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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-01

E,D. p. DOREMUS, Dentiste, otfre respec-
- tleusement SEES services a SEES amis ct au pulblic
en- general. Tout ordre laisse a &c bureau sera
promptement execute. Opelousas, 3 Mars, 1856,
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-01

NHEODOSE S. ROBIN, Notaire Public
= dams ct pour Ia Paroisse st. Landry. Bureau
aux Opelousas.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-01

3 DOCTEUR F. BURR, Dentiste, apres
- vlngt-cinq ans d'exptrience dams sa profession,
ohre ses services au public en- general, on lie %trouvera
meure tout pres du village. Mars II.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-01

mile.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
StgnOr Bite among the Insane with his
Magic and Canary Birds.

Signor Blitz gave an exhibition Of his won
derful powers before the inmates of the Penn
sylvania Hospital for the Insane. The effect
upon the minds Of the unfortunate spectators
was calculated to excite the attention Of the
curious and those interested in the study Of
mental phenomena.
Some who we're impressed with melancholy,
and were never known to laugh since being ad.
mitted into the institution, became quite mirth.
full. One person seemed to enjoy several Of
the tricks, and finally said.to fellow inmate,
"my dear sir, that man is a very devil, and
will not look at him any more" He then bur-
ried his face in his hands, and preserved the
utmost silence during the remainder of the ex-
hibition. The learned canary birds we're OBJ
jects of their wonder, while the ventriloquial
powers of the Signior caused the greatest con
sternation. The general effect was happy in
deed, and no one seemed to enjoy it more than
the Signor himself, whose heart ever throbs
with sympathy for the more unfortunate of his
fellow creatures.-Phil. North american.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
Highly Important from Cuba--Na tional
Ships.

NORFOLK, April 6.-The brig Perry has returned
10 this port in a leaky condition, having encoun-
tered severe gale on her way hither The pc.
lice officer who sent out IN her 10 secure
Baker has returned.
The steamer Fulton has arrived here having
discovered no trace OF the missing sloop-ofwar
Albany. She left Havana on the 3lst OF March,
and brings accounts ofthe execution OF Estrampes
which took place on the 30th.
Consul Robinson, under instructions, demand
ed his trial under treaty stpuatons, but, notwith-
standing the protest, Estrampes was tried only
by a military court, which condemned him 10
death. Before the execution of the sentence, he
confessed his design was TO secure the independ
ence of the island. He showed the greatest in
difference 10 his fate. At the execution he
showed an intention Of addressing the multitude
but the drums and trumpets were ordered TO be
sounded. His voice heard above the din
shouting "Libeuy foreUsr death TO all Kings " !
Other prisoners have been condemned 10 long
Imprisonment.
The sloop-of-war Portsmouth, IL days from
Martinique, arrived at Norfolk, after fouryears
cruise All on board are reported well.
The Portsmouth encountered terrific gale in
the Gulf stream, on the I'd instant. She sailed
again yesterday.
Her mails, intended for the African squadron
were taken out, and she sailed under sealed or
ders, destined, il is supposed, for Havana.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
TExAs-A steady stream Of emigration has

TExAs.--A steady stream of emigration has
been pouring into Texas from the Gulf States
of the south for the last two years, which must
prove great value in developing the resources
of its wide expanse of territory. AT Iinwood,
on the Neches river, Texas, there is bridge
which the bulk of emigration passes over, and
though the toll keeper keeps no record of the
persons, he does of the wagons, and these form
pretty good criterion for judgment. During
the month of December of the year 1854, no
less than $50 emigrant wagons passed over
this bridge, bound west; while in January, 1855,
the number was 700. 1t is thought that, from
the beginning of December to the end Of April,
the average will be 600 wagons per month, and
five persons to each wagon, making in all 5000
wagons and $4,000 emigrants. Senator Rusk
is said to estimate the emigration to Texas this
season at 10000, and the Gonzales Enquirer
thinks this amount accurate.
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ELEcANT VELVET CARPETINGs to

IL be sold at cost.-CLAGETT,D ODSON 81
Co respectfully call the attention of persons in
tending TO furnish their drawing-rooms, saloons,
parlors, or other rooms, TO this announcement.
They have determined for time 10 sell off their
stock OF superior and beautiful Royal Velvet Car
pcting at prime cost for the cash.
As these goods were purchased by us at ruin
Gus sacrifice 10 the consignees and importers,
prices which are believed TO be less than the cost
OF manufacturing, housekeepcrs now have an OPP
poruniiy Of supplying themselves with the most
elegant Carpets OF price less than the common
Brussels are selling at
The same kind Of goods we advertise are now
selling at tho public sales of secondhand furni.
ture, after having been used two and three years
for more than we now retail them for. This Is an
opportunity seldom TO be met with, and should
not be lost.
Remember the terms Cash on delivery, or ap-
proved paper, AT short date, with interest.
CLAGETT, DODSON, ~ co.
Mar 3l-eo3lif
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USE THE MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER,
Ing Leaves, Plants, Flowers, Pictures,
Patterns for Embr otdery, Marking Lin
en- Indelibly, Manifold Writing.
THIS Article is absolutely the best portable
IL Inkstand in the known world, for a small
quantity folded and placed in the pocket consti-
tutes travelling Inkstand, which cannot be bro.
ken No pen is needed, for any stick, sharpened
TO a point, writes equally as well as the best gold
pen in the universe. For drawing il is indspen-
sable. IL is, indeed, the whole art of Drawing and
Painting-taught IN one lesson. Any leaf, plant,
or flower can be transferred TO the pages OF an
album, with minute and distinct resemblance OF
nature. With equal facility, pictures and en-
broidery patterns are taken, and have received
the highest eulogums from the fair sex and, in
deed, more tasteful present for lady could not
be produced.
This Magic Paper will also mark Linen or
other articles, so as 10 remain perfectly indelibe
All the washing in the world fails to bring ii out
Any child can use il with perfect ease With
this Magic Paper, likewise, one or four copies
of every letter written can be secured without
any additional labor whatever, making il the
cheapest and most convenient article extant. II
is used TO great advantage by reporters of the
public press, telegraphic operators, and hosts OF
others
Each Package contains four different colors--
Black, Blue, Green, and Red, with full and printed
Instructions for all 10 use, and will last sufficiently
long to obtain Five Hundred distinct Impressions.
Ii is put up in beautifully enamelled colored
Envelopes with a truthful likeness Of the Pro
preior attached Each and every package war
ranted,
~ Price So dozen; or five for one dollar
Single packages Is cents.
Address, post paid N. HUBBELL,
No 167 Broadway, New York.
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Temperance.-A call is made, in an advertise
ment, published in one Of the city papers, for
Temperance men 10 awake 10 their duty" This
signifies that for some time past, they have been
asleep And such is TO great extent, the fact.
Old Temperance Hall is not open on Sunday
nights, as in times past, for addresses that inn
portant subject, and the cause seems to be flag
ging Some of the tetotallcrs have returned 10
their former drinking habits, while but few per
sons join the several societies the object of which
is TO further the cause Of total abstinence. The
City Councils attempted, in vain, TO suppress the
sale Of intoxicating liquors in quantities less than
pint, and there are now as many drinking houses
open as ever. Aslong as the appetite exists, per-
sons will find means for its qualification.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
TO OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, sEAMEN,
&C., OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS
AND MINOR CHILDREN.


$. M. KNIGHT,
Attorney for Government Claimants,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
/ CONTINUES 10 give prompt and personal al
~ tention TO the p osecutlon Of Claims of every
description against the General Government, and
particularly 10 those before the Treasury Depart.
neni Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus Patent
and General Land Offices, and Board of Claims.
An experience OF years and familiarity with
| the means of obtaining the earliest and most ia
vorable action Claims, with his facilities for the
| dispatch of business, justify him in assuring his
| Correspondents, Claimants, and the public gener-
ally, that interests intrusted 10 his keeping will
not be neglected.
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public
Land Laws.
He has nearly ready for gratuitous distribution
among his business Correspondents land those
who may become such) neat pamphlet contain.
ing synopsis Of the existing Pension, Bounty
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws down 10
the end of the late Congress, including the
Bounty Land Act of Sd March, 1855,
under which all who have heretofore received
less than $50 acres now entitled 10 additional
land said Act grants also 100 acres 10 all Officers
Noncommissioned Officers, Chaplains, Soldiers,
Wagon-masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians
OF the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers
and Militia-and all Officers. Seamen, Ordinary
Seamen, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen, of the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days (uness in bat
tle1 al any period since lIIoj and 10 the WIDOWS
and minor children of all such persons entitled,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains Forms of Application"
more full and complete than any elsewhere to be
found; adapted 10 the wants of every class OF
Claimants under the Act, with copious decisions
and instructions of the Department, and practical
suggestions as to the course 10 be pursued in
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing 10 avail themselves of the
facilities afforded by this Office in securing prompt
and personal superintendent of their claims the
Departments, obtain copies of the above
pamphlet by RENTING thirty cents in postage
stamps.
inducements to Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases
for management by this Agency will be dealt with
literally; supplied with all necessary blanks gratis,
and kept constantly advised of the changes that
from time TO time occur in the execution Of the
law.
II is within the subscribers power TO direct his
Correspondents 10 the locality Of very many per-
sons entitled under the late Act; and having OBJ
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws, he is in possession OF data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rales-and contingent
upon the admission OF Claims.
The highest cash prices given for Land War
rants, Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land
Patents.
Address S. M. KNIGHT,
Washington City.
March 17--1aw2m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
COURT OF CLAIMS, &c.

THARLES LEE JONES, in addition 10 his
~ ordinary practice in the Circuit Court of the
District of Columbia, will practice in the Supreme
Court of the United States and in the newly-con-
stitued court for the investigation of claims against
the United States. In the management of cases
before the Supreme Court, and in the prosecution
of claims before the reconstructed Court OF
Claims, his father, General Walter Jones, though
mostly retired from general practice, will unite
with him, and do his best TO advance the success
of clients, by written statements and arguments,
and by all other needful and proper exertions.
Office Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
March 10-3aw1mif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
DURE sILvERwARE.--A Magnificent

DURE SILVERwARE.--AM Magnificent
assortment.-M. w. GAIT 81 BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment Of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters
Silver Cups and Saucers Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sfers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every varetys
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents,
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered TO our customers Being
of our own manufacture, it is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT 81 BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets
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PROPERTY AGENCY.

PROPERTY AGENCY.
CHAS. u. WANNALL,
AGENT FOR BUYING AND SELLING
REAL ESTATE.
Corner N. York Ave. & 9th ST., Washington, ID c.
The Collection of House Rents and other Ac.
counts promptly attended 10.
REFERENCES:
JOHN w. MAURY, s. BACON & CO.
MURRAY & SEMMEs, CLAGETT, NEwToNS Co
WIN. M. SHUsTER 81 Co. ]. 81 G. s. GIDEON.
Nov lS--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

"ATC IS, JEW ELRY, SILVER
wv and Plated Ware at Reduced Prces.-In
anticipation of the approaching dull season, we
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, at greatly
reduced rates.
Persons would do well TO examine our assert
ment, which is by far the largest most fashionable
and best selected ever offered 10 our customers.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
32i Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb l6-3tif
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TAKE NOTICE,

r H=VE now on hand large assortment
/ OF every description of Spectacles, from the
lowest price to the very best quality used and
having been for long time engaged in manufac-
turing and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
and defective visions, therefore can with confidence
guarantee to benefit and improve the sight Of all
who need.
Call at AIS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of III
arge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD.
Feb fOrganl
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England.
LIVERPOOL Markets.

Milligan, Evans 81 Co.. quote cotton firm, and
prices have slightly advanced, say / fair qualities
have improved the most. Sales for the week, in
Guiding those 10 spnners, 81, 500 bales sales TO
spectators, $500 bales; sales TO exporters, 49,
900 bales. New Orleans fair, So Orleans mid
ding, 3-l6; Uplands fair, 81; Uplands middng
5. The market closed steady.
Breadsiufs are generally unchanged. Flour
Western canal, 42s @42s 3d.; Ohio, 5s.
Wheat--white, rs. 3D. Corn-white, 44s.
yellow, ABS; mixed, AIS. Cd.
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Corner of Penn. avenue and 18th st

A NEW WORK BY HENRY ROGERS,
N author Of the Eclipse of Faith" entitled A
Defence of the Eclipse Of Faith, by its author, be-
ing rejoinder TO Professor Newman's Reply; =
and, in order 10 give the American public the
whole matter AT glance there is included in the
same volume the "Reply TO the Eclipse of Faith,
by F. w. Newman, with his chapter on the "Moral
Perfection Of Christ"
For sale by GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

Applications for Bounty Lands.-The whole
number Of bounty land applications, under the
act Of March o 1855, received at the Pension
Office up 10 yesterday evening, is foriy-seven
thousand two hundred Three thousand six hun.
dred were received yesterday, and about two
hundred and fifty letters Of inquiry.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

HUBBEIL's MAGIc IMPRESSION PApER-We..refer
our readers TO the advertisement in another col.
umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in.
duce all TO give il philadelphia Merchant
II is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and
should meet with the sale i richly deserves
Tribune
April 3--lm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
I'D Just received from sherift's sale in Phila-
deIpha, very large lot of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens Faber's Pencils, Mahe
NAUTICAL Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, Inksands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we will sell low for cash.
se GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
No 4gS Seventh Street.
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d ARTLETT's AMERICAN ExPLOR-

ID ARTLETT'S AMERICAN EXPLOR-
I'D ing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES narrative of ex-
plorations and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, ! y J. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that Pc
Rod, in two Volumes with maps and illustrations.
The Hive of the Bee Hunter, repository of
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. b. Thorpe, author
of Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters &C., illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel, by Caroline Thomas.
Our Parish, or annals Of Pastor and People.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of Penn. avenue and 11th st.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

FXCELSIOR; HELPS TO PROGRESS
IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. D., of London. Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine,
il will be main effort of the conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthful stimulus and
the aids TO improvements, which many of them are
now so anxious TO secure.
The editor has secured the assistance Of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made to render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street.
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Cornerof 1l,h street and Penn. avenue
lust RECEIVED AT TAYLOR q MAUI

- rvs Bookstore, near 9th street
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock ID. ID.
A Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w.
K. Tweedie, d. ID.
The Cafacombs of Rome, by the Right Rev w.
]. Kip, ID. ID.
Narrative OF Voyage 10 the Northwest Coast
of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
Vathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain do
Western Scenes and Adventures illustrated
Life of Napoleon, by Haziitt do
Practical Surveyors Guide, by Andrew Duncan
Frank Leslie's Ladies' Gazette OF Fashion for
May.
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EERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY,s

NEKN EAVES, FKOM FANNY'S
IL Portfolio, second series.
Life in Abyssna, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by +. X. Ell
lott.
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The
ophilus Thompson, M. d., F. r. 8.
Alone, by Marion Harland.
Theological Essays, two vols, by Thomas De
Quincy.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
J. W. Nystrom, c. E.
Chemistry ofCommon Lie, No. 2, by Johnston.
Just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Bookstore, near 9th st.
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Good Friday.--Yesterday, being Good Friday,
some Of our Christian people duly honored il with
religious observances. In consequence of the
heyday, the Circuit Court adjourned over until
Monday. "The boys as heretofore, picked eggs,
and not few little girls rolled eggs down the
grassy slopes OF the Capitol grounds. Il was fine
and innocent sport for them.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
BoOK.-Origln of the Con.

SOUTHERN BOOK.-Origin of the Con-
~ siituilon; Incorporation Of the General Gov
ernment by the States; national public agents
in trust, with no sovereignty; History OF Copar-
nership Territories from the Virginia Deed, 1854,
10 the Treaty with Mexico, 1S4S; Division OF the
Public Lands; Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Puritans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be-
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy of the
Republic; Legal mode of Redress pointed out; by
w B. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
On Sale at BISHOPS Periodical Store,
No. 2l6 Pennsylvania avenue,
adjoining Wizards Hotel.
Ian, o.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07

The work of extending the Capitol square, pre-
pHratory TO the completion OF the Capitol exten-
sion, is TO be commenced on Monday
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THE LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh supply

i Just received
Also Life and Sayings of Mrs. Darlington, and
others of the Family, edited by b. P. Shelaber, OF
the Boston Post.
My Schools and Schoomasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author OF the
Footprints of the Creator &c.
Woman's Influence and Woman's Mission.
The Ladv'r Equestrian Manual, in which the
principles aud practice of Horsemanship for La
dies are thoroughly explained, TO enable every
Lady to ride with comfort and elegance.
Just received and for sale at the bookstore OF
X. FARNHAM,
Corner of lth street and Penn avenue
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GARD.
To tho Ladies' Of Washington, Georgetososi, AieG-
andria &c.
TIENRY w EIRMA Ms ladies. misses, and

andTia. &c.
"ENRY w GERMANS ladies, misses, and
Ill chdrens French shoes are sold by the I'M
dersigned, on 18th street. just above Corcoran d.
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
CATER walking Shoes white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &C., made TO order by H. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia of the best French gaiter materials,
known as /" slop-shop Shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted to
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies' who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
Eth street lust above Corcoran IL Riggs's
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NTANDERINGs IN CORSICA; Corsica !;
w Picturesque, Historical, and Social with
Sketch Of the Early Life of Napoleon, translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris. Price
81 so.
Lectures on English Literature, from CHANGER
TO Tennyson, by Henry Reed. Price 81 IS.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Mar % Bookstore near 9th st.