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IL The ChTistiansbuTg (ydl Star has seen
counterfeit slU bills on The Farmers Bank of Viz
ginia, and IS bills on the Bank of Georretoyyn.
- u, In circulation in that region. IL has also
seen counterfeit half dollars, dated 1851.
IL correspondent of the South Side Demo-
crat says 1t is ruinored that the Sheriff of Nor
1oik county has failed for a large amount part Of
which comprises the free school fund of the
county The delinquency, it is said, will not
fall short OF thirty thousand dollars
" Norman Assembly Was dispersed by
odnd OF peasants, armed with sticks and pnns i'm
sweden, and driven out of the village to tan nit
Several OF the MornIans were dipped into the Dit
and then let 20, The consequence Is that the
converts are returning TO Lutheranism
IL The Emperor OF the French is cuItivati,S
the responsibilities. We have already heard thai
the exhibition " immOdest prints &c has been
prohibited; and il is now said that the Emperor
- sincerely DESTROYS to restore the observance of
Sunday-the disregard Of which is one of the
remnants Of the revolution.
IL Jacob Howard. an old man, living in Mon
roe county, Va, was found dead in bed with his
thIoat cut last week A bloody razor was found
under the bed. wrapped in apron. There were
no persons IN the house except members of the
family. AID u il not known whether he wa,
killed or killed himself.
II Young lady named smith, residing in
tbares City county Va, playfully snapped gun
az her lover. Samuel Throg. on Wednesday last
suPPcslnS IL TO b. empty. Unfortunately II hap
pened TO be Loaded, and when the trigger was
pulled II exploded, depostino It's contents in the
SIDE Of young ThEog's head, Killing him instant.
ly.
Mt1iLAIl"N OF IMPORTANT PUBLIC DOcu-
AkSrs:-Ihe Northampton Gazette says IL has
been discovered, on examination, that a former
clerk OF the Senate In Massachusetts has In hi.
rage TO collect autographs, cut out the name, of
the slSn~Ts Of important documents in the time
OF the revolution. and then wrote on the mary i'm
when and by whom the mutilation was done
Numerous letters from Washington and his CO.
temPoraries have been served in this way.
" large panther measuring nine feet from
ZIP TO UP, was caught in trap, on the head wa
tefs OF 81 Anthony creek in Pocahontas county
last week by several gentleman who were hunt
Ing deer. The panther was brought to the White
sulphur Springs, and is now TO be seen alive Al
that place. IL is considered 10 be d very la De
animaI-much larger than common Poca is he
coming famous for large pantheTs.
IL The London Times devotes two or three
leaders in eac Issue to iudming the minds of the
British people on the subject of the Ind ian revolt
IL draws fearful pictures of the savage fury and
horrible atrocities which mark the course Of the
nntineers, and calls on the English people to de-
Inand and exact the fullest vengeance At first
Tue Times refused TO believe that the mutiny
~ohid amount To anything serious, and gave ia
'OfabIe sketch al the Sepoys.
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NEw YORx PAFEksix P.RI.-Tbe yey yo,L
LdPeis are received in Paris with yieater REGULAR
NY thdn Tor a long time before They are seldom
stoPPtd al The Post Once. The reason assigned
iot IhIs j., thdl they SO full of murders and
other crimes that the governmen, j. nni, iIt;
70 have them circulated a. d cure for the rennb,
lean tendencies of the Parislans, whose own n,,.
u. cIpai Ieguia.ions are so admirably calculated
18th 'ooihdi,
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II From J. Shillington and from the publish
ers we have Godey's Lady's Book, for October,
carefully edited usual for its lady readers, by
Ms. Sarah Hale
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A MIsrAKE.-The Washington correspondent
of the Courier and Enquirer, under date of
the 10th instant, writes that journal as follows:
- Several examiners and assistants are said to
have been notified that their services will not be
required after the end Of the present month,
We are satisfied that no such notification has
been given.
The WEArHER.-The following report of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution.
The time of observation is about o clock a. m.
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PERSONAL

- Hon Robert r. Schenck, of Ohio, is in
this city.
-. Hon j. l.. White, Of New York, is now
at Browns.
" Hon. 8 A. Smith, Tennessee, is at Kirk
woods.
-. Capt. Calhoun, ". :. A; Commander +.
A. Wlnslow, L. :. N, are stopping at Will
-. The Hon. Sam Smith, Nj. C.. from Tennes-
see, is in this city and stops at his old quarters
the kiEkwood. lie seems in fine health As he
is exceedingly popular in this city, he will, of
course, have perfect levee around him during
his whole STAY here.
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Cooke assistant keeper at the same light, (sal.
airy $500 per annum.)

The ANyUIrIEs or THE SOUTH WESTERN In.
DIANs.-We have advices stating that Agent D.
s. Cooper reached Fort Smith, Arkansas, on the
18th OF August ult, having in charge $3.50, 900
Of Government money, with which to pay the
regular annuitics of the South Western Indian
SUPPLEMENTARY. Superintendent Rector was
out West among the Seminoles when Agent
Cooper arrived. On his return Mr. C. expected
to transfer the money into his superintendent
r. 81 keeping
On the 5th instant the Arkansas river was
higher than it has been known to be ut any time
in many previous years.
The NAVAL BOARD, to adopt model for the
new steam sloop-of-war about to be built, is
expected to send in to the Secretary of the
Navy this afternoon sealed report embracing
their decision as to the relative merits of the
different models offered to the Department
Many of the contestants or their agents are
now here, and they keep alive much excite.
ment in naval circles on the subject.
NAVAL ENGINEER BOARD.-A Board of Ma.
val Engineers, consisting of Chief Engineers
Williamson, Wood and Follanshee, has been or.
dered to convene at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard on the 5th October proximo, for the ex
animation of Engineers for promotion, and also
candidates for admission into the corps
LAND WARRANTS. -Sweeny, Rittenhouse
FAINT & Co.. s financial circular of the 18th inst
| says:
| Land warrants continue dull The demand
however, is about equal to the supply.
We quote our buying and selling rates as fol
| lows, viz:
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com REWARD.-Rauaway from the sui &C =
y%OO Der, living near Upper Marlborough, -
Prince GeorgS's county, Md, on the 18th of
dark mulatto-has large bushy head. with
whiskers round his face, medium size and down
has relatives, or make his to free state
ne LETT without any provocation. ! will give Two
taken IN the District, any other part of Maryland
and 3 81 II taken IN this county, In either case he
must be secured 10 that get MN.
je 9-tf WILLIAM j. BERRY.
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ORPHANS COURT, September I9, 1857.
to nt.-In the case of ANN WOLLAR b.,
Administrative of JOANNA LANE. deceased,
the administrative aforesaid, has, with the spproba
ton Of the Orphans Court of Washington County,
aforesaid, appointed Tuesday, the 18th of Oct. next
for the final settlement and distribution of the perso
nal estate of said deceased of in hand far
as the same have been collected and turned into
money when and where all the creditors and heirs OF
said deceased notified to attend. lat the Orphan
Court of Washington County, with their claims
properly vouched. or they may otherwise Ivy law be
excluded from all benefit of SAID deceased's estate:
provided copy Of this order be published once a
vIOus to the SAID 18th day Of October next.
Test: ED. N. ROACH, Reg. Wills.
True copy.-Test
sc 2I-law3w. Ed ROACH, Reg WilIs
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GREAT EXCITEMENT.
VOCAL MUSIC.
INSTRUCTION. IN WASHINGTON AND

q + O X q ETOW y.
C.IRVING'S Vocal Music Glasses meet for in
struction and practices ut Temperance Hall. on T.
street, above ID, on Monday, w ednesdsy, and Friday
evenings. Afternoon classes at IA O'Clock, and
night class AT IA; and his class for
at Mr.. Arnold's School room. on West street, ad-
Joining the residence of Rev. DIR Bocock, on Tues
day and Thursday evenings, at ~. O'Clock.
Terms, lin either class, - lessons, IS.
Ladies and gentlemen DESTROYS of receiving
thorough knowledge of music will be gratihed by
uniting with either of these classes.
Application can be made to Mr.. |. at the Hall or
throu gh the Post Office &c 2l.tf
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OST.-On Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10th
streets, south side, pair OF GOLD SPECTA-
Giles, enclosed IN red case. A lUeua reward will
be pad the hinder upon leaving them at BARN. >
Il MITCHEL1.'S Store. se9l-St.
G200 REWARD.-Ran away on Friday last,
ScUV September Is. NEGRO MAN A
named Lewis. He is very stout and full GZH
laced, OF light color, about feet inches IN IN
not recOllected. -
will give the above reward If taken in free
state, SloUIf taken IN the District of Columbia, aud
So III taken IN Prince George or Charles counties,
and secured In jail so that get him again
DAVID YOUNG.
se2l-lw Prince George County. Md.
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BOARDING.

ROARD THE COUNTRY.-Good BOARD
- In beautiful and healthy location In the ooun-
try, Just north OF Georgetown, and within a few
minutes walk OF the Omnlbuses. and conv snient 10
Washington. can lie obtained on application to X ,
w. BARNARD, at Wa a. Barnards, corner 9th
streetand rem. avenue. is-lv
ROARDlNG.-One large PARLOR, with a large
~ Chamber attached. for rent on very moderate
terms. They are handsomely furnished and lag ut ed
with gas; also one large front Chamber and laTge
sized single Room, together separately, suitable
between ID and T.. seN-2w
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-PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM at SI.5o
III per gallon; PlILADEtPHIA CAKES Of
ICE CREAM DEPOT, corner Of I2th and
streets. se Him
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GOAL AND WOOD,.,

GOAL AND WOODS.
We are now dlscharg ing $40 tons of Coal, red and
white ash, of all sizes, which sell at mode
rate rates If ordered that deliver from the
vessel; II Is superior article.
Daily arriving, per rniroad; an excellent article of
Oak Wood, which we sell at a reduction. if or
dered so that We can deliver from the cars.
A full supply of Hickory, Oak, and Pine.
A House for rent in First Ward; also, a Store
Room on Seventh between and II streets.
CHAPLIN d BRO.
Sc 2l-4t No. 422 Seventh st. bet. g and III.
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
The owners of each Sal ing Boat, who are desi-
rons OF entering for the prize, Silver Goblet, II
valued at SIS, are requested to meet at the ~
Hotel attached to the Hunting Park, on-AS
"Wednesday evening, at Ga o'clock, TO make arrange
ments as they deem necessary.
The following Boats have entered.
Voss Fridy, names Observation-Disclosures Martha.
Owner do. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sam. Allen.
]. Brown, do. .........-.K Know Nothing.
Thos. Hewitt, do. MISREPRESENTATION Hewitt.
Entrance free.
SCHOFIED CLEANER,
sc 2l-St ProprIetors.
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DIANOS! PIANOSi! PIANOS!!!-I have on
Il hand three FIRST rate Pianos which will sell or
rent at the very lowest prices, as have room To
keep them. Inquire at my residence 18th street,
second house south of the Union Engine House.
BENJAMIN REISS.
sc I9-3t' Teacher of MUSIC.
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GREAT STOCK OF GOODS to be forced of at
N our Store No, 90 between 9Th and 9Th SITS.
seI MCLAUGHLIN CO.
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THE EMPORIUM OF FASHION.

N,
OPENING OF FALL f. WINTER GOODS.
The undersigned would call the attention of citi-
zens, and strangers visiting the Metropolis a.
To their extensive assortment of Goods for
s sFTsasf ami TEL Eh's yii CLOTHS and CAS-
SlMERES of the finest grades and Re x lures; .@AA.
superb Nelyet VESTlNGS; Cashmere do; Silk,
Plain, and Fancy do.
Also, a new article Of BASKET CASHMERE,
LOT Pants, very elastic and pleasant to the wearer,
with Cashmere Vesting of the same make to match
which, together with splendid assortment of Cen
tlemen's FURNISHING GOODS. such IS SIX
and WOollen Cndergarments, fine Shirts, stocks,
Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Cravats, Scarfs, and
Gloves, OF every description with every ARTICLE ne
cessary TO a complete OUTFIT, which VIII De soiu
cheap for cash. ~
Merchant Tailors, No. 4.6 Pa: av,
sc ls-e cow between a. and 9Th sits.
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fNARD.-The attention of purchasers is invited { o
the sale Of those six valuable Lots In Square No.
la. on the corner of 18th and streets. Immediately
north of the late residence of Col. John Tayloe,
which will be sold on MONDAY, the 2lst of Sep
TENDER, at FIVE o clock In the afternoon.
W.REDIN, Trustee.
se2I A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
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WANTED TO HIRE OR PURCHASER
w Colored Woman to Cook. Wash, and Iron for
J. ClSSEL, corner Of Congress and Bridge streets.
Georgetown Id. e.. sc 2-St-
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A CARD.-The attention of the public, and the
IA trade IN particular, respectfully invited the
extensive sale of Esnoy Dry Goods, which will
commence al 10 O'Clock a. m, on MONDAY, zlst
instant land Will be continued daily until all sold
a. the ladies and Gents Furnishing Store, No 2ii
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between Twelfth and ThIr
teenth streets. We would particularly call the at
tentlon of the trade to the complete line Of English
Hosiery, w hlte GOODS, &c Ali viii he sold by cat
alogue or further particulars adverti sement.
Sc l9-Std A.GREEN, Auctioneer.
A CARD.-James Lackey. Merchant Tailor ga
~ Th street, opposite the Patent Office, respect
Iuly informs his frlsnds and the public that he
now supplied with Fall and Winter Goods which
he will make up cheap for cash; and not inferior To
any In the city. Gentlemen will find t to their ah-
vantage To have their clothes made to fit and IN a
durable manner for trlfe more than they will pay
In slop SNAPS.
n. B.-Gentlemen wishing neat ht and fashion
able pants are requested to call, ss feel confident
OF giving satisfaction. sc 10 -2vs
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ZINE WATCHES,
l. - RICH JEWELRY, and
STANDARD SILVER WARE.
VI. d. HOOD keeps constantly hand, and is
daily receiving, all of the richest and most n
choce styles of best quality GOLD JEW E3S}
ELRS. Also, the most celebrated Time OK
keeping WATCHES, lin Gold and Silver cases J
and is manufacturing on his own premises. every
description of STANDARD SILVER WARE
Warranted coin: and arp selling all the above, and
every variety OF other FINE GOODS in our line
at the very lowest New York City prices. Those
who are about to make their purchases would do
well to call at $50 Pennsy lvanIs avenue.
Sign of the LARGE SPREAD EAGLE.
Sc l9-tf States
CODEY'S LADY'S BOOK, FOR OCTOBER
" Received and for sale at S1ILIINGTON'S,
Odeon Building, cor. 41a at. and Pa. avenue.
Graham's Magazine, for October.
Ladies' National Magazine. for October.
Arthur's Home Magazine, do.
New York Journal, do.
Moss Side: by Marion Harland; author of Alone,
Bella Trelawney, Sequel to Harold Tracy.
All the new Books, Magazines, and Newspapers
received Immediately after publ catIon.
Also, choice assortment of Stationery. constant
ly on hand, and for sale by
JOS. SHILLINGTON,
seIs Odeon Building cor AZ at and Pa ave,
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CARD.
ORUBR LOSANO have the pleasure to an
they have just received fresh from the i'm
porters full and beautiful assortment of M
HS,CASSIMERES . VESTINGSIof Wf
all varieties, and G ENTS' FURNISHINGS 49,
all OF the latest and most approved sty les, whit h
will be disposed of at prices that cannot fail to
please.
orders intrusted to us promptly and faithfully
filled.
GRUEB 4 LOSANO, Merchant Tailors.
Sc 8-lm 493 9Th street, near Penn avenne
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INCIDENTS.
AS Theodore Payne, Esq, of San Francisco
was leaving the steamer to go to the bark Marine
Captain Herndon gave him his watch, with tn,
request that he would deliver II to Mrs Herndon
should he fortunately be saved
III Is said that owing to the violence Of the storm
there was considerable suffering among the pas
sengers on the steamer from sea sickness but a.
soon as the danger became imminent, all symp
toms OF sea sickness disappeared This was pro
duced, probably, by being overpowered by III,
strong mental emotions created by their perilou,
position.
Captain Thomas w. Badger, of Virginia, on,
OF the rescued, lost sic, 500 in gold eagles which
sum was in carpet bag In his state room
One man SWAN to the bark Ellen with twent,
pounds OF gold dust around his person. He wal
saved with his treasure IL Is valued at IS 600
MIS- Birch, wife Of the MINSTREL had a beauti
ful canary bird which she left in cage i'm he
state-room. Before she left the ship she took n
from its cage, and placing II in her bosom broug
1t safe to the brig. Her husband secured iewelr,
OF great value about his own person
The gentlemen whose wives went off from the
watches and jewelry to carry with them, with
whatever checks or papers Of value they had
about them.
DR.. D. Harvey had in his possession a cane
with large and deliberately carved gold head sci
with gold quartz. At the suggestion Of friend
lie cut the head off and threw the stick away.
MIR. Van Hagen, one of the last, handed his
mento IL he persisted.
1t is supposed that $3.50 600 was I'm the hand,
Of passengers, all Of which, with the exceptions
named, went down with it's possessors.
Ii is related that one Of the sailors of the Nor.
wegian bark Ellen sprang overheard and tied a
rope around one Of the perishing men, trusting
himself to the chances of being saved in the
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WANTED, at Kalorama-A Coachmsn ard DIN
| w ing room Servant, (Coiored.D No married
men need appy. sc q st
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NNANTED-By respectable Young Woman a
w situation as Chambermsld and 10 assist in a
Dining room. Good references can he given. APP
ply At No. 90 7th street, betweea l. and M streets.
2l-lts
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0-SECOND GRAND EXHIBITION OF
lS THE WASHINGTON HORTICULTU-
RAJ SOClETY.-The Second Exhibition Of the
above Society will take place the 23th 18th. and
S'h of the present month. At Corcoran's Build
ing, III street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets. Great preparations have been made by the
Committee of Arrang ements to make the coming
Exhibition interesting and pleasant to all.
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COLLECTORS OFFICE. CRY HALL,l
September l6. 1857.
0%NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.-Notice Is
lR hereby given that the Taxes for the year 1857
are due. and payable at this Office, and that a
deduction of 6 per cent. is allowed by law for the
current year paid before the 18th day of Octo-
Der next. JAS. r. HALLIDAY,
Sc 17-SawtOctl5 Collector.
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| WANTED-ln q respectable private family. an
w UnfurnIshed Parlor and Chamber, with board
Tor Southern family consisting Of four, including
their servant. Address d., Box 557, City Post OF
| hce. sc 2i-2r
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OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION ALTI-
~ MORE l. WASHINGTON Raj, ROAD
BY direction Of the President and Directors of the
Road, the undersigned gives notice that hereafter
only such money as is Bankable in this city will be
received IN payment Of Freight Bills due to the
Company. Il. II. PARSONS. Agent.
WASHINGTON, Sept. q, l857.-2w
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have in store, and receiving weekly, all sizes of
this excelsior Cooking Range, THE INVINCiBLE
TUBULAR OVEN. which for perfection IN all Its
parts and duties, stands A No In the Range line.
Hundreds of our most economical citizens will ties
tIfy to all of the above.
Also, The Beebe, Morning Star, Black Diamond,
and Ponds Range.
JAS. SKIRVING, Sole Agent.
:. r.. corner of Penn. ave., and llth streets,
Sc q -2w No. 27
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AMUSENENTs.
WANTS.

A NY PERSON WANTING a situation will
hear oil good place (three in family by calling
at No. 4s9 18th street, between r. and r. None need
apply but those competent TO do Cooking, Washing.
and Ironing. IL.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-04-04
judicial N0Gices &c.
SnEnEFE'S SALE.
STATE OE LOUISIANA

. II L Il OFs AOOIOIANA fl.
Evariste eufbsdeaux adm. District Court,
Jacques Armand, adm. No. 1889.
FRANCOIS C. Deyiiers, District Court,
vs. Parish of ST. Landry,
Jacques Arnaud. No. 1877.
10 7 virtue of two writs of f. fa., issued in
- the above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of ST. Landry. and to
me directed, will be exposed to public sale. for
cash, at the Court House OF this Parish on Satur-
day, the 4th day of ApriI next, 1857, commencing
at the hour OF Il o'clock, A. NJ, and continuing
from day to day, il necessary all the right title in
terest aud demand of Jacques Arnaud, in and to
the following described property, seized to satisfy
said Writs. to-Wlt:
A Negro-nan named Francis, aged 26 years
Negro-man, named Vaisin, aged 26.years
A Kegro-woman. named juiette aged 45 wears
Negro-woman, named Betsey, aged 40 years.
certain brand or mark, figuring thus: c. f.
together with all and singular the horned cattle,
branded or marked with said brand
a certain Tract or Parcel of Land lying and situ-
ated on the Bayous Teche and Fuselier, containing
100 superficial arpentS, less Preserving the
house and improvements of DR.. J. c. Mills, and
the Catholic Church,) bounded North by lands of
widow Jacques Arnaud and the Catholic Church
on the East by the Bayou Teche on the South by
the Bayou Fuselier, and on the West by Adoiphe
oteflv togebeeT with all tue buildings and improve
ments thereon, it being specially understood that
the new Billiard House, erected by Mr.. Jacob An
selem is reserved in the seizure.
certain L Fact or Parcel of LafHi. living and stu.
ated in Prairie Gros Chevreuil in this Parish con-
tanning about leo arpents, more or less, bounded
North by Henry La Grange Sr., and Andre n. Ro-
bin, and on the South and West by A. Robin, and
on the East by John Lower together with all and
singular the buildings and improvements thereon.
l.. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office, St. Landry, Feb. 2sth 1857.