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RAlLRoADs.-We extract the following from
the NcwOrleans Crescent:

the Ncw0rleans Crescent:
"Tlie Panama Railroad, connecting the two
oceans, was opened for travel from Aspinwall to Pa
mama on the 2Sth nit. This vast undertaking has been
completed by IN association of NewYork merchants.
duly Incorporated with a capital Of 50 900, 900. This
Company paid for the original grant to construct a
road $500, 900, beipre a spade was put into the soil.
II had q few months the start OF the Tehuantepec
Company, OF NeWOrleans but it appears the mo-
neyod men OF NeiYoyleans have 4 particular aversion
to aid in anything that is likely to result to the bene-
tit OF our city bnt somehow or other prefer to invest
and dispense their surplus in Northern cities, in Paris
and Italy. We cannot, even with all our advantages
OF location and control Of steam communication with
the West, sustain or give business sufficient to en-
ploy a steamship to continue in the trade between
this and Aspinwall. There is q roundabout comnr1,
nlcati0n by some OF George Laws old hulks. ria Ha-
vana, one of which, the Falcon, has recently been
disabled and Withdrawn, and some others of the line
running to TINS city are not in much better condition.
1t is estimated that the receipts of this Company will
be $4,000 per month, or 81 200, 900 per annum.
The gross %reeeiptat for the past few months On the
portion completed to the summit have been 50, 1000
per month.
1T is Notifying in the extreme when rejecting
on the advantages to result from o,r two great roads,
the Opeiousas and the jackson, to perceive that a
road has been built in a foreign country by an asso-
cation OF Americans, under every DISADVANTAGE
which could arise in 9 haltciyilized government, and
our two roads languishing for want Of means and an
pllanceS which can be supplied by our own citizens.
so while we have been talking, NewYork has been
acting, and In a fair way to secure all the great
travelling and benefits, u good share of which might
he secured to us. If there il no indrcernent vet me-
senting for our citizens and property owners to re-
man ut nome and superintend in person the require
nlents OF olr growing city and endeavor TO incnlcate
the sfay-at-home principle, we are fearful we shall
nave to wait a long time For the occasion to arrive"
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-03

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 aud Mer-
c~handise, which they will forward or sell on commits
sion. Washington, March B., 1865.
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LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.


NEwYoRK, Feb. 24.-1he owner of the
race-horse Wild Irishman challenges Lecomte
or any other Southern horse to run a one, two
or three mile heats race over the Long Island
Course during the ensuing season, for q stake
of $4,000 each.
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On Monday next, 9Th inst, the Police Jury
Of our Parish meets. here in regular session.
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CNNgs.nssiNla al,

WASHINGTON, March 28.-Ih he Senate to-day
quashed the Consular bill. This bin design
ates salaries of all ENJOYS, Mini ters and Con
suls of the United States, abolishes outfits md
infits, and provides that American citizens
only shall be eligible to appointment,
Riyer--We atg,er-Nsarket
LOUISVILLE, March l, ?. M.-The weather
here is moderate. AT Cincinnati, the river is
Fece<t1ng slowly; weather moderate. At Pitts
burg, there is no change in the river weather
clear and mild.
Pork unchanged Flour SO 80, and firm.
Whisky 24116 to 25M.
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FOHN MACDONALD, Civil Engineer and
- Surveyor, Offers his services 10 the public. Will
promptly attend to any orders left ut Cids. n. Ealer's.
corner nf Main and Landry streets. 0poImlsas.
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At Clinton, la, Feb. IA, by Rev. Mr.. Casbina :,
NJ, G Mtlls and Mis- EtIzARETB S. AAppEsrSs' mr.
At Clinton, La, Feb. 20, by Rev. u. Pines \.
II. BUTLER and Miss ANNA DUNBAR, 70 Nt y.
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make rendvto sno" \
there are means enough to build tn
have paid our money to aid the enterprise. are
anxious to see the work begun, and have alright
to complain of all unfair dealing.
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A LBEKT DEJEAN, Counsellor and Al
- torncy at Law, Opeloasa4, will attend to any
business i'll his line in st. Landry and the adjoinin,,
Parishes.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-03

CYRUS THOMPSON, Insurance and Col
~ lecting Agent, Washington, La, will take risks
on the lives Of White Persons and Slaves will insure
Dwellings and storc-houses, Sugar-houses 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 New Orleans.
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EDW. T. DOREMUS Dentist, respectfully
Fl Offers his services to his friends and TO the pub
lie in general. Orders left ut this Office Will he
promptly attended to. 0peloasaa, March 3, 1855.
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s. d, ALLlS, Public Auctioneer for lie
,De Parish of st. Landry. Office at his store in
Washington.
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fR. W.. H. WILLIAMS, Dental Surgeon.
- from Greensboro, Ala, offers his services 70 thc
citizens of 0~pelouaas for a few weeks. The Dr.. can
be consulted at Mr.. Hayes's Hotel. From twenty
years experience in his profession, he hopes to oltaii,
aome patronage. Terms reasonable. ANY person
wishing Operations pcrfnrnch will niaaen lnlnlr snnI
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HDUCATlON.-Mr. and Mrs. Hoy, lately
- arrived in the town Of Opelousas, intend open
ing a first class school for the education of YOItNG
LADIES on MONDAY, March IL.
For particulars, sec Prospectus in next weeks s1,
vertisenent, or By application to the PRINCIPAL,
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AR. DAVID j. TODD, late Of the Charity
- Hospital } Washington, La, offers his prntci-
aioial services to the citizens Of Washington and the
surrounding country.
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ut to let by-gQaes lie by
health enable the i~liustfious
j many years his wel'-earned
efore conferred in our service
his Country
cred that this bill had pre-
3uate.
0psIousas SlairIOt."
HTERS' LINE.
sOM THE EAST.
LOSTON SIXTY
LOST
The Z. S. NJ. steam
alifornia, has arrived,
5 from San Francis
r from China. She
in specie.
xpl0si0ul.
While racing on the
/ her boilers, killing
were many intlu-
s.
j, Indians.
ccurred with the
and 30 Indians
t the Imperialists
1T successes over
cunts, however,
progressing salts
90.
.,xico with enthu-
Santa Anna was
IN,
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r ADDE'S AND CtIILDREN'S SHOE
NJ STORE.-The subscriber has opened an estalr
lishment on Main street, Washington, where can he
found a large and general assortment Of Ladies' and
Children's SHOES Of the best Creole and Philadcl-
pfla lna1iuiactrIe, She has made arrangements with
one of the best Creole manufacturers in New0rleons
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 unremittine atten.
ton TO the wants of the public, to merit a share OF
their patronage.
There can always be found, at the above store.
CONFECTIONERY in all is varieties, and of supc.
rior quality, wholesale and retail. Also, Fine STA.
TIGNERY.
An assortment Of Ladies' CORsETs can always be
found ut the above store. Washington, March i,
Mrs.. A ~TJSpAJTC
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SSLoWS.-The undersigned has now on hand
= and will constantly keep for sale, at his shop In
Washington, the celebrated BALI PLOWS.
r, &.
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WINDOW GLASS-75 boxes assorted. in
w fine order, for sale by
S. I. ALLIS. Washington.
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ShUG STOHE-The undersigned have
A. the honor to inform the public that they have
lust received, at their Drug Store, corner of Main and
nelieyHe streets, Opclousas, q fresh assortment OF
Ll'u0S, MEDICINES, PERFuMERY, PAINTS,
etc, which they offer t0r sale at the most reasonable
prices.
Ihey have always on hand PATENT MEDICINES
OF 2ll kinds and all articles appertaini M 10 their line
t., Nlwa@ havc secured. the services of s,p sy,s,i.nc.d
ana careful Druggist who will attend highland gav,
oa The calls Of families and Of tic pq ,fessjan.
p LF0NCE HEIR ARD K GO.
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7 ,ANDRETH'S sEEDS.--Gennipe Ian
- dreth's GARDEN SEEDS, received direct from
the establishment in Philadelphia, for sale by
SD. AIIJC Wssbinrtop
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

BAD LIQUoR.-A correspondent Of the
Spirit Of the Times tells an amusing sto--
ry-somewhat at the expense ola liquor
dealer al Yond,r lie says:
A few days since stranger strolling
through The streets, walked into the bar
room to make some enquiries about the vii
lage. After getting the desired inlorma-
lion, he said he would take little brandy
and water inviting the bartender 10 join
him. Putting The brandy to his lips, he
quietly replaced the glass, took shilling
from his pocket, placed it upon the counter,
and turned to leave; the bartender (who
had, with many good wishes for his health,
taken regular "corker'' at gulp0 look
ed with astonishment at the undrank.-
"Surely, Sir, you do not mean to leave the
brandy" The stranger, in careless sort
Of way, replied that he was "just going TO
walk about the village for an hour or so
he would call in OH his return and if he
found HIM aliue, he would drink the remain
der !"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

The INFORMAL TENDER OF. MEnIAIipn.-
As much curiosity is manifested in iegisa-
tlvs and dipionqlic circles, rf,stiye to the
facts OF, tae informal offer of tho mediation
OF the governm mt bet vecn the parties TO
the existing deplorable European war, OF
which General Bayly gave the country an
inkling in his late short speech, by way of
clearing the mystery. we have to,say that
from. circumstances within our own, know
ledge, we are satisfied that it was not Russia
that declined to recognize the good Offices
Of the United States in the matter, which,
doubtless would have been cordially tender
ed had willingness to accept them been,
intimated.
As, yet, we do not know which. Of the a..
lies it was, whp,through their miaister here,
sopromptly gave our government to under.
stand that they wanted ro American, advice
on the subject, SUCH being the meaning Of
the virtual repulse as we understand it,
- Washington S,ar.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

NANTUCKET. - We are glad to learn
that the committee appointed last fall to
take some measures for the introduction Of
new branches of businesa in this place are
beginning TO move in the matter. Among
the different branches OF manufactures pro-
posed are the boot ard shoe business, the
manufacture of screws, paper, brooms s,chaiEs
and the blowing Of glass. Subcommittee
have recently been appointed to make inves-
LEGATIONS in relation to the foregaing branch
cs Of industry, and it is to.be hoped that it
may be found feasible to establish some Of
them at no distant day.-Nantuckei Inq,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

PRicE OF LABOR AT THE NORTH AMI
SourH.-The Charleston Mercury says,
"it is strange that while there is such de-
cline in price OF white labor at the North,
there continues to be scarcity OF slave Ia.
Dor at the South, where prices are exorbi.
tantly high"
Not so strange There is little or no
foreign immigration South, and hence lit
tie or no competition with the natiyeS labor
1t is foreign labor here, which has 80 cut
down the native labor. by a present super
abundant supply.
The difficulty here, however, will, in
the spring be lightened somewhat by ali
immense emigration from the cities, South
West, South West, and North West,--to
the farming regions generally.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

THE "THEEE GRACEs" The Worces-
ter Police Court had an important case on
trial last week, in which Julia McDonough
preferred complaint against Catherine De-
lany for assault and battery. 1t appeared
that there were thee girls, of whom the
above parties were two, who rooncd TO.
geher in a factory boarding house at Charl.
ton that Julia retired first one night, and
therefore claimed half of the bed, and that
in the middle: that the other girls objected
and forced her to the back side, and that in
a moment unexpected she braced herself
against the partition and pushed the two
out OF bed, whcreupon fight ensued, the
latter two taking the feather bed and clothes
and sleeping on the floor, leaving the fair
Julia with Il g straw bed alone, and post
poning the finale until morning, when it
was finished with clubs and mutual hair
pulling. After the particulars had been
duly drawn out in open court, Catherine
was discharged.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

REORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY.-Gen-
eral Scott is now in the city, in pursuance
Of summons of the committee on military
affairs of the House of Representatives -
He spent two hours Yesterday (Wedncs-
day) before the Committee in explanation
of the wants of the military service, and is
decided in his opinion as to the necessity Of
a proper organization Of the Army. in the
Senate the bill for the reor .anizaion of the
Army was rcconmittcd with the under
standing that the two committees of Con-
gress would have the benefit of the veto
rams advice on the subject.
General Jesup, and other distinguished
officers of the army, will also be summoned
before the committees. There appears to
be general impression that the schemes
for which Mr.. Shields is laboring in the
Senate, and Mr. Faulkner in the House
will meet with favor. That portion OF the
bill which provides for an increase of the
army, secures almost universal concurrence.
The increase of pay and the retired list may
produce some difference Of opinion,bu they
seem to be dependent propositions.-Intelli-
gencer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

lam sorry to inform you that one great
and good man, Joseph Gales, Esq, is quite
i'll. Heis now suffering from the fourth
of series of at,acks---of the quinsy type
which have already impaired his consuitu-
ton. His mind was never more vigorous
than it has been for year past, but he has
used his legs with difficulty, and his hands
have been almost entirely useless. The
affection and regard which all classes in
this community have ever manifested in bis
welfare is well merited and most crafty
ing. lie is indeed an excellent man
Washington Cor. ~ y. Com.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

The Press and is Prireleges.-In all Of
our places of amusement, and on all our
railroad and steamboat lines, there is and
has been free li.t--that is, a list of per-
sons who pass free of chargc-whlch, ow-
ING to various causes, has grown inconve-
nien,ly large. OF this, the newspaper press
is made to bean the responsibility, and ma
ny persons unacqualnled with the true
state Of the case are apt to form very erro-
neous notions of the character and conduct
of Newspaper editors and proprietors, a
large number of whom do not covet the
privilege so generously offered them, and
seldom avail themselves of it. When, re
Gently, the representatives of the four great
railroad routes to the West agreed TO put
a stop to the free list, it was at once sup
posed that this was a blow which would
fall severely upon the press. How true
this is, is gathered from the fact by inves-
Ii cation on the New York and Erie Road,
that of the great number of persons who
pass free over that road, the regular fare OF
whom would pay the company $l60,000
per annum, less than one in a hundred are
or have been members of the press A SIM
liar Investigation on the New York and
New Haven Road shows that of STA free
passes, only rs were given to members OF
the press.
Ii will thus be seen that the Newspapers
are not properly responsible for the abuse
Of the free pass system. The passes are
given to legislators, municipal and other
local authorities, and public characters, di-
rcciors, hot-l keepers, etc, and for all the
lavors extoided to the press, it reciprocates
hundred fold in the travelling routes, or
places of amusement If managers wish
to retrench their free list, as it is very prop
per they shopd, the press should not be
made tile scape goat.-Phila. North Amert-
can.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

THRILLING INCIDENr.-The danger of
placing ignted charcoal in a close room
was thrllingly illustrated III the family Of
Mr.. William Day, residing in Danbury,
Connecticut, Oh Tuesday. Two young
children were placed in bed at an early
hour in the evening, and vessel containing
coal, was left in the centre of the room,
througha misapplied solicitude for their
comfort. Before the hour for retiring OF
the family, they were startled by sounds Of
agony proceeding from the room occupied
by their chldren,and upon fastening to them
they were found nearly suffocatcd with gas
BY this timely rescue, and vigorous appli.
cation of restoratives, they were both saved
from a horrible death.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

The attention of our readers is called to
Professor Holaway's Advertisement in
another part of our columns. The world
wide renown of his Pills and Ointment are
too well known to require much comment
from us but they are, without doubt, the
most etilcacious remedies for all the ills
which flesh is heir to. Many of our read
ers have derived immense benefit from us
ing the Pills in cases Of bile, and general
arrangement of the stomach and bowels,
and no cutaneous disease can resist the cur
alive powers of the Ointment, the effect it
has on the human frame is certainly aston
ishing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

THE Two BIsHoPs OF New YoRK.-The
correspondent of the Boston Journal gives
the following account of the appearance Of
Bishop Potter ip New York;
Having heard that the newly consecrated
Bishop of New York was to hold an ordi.
nation on Sabbath last, thought | would
visit the Church of the Annunciation, in
which it was held. As this was the first
appearance of The new Bishop the church
was crowded Bishop Potter is tall, spare
man, with hair quite grey, and in counlen-
ance not unlike his brother, the Ri. Rev.
Bishop of Pennsylvania. At the Church
Of the Annunciation, Ri. Rev. Bishop On.
derdonk attends. lie is, de Jacto, THE
Bishop of New York. He Is suspended,
but not deposed; and did the question rest
with his diocese, he would be restored AT
once. lie lives in the Episcopal residence,
and has salary of $4,000 year, paid by
this diocese 1t was quite touching sight,
as the Communion was administered by the
Provisional Bishop, to see Bishop Potter ad-
minister the elements to the Bishop alone,
before the priests and congregation were
served. Upon the death OF Bishop Vain
wright, strong attempt was made to res
tore BishopO. But it was not successful.
1t is now nearly ten years snce the Bishop
was suspended. Bishop .. regarded the
sentence as unjust, and growing out of per-
sonal feelings but he bowed to it submis-
sively. lie has absained from all company
since, and has never walked down Broad
way since that time. He visits the Church
of the Annuncialion each morning at daily
service, and attends on the Sabbath. Be-
sides this, he keeps himself closely within
his house. His friends say that, even un-
der the worst aspect of the case, he has suf-
fered enough, and manifested submissive
spirit, such as should entille him to a resto-
ration.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

A ScENEAr THs ST. NIcHoLAs.-A
gentleman, who saw it ALL" gives US IL
graphic account of an interview which took
place At the st. Nicholas last week between
Horace Greedy, of the Tribune, and Daniel
Ullman. Mr.. G. approached Mr.. U. and
stretched out his hand for a shake, with
How do ye do, Mr.. Ullman ?" Where
upon the latter gentleman erected himself
to his utmost height and, fixing a scowling
look OH Mr.. e., said with marked emphn'
sis, 81 don't shake hands with liar sir. ;
Very well, meekly replied MIR. Greedy,
"you can do as you like, and gradually
took himself ofl.-Mrror
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-01-18

A French Don .judH.-A young man,
aged about thirty, dressed with extreme ell
eganoe, arrived at the station of the Rouen
railway about ten days ago. He was ac-
companicd by q young femIl', who was al
so most elegantly attired. Almost imme-
diatcly after he uiightcd from the train he
was taken i'll, and in short time manifest
cd all the symptoms Of poisoning. lie was
canyeycd into the. nearest hotel, apd there,
though medical assistance was promptly
procured, he died in great agony. On his
being taken i'll, the female by whom he had
been accompanied, disappeared, and all at
tenpts to discover her were in vain. 1t
being strongly suspected that be had disd:of
poison, information was given to the magis-
trates. On examining his pockes, num-
Der of portraits of females, rings. locks of
hair, innnmerable love letters, and other
trophies of favorite of the ladies' weio
found.
The Mayor of Rouen gave information
of the death TO the Prelect of Police, at Pa
ris; and from inquiries which the police, by
the Projects orders, instituted, it became
rather widely known. The cons quence
was that the Mayorot Rouen received a
great number of letters from females in dif-
ferent positions in society, claiming the de-
ceased but though all agreed in describing
him as remarkably good looking, and all
expressed profound sorrow at his death,
no two of them gave him the same name.
The lady who put her address to the
love letter found on him was sought out
andl questioned, and she gave him name
different from that OF all her rivals. The
real name OF the Don Juan has not yet
been discovered, and the more inquiries are
made more difficult il becomes TO know who
he was. From all examination made OF
the body, it appears that he died, not OF
poison, but OF sudden attack of cholera.