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BUILDINGS & IMPROVEMENTS =
erected on a piece of Public Land.
4 NEGR0-WQMAN,

named Clarissa, aged about twenty five years
with her four children, to-wit ;-George, aged
about seven years /; Richard, aged about five
years Lloyd, aged about three years and
Festin, aged about one year.
Thirty head of gentle horned cattle,
two yoke Of oxen and one old OK,
about fifteen head of wild horned
cattle and horse creatures, one
branding iron, thirty-five head OF
sheep, forty head of hogs, two
creole horses, one american horse,
household furniture, one clock,
one gig and harness, ploughs and
harrows, one cart, kitchen uten-
sils, &c.
CONDITIONS The sum of one hundred
and twenty-five dollars, taken on the amount
or produce of the family of negroes, Clarissa
and her four children, payable cash, and the
balance ofthe purchase of said family above
mentioned, as also all the other property,
! payable in one, two and three years credit,
from the day of sale; purchasers furnishing
| their notes with security in solido, to the sa-
| cisfaction of the administrator and made pay
able to said administrator, Culbert W. Fore
man, or to his order, at his domicil, in the
Parish of St. Landry, said notes bearing eight
per cent interest per annum, from time due
until paid and moreover the land and slaves
remaining specially mortgaged unto said es.
tate until full and entire payment of the Ca
pi'al and interests that may accrue thereon
A j. THOMPSON, Auctioneer.
Opelousas. March 29th 1856
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Mercantile Cards, &c.
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!

THE underslgned have justI
opened large assortment of Fall IS s.
. and Winter Goods, consisting of
Dry Goods, Clothings, Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Hardware, Crockery, Saddlery, Groceries &c
The attention of Ladies is called to their extern
sive aud well assorted Stock Of fine goods, such aa
Cashmeres, Muslin de Laine, Silks, Cloth of oil
colors, EmbroideEies, Laces, Gloves, Velvet and
Plush trimmings, &c, all Of which they offer on
liberal terms aud moderate priees.
GEN1N. POIRET & Co.
Opelousas, November l7th 1855
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NEW ORLEANS, OPELOUsAS, WASH
INGTON AND BAYOU DGUP
.z PACKET. @.

THE elegant and fast running stea.
raer SYDONIA. GusrAvE LouAfL.
&aLIEK, Master Having been thor.
oughly repaired, will, as soon - the water will
permit il, ply as regular packet between Opelou.
sas Washington, Bayou BGuf and New Orleans
This boat 10 safe, comfortable and fast runner, ad
rnirably built and il of light draft. The ofRceu
will use oil their exertions to satisfy those wht
will encourage them. For further infornatioa xp.
ply On board. - "
70 Fregh taken as lOsU a. aay beat 10 the 'ysds
December 18th, 1855. ass sr.g - gtz
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state of EOletStr9Sa.

r~1'% PITTS s' s. ofsn@i Ga"a,y. No. 1880.
Estate Of John Powell, deceased.
TVHEODORE CHACHERE, of the Pa.
- rish of St. Landry, Administrator Of
the Estate of the late John Powell, deceased.
late of the Parish of St. Landry, having fled
a Tableau Of Classification and Distribution
of the funds Of said Estate, accompanied by
petition, praying that the same may be ho.
mologated And whereas the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an order Of
Court, dated April 4th, 1855.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given 70
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days, from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologated.
LIS. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 5th, 1855.
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Y ME undersigned arriving from New.
= Orleans, with complete assortment
Of Dry Goods and others, respectfully iu-
forms his friends and the public, that he viii
sell them as cheap as any other store in the
place. -.
Dir J. Deeourt is authorized to receipt my
store accounts. @ az
C. HOLLTER ils.
Opelousas, January 18th, ls56,-ly.
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Franklin institution,
THEODORE VALADE, Principal,
Dr.. HoARE, Professor of English

FEVHIS Institution, now we'll known in our
A community, offers remarkable advan-
tages as regards the moral and intellectual de-
velopment in the pupils.
Pupils cannot go about town unless being
accompanied.
.~ Co',aitSon,-Paya6le quarterly.
Boarders, per scholastic year of ten
months and half, 80
Day scholars, 1st class, SO
Day scolars, End class, 40
All quarters commenced must be paid in
full, and no reduction will be allowed except
for sickness.
Opelousas 29th December 1855.
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IIGOsIsIGESs
A CC0RDING to the above ordinance,
- the undersigned, appointed commits.
sOners will offer TO the highest bidder the privilege
of the Market House of the town ofOpelousas at the
Court House Of said town, OH the last Saturday Of
April, being the twenty-sixth day of April instant
1856. ~ WM MASON.
E@s s@@ 0NEZIAE A. GUfDRY.
-a88 at tk bT CHS THOMPSON.
Opeiousas, April 5th, 1856. za4z5s
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STak.4 PED.

STsS.9YED.
FROM the plantation Of Mrs
s-~-5 Edmond Estllet, Oh the 4th inst,
large dark bay bobtail horse,
agel about years, has a scar on the left
hind Lee, caused by the trace -
The pe SON who will take back said horse
to Mrs. Estillet's will receive reward OF
20. j. B. PRICE & Co.,
=....--. u. S. Maii Contractors.
Ope'ousas, August 11th 1855.
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Public Sale,

Estate of Susan McCleland, decd
TWVHE public are hereby informed thai
ill., there will be sold, at public sale, te
the CHEST ana last bidder, by the undersign
ed, public auctionner, in and for the Parish
of St. Landry. en-
Wednesday, 3Oth day Of April next
1856, at the last residence Of the deceased, at
Plaquemine Brulee, in this Parish, the fol-
lowing described property, belonging to the
Estate of Susan McCleland, deceased wife Of
Joseph E. Andrus Jr, consisting in
CERTAIN TRACTOR
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dSDCJgsn M1oInn q

Situated at Plaquemine Brulee, in the Par
ish Of St. Landry, measuring one hundred and
twenty superficial acres, bounded North by
lands of the heirs of Mrs. Gabriel Robertson,
South by lands belonging to Gabriel Lyons,
East by Public Lands and West by Bayou
Planuemine with all The
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In case Of sickness, physicians' fees, medicines
&C.. are paid by the parents. Books and writing
materials are supplied by the parents. The ses
sion lasts for ten months and half the vacation
commencing on the 18th of September, and closing
the last of October.
I'LL charges must be paid IN adraner, boarders
must pay in advance quarterly, day scholars month
ly No exception TO this rule will be made
A. RENOUDET, President.
Bt. Martinsvlle, 10th February, 1s56-ly.
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Miscellaneous.
AGtak0Das College.

10y an act Of the Legislature of louisa
Id ma, approved February 9th, 1856,
this College was incorporated and the Faculty EN-.
powered to grant Diplomas and confer Literary
Degrees.
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? Opelousas. April 2sth. 1855.
NEW GOODS

E1EsY ~ GOODS!
VHE uIdersigned has just returned from
New Orleans. with complete assortr
nieus of Spring Goods, such as ass-Jaconats,
Bareges, Embroidered and plain Swiss Mus
Inns, also fine assortment Of English and
French Enibroideries, an assortment of Rib
bons of all quality, q great assortment Of
mems Ready made .Clothingss; the whole
very well selected and in the latest style,
Straw aud Panama Hats, which he offers for
sale at moderate prices. f. HALgF.
Grand Ceteau, April 2lst., lsssso.-tf.
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Estate Of Rosemond Do,rcet.

PWVHE purchasers of property At the sue
z cessioual sale of RosefN6Nd Doucet,
and also those at the sale Of the property in
community between said deceased and Gle
nent Hollier ils, are hereby informed that
the second and last payment becomes due in
the coufse of the present month Of April, and
unless the same is paid at the Office Of Yves
D'Avy, Recorder, or in the hands Of tho un.
dersigned, it win be collected with costs.
CLEMENT HOLLIER flb.
AGusinisszstog.
opelousas, April 9TH, 1856.
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II A.sE.gO ON Able SG0ain !

at reasonable prices, his splen-
did stock Of Fashionable Ready made cloth
ings for summer, pantaloon stuffs, paletots,
vests, &C., new goods for ladies, muslins, jac-
ouetp, bareges. tissue silks, &C., fine assort-
ment of broidery, founeed dresses and others,
silk and coarse hats, shoes, boots, for gentle
men, ladies aud children. hardware, crocksry-
ware, and complete assortment Of coarse and
necalicoes, o fnc assortment of fgroceries and
perfdmeries. r # f
Csll aud examine before going elsewhere
~&I,2- - - 8. GARRIGUES.
y Opelousas. April 2Sth. 1856.
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Professional Cards.
JOAN r. MoRRoGH. WILLIAM MouToN.


MEOrrOgh & MOatOYR,
-- a4sG0Flseys at LasaU, p.
WKTILL punctually attend to oil business
w entrusted TO them, in the different
Courts of the fifteenth Judicial District.
Office in Washington, La. #a. fT5
March 3d., 1856.-1y. '#f
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Tuition and Boarding, per session of
ten months and half, Sloo W
Washing, bed and bedding. per session, 20 90
Mending linen, lat parents option. 90
Drawing, 80 90
Music, 45 90
Spanish, Is 90
Day scholars. per session of ten .o ~
months and half, oO w
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DIR. JAMES C. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist
LOWELL, MASS.
Price 2s Cents per Box. Five Boxes for 81.
SOLD By
John Posey, and p. l.. he.iaEd & Co, Opelousas -
s: D. Allis, Washington, and J. B. poinsue, Grand
Coteau. jan 9Th lS56--1y
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MILLIN cry.


~ NEW SPRING NTfLLINElsY No. 90
E-%TFSCanr street. corner OF julia.
G13f~ MRS. McENANi respectfully informs the Ladies
~ that She has received large and elegant assortment OF
Ladies' and Misses Fancy Jace, Hair, Gimp Diamond and
English
STRAW BONNETs.
Misses Leghor, Straw and Lace FLATS; Boys HATS and
CAPS.
-Also-
large assortment Of Flowers, Ribbons Luce Wells Embro
dered Fiiet Gloves N White Kid Gloves EmhrOdcrics
Pt!;ols, which will be opened Monday, 18th inst.
Country orders puncualy attended to. fees tMyl1
yos - LADIES, OUR OPENING DAY.sN
Mrs. &. ". ROPER, No. 100 foydrhs, be. Ssp
Esfj- tween Caroniect and laronnc streets, begS rs
S leave inform the Idas that she is just opening
RICH MILLINERY GOODS,
Velvet Bonnets
Satin and Plush Bonnets,
Ribbons,
Dress Trimmings, etc.
Which Mrs r. respectfully invites the ladies and the country
hiivers to call and examine. n26m
~ ~ WINTER OPENING OF RICH x5TN
S@ffl2s MTIIIINEkY.-MRS PECK, Gate JeteTsl u y
s of Camp and Julia streets, hess respect *
92S fully inform her customers, mud ladies in Ecneal
thai she just received large invoice Of FRENCH HATS
Tuesday, November 9Th 1855 taoci their attention 10 them
before purchasing elsewhere.
Also
4 large and elegant Of DRESS TRIMMINGS,
RIBBONS FLOWERS, WELLS GLOVES, etc. all Of which
will be sold at low prices.
gf making superintendent by Mrs PECK herself is a
guarantee that ladies may depend every attention Will e pld 10
Fashion TASTE and STYLE: nj In
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nnnr il cons picuous place in the office Of the City

bnnr n conspicuous place in the Office q The City
Treasurer. I'll nv, ,5r,razsg.
Isignedl =: L: TkAsga,
Il ianedI s j. il IL GENBUIL,
President Board OF Aldermen,
4 Anprored February 90, 1856. Of
s5s Hi [signed5 JOHN L. LEWIS, Mayor.
s$f {No32646s lsa5 nj
That for The year 1856 a taxsof fve@cenis
Bone1ery hundred dollars of their capital stock
shall believed upon every free bank doing business
in the City Of New Orleans under the Free Banking
Law of. The State of Louisiana.
fSignedl Z. L. TRACY,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
Il as (Signed) J. J. LUGENBUHL,
President Board Of Aldermen.
Approved February 90, 1851
[sgnedl JOHN L. LEWIS, Mayor.
mi true copy. THos. THEARp, Seq:
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CoAtaroN coUNGI


City Of New orleans. february a9i as66,
u aSs5l .ss !. ,.$ y stss
Treasurer pay pie
onie warrant Of ts sams 1s
expenses Incur red during De ot "
a Fire Department Of The. 10 itys I'll
Il is5s 10 hassmbef sih 1855 sas7 T.
" 10 III III. tVIngheia feSof horses i s9sa
the i It TO The 24ih Dsceinber during als' 1so m
es asilis 8 Aisksa j. %
Walsis, tor saadfiss TT Fire Depart = %
sFf Bosss, forife ii horses for The
sRgnfa ne Fire DepaT iment, lS1 w
m INIT v Crescent 10 flee ioT advertising tor J
- Ysnai iee II ana Commit tees. 40 10
4 Va M BieaKeslay, hauling Steam Fire
I'M Iingine 10 ihe corner Of Camp and Canal
;Ftsats III. l5 00
a5ass nom Jaiy 1s55. 10 December 81 IS
n Brewsters Van Benlhuysen . CO., for g:
sEHtir $40
no casgfovs a5 Boyle, for sundrIes ........ 60 rs
10 JoRn AIeGay, for harness. etc., for the
To t thsS New orleans .Gommsrcial Bulleiin, :
for notice Id the public, by order of the
ia ths Daiiy ofsanian, for notice to the :
public, 81 order Of The Mayor. I. ....... II SO
10 . Lott, az Keeper Of an engine -house, !, =
5To 4. Brunei 81 j. Erard, for sundries fur
u nshed the Fire Department. ~
e. Powers for carriage hire visiting ~
FL the Engine Houses. FIX "
To- Charles Kopp, for keeping Engine and !, Y
Hook and Ladder Company Truck .szs % "
IS sea F Ffrsies nga 50
NJ rsr.rs 3,,,snt1,oas@ NJ 80 81
rss q r,ina, 'Ssa'io ~ Al 81. do 80 ST
~ f. s.rIaIt,9 IA .snvs services rs
NJ n Wv nissa y-one DAYS services. 80 81
~ r WI '3sis%H dosgdo Z do SO 81
~ MR. do ~. % %
NJ wv Han dersnn.= seven do. do. 10 II
NJ SSsasigs - H to,84 do 5s do. 13 II
iTo#c N fI1DsnnaI1 Two do. do. :. 3 rs
rs ignedl e L, - IAAG Z,
fsignedl J.5J%LUGENBUHL,
President Board Of Aldermen.
sA l3,I = Isignedi JOHN u. LEWIS, Mayor.
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SS No. 1886 .
Z Rssotvsa That the Comptroller warrant on fthe
Treas urer for payment Of the following ellis rs
Refreshment bills furnished officers of cleo.
non held January ai, 1856, to fill vacancy
" for Representative iii Third Representa- 2ss
tive District . " s.sr5
sans Oyster Saloon 9Th Preeint... u
II. Nash It'll 12- SO 90
CLERK of Supreme Court, costs in case Of &c e. 4
Il ReTgman8vs: City,. ;.....l u Az
COPY of decision City VS.. Southern
Bank w 10 Az
n b. ~. Cohen, copy u Directory. for 1856,
III for Committeesson Finance. .:........ op
Il Precinct, February ii, 1s56. ........... IS
National newspaper subscription, Mayors
5gs Ufnce,5 4 year ~ w
j MCPHERSON, salary as Assistant Potter
City Ha January, 1870 ~. 45 90
City Hall, Sept. 1865 .......r.-....... e5
G. Il Mazerat, Lieut. Third District
4 Police Station rations 10 prisoners for
anusry.1 &. 81 ~
y. trict for January, 1856 .............:.. Is 5o
p L.5Rousseau, firing night gun Second Dis
9rict, for anuary, 1856 IS 50
= y. Kearney. Lieut. Fourth District Police 50
ias5 as...s :. pi..sls ,.a Is 50
R J .#Fremaux, Lieut. Second District Police
S# s tation, raiions 70 prisoners for January, "a
$E$s 1886. 81 4U
Hire Of slave for January, 1856 25 00-1o9 40
q L. Adams, Lieut.. First District Police
Station, rations 70 prisoners for January,
hos Clarke, bill medicines House Of
4 Refuge for Girls, from Sept 21st5to
lsignedl 60 Z. 4. L. TRACY,
g$ s President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
Esignedl J. ]. LUEENBUHL,
President Board Of Aldermen
\ III 4 fsignedl JOHN L. LEWIS. Mayor.
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D E1IOVED.-W. X F. FRYER, INDIAN DOCTOR,
IL has permanently located his Medical and Consultation Of
fee No 26 Old Lcyee street. between barracks and Epannde
Streets opposite the U. s. Mint All city and country ORDERS
enclosing post paid will be punctunl attended TO- med
cne with directions how to use sent by return of mail riee
of postage. a
IE8~Ofce hours from o'clock A. N. Till O'Clock P. NJ.
n BSDo not mistake my number and address, ostf
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MUSIC TEACHING.

.Ngy, INSTRUCTION IN VOCAL MUSIC
RElW THOMAS !. MARTIN Of the oldest instructors in
IsE5 this city, will give Lessons in this accomplishment to
Gentlemen. His ability is too well known to
require recommendation 49,.
5 Orders with P. WERLEIN, No. Camp street,
viii 1,nnt with nron,nt attention OFT
49, MRS. CAMPBELL, TEACHER OF MUSIC,
4E5E5s5557 gives LESSONS On THE PIANO AND GUITAR,
residence, No. % Constance street. ind also M
assfsS No. 50 RE5~fernlsS5 month"; or
twelve lessons LECTuRES at % Constance street once
week lelu y
DfAND TEACIING:.-A.R CT ANDIER informs tho
public that he ready give Lessons the Piano,
either at his residence that OF his pupil
& peculiar method for teaching children
Reseuce Orange street, Camp street and Coliseum
Place.
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HARDWARE.

H.
.e4zss$sg9s-suA j. WATERMAN - BROTHER,
sa4Fs#s#aF7aa HARDWARE MERCHANTS, corner of Com
Is#Ssss7 and Magazine streets, have hand and
daily receiving by foreign and domestic
rivals general assortment of articles comprising in part
follows g.EE
Nh 80 HARDWARE, CUTLERY, ETC.
Iron Steel, Nails, Rope,
Axes Chains Scyhes,
Carpenters Tools complete
.Coopers' Tools,
Anvils, Vices Bellows,
v. Stock and Dies, Screwpates,
a. Garden Engines, Pumps,
- Ploughs, Hay Cutters, Corn ShlIeers,
Agricultural Implements
Mill Cross and Pit Saws
e".. Ok YoBes, Bows Sngetrecs
Turning Lathes,
Hoes, TIames, shovels and Spades Platform Scales,
Andirons, Fenders Shores and longs Corn Mills,
Copper and Iron Coal Holds, Cob Crushers.
Single and Double Barrel Guns,
Coffee Heclas, Chatting Dishes,
Chinese Gongs Iron Bedsteads,
Britannia and Plated Ware,
... Meat Cutters, Sausage Suffers,
~s Stock Kettles Portable FORCES,
o23Iy Seines Fishing Tackles, etc, etc.
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INSURANCE.

EJOnIE MUTUAL INSURANCE. CONffANf X
IL OF MEMS QRIilsGt NS-The following statement OF the
affairs of this company spudished in conformity with tho
auiremons of theircharter, viz Z" 'F@si 5F
Sst December 0oS %
Amount of untermnated risks 3lst Dec 1851 922u4 w
Total amount Of premiums for year ending 5ls De n
Viz: For premiums fire risks. ,0T6 90
For premiums on river risks. 9,G26 Y
y S = = ',s$s ---S6lo3 Q2 20
Less premiums risks not formulated
3lSt December, 1855. ,SluS,5b w
Eetllrnet premiums. .,,....... 2,647 20
:. ---Sl06,2l4 20
Net earned premiums for year ending Slst Deem o =,
Losses during the same PERIOD viz: ..,, -.
On fire risks. .Siin,Uil ~
On marine risks osioo a3
J. S5i3,099 50
Reinsurance expenses, interest scrip
issued etc. less interest, disct, etc., ls,64o 81
Net earned profits for the year ending December -
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
HOPE HALL, No. 90 ST. CHARLES

- HOPE HALL, No. 90 ST. CHARLES
4s NJ, The Undersigned having purchased the estab.
sislment, No, % St. Charles street lately known
as HTKKS SALOON and completely overhanled and reno
yatpd it. has given the of HOPE ALL and respect
fully announces friends and tho public and the rest of
we'll as bodily comforts . their entire satisfaction.
BAR will constantly furnished with the hest w MES
and LOU imported and his arrangements i'll
the culinary line cannot be surpassed II, 49,,
Northern markets AFFORD and will supply families anu p
ties with FISH, GAME OYSTERS, in ther natural state,
or cooked in the most approved style. -sz,
Ne has employed oblging attendants, and those VINO pc
attention will be paid them by the proprietor and nslstan
dill If JOHN D. DANlES' +
81 NIURPnY's HOTtEL, RESTAU,
ss83 \ RANT AND OYSTER SALOON, No. 9o IN, ana
100 st. Charles street is open for the reSep,@n
&ssassg Of visitors FISH Game and all The netcacies
served the approved style anti shortest
all hours Just received lot Of fine Oysters fat anu
salt RICHARD MURPHY. d9u
- P0YDRAS HOUSE, No. 1877 POYDRAS ST.,
fHf:} NEAR THE MARKET. The undersigned would
M pectfuynfor the public generally that he has recently
order for the reception Boarders Logcrs The Bar
Room greatly improved and will be constantly supplied with
Liquors. and attentive and polite bar keepers it
There will also be good lunch served from eight until
eleven o'clock in the morning.
strict attention to business e proprietor hopes to
ceive nlbcrn share Of public patronage. ~.
NUS If JOHN PAUL, Proprietor.
~ ~ sAnI's SALOON, lol ST. CHARLES
NSSM o. STREET. This Splendid Saloon having been
AE!sy thoroughly fitted up for the coming season, is
NSS.y now open. The very best Oysters will be con-
santly on hand to served by obisin attendants.
Wines and Liquors of the very best quality are also to be
found at this establishment increase OF price has deferred
the Proprieors from keening the best to be bad ng 6m
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uERIsING'S SAFE AGAIN VICToRIouS-EX
III TRAORDINARY INSURANCE AGAINST Ff1tE-Ex-
tract Of letter from, Norfolk, Va, dated JAN IL 1856:
MesSrS. c. HERRING Co.-Gentlcmcn: On the It'll De-
cember last Mcssrs Adams Co.'S Express office, situated in
large foursory brick building this city totally destroyed
ire remained buried in the burning ruins until
yesterday when dug out aud even then found surrounded
with GOALS almost redo iron lay beside M the brass
ornaments melted OIL We Witnesses this fire;
and anything resist such heat is enoug-rG could not
be hoer-it triumph indeed We enclose certificate from
several parties who saw it opened - -
Yours truly, ROWLAND & BROS
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The Company have the following assets, viz:
Invested in mortgages property worth 800 $50
double the amount loaned thereon. -. $3.50 w
Invested in bank stocks. ................ 6S6l5 90
LOANED on bank stocks ................ 123 400 90
Invested in real estate Office Is Camp sD 5l,0OU 20
Bills receivable at short time for rremi-
.uns earned. $50. .................. H606 76
Bills receivable, being balances on sub
scriptOn notes. 4i1lS %
Due for premiums in Of collection l2l66 81
Cash on hand. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S6O4 10
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No. 2645
n ReSosuea, That it shall not hereafter be lawful for
any Treasurer Of the city of New Orleans to receive
IN payment of any tax due the city of New Orleans
for the payment of the interest the onsolidated
DEBT the interest on the bonds issued 10 any railroad
company by The city, any thing except money. "
RESOLVED, That's printed copy of this resolution be
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slst Is5 $50 Sc
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DRECESENRTDGE COAL.-TllE So BSCRI BEERS
ID are prepared deliver the above celebrated Coal 10
steamboats, hotels manufactures private tanles ec IN lois
to suit $40 per ton OF 1000 lbs
Yard Front leYee between Julia and
ST ,joseuh Streets will receive immediate attention.
GREEVY FARWELI4, 80 Natchcz street
New Orleans N0yember2, 1856. no3H
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-01

r,Es7, T.. j. BAUNTANN, BOOT AND SHOE MANU-
FS#H FACTURER, No. III St Charles street. Poyds,
NV makes order and has ready made hand the follow
S-" ing styles OF Boots and Shoes:
Gents superfne French Pat. Leather BOOTS.
Do do do CATERS.
Do do do Brogans and Pumps.
Do do Calf Skin Boots
Caters. Congress Shoes and Broghns.
All of which are made style and will he sold low
for cash. ja3O 3p2w
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-03-01

ftIyTI ENGINEERING: AND SURVEYING.
~ The undersigned having formed GopnrI nershp for the pr
transHcno any i'll the line Of Civil Engineering
and Surveying that my be entrusted them within the State
Louisiana having considerable experience i'll that
line Of business would respectfully solicit share Of patronage
from those interested therein. }. &. pREl H.
w. S. MITCHELL.
MOI, Office No (onmerrnl Place, nc9 "