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UNION GROCERY SroREs.-The experiment of
Union stores, for the procuring of groceries,
&C., at wholesale prices, has been successfully
tried at the East, where numerous stores have
become permanently established. A neighbor-
hood of citizens by joining small amount Of
capital each, and becoming their own middle
men, can save at least 20 per cent, and at the
same time secure the best articles in the market
We are glad to learn that one of these stores,
on commensurate scale, is about to be opened
in this city. Any and every citizen can, at
small outlay, become . shareholder and party
to the concern, and enjoy all its advantages.
The Directors Of the ..New England Provision
Co.." the parties to the movement here alluded
to, are Ill men Of business, and Of respectable
standing in our midst, and their character is
ample guaranty that they have taken hold Of
the enterprise for the benefit of the public.
A store on the plan has been recently opened
in Brooklyn. and is rapidly absorbing the whole
trade in its vicinity. Almost every citizen
hastens to share in the benefit profered. 1t
cannot be long before this principle Of combina-
ton on the part Of citizens must become gene
raj. We recommend our readers and friends to
look into the matter, rs one Of great and direct
interest IN r. xvror. -
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WHY THERE Is NO RAIN IN PERU.-In Peru,
South America, rain is unknown. The coast of
Peru is within the region of perpetual southeast
trade winds Though the Peruvian shores are on
the verge Of the great South Sea borders, yet it
never rains there. The reason is plain. The SOUTH
east trade winds in the Atlantic ocean first strike
the water on the cost of Africa Travelling to the
northwest, they blow obHquely across the ocean
until they reach the coast Of Brazil BY this time
they are heavily laden with vapor. which they con-
tinue to bear along across the continent depostng
it as they go, and supplying with it the Of
the Rio de la Plata and the southern tributaries of
the Amazon. Finally they reach the snow-capped
Andes. and here is wrung from them the last par
tcle Of moisture that the very low temperature
extract. Reaching the summit of that range, they
now tumble down as cool and dry winds on the
Pacific slopes beyond. Meeting with no evaporat-
ing surface, and with no temperature colder than
that to which they were subjected on the mountain
tops, they reach the ocean before they become
charged with fresh vapor, and before, therefore,
they have any which the Peruvian climate can ex-
tract Thus We see how the top Of the Andes be-
comes the reservoir from which are supplied the
rivers Of Chill and Peru.
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INGENIOUS RAscAL1rY.-A wine merchant in

1NoHS1VOS HAsCALir7'-A "1He HefCuaHe III
Paris recently received a note as follows:
Sir-For some time you have been robbed at
retail; we have now resolved to rob you bv whole
sale. l hereby notify you that tomorrow night
should you not adopt measures to prevent it, your
cellar will be entirely drained.
"Sacre!" cried the merchant and he loaded his
pistols and at the appointed night descended into
the celler, and seated himself between two wine
casks. Everything in the cells remained safe, but
on returning home in the morning, he found every
room in his house riaed, and all his plate, money
and clothes purloned. The thieves had persuaded
him to take care Of his celler while they should
rob his house.
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e. A Western editor thus delivers himself
eve would say to the individual who stole our
shirt OF the pole, while We were lying in bed wait
ing for it TO dry, that We sincerely hops the collar
nav cut hiU thfoas.'
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LoUIsIANA.-The Baton Rouge Advocate, Of
Wednesday last has the following paragraph:

Baptiste, an old negro man belonging to Mayor
Monget, descended into well yesterday the 10th,
for the purpose of cleanngit out, and instantly
struck lfeless by the inhalation of some deadly and
noxious gas found to exist in the well. On being
called and no answer made, another colored man,
named Peter Doussan heroically went to the rescue
of bis companion, but instead of rendering him that
timely assistance hoped for, he himself fell victim
to the same destructive agent. The lfeless bodies
were drawn up and were entombed to-day.
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FRESH GROCERIES.

WAN LEW & BELLO HAVE RECEIVED
new and fresh supply Of No. FAMILY GROCE-
RrEs which they offer at the lowest possible rates. All
their stock is warranted be Of superior quality, and
those who purchase will wish make better BARGAIN
Planters will find that they do better by trading with
this firm than they can by going to the city.
Their sork is extensive and has been selected with q
view to meet the wants Of this section. Call and
sep2 VAN EIEW 4 BELL0
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Marie de Thbodanx, &c IA Juliet, 1855.
4 Wis AUX BOULANGERS-Le prix be la
n Farne frache etant $40 90 lie Marche de Ia
Nouvelle Orleans les Boulangers requ de donner2l
de pain pour dix cents duran Ia semane prochane
IONA. C, WHITE, Marie.
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The MAMMOTH FLOATING Dock IN New YORK.
The new dock took up the Bay State steamer
on Saturday. and can be now seen in operation
at Greenpoint, opposite the Tenth street ferry.
This great structure is 100 feet in width, 1875
feet in length without gates, SO as to take in
vessels of still greater length, and As feet in
height. 1t has about 80 cross-wire trusses,
forming at their apexes, about nine feet Of depth
of solid oak, with some six or eight heavy KEEL
sons. two gigantic trusses s8 feet high, extend
ing the whole length of the dock, and tied to-
gether by nearly 100 diagonal bolts each over
two inches in diameter, some IS feet long-and
in addition, complete and large system Of
diagonal iron tracing on each side, composed
of about 300 straps, each AZ inches wide, and
nearly 40 feet long, bolted and riveted at the
crossings. The trial has abundantly proved the
strength and stiffness of this vast structure, its
to lift immense weights, and its entire
and safe managability. Express.
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Lumber. Lumber:. LumI5er..

THE Subscribers take pleasurse in announcing
Il that their and planning mil Bayou Chacahon,
the main trunk Of the Obelousas Railroad
plotted they ready receive orders for saving
lumber any description well aths planed flooring
ceiling &C., &C. Patronage solicited
July 7th 1851 Pat. LEDEr
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NEW woRKs-At the "Thibodaux Literary

Y Depot" , ...
LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE-byJ.s G. Abbott.
LIFE Of the COUNTESS Of GTON-R R. Madden
LIE CURE MANQUE-by Eugene de CourciIlon.
MOUNTAINS AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Marryat.
THE IROQUOIS-Nnnie Myrtle.
THE BRIEF REMARKER ON THE WAYS OF MAN.
SCHOOL OF LIFE-Anna NJ. Hewitt.
THE Wrinkles; or the Merry Monomaniacs.'
BELL SMITH ABROAD,
CHRISTIE JOHNsToNE-Charles Reade.
PEG WOFFINGTON
"MOREDUN" to Sir Walter Scott
CONSTANCE HERBERT-by G. E. Jewsbury.
SISTER ROSE-by Charles Dickens.
THE YOUNG HUSBAND--by Mrs Grey.
HARPERS STORY BOOKS
LITERARY and Historical Mjsceanes, Bancroft Speeches
and Addressese-H. W. Hiliara. ,...
jy7n For sale by BENNETT GALABERT.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING ASSOCIATED
l. themselves for the purpose Of carrying on the -
Drug and Apothecary business varons branches
atters themselves that from their perfect knowledge ia
of the profession and the Of the public give
era satisfaction Prescriptions filled at all hours Of the day
night with the great and precision All medicines
purchased genuine and of puret and
best quality Patronage solcited.
BLANCHARD, CAZENAvErTE CO.
ADril lat 1884
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CHlsA.-The following is an abstract from

CH1sA.-The following is an abstract from a
letter from Fuh-Chau dated March 2, 1855:
The rebels have abandoned Shanghai, and the
place is once more in the hands of Imperialists.
We hear nothing from the rebels at Nankin. At
Fun hau everything is quiet, though the embar-
easements Of the authorities great, trust how
ever, We may long enjoy peace. At Canton the
Imperialists seem to be gaining some advantages,
and they have taken from the rebels the only city
of Fat-Shau, held by them for some time. At
Annoy and Ningpo matters are quiet.
Foreign trade here seems to be growing rapidly.
1t is estimated that about fifty ships with teas have
been sent from this port during the past season.
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Mayoralty Thibodaux, July a. 1855.
NOTICE TO BAKERS-The price of Fresh
Flour being 10 co. in the N Orleans Market Bakers
required give q of bread cents during
next week. IONA. C. WHITE, Mayor.
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DEATH FROM HYDROPHoBIA-The Cincinnati
Times, Of the Sd, gives the following description
Of : man in that city, who = few weeks previous
had been bitten through the hand by rabid dog
The wound healed with but little Inconvenience,
and Uthof, who two weeks ago entered the employ
Of Mr.. George, had forgotten the circumstance.
On Sunday night last his wife says that he was very
restless continually starting. as if under the In
6uence of some strong nervous affection. He arose
in the morning as usual, and she placed . wash
basin with water before him, which, however, every
time he approached, he drew back from with .
shudder. 1t was then that the remembrance Of
the wound he had received from the dog, and the
horrible idea of hydrophoba flashed across bis
mind, and he burst into an agony Of grief Since
that time the symptoms have gradually increased,
it being impossible TO- prevail upon him to attempt
swallowing any liquid. Yesterday afternoon, when
we visited him. he lay perfectly quiet with the ex-
ceptior Of now and then some convulsive witch
ings agitating his frame; but giarng and blood
shot eyes, their unnatural and fearful expression,
the flushed and contracted checks and swollen
throat, while ever and anon the parched and fever
ish lips fcaming with the unnatural saliva, was =
picture of horror such as we would not again look
upon for the preservation Of I'll the ours in crea-
ton.
The poor wretch, a we before said, lay perfectly
passive 1t the time him, but those in atten-
dance informed us that short time previous his
convulsions assumed more frantic character, and
they were under the impression that before morn
ing they would be compelled to secure him with
cords. Two physicians who have attended him,
pronounced it at once . hopeless case Last night
some half dozen others of the faculty called upon
him. His poor wife, who Is . young and intelligent
woman, appeared to bear with fortitnde the dread
full casualty, which viii leave her with two helpless
chiIdrcn-one an infant but few weeks old.
We learn from later paper that tie unfartunate
1saA III HacK E--
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GOUZY l. BRUNEI,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

" and dealers in
VINES, FRENCH Nd AMERICAN BRANDIEs,
Swiss Ab>ynth, Madeira and Muscat Wines, Vermouth
Annisette Guignolet and fine Liquors.
~ They have on hand great variety Of choice Ha-
Cigars and Tobacco. A>o-St louis Beer. They
the only importers in this place of SWISS CHEESE
All at New Orleans prices at the New Store, No. 10 ST.
Phi lip street, next door to Ragan's Thibodaux. je6-y
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GENERAL WAsHINGreS's LAST VOTE.-Every
incident in the life of Washington is full OF
interest. That plain, heroic magnitude Of mind
which distinguished him above all other men
was evident in all h actions. Patriotism chas-
tened by sound judgment and careful thought,
prompted all his public acts, and made them
examples for the study and guidance of man
kind. 1t has been said that no one can have
the shortest interview with truly great man,
without being made sensible of his superiority.
OF too many, who have some way earned the
title of great, this is by no means true. Its
applicability to the character Of Washington is
verified in the following interesting circum-
stance related by = correspondent of the
Charleston Courier:
az was present." says this correspondent,
"when General Washington gave his last vote
It was in the spring of 1899, in the town of
Alexandria. He died the 18th of December
folloviaf. The courthouse of Fairfax county
was then over the market house, and imme-
diately fronting Gadby's tavern. The entrance
into it was by a slight fight of crazy steps on
the outside. The election was progressing
several thousands of persons in the courthouse
yard and immediate neighboring streets; and
Was standing on Gadsoy's steps when the father
Of his country drove up, and Immediately APP
preached the courthouse steps; and when with
AZ yhtu VI wv VI S0Suhs oA" Si6HS - sSAA
coed looking men, from different directions.
certainly without the least concert, spring
Simultaneously, and place themselves in posi-
tons to uphold and support the steps should
they fall in the Generals ascent of them. l
was Immediately at his back, and in that posi-
zion entered the courthouse with him-foIowed
in his wake through dense crowd to the polls
heard him vote-returned with him to the
outward crowd-heard him cheered by more
thar two thousand persons a. he entered his
carriage-and saw his departure.
There were Eve or six candidates on the bench
sitting; and as Che General approached them,
they rose in body and bowed smilingly; and
the salutation having been returned very grace
fully, the General Immediately cast his eye
towards the registry of the polls, when Col.
} Dencsie fE think it was) said: Well, General,
how do you vote." The General looked At the
candidates, and said" Gentlemen, I vote for
measures, not for men," and turning to the
recording table. audibly pronounced his vote
saw i entered made = graceful bow and
Yetired.''
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BARROWS.-A FEW MORE LEFT
w second hand DIRT BARRoWs, strong and well made,
for sale low by 24-tf B. f. HOLDEN
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WospExyuL HxRvEsr IN KESrUcKx-The
Louisville Courier has information from a secfons
Of the State, to the effect that ere every reason
able prospect Of harvest Unparalleled IN the his
tory Of Kentucky. Every species Of gram has
grown With the greatest luxuriance. The orchards
are bowed down with their fruitful loads. Hemp
promises 70 BE- fne Yield and the tobacco viii be-
far better than last rear.
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Window-Glass and Glass-ware.

W1hdOW.taaSs and Gl0Ss.WaFe..
ERIZELL & GAINES HAVE JUST RE-
IL ceived 100 boxes Window Glass and Glass Ware. We
furnish friends with any window glass they
may want and at the very lowest price.
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~ tire good. persons wanting bargains
vited to call and purchase them before all are gone.
je3O-st CAMPBELL CO.,
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NOTICE TO SUGAR Planters.

ITNHE undersigned, resident Of the parish Of st.
Charles takes this method Of announcing the sugar
planters Of the parishes of Assumption aurche and Tere
bonne that he has peculiar method of setting boilers for
mills, tn engine and furnace for burning Bgdse,
which is alike proof against smoke and sparks This
is acknowledged both superior and economical by all who
have tested He also with the best anns
Of kettle setting, and everything apperainns thereto
Mr. furnish the most satisfactory testimonials from
several of the notable planters of the parish ST.
Charles and St. John the Baptist of the efficacy his pro-
and warrants the entire success, Of hts plans makes
charge for his time.
Refer to Mr. lemon Chauvn, bayou Lafourche left bank,
egh: miles below Thibodaux to whom all communications
intended for him should be addressed.
je16-3m LUcfEN CHAMPAGNE
NEW BOOKS-Just received
~ History OF the Christian church-by DR.. C. Hase,
translated from the German.
Giespes Land Surveying containing Magnetic Chart
and 400 Illustrations.
The Summer Land-A very interesting Southern Story
Grace Lee-by Julia Kavauagh.
Kenneth-Ly Author Of " Heartsease."
CaSflp
My Brothers Keeper-by A. B. Warner.
History of Turkey-by Lamartine.
For sale by 26-n BENNETT GALABERT
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Parish of Terrebonne.

Parish Of TerrebOnne.
MEssRs. EDIToRs: Please announce Col. J. +.
DUGAS Candidate Of the Parish Of Tere
bonnie. VOA POPCLl
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CHAIRS.-A FEW DOZEN SPLIT BOTTOM
Chairs, hand and Sor sale low close oondgnIe0t
- ArW BF.HOLDES.
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situation Of Teacher wanted.

4 situation as teacher in private family, by
~ young lady who win teach the common English
branches and Music and French, together with the
ornamental usually taught in French Semnares
Please address Miss Mary c. Kmbal EaonTown, N. j.,
and state what wages will be offered Good reerenee6
given.' jy7s
TINE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs
l. the public that she viii not recognize or pay any &C.
count contracted by her husband, ERNEST GALTHlER.
and all persons warned to pay moneys TO hh Or
ans. any business vii" him in se. RS%e
A SCISSORS NOTICE-The Assessment Roll
n Of the Town Of Thbodaux, for the year 1855. now
completed and deposited in the Mayors Office for public in
specion All persons having objections to said
in due form undersigned Assessor Of said town, in ten
days from the date hereof under the penalty Of being de-
jyH.a. ''N' '''' GEORGE BoNER, Assessor.
New MusIc. new Music, Rev Music:
DENNETT & GALABERT HAVE JUST RE-
b ceived and offer for SALE the following new Music:
The Of the North. Grand Polka, by H. &. LEHMAN.
lie Jarmn Blanc. Polka Mazurka de Salon, do
D'Amaranthe, Schottisch de Salon.. do.
Le Re eda. Redox. Polka de Salon. 49,. do.
Le: aI'. de marbre Polka dc Salon.. Do.
EArgentine, New Dancs .. ...... do.
L.! LIE M s,e Esmeralda I" do.
WAGoNs, CARTS ETc-JUsr RECEIVED
w LARGE STOCK OF WAGONS, OK Carts, Mule
Carts. Irlppe Carts Baggase Carts, Fmoer wnee, W
Cart Tongues and Axels direct from the mandatory
of Bodily Co.. Wheng Va for sale low iof cash or ap-
proved paper by A-1 B. +. HOLDEN, agent.
DURGATIVE LEMONADE safe, pleasant,
i and excellent medec; for the summer season
je9 BLANCHARD, CAZESAVErTE co.
TUST RECEIVED-3OO ounces Of French and
81 American Quinne gross Cox's Sparkling Gelatin.
Edo winners Canadian vermifuge, do McI,anes, do
Fanstocks do swains 50 Kegs Belgium Pure White Lead,
do Zinc Paint A.phaltum Coach, Leather Japan ana
Copal Varnish An assortment Of Tieman i Co.'S Fine
Water and Oil Colors; Turkish Bathing Towels, esh
Brushes Tooth Forceps Evans Iancer scarifcatos &c,
for sale " jelen FRlzELL GAINES.
CHAIRS-AF FEW DOZEN SPLIT BOTTOM
- M BF. HOLDER.
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TOR SALE-A LOT OF GROUND AND I'M
IL PROvEMENTS.-The undersigned offer for sale on
accommodating terms valuable lot Of ground situated
bayou Terrebonne mile above the Opelousas Railroad
1t arpent square, well fenced and has good
Dwelling and all necessary out buildings and improvements.
my26-n st DAUNIS BROS,
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g. 4 nav Catholic college , abous y -
tabilhed = NaaeAusetss.
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A LII persons indebted to the firm of WAKE.
n NAN SMITH, are hereby notified 10 make payment
within thirty days from this date Mr. c. Becher his
Office he being authorized receive and receipt the
designed. WAKEalAN SMITH.
Tbibodaux June 25 1855. 81
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CAN DID A T E S.
For Assessor.

For Assessor.
MEssRs ED1ToRs Please announce the name
Of LOUIS E. LAMOUHEUX as Candidate fnr Assessor,
who will be strongly supported the roachins election
in November next. hv
TIE VOTERS OF OLD LAFOURCHE.
MEssRs ED1ToKs: Please announce the name
Of j. A. ROBlCHAUA Candidate for who will
be supported by VOX POPUL1.
MEssRs EDITORS: Please announce in your
valuable journal. that Mr. PIERRE LAGARDE JR will be
supported as Candidate for Assessor at the approachn:
election in November next, by
His NUMEROUS FRIENDS.
For Constable.
MEssRs. EDITORs: Please announce in your
valuable paper that Mr.. LOUIS N. FALGOUT will be
strongly supported Candidate for the Office of Parish
Constable at the coming election in November next
LA VOIX DU PEUPLE.
MEssRs EDIToRs: Please announce =. OMER
DANTIN candidate for the office Of Constable Of the
l 18th Ward of the Parish Of Lafourche.
EPLURIBUS UNUN.
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Proclamation.

MAYORGLTY OF NEW ORLEANS !
Cry HILL, December . 1855.
TO THE CITIZENS OF NEW ORLEANS.
The Fire Department Of this city having dsy dsbandsd and
handed the fire etgine and apparatus the
haye have caused those and direction
of Jama H Win gded Chief Fire Department 70 b. PLACED
Al the following places, viz
FIRST DISTRICT. 80
one engine aose carriage aud hook :,Hk To
stationed at Hook and Ladder Company Gred street.
ons engine snd hote carriage lie sasoped at the stables of
bois i Msh, st. Charles street.
One engine and hose carriage q. Engine Hczss No.
One engine and hose carriage Robin Police Station
One engine and hose carriage Engine Houae No. 30.
One engine and hose carriage M. s,ewa Bn urde,
charge of Capt. James Stockton and 80 volunteers.
ons engine and hose carriage AZ the Charity Hospital.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Ona engine and hose EorseYs street under
D. Harrison and 20 volunteers.
One engine, hook lad trick one lose carriage
engine hoae Of Heck and Ladder Company No. L. en- Baa
under command of Lieut.. Frsnaux
oas engine aad hose carriage Engine No. on Bayou
Rosd.
ban and ST.: Louis sire h.
one engine and ore hose esrrises at Parish Prison.
THIRD DISTRICT.
One engine enc hoek ard ladder track and carriage
Greatmen and Fields Streets the
charge Of the police.
One engine and hoes carriage Engire House No. 81
FOURTH DISTRICT
One engine ladder carriage al Station Home
Fourth District under the charge Of pcce District
One engine snd hose carrnge the Engine House
There being organzsd Fire exiting c.lupon
All good citizens in of emergency cooperate with
the public authorities in giving their sid a.snoe and TO or
sans themselves under the Chief Of the Fire
Department. into volunteer companies rally above men
toned places in case OF alarm.
ds 7ptf JOHN L. LEWIS Mavor