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HAnMoNY.-Harmopy sings its
sweet anthemnal song in the leafy tree,
in the trembling flowers, in tho tears,
in the sigh and in every breath Of the
air. 1t sweeps the cords Of creation
with its electric touch, and magnetizes
the finite faculties of mind. Its colos-
sal image is mirrored from the high
est heavens to the lowest depravity
in man. 1t reunites man with angels
and unfolds the intellect until it has
become spiral flower in an animated
beauty form, and is heard in the heart,
like an eolean lutte. discoursing liquid
music. and is a sweeter epic verse than
Homer or Mozart ever sung. 1t is the
lyric Of creation, and the epic poem
Of heaven and like an immortal heart
throbs with each human emotion and
speaks from out the depth Of wisdom
and outbreathcs inward melody. It
is magnet of the soul, and sends its
shafts Of elemental light downward
from the brow Of Deity to the arch.
angel form in man. It is the deep
impassioped voice Of nature revealing
the joy and tenderness Of the upper
home.
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PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE BRrr-
1911 Consul AT New YoeK.-Tn the
Marine Court at New York, on the
Oath ult., a suit was brought against
Anthony Barclay, Esq, the British
Consul at that port, and Mr., Charles
Stanley, an attache Of the Consulate.
by certain parties, to recover FIVE
hundred dollars. alleged to be due
the plaintiffs for services rendered
and moneys expended under con-
tract to obtain men for enlistment in
the British army. Mr.. Stanley did
not appear. NJ. Barclay, through
his counsel, plead the privileges Of
his official position. and the Judge
sustaining the objection. dismissed
the case.
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BOOKS BY THE PoUsD.-The Chin.
csc booksellers, have an odd way Of
selling their volumes. They are dis.
posed of, not according to their value,
at a fixed price, but according to weight.
It on Weighing them they are too light,
the sellEr coolly tears some leaves from
another book and throws them into
the scale There are many books
published in this country that are
henry enough to be sold by weight.
Even some volumes Of our light litera-
ture might come under this category.
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CORR r. sPONDEr CE.
sAsD1 Usssr, April 1.., 1856.

SANDY URfEK, April 1ss, 1856.
Mr., Comst.-This day reminds me o
you and other old cronies Of Baton Rouge
am glad to hear from mutual friend, tina
you did not leave with the Legislature, bu
still lead the life Of one who wants TO shine
at the right time and place Did the doc
law pass Congress or the Legislature
which, We are all in favor of that law
and hope you will explain its provisions, as
we are law cbeying people and don'l
want to break anything in that line.
Did you hear Of the new Fost Maste,
Genl. for this and the adjoining free State !
No one in this section dreamed Of change
until one day last week, long document
from Washington, was received at the
Springs, and the Hon. Col Srs was an ex-
?. M and The Hon. j. r. Kelly, =. M. for
Greenwell Springs. The great difficulty
is in arranging the settlement of accounts,
but by the aid Of few friends, it is hoped
an honorable termination will be had.
saw Col. S,s. on Monday, at The big Sale,
and he said the taking away Of his head
didn't hurt much, but ! saw he |imped bad
~ as he walked and some said it was bad
to limp just then, as it might be construed
into reflection or hint at the Hon. +. g.
d. to whom heis indebted for The priv
iege Of retiring 10 private life. Col s. told
me frankly and privatel Y That he would BE-
glad of the change, but he hopes TO be the
head of a family soon and thinks Miss
may ask few more questions as to the
support Of the -----s since this spoke is
broke. | hope she won't hear Of his re-
moval until she promises in open court to
obey, &c, Tor the Col says his actual re-
ceipts from the office for IL months has
been about $40. He supposes his success
sor will be at the office with band, &c, on
Wednesday, the 9th inst, and has invited
me and all my neighbcrs TO take Dime,
at the Springs on that day, and said he
wanted everybody to bring pole and he
would sell them fish hooks, &c. Suppose
you come out on that day and see your con-
stituents, face to face and bring all Baton
Rouge along with You, mean all who can
fish, for Col. S. says ncw every man mus
ash Tor his dinner Yours truly,
JIM STONES
=. S. am much obliged for the int ret
ing document you sent me headed" List
Df the titles OF Acts" We have all read
Them over three times, and find great COM
Tort in the reading. is.
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VOticc.

IN the matter Of the succession of MARY
Rose KtErspErrR, dec'd.-Sixtb Dis
trict Court-Parish of East Baton
Rouge. La-lNo. 494.1
w HEREAS, JoHN y. KlErNpErrR, Of
W said Parish, has applied to said Court,
to be appointed administrator Of the above
succession.
Notice is hereby given to all persons in
terested to show cause within ten DAYS
from the first publication Of this notice.
why the said application should not be
granted. B.F. BRYAN.
apl3-3w Clerk.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS, JAMES 7. CANS, has been appointed
0h'rvirH, late u this Parish. deceased. All per
sons indebted TO said succession will make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claims will
present them duly anthem tiea ted, 70 said admin
istrator Or his attorney, J. ". SEYMOUR.
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Mss4Ylm

The partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, under the style and firm Of
Ward, Mediation Co., is hereby dissolved By
m utual consent. Either partner will use The
name Of the firm In liquidation.
c. G. EfcHATTON,
GEO. W. WARD,
J. A. McHATTON,
WIN. 9. PIKE.
marN Advocate 4 Gazette copy month,
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Susan B. SMART, has been -.
w pointed Administrative, Of the succession Of
her deceased husband, J0HH A. SMART.
ALL persons indebted 70 said succession viii
make immediate payment, and all those having
claims against said succession, will present them
duly authenticated, to the undersigned attorney
mar25 10d J, w. SEYMOUR.
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Rail- Road NOtlee.

The third annual meeting Of the Stakeholder.
OF the Baton Rouge, Crosse Tete and Opelousss.
Rail Road, will be held On Monday, the 2lst Of
April, att II. Jehnston's store on Bayou Crosse
Tete. j. H. JOHNSON se,t,v
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Baron RoUss AND CLINTON PLANK ROAD CoxrAyy.
Maych M, 1866.
"Resotceez, That call Of I'VE per cent ~ re
capital stock he made, payable on the 4th aav
o, June 1856.
The stockholders Of the Baton Ronge and Gin
ton Plank Road Company, are notified that pay
ment OF hve per cent OF the capital stock ~ a.
per share, has been called II, ~ Der the abnvs
resolution, payable on the 4th Of June next. a.
the counting room Of 8. N. Hart d Co., Baton
Rouge. BY order IT the hoard. A. N. DUNN.
A. .WADDrLL, Secretary. President
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A New PAPER IN CAppo.-Tbe

the Caddo News,' is before u.s.
Marks, Of the Bayou Sara Phoenix
Ledger, has associated with himself
Mr. Tuxner, and the firm is Marks
Il Turner. The personnel of the News
is good. However, we cannot recog-
pize the News" as one of the per.
manept institutions Of the country,
until Marks, answers us definitely, on
two or three questions. We desire
to know what he means by the five
pointed star he has at his head imme-
diately over a distant city, and in front
Of very good looking goddess of j.
bertyl Where, in the history of the
heavens above, or the earth beneath,
does he find any warrent for star Of
such dimensions Sirius is the
largest in the armament, and his is
larger-the immense luminary in the
tail Of Ursa Major, pales into star
Of the forty second magnitude, before
it. What does it mean2 Does il
mean paraguay, Pa.agoma.| or IRA
guy! Does it mean Cuba, or Cat
Island We must be answered on
this point, and shall not cease to ask,
until satisfied. We like the Latin
motto, "Forti ct fdeli nil hGci1e.'
1t is fact. Nothing is difficult to
the brave and faithful; unless it is a
just and proper division Of the spoils
derived from public plumber. It has
split more parties into fragments, than
patriotism, and has been moro fatal
in its effects than steam and gunpow
der combind. The spoils are the adj
besive properties, natural to all par
lies, and any party without spoils, is
like a body without a soul. We
presume that Marks, has been a poll
,ician long enough to observe this
act.
The inside motto Of the Mems, we
rave no objection to-" Our faithful
md bold flag" but we hope the
'nterprising publishers will get a bet
or cut for it; the one they now have,
ools more like the "American Sea
serpent" than the Star Epapgled
3ombazine Of the Union. Tho Nems
viii echo, the principles of the Great
Democratic Party" and will play us
ariations upon the melody Of our
eighbors in Church street-also the
delightful music Of that instrument of
thousand striugs-the New Orleans
louisiana Courier. We hope Marks
'ill manage the News as consistent,
$ he has the Phonir Ledgcr-bear
ways in mind, that next to principle
self, there is nothing more impor-
ant, to hold on to what we have and
ct as much more as we can.
Peculiarly we wish the News all
'anner Of success, and hope that the
ditors will act as wisely as an illus
'ious predecessor in the same cause-
eep a book and charge the . Demo-
Fatic Central Committee" with every
fling article that appears in its COL
INNS, 10 make the Know Nothipps
emble.
New ORLEANS, April 3.-An at
mpt was made ut 10 o'clock, in Char.
es street, ito assassinate Judge Robert
N, He was badly beaten. Great
Ecitement throughout tho city.-Advo-
lte.
The first case is yet to occur, that
IS but one side, and may not-from
ferent points, different present as
cts. In few days. we will be able to
Il, whether this is" another ATTEMPT {
assassination" as our neiqhbor .
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LOUISIANA PENfrESrrARY
Baton Rouge, March 81. 1856
ORDERS for the Manufactures If The Louisiana
~ Penitentiary will be received and promptly
attended to by s. NJ. HART. / Co.
sprill 1-m Aren't.
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EXECUTIVE OrrteE, Barrow RoreE,
march ~, 1856. (
CbALED proposals will he received at the Exec.
- utive Once in the city Of Baton Rouge. until
the first day Of May next, for supplying tbe Ion
isana enitentiary with FRESH BEEr Tor the en-.
suing twelve months.
marie. ROBERT G., WICKLrFrE,
Governor Of Loujsiap M
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MARIA
ENz. Sale.

4 HOUSE AND LOT, situated -
II at the corner Of America and st. Iii
Charles SITS, on liberal terms. Ap- wi
pl Y at this office. marriott
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~ There we're 46l deaths in New
York during the week, ending the 22d
ult., a decrease Of 81 on the mortality
Of the week previous.
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Cook Stoves.

Cook stoves.
A NEW LOT Of the Latest Style, large
II and small at Laughter h LANouEss
aprlI3. Cor Lafayette 4 Florida SITS.
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Prot. Ehrenberg's mi.croscope
which did such good service. in pro.
curing uudeniable proof Of the Simodi.
des fraud, has been made use Of again,
in Prussia, TO detect the thief that
stole a barrel Of specie which had been
purloined on one Of the railways. One
Of number Of barrels, that should all
have contained coin, was found on ar
rival at its destination to have been
emptied Of its precious contents, and
refilled with sand. On Professor
Ehrenberg being consulted he sent for
samples Of sand from all the stations
along the different lines Of railway
that the specie had passed, and, BY
means of bis microscope, identified
the station from which the interpolat-
ed sand must have BEEN taken. The
station once fixed upon. it was not diff
fieult to bit upon the culprit in the
small number Of employees on duty
there.
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~ Dates from Cincinnati, repor
the river rising rapidly.
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The Lynchburg Viryinian says -
The Democratic press are attempting
to convict Mr.. Fillmore of freesoil ten.
denotes, by referring to the recent re-
port Of Mr.. Collamer, on the Kansas
question, and imputipg to Mr.. Fill
more ., . coincidence Of opinion with
MI Collamer, as member of bis
cabinet. There are several ways in
which 1t might be shown that the ar
gument is not a good one, but the
shortest and most satisfactory is a mere
statement Of the fact that M Collam.
er was not member Of Mr. F;llmor.
Cabinet.
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iSoA were urged a. the best connecting link Of
'se two streets in order to eject the relief Of
broadway. The new connecting street 10 asked to
be made one hundred feet wide.
In the Senate yesterday, the House bin appro-
priating $4,000 for Q road from Fort Rdgly, in
Minnesota Territory, to the South Pass in the Rocky
Mountains In Nebraska, was passed. The bill for
promoting the efficiency Of the navy was amended
to allow the victims Of the late Retiring Board
to be tried by Court Of Inquiry and those reported
On favorably to be re-appointed by the President,
and confirmed by the Senate. The bill finally passed,
by vote of rs to H. In the Hsuse, substitutes for
the resolutions reported by the Investigating Com
mittee, censuring Messrs. Keitt and Edmundson for
their participation In the Sumner and Brooks fra
cas-, were presented, enabling action to be taken
separately in each case. The resolution censuring
Mr.. Edmundson was rejected by vote of 60 to 1856.
The one affecting Mr.. Kett was adopted-l06 to 96.
preamble, setting forth the cause of the express
sion of censure, was also adopted. Mr.. Keitt viii
address the House to-day in defence or justification
Of his conduct.
Gen. Gadsden has resigned his post as Minister
to Mexico, and Mr.. Forsyth, editor of the Mobile
Register, has been appointed in his place.
Our Washington correspondent states that Gov.
johnson, Of California, has made requsition upon
the President for troops to aid him against the San
Francisco Vigilance Committee.
The jury in the case of Mr.. Herbert, tried for the
murder of Heating, being unable to agree, . new
trial has been granted. 1t viii commence to-day.
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WARRINGTON, July is, 1855
THE nRooKs AND SUMNER AyYAR-cEysrRE KNIT.
The House proceeded the consideration OF the resolu
ton expressing lis disapprobation Of the conduct Of
Messrs. Edmundson and Ret In relation TO the assault
on Mr.. Sumner.
An Intellectual effort made 10 have vote taken on
the Of each separately and in consequence OF this
failure the resolution rejected by OF 70 against
l25.
ON motion Of Mr.. CAMPBELL, (nigger worshpper, Of
ohio) the vote nsdered, when he offered sub
stute for the resolution 10 enable the House 70
pass Mr.. Edmundson and Mr.. keitt separately. He
said Mr.. Keu wished 10 be heard be should not insist
Mr. N1tsos (dem.) Of Va appealed unsuccessfully 70
Mr.. Campbell 10 withdraw his notion he (Mson,) wish
ing to occupy the attention OF the House for few
minutes, in discussing new aspect o. the question.
Mr.. CAMPBELL (of Ohio replied II he should yed the
floor the gentleman from Virginia. he necessarily
give way 10 Others The subject had been discussed In
all It's aspects and the substitute did not change the prn
cipe Of the original proposition Much time had already
been consumed the session was far advanced and the
business Of the House not he insist
ed on the previous question.
Mr.. IB1cHER, (dem.) Of Va, wished 10 say that in
new aspect Of the case, effort made 10 cut OF
debate
Mr.. Drys, (Disrer worshppcr) Of Ind: called a,,en.
ton to the wording OF the substitute The House has
been called upon 10 declare It's disspprobatou Of 'sad
act" Of N@sr. Keiti and Ldmundson lie wanted TO
know TO what the words "said act had reference
The STEAMER replied II explained In the preamble
which was yet 10 be acted upon.
by request the preamble from the report Of the com
the ssfart, and concluding with the assertion that
Il appears from investigation that Messrs. Ket and
Edmundson, some time previous 10 the assault in
formed Of the purpose Of Mr. Brooks 10 commit violence
on Mr.. Sumner for words used in debate, and took no
means TO discourage prevent the same but on the con
rsrv anticipating the assauh present on one or
more occasions 10 witness H.
Under the operation o. the previous question the reso
luton eensurng Mr. Ket adopted by yeas loo;
90. That censuring Mr.. Edmundson was rejected by
yeas, co. nays, 13e.
Mr.. CsMrrruI, OF Ohio, moved an amendment 10 the
pres mbc 10 make further appear that Mr.. Keitt at
tempted 10 prevent officer Of the Senate and others
from interfering 10 prevent continuance OF the blows
Mr.. Sumner.
Mr.. DUNN excepted 10 this amendment The original
preamble presented Mr. Keit az n witness-nothing
moreand on this ground the resolution predcated
Mr. CANrBFfr OF Ohio 10 remove Mr.. Dunn's objection
moved the amend meut Of the preamble, by simply strk
ing out Mr.. Himundsops name, letting Mr. Keitts'
stand The preamble then adopted by 10l against 81
Mr. KmrTs said he should ask the House. 10 10
hear him on some matters. He should endeavor 10
violate parliamentary principles, and felt quite sure he
would not do so. (Adj0urned.)
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BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEoAAPHS.
Important from Washington.

Important from Washington.
REQuIsITION FOR TROOPS FROM THE GOVERNOR OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF GEN. GADsDEN-
HIS SUCCESSOR APPOINTED-THE ADJOURNMENT
OF CONGREsS-THE HERBERT CASE, ETC.
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1855.
am informed this evening that requiston from the
Governor Of California the President has received
calling him to furnish United States troops to enforce
the laws, which have been trampled upon by the action
Of the Vigilance Committee that State II is known
what action the President will take.
The President has nominated John Forsyth, Of Ala
bama, editor Of the Mobile Register Minister to Mexco
vice General Gadsden, resigned. His sent into
the Senate day. and he has been eegraphed to come
to Washington Immediately.
John H. George of New Hampshire has been appoint
ed Secretary Of the Territory Of Minnesota
1t is believed that on Mon lay next in case the con-
tested election disposed Of in the meantime the
House will take up the Senate resolution Of adjournment
and pass IL, with modification of date to about the
middle of August
There is no doubt whatever Of the passage Of the
Senaes Navy bill by the House. is regarded as an
act Of justice There will be an executive session to-
morrow to confirm the appointments sent in by the
President. 1t is believed from the day passing
the bill that the nominations will be confirmed There
will be desperate fight made on them
Mr. Keitts speech tomorrow WILL no doubt be .
sHong one. lie VIII pay ms respecU especially 70 MI
Burlingame, Of Massachusetts, II is supposed he will
follow the example Of his colleague, and resign. Both
gentlemen will doubtless be Immediately returned to Con-
gress in time to resume their seats this session.
General Houston for Fillmore and viii shortly ad-
dress the Senate, defining his position.
Herbert's trial has been set down for tomorrow,
and understand that Truman Smith and others have
been retained by the friends Of Heating.
Rufus Choate arrived this evening, and Is stopping at
Wizards
, The resident National Democratic Committee have
called OF the democratic members of Congress
for to morrow night, at the Capitol.
Secretary Dobbin, after two weeks absence from ILL.,
ness, has resumed business at the department.
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A SMALL Fry AGnAToR-It appears that the
good people Of Camden, New Jersey, were con-
siderably alarmed and outraged the other even
ng. by small fry orator, Of the blood and
carnage school, in a revolutionary speech for
Fremont He v represented as urging an appeal
10 arms 10 the event Of the defeat Of the republi-
can ticket II is hardly surprising that the law
and order fellow citizens Of Com. Stockton, at
the Camden end Of bis great railroad govern
mcnL should be indignant at such seditous ssnti-
ments; but there is no novelty about them
This over jealous and infatuated missionary for
Fremont il plagarist His idea Of appealing
to arms In the event Of the defeat Of Fremont il
Mr.. Fillmorc's thunder; for Mr. Fillmore first
recommended secession and gunpowdcr to the
south. in the event OF the election Of Fremont I:
and Mr. Buchanan, in bis usual mild and inoffen-
sive way, has recommended the same thing II
isn't much-only little Of something like trea-
son. sedition, secession, disunon, and civil war.
Who Is afraid, when such valiant fighting men az
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A SENSIBLE SENAToR.-In the Senate the other
day, at o'clock, Mr.. Toombs got the floor to
make speech on the action Of the Naval Retir-
ing Board. The Senators being hungry, showed
symptoms of disgust, and attempted to stave off
Mr.. Toombs. He took it like philosopher, and
spoke till halfpast five, saying that he did not
care for the Senator'S, but he hoped the reporters
would keep their seats, as the speech was intend
ed for the country more than for the Senate. This
is piece Of good sense on the part of member
of our highest legislative body, the more refresh
ing because it is exceedingly rare.
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.


Senate.
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1856.
ROAD TO ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
The Senate debated and passed the House bill appro-
pratng fifty thousand dollars for the construction OF
road from Fort 'Rdgely, Minnesota Territory to the
South Pass Of the Rocky Mountains in Nebraska Terri
tory.
Mr.. TooNns (nationa) Of Ga, resumed his remarks
the bill amendaory Of the act TO promote the efficiency
ofthe Navy He condemned in the strongest terms the
action Of the Navy Board.
Mr. HorsroS, tx NJ of Texas, and others, gave their
views
The bill amended, the more erectually to accom-
psh the object OF restoring through Court OF Inquiry
such meritorious officers aggreved by the action
OF the Naval Boardthose reported avorably TO be
reappointed by the President and confirmed by the
Senate.
The bill then passed. by vOtSof 20 against IL, fol-
lows
YrAs-Messrs Adams, Bayard, Ben GennD, Benjamin
Biggs BTler, Brodhead Brown Butler, Clayton Colamer
Dodge Evans Fessendcn, Fish, Fitzpatrick Foot Foster
Iyersen James, Mallory Pratt, Reid Sebastian, Trumbu
Yuee,
NAys.-Mesns. Bright Douglas, Hale Houston Hunter,
Jones tof Tenn Mason Pugh, stuart Thompson eo Ky
Toombs
Adjourned.