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~ There are one huddred and
tweaty banks in the State of Indiana.
Out of these, fifteen are par in Cincin-
natl, the balance varying between five
and twenty-five per cent, discount.
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pURE MEDICINES.-Just re-


l. ceived, direct from New York, per chip Union.
. large supply Of the most choice and superior
Drugs and Medicines, to which We invite the at
tention Of purchasers before buying elsewhere
and Physicians are requested to examine our
stock. which has been selected with a careful re-
gard to the wants of the sick and the demands Of
the prescription business and for quality we guar
antee they cannot be surpassed by any Drug
Store in The Union. Our stock to il composed in
part of
Washed SulphurIc Ether. .. .--
Mander L Meaver's English Caiomel
English Blue Mass.
" English Pulvis Antimenialis
Haskell and MerriCk's Select Pulv. Cubebs;
Select Puiv. Colobo;
Select Pulv Gum Kino;
" Select Puiv. Catechu;
Select Puv. Ext. Colo.
cynth Compound;
Select Pulv. Rhei Ruesi-
cum Genuine Turkey.
Select Pulv. Rhei Indi.
cum;
Select Pulv. Guaiacum.
Tilden's Extract Indian Hemp;
Extract Belladopna;
Extract Butternut;
g Extract Taraxicum;
with every other article that may be needed In
our line. [nov.l2.l H. 7. WADDILL,
Druggists
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Clothing /! Clothing!
AT REDUCED PRICES.

IHISHING to close out nv Stock of
w Winter Clothing and Caps, prior to
purchasing my spring and summer stock
will from this day sell articles In that line
at Reduced Prices.
Persons wishing to purchase are invited
to call before purchasing elsewhere.
J. Z. LANOUE. Jan 9th
Next door to the Post Office.
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saton Rouge brewery, No. 1.

MIR A Sr. MARTIN, thankful for for
lV1 mer pa ronage at his old stand on
North Boulevard Street. begs leave respect
fully to inform his trien Is. that he is again
on hand, to supply all deman Is for PURE
malt liquors without the usual authorizations
OrdeIs from abroad solicited.
Yeast always on hand and for sale.
"Such persons as have the Cards of
the Baton Rouge Brewery No. /, posted
up, have 1t for sale. nov 17-y.
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DOR SALE.-A valuable lot of
1 ground, situated on the North East cornerof
Fifth and Florida streets, measuring One Hundred
and Twenty feet, French measure on each street.
Bounded on the North by the property Of Mr..
Andrew Klienpeter, and East by the property Of
Lewis Shoppers, Esqr. For terms, apply to
nov. 1t. WIN. 8. PIKE
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New Orleans and Bayou sar,

WV OEHCnuS 64U 0dyOU Sar8
TWICE A WEEK-For
Il Bayou Sara. Port Hudson sRsz
..obdell's Store Baton Rouge
Plaquemine, and all intermediate Ian 'ings.
the fine passenger sa9amer CAPITOL,
JAS. II. URE, MAsffR, leaves New Or.
leans every SUNDAY at 9 o'clock. A. NJ.
and every WEDNESDAY, at 5 o'clock
Pm. Returning leaves Bayou Sara every
MONDAY at -, NJ. and THURSDAYat
6P. M. and Baton Rouge every MONDAY
at P. NJ, and THURSDAY at 10 Pm.
% For freight or passage apply on
board. Jan. "a, 1855.
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E Smitbcf is DESTROYS Of acer-
tanning the exact time Of a mans re-
semblauce to a horse Smithers pau
ses for reply, and not being answer
ed. suggest his bridel (bridaD day as
the particular period.
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Splendid Assortment Of New Goods

KS. e. HUESTON, respectfully in
NA forms the Ladies and publican general, that
she has just returned from New Orleans, with .
splendid assortment Of New Goods, consisting in
part of Ladies Talnas, Cloth and Satin, Black and
White Silk BOnnets; Straw Bonnets Of every des-
cription; dress Patterns; Childrens Hats; Rigs.
let's Trimmings Of all kinds and great many ar.
ticles too numerous to MENTION oct2S
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GREENWELL SPRINGS.
NHE PROPRIETORS Of this d.

l. lightfnl 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
the rescsption of visitors. Conveyances may be
had at Beai's Livery State on Third Street, and
the ride to the springs is over road not surpas-
sed in beauty of scenery BY any in the State.
Anril I'D 1855 I'm
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E. 4. BLANCHARD.

WOULD RESPECTFULLY inform
w his friends and the public, that he has re-
sumed business in Baton Rouge, where he may be
found, with "a large and varied stock # goods,
which will be sold 1T the lowest cash price, to
prompt customers. His stock consists of:
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, BRANDY, WINES,
CORDIALS, PRESERVES, PICKLES, and every
thing appertaining to the Grocery line, Also
CROCKERY. HARDWARE, WOOD and HOLLOW
WARE; DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS
and SHOES, &c. Call ami examine qlaiity, guam
tity and price, before pu chasing. Church street
near J. Piper Cos, Cabinet wareroom [may3.
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$egular Goast 4atkets,
-~-C-~~~~~-~~~-~--
B0VOu Sara Packef-lamre1 F{aIl

FOR Bayou Sara three .o-
L TINES A WEEK. The U. 8. 49, SEs4
CorroN, master, will leave New Orleans every
SUNDAY MORNING at 8 o'clock, and every WEDsEs-
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING at 10 o'clock. Returning,
leaves Bayou Sara on MONDAY, THURSDAY and SAT-
URpAY, arriving in New Orleans same day.
Agents-M. Gordon, Jr., j. A. Braud Landry,
John Burbridge Co., Hall Kemp Co., JOS s.
Pagaud, advertising agent
r. N. B.-A clerk will be on the Levee in N O.
to receive freight 1T all times from Tuesday morn.
Ing to Saturday night, and shippers can deliver
goods to him, and have bills lading signed in the
boats absence. q may BY.
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AGENCY ATWASHINGTON
THE UNDERSIGNED nrosecn,e,

THE UNDERSIGNED prosecutes
all manner Of Claims against the Govern.
ment OF the United States. before Congress before
commissioners, or before any Of the Pub ic De-.
Partments; Claims for Bounty Land, Pensions
Back. pay, ialf-pay, Return Of Duties paid under
protest, Adjustment Of Accounts Of dsbursrno.
officers. Postmasters and Contractors accounts
collection Of Dividends in arrear, obtaining Pa
tents, and every other business requiring the
prompt and efficient service Of an Attorney or
Agent.
residence offoueteen years at the Seat OF
government, with a thor ough and familiar acouain
lance with the various systems and routine Of
public business at the different Offices added to.
this, free access to consult the ablest legal adys
ers, II needle justifes the subscriber in pledpinp
She fnllest satisfaction and utmost desnetcb t0
shose who mayentrust their business to his care
Being well tnown to the greater part of The
citizens OF the District, well as to many GENTLE
men who have been me mbers of both Honses nj
congress in the last twelve years, it is deemed
useless to extend this notice by special refrence
full power Of Attorney should accompany ali
claims. GA
Communications must De prepaid in all cases
ANY information desired at Baton Rouge can
be had TIN ough GEORGE A. PIKE, who will act
As my agent in the prosecution of claims
H c. SPAULDING. AIRY,
washington, D. c. April, 1856
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NUNDRIES -
~ rs Boxes Star Candles; f.. .'
Barrels Prime Winter Lard Oil; Ha.
10 Boxes Choice Family Soap; .. o. s..
FirkiDs Choice Goshen Butter
10 Boxes Fire Crackers;
20 Reams Wrapping Paper; ..-
7 Baskets good and choice ChampsiOas
l BOX Fresh Beat Tongues; .
10 pounds Mace; ..s.sf
! Barrel Cramberries; -. -
Ditto Dried Apples
30 Barrels Extra Family FIour-St. Lsuis
The above goods just to hand PER Steamer "Mu-
sic, "'St. Nicholas" "Ohio" and for sale BY
Dec. 10Th. JOSUA BEAL.
Opposite West end Harvey House
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BEGAN & LEGENDRE.

Workers in Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron.
Tiird St.-Nea,1y Opposite HutcAison's stable.
7NHE subscribers will attend promptly
l. to all orders in their line, making and
'epairin. cutters copper pipes for machine
ry, stove pipes. &c.
ga good stock of Tin ware always or
hand, and made to order.
may 3-y. BEGAN & LEGENDRE,
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4 FINE assortment Of choice sauces.
"A Sardines; Lobsters Capres Olives C.
kles Mustard, and large lot articles for family
use, too numerous to mention. Call and examine
for yourselves. X. HOFFMAN,
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NEW SPRING MILLINERY.
MI RS. c. HUESTON most respectfully informs
vi the Ladies', that she has just returned from
the 4ty, with a splendid assortment of rich
Spring Goods, consisting in part of:
SILKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
BARRACKS, BONNETS, RIBBONS,
EMBROlDERIES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
FLOWERS, WREATHS, LACES,
CORSETS, PARASOLS, GLOVES,
LACE MANTILLAS, Black and White.
BRACELETS, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
HAIR, CACTUS& GRASS SKIRTS
Together with a fine display Of Fancy Dry Goods,
all Of which will be sold at ow prices mar. est.
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Cast Steel,

2DFST Cast Steel; Cistern Hoop Iron:
ID Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets. for
sale by d. c. MONTAN,
Church st
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EEx<SV W. =
ID 90 dozen Blooms inst to hanI from
ST. Louis and for sale by lap y J. BEAL.
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ly and openly declared in meetings, in the pull
pit, and in party papers not controlled by the
oligarchies. This sentiment should have been
seized by the Republicans. Had they taken
this ground, they would not only have absorbed
multitude who went over to the Know Moth
lngs, but still more of those who, with me, dis
approving that Order, know not where they
shall 60. The class composing the American
Anti-Slavery Society would have come in; and
could they have been made to see the fallacy
of their non-voting idea, and corrected in their
disposition to assail all who dissent in opinion,
they would, from their talents and zeal, be most
important auxiliaries. This ground must, sooner
or later, be taken; there is no reasonable hope
Of successfully resisting the Slave Power, or
any other, while it has Northern support.
| perfectly agree, with you,-that the Know
Nothing organization is but temporary, and
cannot hold together long-it has the elements
of discord within ITSELF But it is an anxious
question with US, what political condition shall
result from its dissolution? If it is to be split
up into various parties, on different issues, the
divided North will again be prey to the uni
ted South. The only party which could hope
to obtain decided maiorities in the Anti-Slavery
States would be that which should take the
ground just stated. II, on the dissolution Of
the Know Nothing party, one should be formed
which, on that ground, should hold opposition
to Slavery the paramount issue, and all others
only secondary, we might yet hope that Slavery
would become sectional, and Freedom national
With respect and esteem, your friend,
j. p. BLANCHARD.
Hon. Anlasd Walker.
FACTS FOR THE PEoPIE-rTs IMPORTANCE.
SOUTH HARDwIcK, VI, April 9, 1855.
/ enclose Sc, for fifty copies of the Facts
for tie People, agreeably to your prospectus for
the same. Vermont, in my humble opinion,
is very deficient in publications of the kind
Had the Green Mountain Freeman come out
manftily, like yourself and the New York Trib-
une, and battled the Know Nothing party, we
should in Vermont at this time have many less
Know Kothings than we have now.
Many honest and well.meaning Anti-Slavery
men in this vicinity have joined the Order lin
my opinion) through ignorance of the object
and design of the party. The leading and de-
signing. men of the Order represent it to be
Anti-Slavery and Temperance in its operations,
and that those questions or principles are en-
bodied in their platform as part of the creed
of the party. If that is so, l am, with many
Others laboring under very great mistake.
The most of tho Anti-Slavery men in the
vicinity las think) who had joined the Order,
are those that take political paper. 1t is
therefore very important that the light should
be spread among them. And / sincerely hope
that you will be successful in getting at least
fifty Of your papers into every town in the
State. A. f. JUDIvIYE.
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IMPROVED ARTIFICIAL TEETH

nR. j. ALLEN, late Professor in the Ohio College G
IL Dental Surgery, invites attention to his improved
method OF constructing artificial De'tres which combines
the following adv antages
list There seams erevices for the Judgement
of food vitiae the saliva infect the BREATH
the slightest moisture can get between the teeth and
plate.
Cd An Artificial Gum, which is firm and indestruc.
tble the teeth is fused high heat, between and
around their base which unes them firmly each Other
and to the plate upon which they are set This gum i'm
the teeth that peculiar expression and e-ke ap
pearance which characterizes the natural organs
ID Great strength obtained by thus uniting the Teeth
Gum and Plate and ordinary force in masucanng car
break them from their base.
4h clear and distinct articulation of speech is re-
stored This important change is effected by having the
inside Of the teeth and gum of natural form 10 TINS
form the tongue is readily adapted Tins Pereet
of the tongue the denurc prevents the Kissing OF
mued sounds in peakng singing often observed IT
persons wearing artificial teeth
5h The natural form and expression Of the mouth and
face can be restored in where they have become
sunken. This is done by eans Of
to the supporting .ne Zee unEen noron. and
sustain them their proper position Ihey are covered
with the rs snI % com
NOT be detected by the closest observer ms method OF
restoring The cheeks to their ma nmh ian ado also ne
been well tested having been made special feature in
the authers practice for several years past variety Of
been aken of persons without this improvement and also
with il can be Ms Office, showing the great change
in whichs produced in the OF
;ndYduals now weaving dentures constructed upon this
principle public invited call examine
together other specimens Of his improved style OF
work not requiring the above attachments.
9th. The plates usually employed for this work are
plauna the purity of which prevents the sightes,
tar,ish unpleasant taste in the mouth. In Short this
system embraces many and important features.
which are readily appreciated by those wearing artificial
dentures upon this principle With reference the utility
of this method, numerous testimonials be given from
eminent Dentists in the various cities of the Union, and
persons wearing the work in this and other cities.
J. ALLEN,
S19 % Bond st. New York City
N. B. small pamphlet, containing fuller particulars
sent tpost paid on application.
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THE NATIONAL ERA: WASHINGTON D. c, MAY 10, 1855.

Orleans, after being declared free. She was a
member of the family of the late Judah Barrett,
of that city, and during his life was treated and
presented to the world as his daughter, but at
his death she was sold among his other effects.
She was educated at schools where none but
whites were admitted, and seems TO have been
considered white person while her protector
lived, but very likely had some distant connec.
ton with Africa, which exposes her to the
curse upon Ham. 1t is supposed she will be
declared free under law of Louisiana, that if
master suffer his slave to enjoy his liberty for
ten years. he shall lose all right of action to re-
cover possession of such slave, who thereby be-
comes free"
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PERRY DAvIs's
VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER
Still Triumphant!
hx-i IL li,,;n-
PERRY DAvIs's

Still Triumphant!
A FrER a thorough trial, by innumerable living wit
N nesses, il has proved iselfto be
THE MEDICINE OF THE AGE.
Although there have been many medicinal preparations
brought before the public since the first introduction of
Perry Daviss Vegetable Pain Killer, and large amounts
expended in their introduction the Pain Killer has
the best family medicine ever introduced. As in
iernal and external remedy, il is truly source OF
JOY TO THE WORLD.
One positive proof of its efficacy is that the sales have
constantly increased and wholly upon its merits,
the propretors have resored advertising gain
for the rank il holds among the great number OF
preparations of the time The effect of the Pain
Killer upon the patient when taken internally in cases
OF Colds Cough, Bowel Complaints Cholera, Dyseniery
and other affections of the system, has been truly won
derful and has for il medicinal prep
aratons that never be forgotten. Its
moving pain external remedy, in of Burns,
Bruises Sores Sprans Cuts Sngs of Insects and other
imony, almost infalble remedy, that il will be
handed down posteriy of the greatest medic al
discoveries OF the nineteenth century. The magical ef
ecs of the Pain Killer, when tax ken used according
directions, certain. You have only be that
you buy the genuine article and adhere the directions
in its use and you will admit It's wonderful medicinal
properties.
The genuine Perry Davis's Pain Killer is now put up
in panel bottles with the words Daviss Vegetable Pain
Killer" blown in the glass and with two steel engraved
labels each botle-one, excellent likeness of Perry
Davis the original Inventor of the medicine the other
steel engraved note OF hand None others be relied
upon genuine. Price of bottles 12l cents Is cents 80
CENTS and 81, respectively
PERRY DAVIS & SON, Proprieors
433 No. "a High ST., Providence, X. l.
IL The Pain Killer is sold by John r. Mortimer and
Gray Ballanyne, Washington, ID. C.; Purcell, Ladd, &
Co.. Richmond, Va. and by all he principal Druggists
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VOL. TX.
PROSPECTUS OF THE THIRD VOLUME or
THE OHIO COL UMBIAv
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
E. s. HAkLIN and A. N. GANGEWER. Edit.

The Columbian is a weekly newspaper, published So
Wednesday, a handsome sheet, AT the city OF A.
bus, Ohio the Capital Of the State
In Politics. it will advocate the cause and sumo, .
policy of the Independent Democracy; II will lain-.
cure the Rights OF Man. and will oppose whaeyer,i
tends TO violate the Equality of Rights II vii -
Class Legislation, Involuntary Personal Seryirrt. ~
the various devices by which the few seek TO su0iy,
many to their rule. II it will aim 10 spread abr5ss
blessings attendant upon Free Labor and Free Iusi
Recognising the law OF Progress, il will lend M, f.
support 10 every practicable and lust measur. for
mouon OF Industrial Prosperity, Peace, Liberty E.lJ.,
Temperance, and the welfare ofthe Agricultural ana =,
ing classes W.
II is well-known fact that the Slave Pov,e, ,,.
pendous Monopoly. which grows fat on The NINA
and degradation OF the enslaved race. has for ypsr
to extend its dominion by the increase OF Slaye s,
this purpose II involved US in Ii War with N.,ic, .
annulled the Missouri Compromise. a compact ma.
by me favor q generation OF men; and IL nov. s.
establish itself permanently in Kansas on soil b.,.'
free II is from lts nature aggressive; and il beb,
the People 10 take measures 10 stay its propr-s p,
power, grown hanghty by success. elects onT p
controls our Politics, dictates our Foreign and n
Policy, moulds our Politicians, and bends the So
National Parties 10 achieve It's purposes The signs o
times indicate that combinations are forIniTg
Ject anew the free spirit OF the North to the Tuac
of this siupendous Monopoly
1hs Columbian will be AN advocate of prrso,,r
and religious Liberty, without regard to race or &C.
will give 10 sanction 10 secret (oath-bound) polt,.r
bnaiions control the balot-box " neither hidden
ton of Priests Others, regarding them as of dan,
endency under Republican form Of Goyernne,t ;, .
tanity and RepubcaniSm alike recognise the In5r-
Rights and Duties of every man. and we believe y, .
right of private Judgment in all matters whether a.
gion politics. We regard Slavery. and the i.si
volved in il, the great Political Question OF The "a
we trust the People will beware of all combinatouS
lated, If not designed, 10 call OF their attention nom .
giant EVIL, lest, mayhap, some eff those who hate o.
sion be found unwiiiingly aiding the Oppressors r.
ing the principles OF equal and exact Justice which ~
vocate TO be right, and such as God approves and m
KING HIS guidance TO advance them, coInmen ON,
terprise 10 the favor OF all friends OF Human Progr,,
The Columbian while occupying decided POSING,
Politics, will contain various Literary Msceilaneons
News articles OF interest 1t shall be aim 10 max
good Family Newspaper and trust the frierd &C.
cause will endeavor to increase its circulation
Letters containing subscriptions. &c may be f,r,ys,
by mail AT my risk To be addressed 10
a. NJ. GANGEWER
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EDWARD SIMAIS
PHILOSOPHICAL AND CHEMICAL AZ
PARATUS

of almost eoery description,
MANUFACTURED BY G. b. WARNING, A. NJ,
Nl Poughkeepse, N. Y. Price catalogues gratis,
upon application.
The following is from ]. Foster, Professor of Natural
Philosophy and Mathematics, Union College, N. Y:
College Hill, November 16, 1852
Mr. Waring is a graduate of this College, and, while
STUDENT united high classical attachments with
mathematical knowledge, and very decided taste for the
practical pursuits of experimental science. During
of the physical course he therefore acted volunteer
ssant preparing the experiments, and often constructing
articles OF apparatus The knowledge thus acqur-
ed has been established and extended by the facilities
forded him while in charge of the physical department of
Mr. Bartets excellent Collegiate School Such qualifca-
tons cannot fail to be appreciated by those who wish TO
obtain enlarge stock of apparatus and all who feel
any interest III the progress of physical science will
how important it is that such man should with
dial and efficient encourag cement
Mr. Warning has recently finished for the physical cab
met here several articles of and of useful form,
illustrating States, Dynamics, Hydrosiacs and Electro
city, which, by their beauty frmness and moderate price
prove that the necessity of sending Paris good dpa
rat,ts in nearly every department, no longer exists.