & CO..
Saint AnthOny Street, opposite the Empire Block,
RE receiving and opening the largest and best assOrt
n ment of Books Stationery, Wall Paper and fancy
articles before brought of Chicago which they
offer for sale at the very lowest possible cash prices
We would first call attention to stock of Val Pape
comprising 5000 rolls which purchased at very
low rates Those wanting Wall Paper would do we'll to
look at assortment.
Our stock Of Stationery can't be beat this side of Chi
cagO.
Writing Paper of all grades Pens Ink, Rubber, Ink
stands Rulers Botting and Drawing Paper of all descrp
tons and in fact all articles usually kept in Stationery
establishment.
cold Pens. We have large stock of j. B. Beer S
Pens, all warranted which offer to the public at Eastern
prices Gold and Silver Tooth Picks, very neat article
Ledgs.s Journals, Day Books Pass Books and Memo
randurnS. of all styles, in setts single.
We have good sock of Miscellaneous Books and a
great variety Of Chi. ems Books which cannot fail to
please.
Cheap Publications. We have in store very large stock
and new received by Express they is
sued from the press. We have arrangement in New
York city by which all the works forwarded to
soon printed
ty Schoo Books, we have all of A. s. Barnes l. CO.
publications. which offer low other establish
ment in town. Give a call. G. HAMILTON 4 Co.
June 30dN
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Ihud Street, betueen Roberts and Minnesota.
ID PRESLEY. has just returned from below with an
Do extensive assortment of Groceries and Provisions,
and also large stock Of Fancy Articles to be exhibited in
the Fancy store, next door, and ready for sale.
His Groceries and Provisions consist in part of the fol-
lowing, viz:
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tMaura1rre.
JOHN 5. PRINCE,

JOHN $. PRINCE,
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.,
New York. Office, No. Is Wan Street.
/ l. Buildings, Merchandise and Personal Property
against Loss or Damage by Fire.
ECTORs:
WILLIAM v. BRADY President
Dan. IT, Arnold, A. Studweli
Geo. Grswold, Jr, Lycurgus Edgcrton,
Watts Sherman, 8. b. Chittenden,
John Caswe, Peleg Hall,
samuel d. bahcock, Lowell Hobrook,
WIN. NJ Vail. Charles NJ Connolly
John Paine, Horace b. Clahn,
Charles II Booth, Geo. 3. Stephenson,
Thomus Smull, G.. +. Dambmann,
James A. Edgar, Aurelius d. Hull.
Daniel Burgess, Joseph w. Patterson,
Joseph Battell, Hiram Barney.
Thomas Tileson, J. II. Ransom,
James mes Freeland, re Robert be- tn H. Mccuray,
f. L. II. Gibson, William w. Stone,
Wellington Clapp, Henry e. Bowen,
Geo. W. Lane, A. Low,
Edward Lambert, Bradish johnson.
Charles LamsOn, Thomas Fraser,
Chaies +. Beebe, Henry Eyre.
VIM. NJ Richards,
GEORGE T. HOPE, Secretary.
Applications for Insurance upon Dwelling House.
~ ' JOHN s. PRINCE,
Feb 26 lS55dtf At the Winslow House.
ST. PAUL Mutual INSURANCE. co.
~ Capital stock $5O,OOO.
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING.
ALEX. WlLKlN, President.
w. p. MURRAY, Vice President,
GEORGE w. HARRINGTON, Secretary;
e. ii. PARKER, Treasurer,
Are now prepared to issue Cash Mutual Policies,
rs favorable rates Of premium any other
company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Franklin Steele Alexander Ramsey,
Chas. w. BOrup, Alexander Wilkin,
Chas H. Parker, Henry NJ. Rice,
Chas. ID. Fillmore, William l.. Ames,
Levi Sloan, William p. Murray,
John FarrEgtOn George w. Harrington,
Abram NJ Friiley.
Office on st. Anthony street, in the room formerly
occupied by the Territorial Secretary.
February. 1854. 45-ly.
THE AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE IN
SURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY,
Neao Uaren, Conn.
PRP ETCAL CHARTER. .......... CAPITAL $254 eco.
4 PUBLICATIONS. received and Policies given by
n WV. SPRIGG HALL. Agent
O.ice corner Third and Wabashaw SITS.
SAM. WILEY NJ. d., Medical Examiner.
March !, 1865. diff
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NEW BOOKS.
EtOMBS has receiI ed large addition to his stock
~ Books, among which are
Second series Of Fanny Fern new supply;
Lamplighter, s'
Fashion and Famine, ss
Autobiography Of Actress Mrs. Mowatt, new supply
Uaps and Mshaps.
Sayings and Doings Of Mrs. Partngton.
Fords History of Illinois,
Nowadays, just published
Easy Nat, -
Dollars and Cents,
PerscOpics, g
Oh-hand Takings and Crayon Sketches Of Eminent Men
of America, by Bengay, just published;
oneymoOn and Comicalities from Punch:
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer;
Miseries of Human Life;
and many others too to mention The atten-
ton Of the public is invited to examine the largest
ment Of Books ever brought to this City. sep7
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WILLIAM BREWSTER,
DEALER IN REAL ESTATE and Notary Public
Bank Row, Cup staivs) Saint Paul. Feb 2-dtf
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CHARLES H.. CAKES
BORUp OAKES,
BANKERS AND EXCHANGE DEALERS,
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA.
gXNAKE the liberty to inform the merchants and other
ately formed such business in tho princ
al cities of the East and South ~ TO be able ord
BANKING FACILITIES.
They will receive current bank notes dep6sit
for which they will give their certificates payable in
like funds or in coin or exchange on the East
EXCHANGE ON THE EAST, SOUTH AND EUROPE.
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Collections promptly attended to and proceeds for
warded, less exchange.
Land Warraats Bought and Sold
Uncurrent bank sotes taken at highest rates 40-sn
J. MCMAHON HOLLAND,
attorney and Counsellor at LaW and Solicitor IN
sHAKopEE, SCOTT COUNTY MINNEsorA
MINNESOTA REFERsxcss. ---
Gov. w. A. German,
J. Travis Rosscr, ESQ., Sec Min. Ter, -
Capt. J. II. Simpson, u. s. Top. EAs'rs. {St. Paul
A. j. Morgan, Esq. Pioneer Office,
ID. A. Robertson, Esq,
Hon. II. II. sibley, Mendoza. -.
Gov. E. Louis Lowe,
:ds:. Tm oHsa Iss1a,a Esg As s,s Of stat.
Supreme Court Of MARY land,
Hon. Alexander Randall,
John v. l.. McMahon, Esq, Baltimore, Md.
BENJAMIN +. FELT,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL pEALERIs
offs GROCERIES Il PROVISIONS. c
r- MAIN STREET, CALENA,IL ILL ~
GS- VIII sell at the lowest cash cess
$. j. r. MCMILLAN.
AliUhNEf AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
ILL attend promptly and faithfully to all business
entrusted to him in the line of his profession. At
Stilwater st. Paul, ST. Anthony, and throughout the
territory OF Minnesota and the adjoining couniissU
the State Of Wisconsin. Office, STiLLwArER, Min.
~ 11. s--= REFERENCE. I7 e
His Elk Alex Ramsey, Geo. w. Campbellk Co.,
st. Paul. Galena.
DR.. c. w. Borup, g Mr.. r. Lansing,
Mr.. j. w. Simpson, Mr.. s. o. Butler, Ct. Louis.
Hon. A. w. Loomis, ,Pittsb'g J. II. Larkin T. Co.
: !" G. Shaler, s-s' eamYJ .Wethcreil& Co.'S
J. X. MoOrhead, Esq" Jos. C. Butler 4 Co. Gin.
9. w. Jackson, Esq. "H sMr.Jos. p. Begss,
samr Gormly, Esq. Z" Nh. o Walker, Marine Mills.
MAJ. J. B. Butler, and '' H. Burke,
itissns generally, I" CD Butler, 6 g
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Boots s. Stationery.
IL e A DIN BOOK s.
SANUERS, NEW SERIES.


TTAVE you them? They admirable books
All the teachers who have examined and used them
warmly their singular fitness for the purposes of the
school ROOM
They are in fact the carefully considered results of the
mos. ample experience in teaching and accordingly
adaI ed admirably in every way to the wants and powers
OF the learner.
Here in the DUH arguments long dra yn
out, to prove that the picture Of cat is not cat
that the picture Of horse is not horsc,' that the
picture of is not cow" and other information
equally valuable and appropriate, in school book for
child.
the contrary the child is assumed to have common
sense and to need instructions in what useful and suit
ed TO his years He is therefore puzzled the start
with long words and abstract definitions, and weare cut
with reading Orattemptng to read, what is without ben
eft because above his capacity and without interest," be
cause nsutferably dull
In Sanders New Reading Books every step in tho pro
till the very last plainly preparatory to the next
The pupil pleasantly and protably conducted through
lessons consisting of two, three, syllables
in regular succession all containing matter full of inter
est moral and instructive, yet highly entertaining and
besides arranged while merely teaching him real
to imbue his mind with the wholesome thought and
devel0pe and strengthen his mental powers.
Teachers, examine them, and judge for yourselves.
The teachers throughout the Territory have eto
the above books for examination, by calling W. g.
Combs the American House who is the only authur
lied agent for Minnesota.
June 22-dly
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NOfLD'S EAEls s.KtSCEKN NEtIlEE.
IOI Is RARIIEIl

LOUIS BARTLETT,
IANlNG purchased the Grocery, Wine and Liquor I)e
IL parment of tlse Worlds Fair, Roberts etreet,
below Third, informs his friends and the pa oc that he
has hand always extensive and superior
of all goods in his line In short time he will
from trip to the East and Will bring with him ample
supplies for want Of which due notice will given
81. Paul April . If
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THE ANIMALS ARE CoMING.-The Float

THE ANIMALS ARE CoMING-The Float
ing Palace, with 100000 curiosities, is now
at Natchez, and will be here, in few days.
The Juveniles will get ready for the feast +;
but should not spend all their dimes, until
their friend and teller c1isem, the Hon.
Danl. Rice, comes; he will also be here
shortly; on his way to winter quarters in
New Orleans We hope Dan. will have,
with him this season; that long promised
work Of his. in wax" from the hand of
Naphigi--"T The Father Of his Country, in
Heaven" None but a dareing genius like
Naphigi, could have ever had the courage
to undertake such an artistic work OF the
imagination. What has become of that
work from the same artist-The Me-
mento to the lametned Calhoun (" The
Comet, done its best to get the State TO pay
the cheap price Of" ten thousand' for it,
but it was no 60. " Calhoun had been
too long dead the excitement had worn.
off: Had the Doctor succeeded in getting
the ten thousand; he was under bonds, to
give the prsss of this city, supper of oys-
tiers, for services rendered. Fisher the
Artist should bring back, that beautiful
piece of' war work" the battle of Orleans,
and get some new quizzing glasses to look
at it. perhaps-as the last legislature would
not give " ten" the coming body may af-
ford to give five thousand' for it. ct is
evidently" to use, the language of the In
te1ligencer at vidalia in speaking of it"
great work of art"
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GBt 9aap Comet
BATON ROUGE,::::::::::::: DEC. 8, 1856.

IMPORTANT DECIsroN.-The Delta
says: We publish, in another COL
umu, the decision Of Judge Stafford in
most important case, which touches
the interests Of the town Of Browns
vile and Fort Brown very nearly, and
will be found highly important to the
numerous readers of the Delta resi-
dent along the borders Of the Rio
Grandc. The case was that of j. Mus
siua Us. VIM. Alling, Chas. Stillman,
Samuel A. Belden ct al-a full report
of which will be found in our reporter
iaI department. The decision is SO mas
terly in every respect that it will be
read with pleasure even by persons
who arc not Immediately interested in
its object. It deals with a most i'm
portant matter in a dignified, and. at
the same time, decisive style.
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HIN Abufrtisfulfnts.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi.
/ cial District Court-Parish of East Ba-
! ton Rouge. In the matter Of the Success.
! sion Of Mrs. MARY B. TABEn, deceased.
No. 466, "Probate."l
| pY virtue of commission issued in the
- above succession, and to me directed
from the Hon. the sixth judicial district
court, in and for the Parish and State a.
foresaid; | will, by virtue Of said commits
sion, offer at public sale, on the premises
wheleon the dec d., last resided, in this Par
ish, on the Amite River, at about IS miles
from the City Of Baton Rouge, and known
as the vaughan Plantation" on S.dTUR.
Day, the 18th day Of January nert, A. d.,
1856, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ the property
hereinafter set forth and described, belong
ing to the succe ssion Of Mary B. Taber,
late of said parish, decd, to wit:
Five hundred and forty seven l547)
acres OF Land, more or less, together with
all the buildings and Improvements there.
on, the boundary Of which will be given on
the day of sale. (Said tract of land is
known as the Vaug han Plantation)
JUDY, negro woman. 80 years old.
ANN, and her infant months old; Car
oline IL years old {; Albert II yeas old.
Also, the following personal property,
10 wit:
10 head Of cattle; 2 yoke of Oxen;
Horse l Wagon; Buggy and harness
Jack screw; 20 bbls Corn; Sc head Of
Hogs; Lot of Fodder; 2 Ok chains: IA
Geese 80 head of Sheep; Lot of Planta-
ton Tools; A lot Of farming utensils; !
lot Of Pot-ware; lot of Cooper's ware;
Grind Stone 3; 3 Bee hives; side saddle
and Bride; Bedsteads; lot Of bed
Clothing; ii Chairs; Trunks; Dining
Table; 3 Pine Tables; 2 wash stands; /
candle stand l side board and looking
glass; Stone Sheep shears and steel
yards.
On the following terms and Conditions,
TO wit
The land and Improvements thereon, on
credit of one, two and three Yeas, IN equal
the purchaser to furnish notes
endorsed, bearing eight per
cent interest from the day of sale, and spe-
cial mortgsge-retained. until final pay
ment
The slaves for one third cash. and the
balance in one, two and three years, in
equal instruments; purchaser to furnish
notes satisfactorily endorsed aud bearing
eight per cent interest from the day OF sale.
and special mortgage retained until final
The personal property for cash; for all
sumns not over twenty dollars and all sums
over and above that amount, on a credit OF
Twelve months. Purchasers to furnish
notes satisfactorily endorsed.
decS-6t. H. V. BABIN, Sheriff.
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Young Mons Lyceum and Library
Association:

THE first public meeting of this Association will
take place on MONDAY EVENING, the 10th inst,
in the Hall of the House Of Representative, on
which occasion an ADDRESS will be delivered by
Rev. T. Ca srLEroN, and original POEM read by J. J.
JONES, Esq. Exercises to commence at O'Clock.
~ The public general are respectfully in
vited to attend. by order Of the Boare Of Di-
rectors. HENRY J. HYAMS.
lDec.7-3ts. Secretary. !
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Money Found.

ONE Of the colored boys employed in The
" Harvey House found yesterday con-
siderable sum of money in Bank notes.
The person who lest it, can receive the same
at the Office of the Harvey, House, by paying
for this advertisement, rewarding the boy
for his honesty, and giving satisfactory
description of the money lost Dec7tt.
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PARIS SILK BONNETS,
O'CONO1

II AS Just received beautiful aSsOTt-
IL ment Of Paris Silk Bonnets-also an invoice
Of fine Dress Silks consisting of Striped and Plaid
Silks, Moire Antique, Black Italian Silks, plain and
figured. Satin, Emb., Grape, and Taslatan Baey
drepes; Jeuvin's Kid Gloves, 6est make Rigo-
let's, Rachels, Boas, Bracelets, Ladies' and chill
drens' Gloves and Gauntlets, Velvet Cuffs, Fur
Cuffs, Down Cuffs, Swans Down and Fur Trimg,
Moss Trim'gs Tom Thumb Fringes, French Rail
road COrsets. Bridal Wreaths and veils-Color-
ed Wreaths-lnfants Emb., Robes and Caps
Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and Blond Satin
Goods Of every description. Crapes-Florence
Silks and Tulle; False Hair in every form. Per-
fumery and Fancy Boxes. A full stock Of Staple
Goods, such as French, English and American
Calicoes, Flannels, Irish Linens, Shifting and
Cottonades. call is respectfully solicited
dec6. O'CONOR,
Opposite Post Office.
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ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
FOR YOU.VG L.aDHS
BATON ROUGE, Ii

DAI O4N NVCUE, IA'
THIS INSTITUTION, which is design
l. ed to be School Of high order, will
open on the 10th inst, for the reception OF
pupils, in the buildings lately occupied by
the Ladies OF the SACRED HEART, corner
of Main Florida streets.
The course OF instruction will embrace
all the various branches requisite for a
complete English and French Education.
The most competent teachers have been
engageds Parents and Guardians may rely
upon constant effort to merit their pat
ronage.
CIRCULARS, stating terms &c, &c, can
be obtained at the Institution, or from the
Rev. Father LAvAY. Dec 4.1md
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New Arrival Of Hats.

THE Subscriber has, just received other assort-
ment Of Mems, Boys and Youths Hats. Consist.
ing in part Of French Silk and Moleskin Hats
Soft French Cashmere Hats, of the latest style,
shapes he invites the attention of buyers par
ticularly to these goods, his assortment is very
large, and cannot fail to please. A few more OF
those high crown black and dead soft, Hats still
on hand. Gdec6l w. d. PHILLIPS
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Family GRocERIEs.-HoFFMANN,
Court House Square, has just opened
another large stock Of Family Grocer
les, and plantation supplies. Every
article usually kept at such an estab-
lishment may be found at Hoffmann's,
as cheap as the cheapest, for cash.
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Moderation, decorum and neatness
distinguish the gentleman; he is. at all
times affable. diffident, and studious to
please. Intelligent and polite, his be-
havior is pleasant and graceful. APP
pear only to be gentleman, and its
shadow will bring upon your con-
tempt; be gentleman, and its honor
will remain even after your are dead.
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FANCY ARTICLES FOR THE CHRISTMAS
HoLLlDAYs.-Vialet,a at his Drug Store; on
Third st. has justopened fresh stock Of fam
cy articles, suitable for christmas presents
Beautiful articles for the toilet-stationary
etc.
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EXTENSIVE PosrorF1cE ROBBERY.
"A dispatch from Philadelphia, dated
November Goth, states that number
of letters mailed from and registered
at the Postoffice in that city, have
been discovered to be missing. Two
letters mailed by THos. DlDDLE 4 Co.,
contained $4,000 in Pennsylvania
coupon bonds, and $4,000 in West
chester Railroad bonds. Messrs. LAW
& MAcALL1srER miss $4,000 in the
last named bonds.
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SINGULAR RuMoR.-It is current in
"the best informed circles" that the
two hundred and fifty bonds of the
Parish of Rapides, pledged in New
Orleans on the fourth of July last, have
been suffered to 60 to protest. This
matter requires explanation, as the
credit of our Parish should not be per-
mitted to snffer by such alledge4 de-
linquency.-Alerond,1a Democrat.
What does the foregoing paragraph
mean