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Brick"Laying & Kettle"Setting

Brick"Layibg Il kcttle"Settlng
TVHE undersigned respectfully informs those
l. planters who may wish their kettles set or
repaired that he is engaged in the above business,
and solicits share of public patronage. He be-
lieves that his work viii compare advantageousiy
with that of any other workman in the State
Many references to that effect can be given, If
desired. ,.-.~
He IS familiar with the detail of the Ramos plan
and will introduce that improvement, if desired,
without extra charge for work. It is claimed by
the proprietor of the patent that, by that mode of
skimming the grande, the gum as well as the scum
is entirely removed from the juice, which is not
the case by the ordinary method and that the
will outsell that made in the ordinary way, from
one to two cents per pound.
ANY communication will receive prompt atten-
ton Address, Evergreen P o. Avoyelles, La
GEORGE FITCH.
Evergreen Avoyelles, Dec. LIST ls55.-3m.
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TAKEN UP during the pres
- ent Spring, upon the plantation
u sH of Judge Overton, and now in
SNY his possession, near Opeiousas,
seza bright bay Horse, about Log
hands high, three white feet, no brands per-
ceiyable
By proving property and paying charges,
the horse may be reclaimed.
Opelousas, May 18th, 1855.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE.

A SAW-MTLL, situated on Bayou
a. Giromon well established with dwell
ing and out houses, together with 800 acres
of fine cypress land. on which there is 2'Ooo
logs ready to foat.-Long terms.
Also q fine residence in the centre of the
town of Grand Coteau,- dwelling and 5 out
houses, cisterns, &C., &c. For particulars,
at very accommodating terms, apply to
E. BERCIER.
Opelousas, September 22d, 1856.
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Miscellaneous.
AttakaDaS College.

TDY an act of the Legislature of Louisia-
ID ma, approved February 9th, 1855,
this College was incorporated and the Faculty en-
powered to grant Diplomas and confer Literary
Degrees.
TERMS:
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jean Mediicis.

WOGWAN WMON1 AN0AtSg
BRIcK-LAFER q PLASTERER,
HMAVING established himself perma-
- nently in Opelousas, respectfully Of
fers his services to the inhabitants Of Ope-
aousas and the Parish generally.
His prices will be moderate.
Apply at the store Of Mrs Widow G. Me-
dicis, in 0pelousas.
December 18th, 1855. SIN.
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NOTICE.

NoTTCES.
~ ARTHA MATILDA NELSON, of
W. the Parish of St. Landry, having ap-
piled by her petition, for the appointment Of
Administrators of the Estate of Ezekiel Sgd
ney Gordon, her deceased husband, late Of
the Parish of St. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing, in my Office. in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date of
this notice.
LIS. LASTRAPES, CLERK.
Opelousas, February 18th, 1855.
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Professional Cards.
JoHN F. MoRRoeH. WILLIAM MouToN.
nu n G. NN IN M n RwN

NHOrr0gh s. MOutOM,
attorneys at Lsgsc,
WETILL punctually attend to all business
wv entrusted TO them, in the different
Courts of the Fifteenth Judicial District
Office in Washington, La.
March 3d.. 1855.-1y.
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Judicial Sales, &c.
a'UDaiC sale.

By the undersigned, q Public Auctt0nser
IN and. for the Parish Of st. Ldaf'fy.
YWYHE public are hereby Informed that
u there will be sold, at publlc sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by The undersigned,
a public auctionecr, in and for the Parish of
St. Landry at the last residence Of Don Die
que Alexandra Fontenot, deceased, situated
at Old Grande Prairie, in this Parish, on
Wednesday, 9th February next
1856, the hereinafter described property,
belonging to the succession of the late Don
Diegue Alexandra FontenOt, to wit:
THF pT NTNATEON
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A SILGULAR DUEL.-We learn by letter
from Memphis, Of the 18th inst, that a duel
was fought in the vicinity Of that city on the
day previous 1t seems that on the late trip
Of the steamer North Star from New Orleans
to this place, two Of the passengers, Colonel
Charles Burgthal, from Philadelphia, and
Major Riegler, of Boston, who had been south
On an electioneering tour and were old friends,
having both served in the European armies,
got into a very warm discussion, the one de-
Tending Democracy and the other Republican.
ism, which resulted in offensive language Of
a personal character against Col. Burgthal.
In the presence of 80 many passengers the
Colonel felt it incumbent on him TO demand
retracton Of the insulting matter, which be.
ing denied, challenge and acceptance TO
fight were soon settled upon. Two Hungarian
officers named S. Szaley and T Shultez, late
ly in the service Of Walker at Nicaragua,
who were passengers on the boat, volunteered
as seconds Pistols and fifteen PAGES were
the terms proposed, but strange to say, the
seconds, the master of the boat. and all the
passengers, including many ladies, opposed
the proposition, and cOntended that the fight
should be had with swords. The Hungarians
offered their sabres, and the next day, on
reaching Memphis, the parties landed, and.
procuring the attendance Of DR.. Hill, also a
passenger on the boat, proceeded to some
grounds adjoining the city, accompanied by
many Of the lady and gentlemen passengers.
The duel was then fought with great fierce
ness and resulted in the defeat of Maj Reig-
Ter, who, by the superior skill of his aiver-
sary, received two terrible cuts, the one on his
cheek and the other on his chin, causing him
to drop on the field Returning to the boat,
the wounds of the Major were dressed, and a
reconciliation of the parties was affected -
ST. LOUIS Democrat, Oct. %.
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ANEcDorE OF NAPOLEON Napoleon was
accustomed to wear a coat of mail under his
clothes, and which ho rarely went without.
On his departure Oncs for Belgium, he thought
it best to guard against those dangers with
which he was misunderstanding all Europe
leagued against him-by every means in his
power. He accordingly sent for a clever
workman, and asked if he thought himself
competent to make coat Of mail of such tex
ture that no weapon whateverco could penetrate
On the artifcer answering in the affirmative,
Napoleon agreed to give him lo 600 francs,
the sum asked. On the day fixed, the man
brought his work to the palace. Napoleon
quickly examined it, and ordered the work
man to put it on himself. The man obeyed
Napoleon took two pistols, saying, i" We shall
now see whether this coat of mail is of the te K
ture you promised me - He fred at bis brea (,
the cuirass resisted. Turn around" The
man obey ed. The second ball struck his back
and with the same result The poor artiiicer
half dead with fright, thought these trials
would be sufficient, but be was mistaken in
calculation. Bonaparte next armed himself
with a long fowiing piece, and made the same
experiment on the shoulders, back and breast
OF the trembling patient. Happily the cul-
rass resisted, and saved the inventor from 81, 80
cruel trial "How much am to pay you,
said Napoleon, ''after this noble explo't
Eighteen thousand francs, stam mereu ou'
the affrighted arti6cer. NO such tSihg,
sir" said Napoleon, 4" shall give you hir'y
six thousand francs, and gave 50 order on
his treasurer for that amount
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a Runaway steamhos,

An eccentric but most amusi,e ,-,,
some time ago made by q steam Ton -, =.
the waters of Southampton harbor' EnsJ.ra -
the particulars Of which are related by Gov
respondent who was an eyewitness of IN.
whole affair. 1t seems that the Belmont a
regular steam tug, had taken Ia tow the ,hIp
walter Hood, bound from Southampton 20
australia. On reaching the lower bsy. the
SAILS were set on board the ship, and 81 the
same time the tow boat was cast of with the
intention OF returning 10 Southsn ptop fcr an :
oehet vessel, but by some accident the shin
ron in'o the steamer, q violent crash followed
Suu 40 the confusion all hands, including the
Sp.s SSop.S'n ana The cook Of the latter, jumped on
BOARD the sailing vessel, leaving thar boat IN
cnarge OK dog and two cats-s strange crew
IOi ste team-golng craft. But her steam was
up' ana aiter q succession Of pluugipas and
c,enipg she succeeded IN shakipf herself
cIear OF the ship, and the next moment was
Sea going 1t alone" starting OF at a ter
Iine speed, and IN anything but the right di-
Son ior her For Few moments her cap
tain and crew, engineer and all, were struck
with disnay. The long tiller of the rudder
was seen dashing TO and fro, while the fierce
osrkhs OF the dog, who evidently knew little
vi navigation or steering, rendered the scene
az once absurd and terri6c-ludicrous and
usshtful. Meanwhile, the captain of the
steamer, having recovered his presence Of
AHo aHu oomPoSure, ODIaineQ all boat.
and with his man started in pursuit Of bis ah.
sconded craft; but ere he was well uuderway
sac had altered her course, and, from some
cause or other, came round and set out for the
POINT from whence she had started, thus max
iinS or describing complete circle. The men
oent Justify to their oars, but the chased
steamer lodged, SHE'D, and circulated abeut
In the most errstic manner, the dog keeping
up an incessant barking and bowling. as
though seeking In this manner to head her of
and bring her TO reason. Soon she shot of in
an opposite direction, and now made directly
Tor lIght-ship in the outer harbor Here
tae men on the lookout deserted her posiSou,
and, having manned their boat, also started in
pursuit. The race now became truly excit-
Ing, the course Of the steam tug becoming
more and more uncertain as the helm shifted
to and fro at the sport Of the waves Of the
channel BY this time, however, she had
nearly run her race, her steam was getting
low, and at length her speed gradually dimin-
ished, her paddles stopped, and she Ultimate
ly gave in from sheer exhaustion. The crew
from the light-ship was the first to board her,
Eer own crew coming up about twenty minutes
after. She was at length got into working
order, and brought safely into Southampton
dock, where she was sentenced to undergo
complete repairs after her frolic. Ii is said
that the crew were fully justified in leaving
her as they did, she being in imminent peril
Of going down,
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THE PoEr LoEGFBLLow -LongfeIlow pre-.
sents the fine spectacle Of q man Of most deli
cate poetic gift, and rich and varied culture,
devoting himself TO topics that go strsight to
the common heart, aud handling them with
childlike simplicity, which, in conjunction
with so much delicacy, is almost without
parallel in the history Of literature. For him
no audience is too refined none too unculti-
waited. The (" Psalm of Life" Is as simple as
DR.. w ats, as graceful as Campbell; and the
same may be said Of Evangeline." We
have in Longfellow finished master Of "the
accomplishment Of verse; who uses his gift
as plumes to wing the benifcent shaft Of song
t. the highest and humblest heart alike, and
not to speed a mystical chant out of sight into
cloudland Nor is this all. With LongfeiloE
to descend is not 10 grovel; his gift cleanses
common things as il touches them; If he walks
the dear old earth with the rest Of US, the
shining wings Of his geniRs do not trail on the
ground if he speaks a simple language, he
utters what is both holy and high, so that our
hearts burn within us by the way as he talks.
What mourning hearts have been soothed-
what trembling natures sstrengthened-uhst
hesitating spirits charged with holy courage
for the conflict Of duty, by his sweet potent
words Those who have never directed their
thoughts to the subject, have no sdeq uate
idea of the extent to which the works OF this
great and good American have helped to
mould middle class thought and feeling in
Great Britain London DtSpGteL.
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OFFICIAL.

7RBAsuRI DEPARTMENT, May se, 1880.
Notice IL hereby given 10 the holders Of the
stock issued pursuant 70 the act Of Congress OF
nd July, 1s46, that such stock IL rsdsemsbls by
its terms, and Will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of tbs certificates thereof, on the I'm
Of November next, when interest thereon win
cease.
This department win continued 10 purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption. ana win
pay therefor the following premium, In addition
TO the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days 1atetest for The money to reach
tie vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
the LIST day Of June and the 8ist day Of July, In
elusive, ons-haf Of one per cent on the amounts
specihed In the certificates; b.
On such stock received between the 1st ana 3lst
days OF August, one fourth Of ons per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3lst day Of
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional Interest only, viii be paid.
Certificates OF such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the pur.
chase money; and when sent prior to the lstJ uly
shecsrrsnt half years interest must also be as
signed by the present stockholdsr, otherwise such
interest will be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks ofthe United States that this department
viii purchase the same between the 1st day Of
June and the lst day Of December next, unless
the sum Of 500 ,OO0shsll be previously obtained
and wiltpay for the same, in addition to the in
crest accrued from he day Of the last dividend
Of finterest, and days additional Interest for
the money to reach the vendor the following rates
Of premium:
On stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium Of 10
per cent;
On stock Of the loans Of 1s47 and lsas premium
VI IS per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep.
tember, 1880, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
~ entitled to receive the money and II sent pre-
ious to the LIST July, the current half-year's In.
:eIe must also be assigned by the present stock.
holder, otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Payment for ali the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos-
ton, New Yerk, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to receive the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
mss.dtl2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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ACALIPoRsIl COMPROMISE The following
occurred in California in its palmy days, when
alcades, elected by the miners Of the district,
dispensed equal and exact justice TO all.
An individual by the name Of Green had
borrowed some forty dollars of another Of the
soubripuet Of Shortes
Now Shorter could not obtain the money,
though Green had struck a lead, and was
known to have dust. Green was q large,
powerful man, but no grit, and Shorter offered
to fight him for the money, but Green backed
water.
Well, the claim was brought before the al
calde, Oh a cold, rainy, dismsl evening. and
as there was considerable talk about IL, the
boys gathered in to see the fun-rsther a
motley appealing crowd, with long boards and
hair, patched pants, rimless hats, tOeless boots,
dc The Hon. Judge was unwell, but sa: up
in his bunk with a red bsndans tied roun1
Lis head. The case was clearly proven. The
elcalde decided that Green must pay, and n
he would not, committee Of three were 10
search him or his cabin and get the money.
and also the court costs Upon this ShOrts,
deliberately rose and said, Your honor, I
will forgive him the debt, aud pay the cost,
besides, if he will only give me 9 fght, 80
that can whale him"
Green, when be heard this squared himself,
thinking that the courtroom would be sacred;
but Saortez pitched in al once and clinched.
Several, myself included, sprsng in 10 sepa-
ra.e them, when, in deep tones and waving
the bandans, the judge exclaimed, Gentle
men, gentlemen, stand back. IL the parties
wish TO effect a compromise, don't interfere"
And we stood back. Saw Green whipped in q
few seconds, and after that obliged to psy the
funds.-COr Porter's Spirit.
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CLERKS AND SALARIES IN BANK OF Eng
LAND.-There is some philosophy in the plan
adopted by the Bank Of England in allowing
clerks to work their way up" to a good posi-
tion and aliving salary: A clerk in the Bank Of
England enters at the age Of seventeen, on a
salary of $50 year, with an additional hun-
dred if he is punctual every morning His
salary is increased $50 every year, tall bis in
come reaches Si00 1t is then raised s25 a
year, till il reaches an annual salary OF 5000.
From that time the salary is increased at th'
rate of $40 year, till the gentleman mas
worked his way up to the comfortable income
of 1900
But this i. not all. Every employee el 'he
Bank is entitled to a retiring pension Of an
amount proportioned TO the NUMBER OF years
he has served After forty years serVlce, we
hs,ieyo a clerk is entitled TO retire upon
nonsion equal TO the amount OF the salary
rpS;cb he epjoyed at the time OF his retirement;
W, q Lark is absent or lesye, he fOrfeits SJ
.snts ner day-an arrangement which has The
double advantage of securing the bank from
imnosition, and of giving for modest man
the courage to ask the leave Of absence when
il is necessary. Indeed, the system generally
seems to us the only ono by which faihiai
service can be ratioaally expected.
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ana release to the United States and release TO
Texas must be duly executed by such party. to-
gethe1 with the assignment and releases from the
person in Whose fAvor settlement and payment ls
requested. -
one OF more audited certificates, or one or more
evidence OF the same character OF debt, may BE- in
ciuGed In the same assignment, releases, and afida
VII OF ownership, If each certificate is correctly de-
scribed by number, date, amount, and name of the
original payee. Itshou!d also appear whether the
ceTtiheaies were issued by the authorities of the
State Texas, on account of the debt of the repub-
lie, OR were Issued by the rspsble Of Texas, accord
Ing TO Me facts Of each ease. II 90 g..
Inc assignment TO the United States may be made
IN eomfnonform (; the releases should be drawn &C
cord'ns to the forms subjoined-A and B. -,
JAMES GUTHRIE. A"
Secretary OF the Treasury.
-. Frr, a. so .
hnow all parsons by these presents that -
- has reiea ed and hsreby releases, the United
s'aes oil Am 'rica from all further liability or claim
er the payment of certificate or evidence of de b,
number -, for the sum of 8, issued by
s ia,e republic OF Texas, ter by the authorities OF
,hs i state OF Traas, a. the case may bs,) and re-
deemed by the United States in accordance th the
provisions OF an act OF Congress entitled "An act 10
Prov e tor The payment of such Creditors Of the late
republic OF Texas as ara comprehended in the act of
Congress OF September nine, eighteen hundred and
my" approved the 2sth day of February 1855, and
IA act OF the tate OF Texas, approved The LIST of
Februay 1855. =
As witness my hand and seal.
Form b,
Know all persons by these presents that
has released, and hereby releases, the sac of
Texas from all further liability or claim for the pay
m5ni or certificate or evidence of debt number
,fOr tne sum OF s., issued by the late re-
of Trxas, as tbs case may be, aad redeemed by the
United States In accordance with the provisions of
an act of Congress, entitled An act to provide for
the payment OF such creditors Of the late republic OF
Texas IA are cOmprehended in the act Of Coaeres IS
of september nine, eighteen hundred and nav"
approved the 2sth Of February, 1885, and an aci Of
the State Of Texas, approved the Ist of February,
1885. -
As witness my hand and seal.
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$500 REWARD,

- ANYWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER
~ living In the village Of Nottingham, .
Prince Geo!ge's county, Maryland, on Mon "a.
day night, the 9Th Instant, NEGRO GIRL 1E
MARIA, who calls herself Maria Chew 4Y
she Is about eighteen years Of age, about -four
feet ten or eleven inches high She is very like
iy, and has pleasant smiling face She has a
remarkably fne suit Of hair for one Of her color,
and is altogether, a fine looking girl.
will give ihe above reward Of one hundred
dollars for her apprehension--no ma ter where
incorporated she Is brought home to me or Sc.
cured In jail, so that get her again
THOMAS q. TURTON.
Nottingham, Sept 10, Is5e-se lI-tf -N--.o'''
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FULL SUPPLY OF FALL AND WIN.
TER GOODS.

TOHN III. SHOOT, No Il9 SOUTH SIDEOF
~ Bridge street, Georgetown, ID c, has recently
and Auction Houses Of New Yorr genersI as
sortms snt Of Fall and Winter Goods embracing
every kind Of .n
Ladies' Dress Goods
BrOcade, Striped, Plaid and Black Silks
Printed Stiped, and Plain Mouslin Delaines
French Merinos and Alepscas
Argentine and Striped Popiins
Bright small Agured Mouslin Delaines for child
Rich (alI wooD MerIno Plaids, best quality
Do Onb-e shaded striped Mouslins
Double and single width Leepan's Black Mouslin
200 pieces English and American Prints
White Camori g, Muslin aud Nainsooks
Plaid, striped ald figured ...
Hoped and Manila Corded Skirts
Tarletans, worked and SILK Illusions
Black Grape Falls ana Wells
English Grapes and Mourning Collars
Black Lace Collars and Sets
Embrolderies Of every kind
Stella and Brocha Shswls aud Scarfs
Long and Square Black Thibet shawls, very
Heavy cray aud Black woollen shawls
ladies superior French Kid Gloves Of (alI Nos }
Da.k coiors, Modes, White, and Black, at
Gents xid. best Fancy and other Gloves
Ladies', Misses, and g snts Hose ,nd Hose In
Cotton, Merino, and Ssxony Wool, all sizes
Ladies Merino and sink Vests
Gents heavy Merino and Saxony Wool do
Real Welsh and every other make Flannels
Rsal French Plaid and plain JoseY do
With general assortment Of Cloths Cassi meres,
Tweeds, Jeans, astinets, silk and Merino Vest
ings, Canton FlInnels, Shirtings, Sheetings,
Linen and Cotton; Irish Linens, Richardson and
Dunbar Dickson's; Blankets Of evssy kind Ia
BILE Oamasks and T6ble Cloths, all sizes; Damssk
Napkins, Huckaback and Board Tow.ee with
every kind Of SO Dds usually kept IN L well as
iortet stook, which prompt paying and cash Gus
tons's may always rely upon buying as cheap as
the same Qualities and styles can be had in the
District A call Is solicited.
oc 1I-tr John n SMOOT