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think for them, to manage and govern
them1 If not, then it is time for them to
become awakened to true sense of their
actual position.
Party organizations have reached such
a degree of fnesse in these modern tlmes'
that even the journals of our country, los
ing sight of the elevated character which
they should occupy, lend themselves
readily to these political wire pullers, and
have become tutored to believe any species
of electioneefing, however disreputable,
whereby their party may acquire political
predominance, and political power, is le.
climate; and the consequence follows,
that in their present mode of warfare, in.
stead of using such weapons as the holy
armor of truth, and contending for their
principles on true and scrupulously exact
representation Of facts, they have degen.
Grated into mere automatons. whose Sc
cret springs are under the absolute con-
troll Of designing politicians. Hence we
account for those partisan articles which
flood the country on the eve Of elections,
written for effect, and to create a wrong
an undue influence on the public mind.
We are sorry to say that many of the
Louisiana journals afford specimens Of
the editors alluded to, hose theories,
whose histories, and whose prophecies,
are all equally unworthy Of belief; and
who, having reached such profound depth
of organic stupidity, that nothing but the
most spasmodic efforts on their part can
for moment awaken the public attention
to the fact of their existence.
We consider that the character Of the
press should be of such elevated tone as
to place its veracity beyond the possibili.
ty Of doubt-that its articles should be
characterized by truth, in order that what.
ever is impaired as political information,
be at least reliable.
1t is high time for the people to shake
off this undue influence which is constant.
" being exerted over them by these cor.
rupt and designing demagoguss, as they
would an incubus, and to shun them as they
would a pestilential disease. Let the mass.
es dare to think and act for themselves
and the maxim which we are taught to
believe ''that the people are always cor.
rect" instead of being what it now is, an
empty defamation, will, on the contrary,
become what its language really pur.
ports.
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" Unlike the general complaint some
time ago, Of the drought, the tune is some-
what changed, and we are now connect.
uriag about the probability Of dry weather.
We have had daily rains since two weeks,
and there i no prospect, Judging from the
threatening aspect ofshe elements) Of dry
neathe1 aoon. .assse essb l5susIa< ID
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Somebody who does not think al.
ways as the books teach. or as the world
believes, says Of an open countenance:-
!" 1t is not always mark Of frankness to
possess an open countenance. The ali.
gator is deceitful creature, and yet he
possesses an open countenance when in
the very act Of taking you I'M"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-26

-Quoth Patrick of the Yankee, "Be
the holy poker! if he was cast away upon
a dissolate island, he d git up the mkt NOR.
min and 60 round sellin' maps to the in
habitants.',s1 - .'o1ud F5s. DE- ..rs.51
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-26

Matthew Lansberg used to say, ''if
you wish to have shoe made of durable
materials, you should make the upper.lea.
Their of the mouth Of hard drinker, for
that never lets in ,coter." .-..:t
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-26

SUGAR MARKET AT ALG1ERs. We
perceive by hand-bills posted throughout
the parish, that there is a call made upon
all of the citizens favorable to the reno.
val Of the sugar market from the Levee at
N. Orleans, to the opposite side ofthe river,
to meet at Thibodaux, on Saturday next,
(the 2sth inst, for the purpose Of taking
the initistive in the matter.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-26

" Joe J. Lamoureux, 1.-THE inimitable
joey requests US to state that he is always
in the good graces Of the hunters, oyster.
men, &C., Of Lafourche, besides having
made arrangements with the expresses
and railroads to provide him daily with
oil Of the delicacies of the New Orleans
market. Those having epicurean propen-
sites to graaify, should call at Joe's, and
leave their orders with him. Ea.ae.
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o. We had intended last week to
send copy Of our paper to such merchants
Of New Orleans as are in the habit of ad.
vertising in the country, in order that they
might take the Ceres into consideration.
but ran short. We here reiterate what
we stated last week, that our subscription
list will compare favorably with that of
most Of the country papers. In 1beryille
alone, it is almost if not quiet as extensive
as it is in this parish-besides we have a
fair circulation in Lafourche parishes.
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Dobbs says, the best ''female physi.
cian' is a husband. Nine times in ten
marriage will do girl more good than
all the medicine in the world.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-26

MARRlED-On Wednesday evening,
the 18th inst, by the Rev. C. CmAMBosr,
Mr.. OSCAR LAUVE to Miss MARY
ELIZABETH LABAUVE. daughter Of
lemon LABAUvE, all of this parish.
e -7-s IberriNe Gazette.
1t is always pleasing to chronicle the
union of two loving hearts; particularly SO
in an instance like this, where the parties
are personally known to US, and possess
our highest esteem. - o@a .'-nf..
Though unavoidably absent at the nup-
tial festival, we will mingle our humble
prayer with those Of their many friends
in wishing them ''a long life and merry
one."
-"What ie an the world to them,
Its pomp, its pleasure. and its nonsense all,
Who in each other clasp whatever fair
High fancy forms, and lavish hearts can " ish!''
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OF See the card Of DIR. Wick, in an
other column.
" Persons having collections to make
are referred to the card of Mr.. Wolf.
~~~~~~-1e~>~>>>
~The profe ssional card of Messrs.
Connolly & Fighter appears in this num-
Der.
BURGLARy.-We understand that the
coffee house of Mr.. Lovestein was enter
cd on Tuesday night, and all of the money
that was in the drawer (Which was
considerable was stolen. Who the per-
petrators are, remains profound mystery.
GT The City Editor says that a man
got himself into trouble by marrying two
wives, to which a western editor replies.
by assuring his contemporary that he had
known great many men in Michigan
who have done the same by marrying on
ly one.
" The New Orleans Crescent says
that Col. H. w. Allen, of West Baton
Rouge, G. B. n. Wales, Of Concordia,
Preston Pond, Jr., Of East Feliciana, and
and Gov. Hebert, are all mentioned as
favorite Know Nothing candidates for Con-
gress in the Third District. The nomi-
mating convention meets in Vidalia on the
fourth Monday of this month.
o. Gu: citizens visiting Thibodaux for
the purpose of laying in stock of provis-
ions, are requested to step in at Ragan's
en- PEASANT, and examine his large assert.
ment of Groceries, &C., and we warrant
them that they can be suited, both as to
the quantity and quality they may want,
besides, as AARON is always eager for a
trade, can obtain them at prices sufficient.
ly low, to make it an inducement TO pur-
base. Vide Adv't.
" The Star, from Last Island, is look
ed for tomorrow morning at about 10
O'Clock, at the Upper Graud Gallon Land
ing. We notice, by hand.bills posted
about town, that she returns on the same
day at o'clock. Capt. Muggah has re.
duced his fare to three dollars, and hall
that amount for children and servants
His trips to the Last Island will be regu.
lar hereafter-arriving and departing from
this place every Friday. Passengers from
the city of New Orleans will find it to
their advantage to travel this way-if a
safe, cheap, and expeditions route is any
object. +H} nt l5 ,'. ~.
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! WouLD.-If possessed the most
valuable things in the world, and was
abnt to will them away, the following
wald be my plan for distribution:
would will to the world truth and
frisndship; which are very scarce.
| would give an additional portion of
truth to lawyers, traders and merchants.
| would give physicians skill and learn
ing.
| would give to PRINTERS their pay.
To young women, good sense, large
waists and natural teeth.
To young squirts and dandies, common
sense, little cash and hard work.
To old maids, good temper, smooth
faces, little talk, good husbands.
To old bachelors, love for virtue, chill
dnn and wives.
1t is the little troubles that wear the
heart out. 1t is easier to throw bomb
she'll a mile than feather, even with ar
tilery. Forty little debts Of one dola,
each, will cause you more trouble ana
dunning than one big one OF . ihousa"o'
A pedagogue relates a laughablee s'0-
~ of one Of his scholars, a son oil mo
Emerald Isle. He told him to spell "os-
tlny.
"H.o-r.s.e, horse" commenced RAJ,
"Not horse-tility," said the teacher O''
hostility" IN
"Sure, replied Pat. "and didn't ye T."
me the other day not to say hoss' D e.
bers its waa thing wild ye ua" day aniN''
the MKT"
- Not the right kind Of man ;. !.
who is afraid to make an enemy na
afraid Of his enemies Iwhen the! &C. e' :.
ready made, as come they will. nc .,y
not made of quite the metal to cut h'' wy
through the world.
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o. Persons having collections to make
are referred to the card of Mr.. Wolf.
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Washington Last Vote.

Every incident in the life of Washing.
ton is full of interest. That plain, heroic
magnitude Of mind which distinguished
him above all other men was evident in
all his actions. Patriotism, chastened bv
sound judgment and careful thought
prompted all his public acts, and mad.
them examples for the study and guidance
of mankind. 1t has been said that no one
can have the shortest interview with
truly great man, without being made sen.
sible of his superiority. OF too MANY
who have some way earned the title Of
great. this is by no means true. Its APP
plicability to the character of Washing
ton is verified in the following interesting
circumstances related by correspondent
of the Charleston Courier:
81 was present. says the correspon-
dent "when General Washington gave his
last vote. Itwas in spring 1898, in the
town Of Alexandria. He died on the 18th of
December following. The court house of
Fairfax county was then over the market
house, and Immediately fronting Gadsbys
tavern. The entrance into it was by
slight flight of crazy steps on the outside
The election was progressing-several
thousands of persons in the court house
yard and immediate neighboring streets;
and l was standing on Gadsbys steps
when the father of his country drove up
and Immediately approached the court
house steps; and when within yard or
two Of them. ! saw eight or ten good
looking men from different directions,
certainly without the least concert, spring
simultaneously, and place themselves in
positions TO uphold and support the steps
should they fall in the Generals ascent of
then. l was Immediately at his back,
and in than position entered the court house
with him-following in his wake through
dense crowd to the polls-heard him
vote-returned with him to the outward
crovd-heard him cheercd by more than
two thousand persons as he entered his
cariage-and saw his departure.
''rhere were five or six candidates on
the bench sitting; and as the General APP
pro,ched them, they arose in body and
bowed smiIlingly; and the salutation
having been returned very gracefully, the
General Immediately cast his eyes towards
theregistry of the polls, when Col. Dem
Gale Il think tt was) said: "Well, Gen
erd how do you vote p The General
looked at the candidates, and said, Gen
tleAen / vote for measures, not for men;
and turning to the recording table, audibly
! pronounced his vote, saw it entered, made
a graceful bow, and retired"
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(r See the card of DIR. Wick, in an
other column.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-07-26

o. The professional card of Messrs.
Connolly & Fighter appears in this num-
Der.
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BURGLARy.-We understand that the
coffee house of Mr.. Lovestein was enter.
ed on Tuesday night, and all ofthe money
that was in the drawer (Which was
considerable was stolen. Who the per-
petrators are, remains profound mystery.
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s w ANS BANK-NOTE LIST AND
DErECTER,
Published semi.monfhiy at Montgomery, Ala,
At 81 90 Per Anuum, In Advance.

TUyHE work is printed on fine white paper
u and new type, and in appearance will be sec
ond 10 none in the United States.
Southern Bank-Note List is essential In. every
Bank Counting House, and Public Office. Let us
unite in advancing oar common interests, and not
permit Northern men and Northern Detecters TO fuc-
tuate our money matters as they may wish, while we
are quietly following their dictation.
The work will be carefully revised on the day OF
publication, aud all important financial changes, as
they occur, noticed. Every exertion will be made to
make 1t a correct and reliable guide 10 the Banker
and Merchant.
Hotel propretors, Brokers, Auctionecrs, Commits
sion Merchants, and others DESTROYS Of having their
names and business widely circulated, are informed
that limited number Of advertisements will be in
serted Special rates for advertising BY the year, or
for shorter periods, may be Known by applying to
any Of my agents, or at the Office in Atlanta, Ga
Specimen numbers win be sent, on application by
letter, free Of charge. ys %s.. 49,
All communications intended for the "Bank, Note
List" Atlanta, Georgia. .s,.4
JAMES RonEnrsoN. General Agent
s.sy- Subscriptions received by J. T. FRANCE,
agent for Washington, D. g., and Virginia,
sep 25-Sm
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
PERSEVERANCE FIRE co., NO. s.

TIME Perseverance Fire Company take
n great pleasure in announcing TO their friends
and the public generally, that their
ANNUAL BALL
Will take place at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on
Monday, October 20, 1865.
The Company win spare neither time nor expense
TO mako il the Ball of the season.
professor Esputa's celebrated Brass and String
Band having been engaged, the Ball will open with
A GRAND MARCH,
Composed by him, and respectfully dedicated to the
PERSEVERANCE FIRE COMPANY"
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting gentleman
ana ladies' to be had OF any Of the Committee or at
the door on the evening Of the Ball.
Committee Of Arrangements.
John McDermott DIV. Fenton
Henry Lyles Fl. L. Harvey, Jr.
VIM. s. Collins VIM. Dowell
W; w Grant Geo s. Dom
John Y. Dom
Managers on The part Of III
Ben Franklin Target Company, MOL.
Capt. A. Tate Lieut. E. G. Eckloff
Columbia Engine Company, MOI.
Jas. A. TAFT Jas. A. Brown
Union Engine Company, No. Q.
S. E. Douglass James Kelley
Chas. Sanderson h. Middleton
Franklin Engine Company, No. 4.
r. Z. Doyle j. \ illiamson
Northern Liberties Engine Company, No. o.
3. p. Robinson Jno Il. Hnlleck
Western Hose Company, No. l.
VIM Riggles f. Hanley
Washington Hose Company, No. 2.
Jno Deal j. Kenton.
Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company, No, i.
John 4. Snter J.T Chauncey
American Hook and Ladder Company, No 2.
George Brown Chas Gordon
Vigiant Engine Company, Georgetown.
II. y. Wright Mr.. Rodier.
oct is eodtlS&dt22 [Starl
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- raj and Gardening Implements, Hardware,
&C. On Thursday, the 18th Instant / shall sell III
No. 55 Louisiana avenue between 9th and 18th ss at
10 o'clock A. NJ, large assortment Of Agricultural
Implements, viz;
Shoycls Spades, Forks Straw-cutters, $500
Poughs, Harrows, Cultivators,
Moving and Reapng Machines, Wheat Drills,
Cornplanters, Rollers, Ox-Yokes
Scythes, Boning Machines,
Horsepower Thrasher, in good order.
Also, q large assortment of Hardware, such as
Bolts, Hinges, Pruning Saws and Knives, &c.
Terms: All sums under $50, cash; over 800 n
credit of go and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily
dorsed, bearing interest. A. GREEN,
oct I'D Auctoncer
ICY The above sale will be continued on
Tuesday the 23d instant ut 10 o'clock when all ITO
Castings for Ploughs which are large assortment,
large lot Of Hoes, Reapng, and one Threshing Ma
chine with large lot of other articles will be sold
oct I'D A. GREEN, Auciionecr
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-22

STAINED AND ENAMELLED GLASS,
- for dwellings, and public buildings, ordered in
patterns TO sut purchasers.
Bathing Fixtures Water Closets, Sinks Boilers,
Pumps Hydraulic Rams Hydranis, Garden Engines,
Hose, Iron, Lead, and Earthen Pipes, &o kept con-
santly on hand and furnished ready for use.
r. II. SIMS,
Practical Plumber, 5l2 Seventh street.
sep 25-eoIm opposite Intelligencer Office.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY c. w. BOTELER,

ruyRUsTEl,S SALE OF LOT No. 20,
u in square &C., with the Improve
ments, at Auction. --0 On Monday, November 9Th,
ut o'clock T.. NJ In front Of the premises, By virtue
of deed Of trust from John n u. Ssit TO the sub
scrber bearing date the third day Of July 1852 and
recorded In Liber A. s. No. A. folios $50 and i6l
of the land records of Washington county in the
District Of Columbia, all that piece of ground lying
and being in the city of Washington, being Lot No
20 IN square No. $685. and known as Walter c. john
square feet less together with the improve
ments thereon, which consist Of two frame5 Houses,
with brick easements each house containing six
rooms.
This properly fronts 25 feet on Massachusetts ay,
nue. running back Ito feet TO New Jersey avenue
between north i and G streets. The Houses will le
sold separately or together, may be desired
Terms: Six hundred dollars cash; balance in six,
twelve and eighteen months, for notes bearing int,
rest satisfactorily secured.
JOHN Y. DOM, Trustee
G. w. B0TELER,
oct 22--d Auctioneer
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN.

Great Inducements for you TO Call and See.
TUNHE undersigned gives notice to his friends ard
ii the public that he has just received his stock
of Fall and Winter Goods, comprising all the latest
styles and oolors Of Cloth, Cashmere, and Vestings;
which goods will be made up 10 order, in the most
elegant manner, as he has some Of the best workman
in the United States at work for him. Being agent
for Scott the reporter of fashions you may rely upon
getting the most fashionable clothing.
READY-MADE CLOTHING $3.50.
Of his own make, such Over Garments frock dress,
and business Coats, Pants. and Vests, from medium
to very superior qualify. -
All the above Goods win be sold at very low prices
for instance, whole suit Coat Pants and Vest, f
the small sum of Slb.
Overcoats, beautiful style, from sio TO $40
Pants do do do TO 10
Vests, do do do 80 70 10 ;
He respectfully solicits call from oil in want Of
Clothing. ..a. a4.5.iet
such as Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Handler
Chiefs Scarfs Umbrellas &c.
p. w. BROWNING,
Under United States Hotel,
Between Cd and " streets, Penn. avenue.
sep 8--d6w
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TIME BEST BAKING STOVES IN THE
u country are to be had Of JOS =. H0DGS0N,
No. 4o5 Seventh street, in which he challenges com
petition. r
Also a large assortment Of Parlor, Dining-room,
Chamber, and Office Stoves, at low prices
Also the best Cooking Range ever offered in this
market, in which he challenges competition for dura-
bilty and economy. r.
~ ALSO,
good assortmentof Britannia, Planishcd Tin, Js-
pan, and Ironware Of my own manufacture, at cx-
ceedingly low. prices. sep 24-dif u
SELLING OFF AT COST TO CLOSE
- business. The subscriber intending 10 quit
the mercantile business, will commence on Monday
next the gath instant to sell ut cost for cash only
his large and we-scccted stock OF seasonable Dry
Goods. The public Of Washington and Georgetown
are respectfully invited TO embrace odesrable an
opportunity to supply their families and themselves
with great bargains. This stock embraces about
$4,000 worth Of very desirable goods.
lie will also sell 1T private sale, to humane mas
ter living in the country very valuable female SER
want about IA years Of age healthy and robust From
such persons proposals are invited none others need
apply. w. NICK. Osborn.
6EoRcrrows, d. c., Sept. 81, 1855.
sep 22-dlw&2awim
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-22
SECOND ANNUAL BALL
or THE
Liberty CLUE.


LIBERTY CLUB.
VyIIE Members Of the Liberty Club take
u pleasure in announcing to their friends and
the public generally that their
SECOND ANNUAL BALL
Win be given at the
WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, I.
On Thursday Erening, October %, 1866.
The members Of the Club pledge themselves that
neither pains nor expense will be spared TO make it
one Of the best Balls Of the season.
SCOTS celebrated Band has been engaged for the
occasion.
Supper and Refreshments win be furnished by an
experienced caterer.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting gentleman
and ladies' to be had from any of the members of the
Club, or at the door ON the evening of the Ball.
No hats or caps allowed in the Ball, except those
worn by the respective Clubs.
Committee Of Arrangements.
G.. A. Newton WIN Kelly
Robert johnson Thomas Jefferson
Managers.
ID. X. Mccain John Parker
w. II. Rearden Joseph Cook
]. M. Gattrell J. ID. Schofeld
w. b. Turner james Bell
oct 17--dSt%
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'TELEGRAPHICN NEWS.
REPORTED ron rHH
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.
Balfimoro JFarkefs.

of 4, 0oobbls Howard street at So 90; Ohio, IS So;
City Mills, $s so.
Wheat is unchanged and dull. White, 81 90 a
80; red, 81 SO a 81 95.
Corn il triae better. White, 81 9b; yellow,
93 a 95.
Provisions are dull, aud no transactions were re-
ported. We quote nominally Saturdays rates.
Pork is held firm, at $2l 90 s22 prime, $40 IS,
Beef--mess, SIS so; prime, Sl4. Bacon-sides,
IS cents shoulders, IL IL cents; hams, ~ IL a
IA cents. Lard-holders are firm at II 3-4--very
scarce. se
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EALL AND WINTER GOODs.-I am
- now receiving good supply Of Furnishing
Goods, consisting in part Of
Shaker Flannel, Silk, Scotch Wool
Merino and Cotton Undergarments, Hosiery
Gloves, Crayats, Ties, Robes, Canes, Umbrellas
Braces, Suspenders, Money Belts
Il Perfumery, J. R. Shoes, &c.
c. BIRGE,
oct 1S--1w A 200 Penn avenue.
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BY WALL, BARNARD, ~ Co.,
iSs4E AuctiOneers.

DEAUTIFUL COTTAGE RESIDENCE
I'D at Public Auctions On Wednesday aitcr-
noon, the cath instant ut All O'clock In front Of tie
premises, we will sell Lots and +, in square so
L streets, west side, improved with beautiful Two
story and attic Frame Cottage nearly new, not hav
ing been built over one year. II contains seven
rooms, pantries, &C. The location is good and in
fastimproving part of the city,
The attention Of those in want Of good house is
especially invited.
Title good. Sale positive
Terms: One.third cash credit Of six, twelve,
eighteen, and twenty-four months on the remainder,
for notes bearing interest secured by deed Of trust
on the property.
WALL, BARNARD, q CO.,
oct It'd tFIf a4st Auctoneery