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MOZART AND TIE PoPE.-ln the year no.
when Mozart was in his fourteenth year, he
Travelled with his father to Rome. 1t was then
that the liberal and amiable Ganganelli filed the
pontitical chair, who, having heard much Of the
extraordinary youth whose fame had spread
over most parts of Europe, invited him to the
Quirinal Palace, where he had the honor to
perform privately. This was just before Easter.
In the course of the conversation, the perform
anccs of the Sistiic Chapel were alluded to,
particularly the celebrated Miserere for two
ehoirs, the masterpiece of Gregorio Allegri,
which is always sung there in the Holy Week.
Tho youthful Mozart, with all the naiycte OF
his age, requested q copy from the Pope.
Ganganelli kindly replied: "1f the music
were nine, wonId with all may heart crafty
your audahe curiosity but being the proper
ty of the Church. it is not at my disposal by
an arrangement, for which l am not response
ble it has been forbidden to be copied under
pain Of accommodation
This unsuccessful attempt did but strengthen
the wish Of the youth. He obtained permis-
sion to attend the only rehearsal which was
given cf the music. The attention with which
he listened to it was intense. On,quitting the
chapel he spoke not q single word, but
hastcncd home and wrote down the notes. AT
| the public performance, he brought his manu-
script which ho'kept carefully concealed in his
hat and having filed up some omissions, and
corrected few errors, in the inner parts, he
had the satisfaction to know that he possessed
a complete copy of the treasure thus jealousy
guarded The next time he played before Can
gancll he had the courage to tel His Holiness
what he had achieved, and produced the manu-,
script. ....,
The Pope was all anlazement but replied
with smile "Ihe prohibition does not ey
tend to the memory, and | think that you may
escape the pain of communication.
This composition, afterward published from
a copy sent as II present from Pope Plus VI
to the Emperor of Germany, was compared
with the manuscript of Mozart and not thu
difference of single note between them wa
discovered. That the solemn and deyout har
mony, the suppIicatory strains, and the awfu
effect produced by this extraordinary "Misere
re- made a deep and indelble impression oI
the sensitive mind Of Mozart there can he n
doubt, and that to this circumstance We ar
indebted for many Of those heart-n'oving pasS
ages which stud with gems his composition
is more than probable
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THE BROKEN PROMISE.
BY MISS GoGART.

| knew man kept no promses-or or none.
At least with woman--and yet, knowing this,
With credulous folly still trusted one
Whose word seemed so like truth that forgot
The lesson had learned full oft before;
And believed because he said he d come
That he would come and then, night after night,
watched the clouds. and saw them pass away
From the bright moon and leave the clear blue sky
AS sspotless and serene and beautiful
AS if no promises were broken eer
Beneath it. Man forgets, in his busy hours,
What in his idle moments he has said
Nor thinks how often woman's happiness
Hangs on his lghtest word. 1t is not things
or great Importance which affect the heart
Most deeply Kisses often weave the net
OF misery, Or of " bliss of human life ~
There Is many deep and hidden grief that comes
From sources which admit of no complaint
From things Of which we can not, dare not speak
And yet they seem but trihes, till the chain,
Link after link is fastened on each thought
And wound around the heart. They do their work
In secresy and silence but their power
Is far more fatal than the open shafts
OF sorrow and misfortune and they prey
Upon the heart and spirit, till the bloom
OF hope is charged to levers hectic flush
Theybreak the charm ofyouth' first brightest dream
And thus wear out the pleasures of the world
And sap at length the springs of life.
-I}ut this is womans fate 1t is not thus
With proud aspiring man. His mind is filed
With high and lofty thoughts and Love and Hope
And all the warmest feelings Of his heart
Are sacrificed at cold Ambition's shrine.
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The Rochester American says the following
dispatch went through by telegraph about a
month since ..
Charlie and Julia met at SIS yesterday
quarreed and parted for ever-met again this morn
ing, and parted to meet no morc--met again this
evening, and were married J"
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A LBERT DEJEAN, Counsellor and At
( torney at Law, Opelousas, will attend % any
business in his line in st. Landry and the adjoining
Parishes. @8 &aQ ',G#@giit8 ~ lf X T
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EnR. DAVID L.TODD, (late Of the Charity
~ Hospital) Washington, La, Offers his profess
sonal services to the citizens Of Washington and the
surrounding country,
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GTRAYED from the subscriber, during last
- Spring, a small Creole snRREL HORSE, about
years old, with small star in the forehead and
branded N a. N. The said Horse was raised about
Washington, hut ranged in Prairie Plasance. Any
information leading to the recovery of the Horse will
be thankfl'ly received and rewarded. Apply at this
Office, or to Cyrus Thompson, Washington, March
10, 1855. JOHN NUGENT.
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6tOOPElsAGE. = The undersigned has on
" hand at all times supply Of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS md BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moasses, Of the best Workmanship, which he oersat
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc.
cute orders for any description Of work In his line.
supply of HOGSIlEAD SLAVES and NINE-FO0T
pIGRETS for sale low for cash. March 10. i'f
- WILLIAM S.-READ. Washington.
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g D. ALLIS, Public Auctioncer for the
kos Parish Of st. Landry. Office 1t his store in
Washington. M ol stN 'gn4s H.
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ITLYSSE GABEREL, Public ,Auctioncer
~ and Collector for the Parish Of ST. Landry. Of
Acc in Opelolsas March TO- ls I5K 9T
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GTATIONERY AND VARIETY SroRE,
~ Washington lathe subscriber, in connection
with the Post-ofcc at Washington, has added Blank
Book and Stationery Store. He will keep ON hand
aud fill orders for all kinds Of Stationery and Books
and Standard and Miscellaneous Works, French and
English :. Orders solicited for
BLANK B0OKS;
STATIONERY in MI its varieties;
DRAWING MATERIALS, etc.
WATER COL0RS etc. etc. ETC.
Subscriptions received for all the Magazines and
Newspapers Of the day, and prompt returns made to
Subscribers H5s- tt
An assortment of superior TOBACCO, SNUFF ,
and CIGARS always on hand. Washington, March ,
| l. 1856. A. MlLlISPAUGH.
InRUG STOKE-'The undersigned have
~ the honor to inform the public that they have
just received, at their Drug Store corner Of Man and
Bellevue streets, Opelousas fresh assortment Of
| DRUGS, MEDICINES, pERFuMERY, PAINTS,
etc. which they offer for sale at the most reasonable
| prices.
rhey have always on hapd PATENT MEDICINES
Of a kinds and al articles 7ppertanng to their line
Of business
They have secured the services Of an experienced
and careful Druggist, who viii attend Night and Day
on the calls Of families and Of the profession.
p LEONCE HEBRARD y co.
v ADDE'S AND GFIILDREN'S SHOE
~ STORE.--The subscriber has opened an estab-
lishmept on Main street. Washington, where can be
found large and general assortment OF Ladies' and
Chldrcns SHOES Of the best Creole and Philadels
phia manufacture. She has made arrangements with
one of the best Creole manufacturers In NewOrleans,
by which rneans she will he enabled TO keep up an
assortment of Ill kinds Of Ladies' Shoes, of superior
workmanship md she hopes, by unremittng atton-
ton TO the wants of the public, to merit share OF
| their patronage.
There can always he found, at the above store,
CONFECTIONERY, in al It's varieties, and of slpe-
inr quality, wholesale and retail Also, Fine STA
TlDNERY.
An assortment Of Iaties cORSETS can always bo
| !, IL, Nus linda
Mrs IA MIJASPAUGH.
pLoWs;- undersigned has now on hand
and will constantly keep for sale, at his shop in
Washington the celebrated BALL Pl0WS.
r. b. HARDESTY.
WTINDOW GLASS-I5 boxes assorted, in
w fine ordar, for sale by Y
: s. u. AIblS, Washington
Il ANpRETH'S Genuine Lan
~ drcth's GARDEN SEEDS, received dnsct from
ihc establishment IN Philadelphia for sale l,y
! s. d, hLlIlS, Washington.
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se w etc. ete., q general stock OF Plantation Msd
zines Of the best taualitY; ais q large stQek Of Gro
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CENTS a year, payable in advancc-thus
placing it within the reach Of numerous cir
Gle of readers. ALBERT DEJEAN,
CYRUS THOMPSON,
u. 9yg, ALF, LIVINGSTON.
Opeiousas,. February, 1855, s,r,s,., /.
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ESDW. p. DOREMUS, Dentist, respectfully
- offers his services to HIS friends and to the pub.
lie in general. Orders left at this Office will 4be
promptly attended to. OpelouaAs, March s, 1855.
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TOHN MACDONALD, Civil Engineer and
- Surveyor offers his services to the public. VIII
promptly attend to any orders left at Chas. Ealera
corner OF Main and Landry streets, Opelousas.
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w
sDoardcrs who have fire in their r0oths will furnish
tt ~;~ rrv ~ n lsfc II
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|DANJ the stage stand at Madame Esil- q
lSi3eis IL Rnliexlc about the 10th Of .Au. ~ ;
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I A NDERSON g. THOMPSON, Commis-
IN sion, Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,
Washington, La. having completed their warehouse
on Water street, prepared to receive and store
Sugar, Cotton, Molasses and other Produce and Mor
chandise which they will forward or sell on commis
sion, Washington, March 8, 1855,
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HOTELS.


CLARENDOE HOTEL CORNER OF 18TH STREET AND
90 avenueIhe undersigned beg leave to announce that
they have taken the Clarendon Hotel Relying
Innate acquaintance with The business derived long 81.
peence both in the United States and Europe
terror and nodaons the hoe which
IN point q comfort and elegance are not surpassed by
that they viii be able unqualified satisfaction 70 their
numerous friends and all who may favor them with their pa
trUaage. 4, Il, g. KEkNER 4 j. BIRCH. Proprieors.
NATIONAL HOTEL. WASHINGTON, D. C.-THIs CELE-
~ braed hoteL situated half way the Presidents
he md - Capitol has oeen leased BY he for
thrsaekout making In al its appointments equal any
hotel n Tie oeuny. The house open M the accommo
dASion q The public. WILLIAM GUY, Proprietor.
WORK FAMILY HOTEL. NEW BRIDGE STREET, LUD
gate Hi L0ndon-The above house Ia centrally situated
has an excellent coffee room ten or twelve private sitting
roomS between forty and ny hight airy bedrooms good
smoking cold and sho baths always ready
night porter In attendance fixed charge for serv ants
The New York herald Is fled THOMAS QUtRTERMAISE
(O prop enr Of the Crown and scepor and SHIP taverns
tenders bis grateful thanks his friends
Cor lie avor he long enjoyed their hands, aad socS
thsir continued patronage and recommendation
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EVON Ay1AEY.-NAvIGATrO OPEN ON HUDSON
kiysr:-Tne nsg Aans line Of steamers, KNicKER-
B0CkEk aAa MANHATTAN, win daily tips 70
Albany, leaving Ills uondayl evening O'Clock r. NJ aud
cc1tpue - regularly TIL the entire vSaiIou
'''''' SSo, :, STANLEY. As,ss
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yUnLIAM Z. BOYD 4 CO., AUCTrONEras.-MORT.
w gaes Wednesday 20 morrow, IN front OF the
snr A rom NJ william street. l0 o'olock-Bay horse Is
hands hdsk warranted sound and kind ansle md double
bASg,m lAs KAyslser "a dzAw 4 toa " carl,
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sPORTTNo.

birds BIRDS WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
ID - pubnc that have large lot The best kinds Of
ngnG birds on hand and Offer them for sAle very low
prise lower hay be obtans1 where Please
oall 8, Ne. Ia Nassau street. AHREhs MEYER.
DAR10T ron sALE-TM LARGEST AND BEST
Qe pArrul this city; sings, whistles and TO
say anynnG To prevent trouble price 80. For particulars
Addf go Parrot. Herald ONCE.
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EDWARD sCHnNCK.

EDWARD sCHnNCK, AUCrroNEER.-LAsT GREAT
~ sale ofne snsaynss Edward schenct win ell q sus
street 10Y O'Clock superb invoice q magnificent line
craving, just received from Europe, compang The original
others OF The plates Of which have besn destroyed Tbs
enGAvin are the nne ever offered auction IN As scun
Try very suitable for private redcnces libraries aad
PORTFOLIOS Also he balance Of The old Femish snd German
pAninEs, len HVm ~ nv n AN weanNasy
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pUssELL W. wEsTCOTT AuCTIONEER y EREMP
IL sale rich ard fashionable FRS. class household fur
nure apendd French mane and pier mirrors velvet car
pars three magnificent solid paror Suits valuable
sry &c al the residence No Isl west Tweny.arst street
Wescoit viii sell without regard 10 weather this day
Tuesday Dec IS at lo O'Clock the entire magnificent fur
every elegance all OF which imported or msde TO order
The present owner The whole Is IN fine order having
but short time. Descriptive catalogues ready
obtained ut Mr.. u. " Haughwout 56l Broadway
Iarors-EO yards rich velvet carpet put down October
elegant mirrors superior pearl KEYED
embrodered stool and
ans solid rosewood paror suit two SOFAS large hair
Gothic and four upholstered back paror chairs In rich
rade covers; do large medallion back
p3or chairs chair and Gothic win slip covers
one suit pieces oil OF tho descrpton Egyp
satuary marble centre and pier tables SPLEEN
front etegcrc0s wi marble magnificent
ported French secretary cost $500 rich Dresden and sevres
bronzes siauary de- including valuable collection large
oil paintings The Madonna and Child Andscapes &C. of
msft BIZ eminent Arss adys French escreoiro
elegant marble clock mounted In ormolu marble Top
Chamber and dining furnure-regan rosewco cd ana
mahogany wadrobea carved wood speu
did marble top bureaus and washssnds match twenty s
perior marcsees beds dc costly marble op cham
CLOTH rosewood and mahogany secretary bookcases library
do sprne and French chal rich mahogany
every description costly marble top sidebosrd mouned
pearl superb OK extension table, variety rich
CANT dinner $50 pisces tea Do ivory and silver cutlery
Ac with large variety OF kitchen ware, range porAbs fur
mace 10. Tho superb quality d the urnure In ts
may he relied and the sale combining the elegant
collection offered auction this depost wf
be required Of all purchasers. Stages and cars pass wmn
few doors Of The house.
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11ECErvERs' sALK.--w. G. ALBURTUs AUCTTONEER
II wtr sell, On Irecsay Dec s, Z. II O'Clock. a No 70
sod ewery Oh svery DESCRIPTION also, silver plated ware and
fancy goeda Bale positive
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UPWARD SCHENCK, AUCTIONEER. = EDWARD
schenck win sell at auction. thursday and Friday
I'm ana 2ls inst at l0 oco,k each day at his salesroon
10 wall street, superb assortment OF French English
fancy goods bronxes, Pariaa ware, silver plate Also
finished unfinished enbroderes consisting Ia
part OF sofa and chair cushions light Shoes napkin
rings suspenders stands necessartes writing desks
wal baskets cases, poremonnaies &C. Particulars to-
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mKETH.-NEw TEErH FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YeArs-Arncil teeth In gold inserted at ns.onishnr o
prces; and splendid style; pain inserting them -four
billed w,sA gocss gold no pain IASsoS American dentist
sierssisd nc ncv ssspecay nyed d ca ana ssaaemsa
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A SSIGNEES' SALE-W. G. ALBURTUS AUCTTONEER,
"A will sell on Wednesday December 49, 1914 O'Clock
10 Court street opposite the City Hail. Brooklyn the
cabinet maker, consisting Of rosewood, mahogany and
aud heading. - - -
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ONWARD SCHHNCR, AUCTIONEER = EDWARD
~ schenck viii ssu at auction on this day l0 O'Clock
h 81 esroom - wall street. MAGNIFICENT assortment Of Eng
hunting and open faced double mekeepers pocket
er eight day patent and detached levers and other w.che
by Breng Freres Lsgair, jules Jurgensen Cowper Jos
Johnson, Bentley Tobias, and other Also superb
diamond bracelets pins earrings brooches neckace
,nss and studs - great variety mounted n eighteen and
dol bracelets Fiorenine Roman Mosaic do Fioren,ns
enaneled do &c, DC. Gold pins earrings brscees vest
- - - " - -
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CONsTABLE's SALE BY VIRTUE OF AN ExECU.
~ on will expose sale, public vendue, Tuesday
December 49, 1856 lo2 broadway, 2P M black
horse. j. 7. LOCKWOOD, Constable
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II s. HoUaH, AUcTIoNEER-ELEGANT FURNITURE
-. and house furnishing articles public auction
morning. tho Residences No Warren street opposite The
depot The Hudson River Railroad bapas ten O'Clock
precisely The sale will commence In the pariors which
with tavy pets Turkish velvet and In the
soed also and very excellent rosewood
octave panoore with heavily carved casc fine wood
SUIT red In crimson and maroon brocael ee CANT
solid anne do In and French brocade satin;
wood ladies' reception and chairs; splendid revolving
front rosewood bookcase, and costly rosewood marble
tables solid rosewood with plate mirror Innings
large per glasses and oval do blue and silver brocae
ans ace do very heavy Also cornces slabs and bracke
valuable landscapes fruit marine
fancy articles such
vases Goshic nad clocks &c; invalid sprung chairs
cnpboards siands Otonans, gas chandeliers
Dining roomone fourteen iee walnut extension table
eight do dining and tea IA oles mahogany soag spring
chairs rockers dining and chairs seboar card ami
Gothic tables silver services casters baskets forks and
spoons ivory knives BELLS svcr decabters coore
bohemian elegant dining set $50 pieces two tea sets ~
pieces do A. pieces; umbers gooles wines preserves
Ac Bedrvoms- Elegant rosewood dressing bureaus do ma
hgany wash lands commodcs gilt mirrors enddy anshed
antique and mahogany bedsesds fine hair curied
mattresses Brussels tapestry carpets, ingram do Brussels
and Venetian stair do Marses counierpanea fine lam
wool bantcts beautifully printed shades muslin aud ace
curtane &C Catalogues a the house the Office OF the
aucuoneer No. rs Beckman street.
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WILLIAM 7. BOYD CO.. AUCTIONEERs.-RE
w ceyere sale Wednesday, Tomorrow at the auction
room ~ william street at O O'clock sale Of gold and sill
eardrops, opera glasses plated ware Casters with
age assortment OF useful and articles Sale posi-
I've, and every article warranted represented.
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n II LUDLOW. ArcTIoNEER.mn RARE AND yALuA

II IL LUDLOW, ATCTT0HEER.-RAREA AND vALUA
~. bic con Of psininss AuesonE. H. Ludlow
sell Thursday, Dih. and Friday 2st Decemoer
onAl Academy Design, 663 broadway opposo Bond
and valuable collection Of pictures consisting of nearly
i both ancient and modern selected and imported from
cabinets and studios In Europe by Mr.. j. r. Beaumont
and containing pictures by wouverman Bcrghcm Teniers
Paames Tintoreto Magnaaco Paul Bril-, &C., A. also OF
well ane works by Huntington and the late Gilbert stuart
whose fame stands high In this country. They be
smined Monday. The I'm inst frou TIL 6oclock, and
dsfs I'll SALE which for the convenience Of purchasers resd
ing town, wi, take place At ~ r. The rooms will be
lighted on "Wednesday evening until 10 Catalogues VIII
be rcay Saturday the 18Th ns the ONCE Of e auction
Ger, II Wall street and No. 2 New street.
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TXECUTUR'S SALE.-T. BOYLE, AUCTIONEER WILL
IL SELL this day. at his saesroom No 46 Centre street.
O'Clock M order of the of the of the
Mary wana deceased hs lease Of lot with the building
and place. tho lease lot with Buildings known as
No Se3 third avenue. Also large quantity OF elegant
nure comprising general good furniture and
matt reasee xc.
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(SHINA GLASS AND CROCKERY.-J. j. wALDRON,
~ Auctoncer H. @. Evans, 81 Pearl St, VIII sell Tues
day, Dec IL, at 10 O'Clock, A. M full assortment Of china
toys SETS vases and motto coees, W. o. and
ware glass &C.; hundr cd prints In
engravipgs hundred baskets Of champagne
twenty casks Of London and ale In bottles The whole
10 be without
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M LILLIAN IRVING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS JEW

WILLIAM IRVING. AUcII0MEER- JEW;
at public auction Wednesday. December 10Th, at IOIs
o'clock at the sales No Pine street.
Plus and rings cluster diamond rings pendent earrnss sin
and bracelets elegant single Diamond PINS aud ring
combined; costy Maltese containing IL ne brans
pearl diamond garnet and orquose ewery Of every
scrpton suites Of pain bold engraved and enameed jew
cry IN cases tanning bracelets earrings and brooch fine
mbies pen and pencil card in silver and gold
silver snuff aud tobacco boxes fine gold lever epine
meter Dnlsnce detached levers anchor escaped &C.
the best English French and swiss makers ladies' 6ne gold
enAmeIled watches with diamond backs; heavy gold fob
chains ladies' fine gold chaeanes plain gold s1gs