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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-04-10

r,e Ball which came of in this
L.. = Saturday evening last-given BY
r)r1AroarE, Is \ token Of his tervent
,..a. and faithful remembrance to his
sslkveiti.ens for their jealous co-oPera-
=, Il Ii, behalf during the late election
J, .l.,..iog and coudding to him the i'm
,s,.,nt public function which he now so
,bly 6lls-was truly q splendid affair. The
..e,.;ou elected the beauty and elite o.
1.u.boune, to portray which, would be to
Apeint the beauties Of the rainbow
sqf6cs, to say ,ha, ''bright light shone ove'
h,ye men and fair damsels," and they 81
vent merrily. stripping the light fantastic
,oe, through the joyful maze' OF the 'oc'a
and giddy dance"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-04-10

o. The Commercial Exchange Com.
pany Of Chicago has suspended.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-04-10
AND HAIR BRUSHES

l. line assortment Of English and French Teeth Brush
es with Pain FIu,ed and Fancy Handles-seected pur-
posely for orr retail trade.
A sO-Hrcnch. English and American Hair Brushes,
in Buialo and Fancy Wood Handle. just received and
for ssle NJ the HOUMA DRUG STORE.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-04-10

Parish of rerrsbonne, March 18th, 1856.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05
To Mariners.

In compliance with prsyiou. notice the Rance Ls. 70.
,LsuLsls Though Newly Bay vii be EXHIBITED a. -
Il. evening Of the .t November and nightly Thereafter ~
.unfs-. They located as ioio". VIZ .vx,
RANGE LIGHTs RON WEST End o. OtDsL' rs S+-I
SANDY HOOK FLrSs,s hNoL RI 80, fIIh,
lshi. ocs-d PoHt Comfort, sew Jef--y @ nh,cb
will b. exhibit ed flom lantern III, serI-I ~.
j. locsfed tie beach and painted "nit WIN ~ " ~
lsnt'in black 81. . Ill. a;.,.n, from,
., 80 II ~ sxbbirf from tower painted white,
vth the head Of IL and lantern oileA- i-' F -s
EoIth Of Il. and painted Lite - &c, ,hoxe bs ,s.
The front Lsh, 90 and the year one 20 sf spy's as S
,c .sde Of bar During the Gty the front build
ns can BE- readily recognized or1 oihef " ths scn
n,er on X. cen;er and ths rear one by the lantern
., III tawsr being projected ihs .ky above the trees
NJ SEit Cg,SS,L RANCE LICHTs-Two fixed Hshts ,o-
y 81 NJ Jes.y shore Of II shlsnds Of Sey.sink
Tt oI light viii ee exhibited from tower mar the essb
h Two white and rcd bo:iZona bands ani the
.n.rn ID. latter color The keepers dwell
;rSfsx.., ~ tie tower. AID ysntsG white.
.rlshi /. coated The north s3e Of Chapel Ill., IA
NIL ti,,sLt from front light aid wi. b. exhibited
fern N the kssp-Ts dE.ing The dwelling painted
Wit. ans "a. top Of the .Anirra red
II. for, light g. sndthe rear "a g.. above BE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

v, The ~ sd both should b. 'een IDssi ofss1y ss~ie
the .ime.ph-re the entire length Of the range tns
DurpE the Jay they can ~ rr.sh3 ~ 800 "
and isolAitr pcrtions ~ the feN Una ~
h, .k,ui Crr a lie .ssf Il Pg-o n Hill .
swaH CK,>srL R0GE LGBrS-I~o hIea hsh' Sr@'en
Ttc mont hrh Will BE- exhibited from tower near iae "s 81
the Tree" Beacon, painted WITH two sh' 40"
ted koIiEcr;A hands ard isc root OF the iAa'etn
latter colos Ike keepers cwesns h south Of 'ss''~'f wa
PAIN 'eG white. - -,
Tie f,sF hsh, is located on Ill New porp seoot
mics isem The font hssi aud " BE- exesi'ed u9n, -
en the ke,r'E. dwelling The dwelling painted ~a''e 90"
The top Q: iAe lantern nd.
The frolt sh. 10 20 feet. and the sh iss fee; seoye
Hook
Dab. ihe iy they DC readily r,eoEse4 b ID: .A.ps
:" be ud eooTs VI tie font ah aud BY The Anisrn u
ths eNtlh and isoiAi ed Position u IN. rear one
SAILING psLoro>s Master. Of ye.ss B;sDdins 70 enter
o,ebry hsbn.l and Main Sbiv Ctanuei sIosnd ne w
slip Buoy should NV. w from tho Lshs
Nt.s' for The bsA AID white p-rpcndi a.r stpd Nan Bsoy
al the OUTSIDE OF G-dbcy. Chsnssi sud from u w ~ y.
Range Lights Point Comfort Me- Jersey 10 one,
when hsn up for then sna continue upon the en 80
sho~r BY the nsp .st sAnSy HOOK beng little Ia
the .oui6wtrd Of the W,., Beacon.
Fror ror, the Main ship CN.nuel viii tale them
ur clear eff the "Nes' Bark" aud "C-sseus shol"
Masters vessels intending 20 through the sash Chan
mel can hir the lights outside the Bar for
then vn tie Req Can Bag No sss,sh %,ss the svpsr
is on when haul up that until clear 81 the Wet
Bank" -,
Vessel, DRAWING than II feet should not Be tAssn through
.his channel On the lns a. los water
foot b. carried throafn fhs channel ater
eo,.u the by tespipg little 20 saIeoard and opessS
the front lIeht clear Of the rear one.
The SWISH Channel Rams" Line naate y me "s' 'esS'
'S'''' By order of the Light hoe.s Board
A. LUDLOW CASE,
Light House Inspector, Third pissrsst
N.x.york Oct n 30.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

LryrR,ors R.rLKoAp CARs-The Dstron Adrsr-
,.I ssy.bc car. on the III nois Genital Railroad. tor
ecmfori a. convenience excel tho on any other road
il the West. One of them contan' s4 saSIoo rL'
lor Q CROUCH for person 10 lie upon. The b9'ks Of
r,s hung with hinges 1t the upper edge,
that ibcy msy be turoed up ., pleasure nus ormng
two single beh, Sni 10 over cm taI mag In one
sd ny car Is .ulAll wa h-ro0m, with marble waah
tcxis lookue.classe-, etc. On the opposite side OF
The car fr m he s,steroom is ioT Q. sea, with re,
~, -, I>,n,,, nav az s,ragh. .: rcclne in suy
sssy s,t tte II pIr..are. The oihs' f'e -Aie hsTe
81 tvc ar three smile s.s'e-ro ne.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

TIE CASE OF A. A. BRsDLLr.-In thu Superior
COu,t, thls morning, decision wa' gwen on ne peg,
ton ei Georg. r. Dwyer ior the Of he e"fea
nal. prac,ice..-Tbe Court decided hat the charges
brourbt asuin,, Bradley had been fully proved, ans
orcefed HE name to be stricken from The roll Of mem
yos.d and cancelled Mr. Bradley xsked permission
20 s.itIe some unfinished cses intru'ted 70 him ~
cIi NE. but the Court refuse to grant Il NJ Brssy
then fled exceptions 10 the ruling Of the Coar. Inc
executions III Be paa I'd upon rext week. M bns1ky
wa. adm ed 70 the bar abol. sis months ago-6''s'H
LedRer, lsA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

The spIual increase mot ess than li,Vo has oeen
the sales embraced only average OF conditions ana
aeos but In truth, as the more valuable slaves are
sent TO market, the aggregate is much higher. Inns
business Of slave breeding is the great business of VIZ
gina and completely controls its political opinions ana
movements. Virginia negroes are as regularly and
constantly advertised in the EewOrieans papers, as
the hemp of Kentucky, or the corn of Illinois.
CtDsiderod either aggregation OF capital, or In
reference TO prts the slave interest has become the
leading nieres in this country II worth eight times
as much as entire mercantile tunnaee, and pays
more than eight times as much annual profit. IL
controls public opinion controls newspapers aOd poll
ciaDs and nioucs the foreign and domestic ,cy OF
tie Government 10 lie own purposes.
Let - cupsder Of the steps IN II. progress DUR
rg The part atoms and obseTy hai while the
South Las been growing More exaciug and more So
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
Now Naturalization Law.

Tie Hon. Thomas r. Whitney has introduc-
ed in the House OF Representatives a bill to
81 establish uniform rule Of naturalization and
Ia repeal all acts heretofore passed and now in
force on that subject Ii provides that any
free white alien may become a citizen of the
United States, on condition. first, that he shall
have declared on oath or affirmation, before a
Circuit or District Court Of the United States
onLy, at least five years before his admission,
that il was his bona fide intention TO become
such citizen, and to renounce forever all for
eign allegiance, giving him the privilege OF
holding and conveying real estate, &c, from
the time of such declaration. 3D. That at the
time of his final application for admission, he
make oath or affirmation before one of the
Courts aforesaid, that be will support the Con-
stituriou OF the United States, and does abso-
lutely renounce all foreign allegiance, eccLesids-
stioaL as well as civil-all the proceedings to
be recorded by the clerk. 3D. That said Court
on such final admission shall be satisfied, oy
the testimony of citizens Of the United States,
that the applicant has resided within the
United States at least tDenty-One years, and
within the State or territory where such Court
is then held, at least one year preceding his
final application, and that said Court shall be
further satisfied that during that time he has
preserUed a good moral character supported the
Constitution Of the United States and faithfully
ObserOed the LG1s-the applicants oath in no
case being allowed TO prove his residence 4th.
That in case the applicant shall have borne
any title or order of nobility, he shall express
ly renounce the same, which remuneration shall
be recorded in Court. No applicant to be
admitted who is a native of any country with
which the United States may be then at war
Any alien residing in the United States ut the
time of the passage Of the act may he admitted
a citizen under the old laws; but, after its
passage, no declaration can be made. and no
certificate granted, except IN and from the Unit
ed States Courts
All free white aliens arriving here after the
passage Of this act must make registry and
obtain certificates rs follows 1T twenty years
old in person, or if under that age; or held in
service by his parent, guardian, master or mis-
tress, he shall report to the clerk Of some
competent Court of Record, aGd the facts to be
ascertsined shall be the name, birth place,
age, nation and allegiance Of such alien, the
country whence he emgrated. and the date of
his arrival, all of which shall be recorded by
the clerk, who shall when required, grant
certificate of such report, under scala fee Of
fifty cents being attached respectively TO the
receiving of such report; and granting of each
certificate. This certificate must be filed 10
the court, by every alien who may arrive in
the United States after the passage Of this act,
on his application to be naturalized, as evil
dence Of the date of bis arrival.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
NASHVILLE:
MONDAY, MARCH %, 1866.



There seems to be determination on
the part of the Southern Democratic press,
to depreciate the the just and well-earned
reputation of Maj. DoNELsoN, the American
candidate for Vice President For the pnr-
pose of furnishing our party friends the
means of warding off the attacks of bis
old comrades, we publish this morning what
has heretofore been said in commentator
of his integrity and ability by ANDREW
JACKSON, JAMES K. Polk and FRANKLIN
PIERCE, three Democratic Presidents, and
the Nashville Union, the organ of the De
mocracy of Tennessee. We have hereto
fore republished the extract from General
Jackson's will. The letter of Mr.. Mason
came to our hands Friday. The letter of
Mr.. Pierce and the UniOn's editorial we
clip from an article in the Banner of Sat
urday.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
PRESIDENTS POLK'S OPINION AS EXPRESS,
EDDY HIS SECRETARY OF STATE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18th, Is45.

MY DEAR SIR: The President has received infor-
nation on which he relies, which has induced him
TO direct me to send the accompanying despatch to
you-a copy is sent TO Gen. Tay lor, and one to Col
E. A. Rhodes, the Vice CONSUL at Galveston, with
directions if you have left the COuntry, on your re-
turn home, to regard the dispatch as addressed to
him. and TO proceed without delay to executeits in
structions.
II this shall find you in New Orleans, the Presi-
dent wishes you to exercise your own discretion, in
pursuing your journey home or in returning to Tex
Your health ought to exercises controlling in
fuence in forming your conclusion.
The services which you have rendered your coun-
try in the delicate negotiations entrusted TO you
are Justly appreciated. Your prudence, discretion.
and ability have iNapired the President NTH conf
dence Which Mould make him feel much ut ease
If that delicdts task could be in your hands.
But your sacrifices and risks have been already
so great, that be leaves your decision entirely in
your hands, and you need apprehend no disappro-
baton on his part, if you determine not to re-
turn.
1t gives me great pleasure to assure you, that
the publication Of your official correspondence WiA
giUe you e,Uia6ie reputation for the highest
qualities of a statesman and diplOmdtiSt.
The President unites in the kindest regards, with
your friend, J. Y. MASON.
Maj. A j. DoNELsoN.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24

expenditure of any large. amount of money,
in the present financial condition of the
Corporation, contend that water-pipe can
be laid in the streets mentioned, of the
same size as in other portions OF the city,
at cost of $4,000.
On examining map of the pipes, in pos
session of the Superintendent, we notice that
the 8 inch pipe which runs up Broad street,
terminates short distance above Vine.
The inch pipe running from Spring along
Spruce street, terminates not far from the
Hume High School Building. If these
pipes were connected, it would add to the
volume of water going to the high points
of the city-President' Hill, Capitol Hill,
&c. There are several pipes running
through some of our streets, and even
some of the principal streets, which termi-
nate abruptly, and the ends of which are
plugged up. This should never be the case
in city situated as Nashville is. There
should be pipes running down the cross
streets, receiving the ends of the pipes, and
terminating on the bank of the river-so
that, when it is necessary to clear out the
pipes, it would be only necessary to open
the valves, and allow the muddy water to
discharge itself into the river
And this reminds us of the pressing ne
cessity we are laboring under for sewers, to
drain off the slops, &C., which are now
thrown into the alleys. The cheapest plan
of drainage would doubtless be, to run sew
ers into the large cave which underlies a
portion of the centre of the business part
of the city. There are no less than three
caves under the city, and they are not far
apart The one we suggest as being admi-
rably adapted to drainage, has its mouth in
the rear of Hammers Livery Stable, on the
river bluff, and runs under the Public
Square, and turns southwest, running I'M
der Mrs. Nichols property on the corner of
Union and Cherry streets. Nature seems
to have placed this cave almost at our
doors, and it can be made available for
sanitary purposes.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24

They (all parties north except the Democra-
cy) charge the Democracy with being slavery
propagandists," and denounce the Adnini-tra
ton as being pro-slavery. Union and Ameri-
can.
Yes, but the Portsmouth Daily Erening
Gazstte and the Lancaster Coos Democrat,
and HARRY HIBBARD and RICHARDSON, of
Illinois, when he declared his squatter SOW
ereignty sentiments were those "of the en-
tire Northern Democracy" and Judge
DOUGLAS, in his Indianapolis speech, most
Valiantly defend them against the charge.
Their proof is overwhelming. In the Ian
guage Of one of them, while explaining the
D1OdUS operGndi of the Kansas act in making
free States" THERE IS NO USE OF AN ABo-
LITIoN OR REPUBLICAN PARTY TO PREVENT
SLAVERY EXTENSION" Gentlemen, you
SANDER US when you call us slavery prop
agandists." Just look at the facts in the
case Just listen to reason for moment.
This Kansas act is capable of two construc-
IlOllo OuoG pun Oulo Ol lIs anu push W
means of your emigrant aid society, an
army of squatters and foreign anti-slaVery
emigrantS into the territory, and the bust
ness is done to your hands. How beauti-
fully it works! Do you doubt it? Why,
Robinson and Lane, the chiefs of the
free State party there, say that fourteen
twentieths Of the people of the Territory
are in favor of prohibiting slavery" This
is the testimony of your own friends. How
can you doubt it? And this is the way to
get into power, too. You can never make
freesoil in your way, and ever expect to
get the Presidency and the reinS of gov
eminent into your hands. Why? Because
you drive the South from you. But with
our plan you can accomplish your ends, and
furthermore a still greater end, the acqui-
sition of power. Now do be reasonable
and consult your own interests.
This is the substance of the argument
with which the Administrations Northern
retainers meet the charge of slavery prop
agandiSm This is the plea they put in for
Abolition and Freesol support. And this
is the party, and these the principles which
the UniOn and american recommends to the
support Of the Southern people. Out, say
we, upon such shameless shutting! Down,
say we, with the double-dealers, who keep
the word Of promise to the ear, but break
it to the hopep
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
RIrthdny of Washington I'm Paris.

The Subscription Ball given by the American
residents in Paris on the 22d OF February in com
memoration Of the birthday of Washington, took
place in the magnificent saloon Of the Hotel de
Louvre II seems TO have been event Of great
splendor, and complete union of all nations, in
honor of a sage, patriot, anda hero who "was
not for an age, but for all time" correspondent
of a London pOper thus refers TO il 10 a letter dat
ed on the Esd:
From the spendor Of the locality and the liber-
slity Of the arrangements this fete eminent
" successful and must be considered as one Of the
most brilliant balls Of the present seanson. The
invitations were limited TO a thousand and the COM
mittee OF management was compelled, from want
of accommodation, TO decline many hundred re-
quests for tickets. At ten the Ball commenced,
and from that hour up to one in the morning the
arrival Of guests, comprising the elite OF the Amer
lean and foreign society present in Paris, continued
without intermission Lord and Lady Cowley,
Baron and Baroness de Sesbach, the Minister Of
the Netherlands, and Count de Morney were
amongst the first arrivals. Then followed Gen
Bosqust whose appearance excited much attention.
The arrival of Lord Clarendon was awaited with
much eAgerness by the company, who were desir
Gus of seeing the British Plenipotentiary and Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs. His Lordshp, accompani
cd by Lady Clarendon, arrived shortly after mid
night. Dancing commenced with animation, to the
music Of Strauss, in the grand dining saloon which
WAS decorated in q most elegant manner, whilst its
majestic proportions and rich ceiling we're shown of
20 great advantage by brilliant accumulation OF
lights At the north end of this saloon hung the
portrait Of Gen. Washington, between those Of
Lafayette and Franklin; and at the south were
winterhater's famous portraits OF their Imperial
Msiesties and q portrait Of President Pierce. The
American Minister, Mr.. Mason, aud his family,
with the committee, received the guests il the toy
er, which was likewise decorated with much taste
The toettes Of the lsdes were magnificent. Al
two o'clock the ladies sat down TO supper, which
was not the least hospitGbe feature Of the evening"
and when they had concluded their places were
occupied By the gentlemen The Ball continued
with great animation until morning. Altogether,
the success OF the fete must have proved most grs
tifyng to all Americans present, whilst it left a
pleasing impression Of their hospitality and taste
on the minds Of the many foreigners and Parisians
who we're invited. "-NItiondl IateAjgeneer.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
READ, AMERICANS, AND REMEMBER.
EXTRACT FROM GEN. JACKSON'S WILL.
HERNIrAGE, June Z, ls43.

81 bequeath to my well beloved nephew, Andrew
J. DOnelson, son oil Samuel Donelson, deceased the
elegant sword presented to me by the State Of Ten
nessee with this iniuctOn that he fail not TO use it
when necessary in support and protection of our
glorious Union, and for the protection of the con-
stitutional rights Of our beloved country. should
they be assailed by foreign enemies or domestic
traitors This from the great change in my worldly
affairs OF late, is, with my blessing, all that can
bequeath him, doing justice to those creditors TO
whom am responsible. This bequea is made as a
DaeUe'tO Of the high regard, affection aud esteem
bear for him as a HIGH MINDED, HONEST and HON
oRABLE MAN.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24

srn Know Nothings. leave southern gentlemen
to speak Of them.
Commenting upon this passage, Greeley
says, in his Tribune, it was "most exciting"
the Flash of the Kentuckian's eye and
the sternness of his bearing were such as
are rarely seen in the Senate"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24

10 vote for me. / have never proposed the resto-
ration of the Missouri Compromise, and do not de-
sign doing so, though I should vote for it with
pleasure, If offered by others, and should be glad
TO see the question settled BY its restoration"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
MAI. A. ]. DONELSON,
American Candidate for Vice President.

How he was Regarded by Three
Democratic Presidents; and by
the Organ OF Tennessee DemOc-
racy.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT PIERCE TO A. J.
DONELS0N.

CONCORD, May 30, 1851.
Ny Dear Sri rejoice that the leading organ OF
our party is under your control and regard the
change most suspicious at this juncture. There
is great battle before us-a battle for The Union
a battle for the ascendency of the principles, the
maintenance of which so nobly signalized the ad-
mnistration of Gen. Jackson. TIE TONE, vIGoR,
AND sTATEsNAN.LIKE GRASP Uhieh you have brought
to the columns of the Union, not merely impor.
tdnt they are ABSOLUTELY INDISPENSABLE in This
crisis With great respect, your friend and servant,
(Signedl FRANK. PIERCE.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-24
THE NASHVILLE UNIONS OPINION IN 1874
from the Nashville Union Of October 10, lS44.)

MAJOR DONELsoN-THE TEXAN MISSION.
"The diplomatic agency of this government in
Texas is, at this moment, the most important mis-
sion abroad; although il ranks with those of the
second class, its high and important duties require
talents OF every way qualified for the first for
eign mission OF the globe.
We congratulate the administration having BEEN
able 10 secure the services Of eminenIv quail
fed IN all respects for the station Ohose thorough
knowledge of the relations subStsting 6ettOeen The too
countries and ohoSe intimate acquaintance Uih the
prominent statesmen of this and that government,
s0iH place him in tie enjoyment of advantages Which
cannot fail TO 10 tie most desirable results
Major DoNELsoN leaves his plantation the
Hermitage to-day-proceedin overland to the
Mississippi river on his way to the Texan Capitol
and we cannot but participate in the painful emo
tons with which the word farewell" will be ex-
changed between himself and his venerable patron,
friend and relative, "the sage of the Hermitage"
In view Of the advanced age of General Jackson
it is more than probable that they may never meet
again. relationship next to that Of father and
son, if indeed il be not equally and dear, will
be severed perhaps forever. And we feel assured
that nothing short of a sense of DUTY TO HIS CoUN
TRY could have induced acceptance Of the mis-.
sion. Nor, for this patriotic reason, would the
AGED VETERAN advise him to decline it.
Maj ID leaves host of good and true friends,
who will continue to have an abiding socitude for
his health and happiness, and for his early and
complete success in extending the OF freek
dom"