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HANGING AGADEMY.-Mr.#
- LiSl.E has the honor to inform
Inc Parents, Ladies aud Gentlemen of
washington that he will open 4 Glass Of
at Odd Fellows Hall on SATURDAY. "
March 81, 1857.
Class for Ladies, every Afternoon Of
and Saturday, ut 8 O'Clock:
tor Gentlemen, every night Of Wedn.
Saturday, at I O'Clock.
MI. Isle will Introduce the. schottiseb. the D.,
La Sicihenne, the Mazurka, the Redowa H. po,,
naise, La Esmeralda, the saraband, the Plain WaIts.
and, IT possible, the Polka and Waltz Onadr;,les
with a variety of new Figures,
III. Llsie VIII give Pf!rate Lessons, if desired.
Terms, sly per session, one. half Invariably in
savanee; and no pupils received fol less than half
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OF. Aqukss.-We ii sas,,-
wclcomeng home agaiin4our fellaw-citizen
Jaaiesa 1T The Nicafagualn army whoahavi
been buddy wounded insone iii Tie recent,
ggageIaenss withfb u Costa Riicans, was report
dead. He was shot y 4 smnlskketball iflronl
the body, md was confined hr thirty days
bis bed ia consequence. HE il still somey
feeble, bnt is gradually recovering bis sire,
Col. Jaquess gives |. more encouraging FL
count Of the situationand prosperity Of Gel
Walker and the .Nicaragnan army ihan Til
wlichaw derive froyq.pther sources. He saJ
he has no doubt Of tbels ability Of the Gencr.
to maintain bis position at Rivas, especial
.as there was a certainty Of his. being soon mi
%terially reinforced hy additions to his arm
from California. R%icayune.
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terribly reinforced: ~ additions to his army
from California. Ricayufie.
It is said that q project is, on foot to estab-
lish in London d Southern Rights Journal. de-
voted to the cotton and pro-slasery interests.
A Nj. Slocunl, Of Mississippi, is the founder
Of this enterprise, and IL is said that Professor
Dimitry, Of Louisiana now in the State De
partnient, is to be the editor.
INT M TING raoMsJArAx.-The Monifeur
de d Notts. . Paris paper, has the following
interesting intelligence from Japan
Oar last accounts from China mention a
highly interesting fact saPhe Emperor Of JaIssn
being anxious to adjustsvarious questions con
nected with the recent treaties|le had concluded
with the several governments of Europe and
America held on the 23d Of June, at Jeddo, the
capital Of the, Empire, a solemn assembly Of
principal lords and nlostsiuaucntial personages
of discount. TWAS decreed atthe meetiHgth that
two parts Of the Empire, those Of Nangasaki
and Ilakodadi, should be open to the vessels of
oil nations. There they nigh, repair, take in
provisions, establish lepois Of coal, etc. The
other ports Of the Empire, moreover, are to be
accessible to vessels iii distress, which, may
take refuge in theu,,s sbut which will have to
put to sea the moment The danger is over. No
foreigner is 10 allowed to penetrate into the
interior Of the country without a special per-
mission from the Chief Of the State. No deci.
sion has yet been come TO with regard to the
commercial question. The right Of trading
with Japan is still exclusively maintained ii
favor Of the Dutch and Chinese, who haee
long possessed it on very onerous terms, hav-
n.g but one market open 70 them, that Of Nan
sgasaki. The new rdlicy adopted by the gov
ernilent Of japan will BE productive Of meal
culable results. Hitherto no foreign vessel
could enter the ports Of the country 10 re6t or
take in provisions. The last decision Of the
Court of Jeddo accordingly constitutes a great
progress. Should China, Cochin China, the
Elmpire ef Siam. mid alf the other ~neighboring
States, follow the example Of Japan, the inter-
course between the extreme East and the rest
Of the world would be Completely chanped.
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p. LE0NCE HEBRARD & co.
Have Just recaiFed a large supply Of Fresh Ya
oDrigs, Perfumery, etc. ff1a
81 Among other articles. will be found NANNY
bf we'll selected stock of
Stationery, Blank Books,
Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes, Porte onnaiesss
French mind American Perfumery,
Tooth, Nail, Hair and Shaving Brushes; y
French Brandy; London Porter;
Port and Madeira Wines;
Paints; Oils; Paint Brushes; E4rnishes;
Glasses of all kinds;
Syrup Peet6ral of Duconga: Yermifuge:
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Briant's peetoral Syrups;
English Pen-Knivcs; Citron Preserves,;
Cologne Water of Jean Marie Farina:
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Laville,s Great Remedy and Pills.
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Tooth Forceps, L.ancets, Sucking Bottles. etc,ss
AMSNyHN e5D- The Ladies' attention Is called is out
~ PERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES.
Opelousas, March l, 1856.
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SCHREINER, Surgeon Dentist, has sit
: arrived at the Eagle Hotel, Washington,
he will be happy to attend to all calls ir his
sion, for a short time, in all the hEr
and Mechanical Dentistry. S@
oails from the country will be- ad'
DR.. s. will visit Washington sef sally, here,
after. -
Washington, March %, 1857.
NEwIBERIA, October 10, 1854.
Our friend, DR.. Schreiner, has been residing in ON
vicinity for several years. We have employed III
IA our families, and can cheerfully recommend hin
as a Gentlemanly man and 4 good Dentist.
B. DUNCAN, NJ. d. JOIN Moons,
THos. H. THOMPSON, HEsRY SruBINGER, MD
HENRY w. PEEBIEs, A. DupER1ER, M. d.
1. G. DARBY, r. CAps,
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
~ +. DUBUlsSON has just arrived from New
Orleans with asplendid assortment of Spring Goods,
comprising i
DRY GOODS, #
CLOTHING, HATS, ss% e.
BOOTS, SHOES,
SADDLERY,
CROCKERY,
GROCERIES, etc.
which he offers very cheap for cash. The public
generally will find it to their interest to give him a
call hefare purchasing elsewhere.
washington, March %, 1857.
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Heinrich Heine'sOpiniOn Of
lt.s T London. tl

have seen the greatest wonder which the
world can show to the astonshed spirit, have
seen it, and am still astonished-and still there
remains fixed in my memory the stone forest Of
houses, and amid them the rushing streams Of
faces of living men with all their motely pas
sions, all, tieirterrible impulses of love, hum
ger and natred--I mean London. Send phi
losopher TO London, bat for your life, no poet!
Send aphilosopher there, and stand him at the
corner Of Chespside, where he win learn more
than from all the books Of the last Leipsie
Fair; and as the pillows of human life roar a.
round him, 20 viii assea Of new thoughts rise
before him and the Eternal Spirit which moves
upon the lace of the waters will breathe upon
him; the most hidden secrets Of soci ial harmo-
ny will be Suddenly revealed to him, he will
hear the pulse Of the world beat audibly, and
see it visibly-for, II London il the right hand
Of the worid--i.s active, mighty right. .hand--
then We may regard The route which leads
from the Exchange 70 Downing street - the
worlds pylo1ic artery. s.f,-
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AwrULLY SUDDEN DEATH.


The New Orleans papers announce the death
of Judge John G.. Larue, of that city. The
Pi.ayune says: lsa .s ssvs
.Ths manner Of his death was awfully sud
den. Ills wife had been indsposed, and he re.
manned home to keep her company. He lay on
the sofa, quite we'll and uncommonly cheerful.
She reclined along the floor. leaning on his
shoulder, his arm about her--the child on the
sofa playing with its father. Suddenly the
little girl asked abruptly, Papa, what makes
your eyes roll sop and witha convulsiye stretch
he said to his wife, Ny darling am dying!'
Net used to spasIns of illness, she answered,
DON'T dear--dont frighten me so.' 81 tell
you,' he replied with an emphasis, 4 am dy-
ing She started 10 get ressoratiyes; he said.
No, no--let me die in peacev when his face
recovered smiling expression, his limbs re-
Taxed, and he breathed but two or three times
again. TIE shrieks of his wife and child a.
larmed the house and neighborhood; but all ef-
forts at resuscitsiion failed. From fullness of
life &c torpid death the interval was scarcely
FIVE minutes esssl.5 .-s ~ "a
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Personal Appearance Of George
Fourth. \. L I

But what Of London in 1912? King Geo.
Nv was then on the throne, aud though he was
shy Of showing himself in public, chanced to
see hun several times and once to advantage
at Ascot races. This was roval course, and
brought together an immense crowd of nobility
and gentry, as well as an abundant gathering
of gamblers and blacklcgs. For more than an
hour his majesty stocd in pavilion, sur
roundedby the Duke of Wellington, the Duke
Of York, the Marquis OF Anel4sea, and other
persons of note. He was over-fat man, of "a :
tner sour, discontented countenance, All the
arts Of the toilet could not disguise the wrin-
kles of age. and the marks of dissip, ,tion and
dilapidation. His lips were sharp, his eyes
grayise blue. his wig Chestnut brown His
cheeks hung down pendulousiy, and his whole
face seemed fpallid, bloated, and fiabby His
coat was blue surtqnt, bn,toned tight over the
creast; his cIayat, Z. huge black stock, scarcely
sufficient 10 conceal his enormous, undertaking
jowl. On his left breast was glittering star.
He wore common hat, the brim little broad
er than the fashion. But for the star and the
attention paid to him, he might have passed as
only an ,ver dressed and rather sour old rake.
noticed that his coat set very close and smooth
and was told that he was tr,,ssed and braced by
stays, to keep his flesh in place and shape. II
was Said to be the labor # at least two hours
to cprpare him for public exhibition, like the
present. He was dandy to the last. The
wrinkles Of bis coat, after i, was on, were cut
out BY the tailor and carefully drawn up with
tho Ieedle. He had the gou, and walked bad
". Imagined there were few among the thou
sands gathered to the spectacle who were re-
ally less happy than his najesty-the molarch
Of the three kingdoms. .
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Repudinting Popular SOyer-
-3s9,a9~@ 90 eighty. a'

Honorable Mr.. Me Mullen, member Of Corr
gsess iron Virginia, has announced that the
Virginia delegation were unit, in tlenuncia-
ton OF the doctrine Of Squatter Sovereignty.
as promulgated by the distinguished Senator
from Michigan. ss iR% 80
1t is curious fact that the Nicholson letter
doctrines of Gen. Cass have never been en-
dorsed by siugle southern Democratic con-
ventiOn, and never ought to be BY a Northern
one. 80 ii He fsssts sEFg e y "a
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE
PARIS OPERA.

A Paris letter writer records quite piquantly
his observations behind the scenes at the opera,
between the acts of a new ballet. 81
"Ariving at tie top of the staircase, you
find yourself at once amoag the side scenes
coils OF rope, machinists, pompers. and opera
girls. The latter swarm in this locality dur
ing the performance; leaving the great room
in the further extremity, devoted expressly to
their use, Tor the loafng place near the front;
here they receive their friends. Ordinarily 1t
is nothing extraordinary, know, the sight
presented behind the scenes, but upon this
evening there were among the visitors one or
two distinguished persoLsages-though, for
that matter. the crowd is always distinguish
ed-a circumstance which had led me to re-
mark particularly the occasion. Leaning
against huge canyass rock, who should / see
in alihis glory but the Marshal Duke Pelissier
talking with Mile. Legrain, a young lady of
no personal beauty, but Of miraculous dancing
powers. The Marshal was smiling like a
basket Of chips, and so was Mademoiselle.
In moment he was surrounded bysa host of
Ico.yphess, brought up in gallant array by his
brother-in-arms, Canrobert, who seemed to
know and be loved by the whole Of the -disin-
lty in tights. The Duke attracted tie most
hattering attention. Undoubtedly he found
his reception by the world this side Of the
rsmps more gratifying than that Of the other,
and he let himself completely out in the enjoy
ment Of the chattering and buzzing going on
about him. 81 M &, ae3
"Ths sight all round, for moment or two,
was most singular. Here q knot Of dancing
girls, with shawls thrown over their shoulders.
conversed together, slipping eaussucree, cold
bouillou, or Madeira wine and water, given
them b., attending mothers or boan.s, who,
clothed in musty habiliments. waited patiently
in the background, ready to be Of any service
to their children or mistresses. In fours, at
each ofthrse back wings stood the elves, who
were ready to perform the erial parts; some
were already attached by the shoulders and
waists to the long wires descending from away
up high, fromthe men on the po,nts, which
were instranentalin their flights; others were
submitting to the arrangement and donning the
"airy harness" BY the aid of busy, active lit
tie fellows employed by the theatre, About
them were twos and threes Of young men,
talking and laughing and them bonbons, and
having . veryjolly time with the stationary
angels. The ladies were everywhere point
ing their feet, raising their limbs on level,
poising on their toes, munching sugar plums,
and maintaining al the time a chatter, chatter,
chatter, which drew a repeated -hish from ,he
stage inspectors, who were loanging indiscrin-
inately about" :, = 80
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DROwHED..,, ,

George, son Of the late Fest,,s hunning, was
drowned at Lawrence, Van Buren county, the
4th inst. He went out skating on the Demoine
River, and had proceeded but a few rods when
he sunk under the ice. After afaithful search
Of two hours by the citizens, his body was
found short distance from where he sunk
Gate City. 1ie 80 afaef 4@
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A MODEL JURY.

"a jury sitting on the trial Of one Of the
first sons Of our Western country, for vioIa-
tion of the statutes against gambling, agreed
to convict for playing monte, but could not a.
gree on the amount Of the fine. During the
time Of their disagreement. they swhiIed away
the Aeeting hours at several games Of mon
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

In the year 1874 Franklin visited Boston. and
on his return 10 Philadelphia, at every stop
ping, he was beset with officious inquiries for
his naIae, business, &C., ,lon which he determin-
ed to be beforehand with such interrogatories
in future. AT the next tavern he announced
himself as Beniamine Franklin, from Boston to
Philadelphia, a printer, not worth a dollar. ls
years of age, a single man, seeking my fortune,
&C.. and this singular Introduction checked oil
further inquiries, AVID afFec.ually repulscd the
darling propensity Of Yankee mqnisitiveness.
At one of the public houses the Fireplace was
surroun led by men SO closely packed that our
traveller c-uld not approach near enough 10
feel anyof ITS agreeable warmth. and being
cold and chilled, he called out: .Hostler have
you any oysters?' ~ ~. .. seg
yes, sir said the man. &t,
sWell, then give my horse apecki' !. i.
sWhat give your horse oysters2' cried the
wondering skepsic. 81 ,rs seai "a, .,g,t =
'Yes,' 'resorted Franklin, give him peck of
oysters !, r.E ~ ~, I. tsss,t
The hos.ter carried out the oysters, and many
of the, occupiers of the Fireplace went with
him to witness The great curiosity Of a horse
eating oysters Franklin seated himself, com
fortably before the fire and derived much satis-
faction and enjoyment from his funny expert
ment. Soon the men came in and the compa-
ny with ruefal faces expressed most decided
dissatisfaction at their disappointment. The
horse would not eat the oysters, sur and they
had lost their cosey. comfortable, warm seats.
'Well,' said franklin, sf ther horse won't
eat them, plleat them myself, and youmay try
him with peck OF oats.' f+saa sls,sare.
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VThe Patent Office Repert speaks Of ter
different breeds Of horses in Russia, Some oi
them As hardy breeds, which, it IL thought
might be introduced into the United .States.---
Those in the northernly province Of Archansel
are described as quite small size, but very
strong. They are satisfied with their coarse
food, even with moss. never tasting oats, which
do not ripen in that region.
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gfissorlaas.


Tidings continue 10 come to us from the
land Of slavery, Of far and trembling on. the
part OF the dominant race. and of The upheav-
ines of the down trodden in their aspirations
after freedom, ,--of finsurrections--of proposed
uprisings aud general massaere;--with the
killing Of slaves by wholesale, ana the .yhip-
ping to death Of white men.
Ar. this isthc working Of the benevolent
--elevating system, of which we have heard so
much recently-ofa a system to extend which
the whole power of the federal administration
has been directed for months past.
We do not rejoice IN the evils that have be.
fallen, or those which threaten our aSouthern
brethren" They are 'he outbreaks Of an in
stitution which they hug to their bosom;-
they are but the fruits of the seed they them
selves have sown; for we are told that those
who sow the storm shall reap thewhiriwind. !.
There Is great fact connected with the hu-
man rnce ia all ages, which it il dangerous to
overlook. Man, whatever be his color, win
not forever submit tobondage. Sooner or later.
the day OF hisrising wilicpme, and with II ths
vengance OF years Of pent up tyranny and Oh.
preston. Lettask masters, therefore, beware.
Just God above will not always permit their
ini4aihes to 60 uapunished. -
The movement among the slaves, at this
time, would appear to be very extensive in its
ramificatlons = extending through several
Ssatcs. We shall wait with anxiety for the
full development of the tragedy thus COM
Henceu. k.a.a,at ~ - sgss a. = ss asr .58
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u The Peoria papers say that the milk
sickness sprevailing to an alarming extent in
the Mackinaw Bottoms, about ten miles from,
Pekin- Over one hundred head Of cattle died
in one week from the disease.
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8 .4amltg Nrbspaprr- ntootta to.

Herr Ruckwarts was rejecting on the disad-
vantages Of this state Of things when suddenly
he perceived lad coming oul Of the house, car
rying sack Of wheat on his shouldefs. He
seemed to be in great haste to get ont Of the
precincts Of the farm; Herr Ruckwarts soon
perceived that his steps were no, bent towards
the mill, but towards the public -house, where
Casper had unhaprily long score TO pay.
He FASTENED after the as'onished youth, who
believed bis master to be still linthe enjoy nent
OF his morning nap, and quickly relieved him
Of his bnrGen. e,sssy n.
The farmer next bent his steps TO the cow
house, and peeping in to see whether the viii e
sparrow had perchance taken refuge there, he
discovered to his dismay that the milkmaid
was handing liberal portion cf milk through
the window to her neighbor, to mix with her
morning cup Of coffee.
s." A pretty sort Of housekeeping this is %
thought the farmer TO himself, as he FASTENED
to his wife's apartment and reused her from her
slnmbers. "As sure as my name is Ruckwarts''
he exclaimed ina somewhat angry tone, ''there
mnstbe an end of these lazy habits: every.
thing is going wrong for the want of some one to
look after them! Ssfar as am concerned, at
all events, will rise every day at the same
hour rose this morning. and then shall soon
get my farm cleared OF those who do nor intend
to do their duty properly. Besides, who knows
but some fine morning or other may succeed
in catching white sparow!.
Days and weeks passed On. The farmer
adhered to his resolution; but he soon forget
the white sparrow, and only looked after his
cattle and his corn.felds. Soon everything
around him wore a fourishing aspect, and men
began TO observe that 2 Herr Ruckwarts( Back
wards) now well deserved to be called Herr
Yorwarts( Forwards) . In due course Of time,
his old friend again came TO spend the day with
him, and inquired in a humorous tone, q Well,
nv good fellow, how aresyou getting on now?
Have YOU succeeded in catching glimpse Of
the white spaIrowy''
The farmer only replied to this question by
a smile; and then, holding out his hand to his
old friend, he said 6 God bless you, Herder i
you have saved me and my family from ruin.''
Often, in after years, when Herr Ruckwaris
was prosperous man, respected by his nelgh-
bors, and beloved by his well-ordered house
hold, he was wont to relate This history Of his
early life; and thus by degrees the saying
passed into proverb, g He who would thrive
must see the white sparrowo ~