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The register., 1860-03-29
Connecticut Election.

The canvass in this State for Governor and
State Officers is carried on with great vigor and
marked ability by the Democracy, which ar
gues most iayorably for success The party is
perfectly unted--well organizcd--have excel
lent candidates in ominaton--eloqucnt speak
crs--and a noble cause, and if ever a party de-
served success, it is the Democracy of good old
Connecticut.
There is work being done, too--hard, telling
work. Meetings are being held in all parts Of
the State. which are largely attended spirit
of enthusiasm is aroused which it is only ncccs-
sary to keep up 10 the end of the canvass to
effect revolution, and raise up q barrier which
shall break the current and stay that foul spirit
OF Abolition Rcpublicansm which has been
swelling and surging for years over the land.
Among the speeches made we have read none
with more interest than that spoken by the
Hon. William w. Eaton of Hartford delivered
at mass meeting of the Democracy assembled
at the hall in that city on the Sd March. II
was the opening speech of the campaign, and
as an evidence of its value the State Committee
ordered its publication and it is we are plea
sed to learn, being largely circulated through
out the State. There can be no better cam
paign document distributed. The points dis
cusscd, and the principles enunciatcd, make it
an exceedingly valuable paper and calculated
for any State in the Union.
"Could my voice." says the speaker. "bc
influential in pcrsuading my itllow-citizcns to
any particular course Of action, would urge
them to follow in the footsteps of their fathers,
to cast from them all unchartableness, all i'll
feeling against their brethren living in other
sections and surrounded by circumstances differ
ing from their own. would bid them rcmenl-
Der that when the infamous Stamp Act was
inauguratcd as a law in 1865, striking, as it
did, with terror and amaZemcnt the hearts of
all American people, and while Massachusetts,,
Connecticut. Rhode Island. New York, Penn
sylyania, New Jersey and Maryland proposed
no definite plan of action, no mode Of resist
ance, comparatively young and unknown
member of the Legislature of the glorious "Old
Doininion," God bless hcr0 to use the words
Of a British officer, Rang the alarm bell and
gave the signal to continentH All honor to
South Carolina, and ever be remembered with
grateful feelings and cherished by patriotic
hearts the name of her distinguished son, Chris
topher Gadsden! y
This speech on the " Union, Past, Present
and Future" is filled with important facts, pa
triotic allusions and historical incidents, and
will do mnch toward correcting the false and
dangerous doctrines SO prevalent of late years.
We wish we had space for the entire address in
our columns, but unfortunately we have not,
but can most heartily commend it to all classes
of readers-N. T. Ne,vs
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Seward Again.

After an ominons silence, the New York arch
traitor has once more spoken. 1t is his death
doom. jeff. Davis and others have handled
this fomentcr of 1RREpnEsslDI.E CONFLICTS 4"
very roughly of late. They have incontincntly
demolished him. But, aside from these replies,
Stewards last speech is failure. 1t strives to
conciiate and rctract. Though it has none of
the froth and foam of his usual madness, and
is, as usual, shallow and stagnant, the aspiring
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE will, in it and by
it. be hopelessly @weed! 1t will prove his
own "slough of despond," from whose slime
and oozy filth there can be no escape.
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Portrait of MIR. Slidell.

Public attention having been directed to our
senior Senator, in an unusual degree, by the
late Baton Rouge Democratic Convention, the
thousands who have never seen him will be
specially desirous of knowing "what manner
of man he is" We, therefore, pen the follow
ing portrait
Of medium stature of almost faultless pro-
portions; slightly-very ghtly-tcnding to
ronndness of outline, he Citizen Scnator,'
as MIR. Slidell has been styled, is one of the
most conspicuous men on the floor of The Senate
chamber. lie lis Prince among Senators. His
carriage is that Of an Emperor No one can ap-
proach him without feeling the influence of an
august presence. Yet, there is about him no.
thing harsh, stiff or repulsive. Easy, self
possessed, dignifcd, he displays gentcncss
that would charm child, a quiet power that
would crush giant. This bearing is part
Of the man, and characterized him from carly
manhood.
Mr.. Slidell's head is Of unusual proportions
covered, except at the crown, with soft siken
hair, wlitencd less by time than by mental labor.
The height and axes of the brain are such as
are only found among men of the first intellect.
And yet, SO admirable are their proportions, so
perfect is their symmetry, that all cxnggcra-
tion or unusualness disappears. The eyebrows
are wcl-de6ned and slightly orchcd. The eyes
clear, calm and penetrating, seem to look down
into the secret heart of every one with whom
he oonyerses. They are not suspicious or in
quisitorlal they ore frank, honest, sometimes
playful but, in their very playfuness, having
still the magic virtue of Ithuricl's spear.
The nose, beautifully chiselcd, is happy
combination of the Grecan and the Roman,
expressing at once the subtle genius of the
Achean and the stern fortitude of "the Elder
Roman" The mouth confirms the expression
osthe nose, in the elegance of its sculpture and
in the tersc compactncss of lips, which seem
moulded to utter prompt, decided, downright
things. 1t is mouth to trumpet forth the
words of command, 10 proclaim great truths in
hours of danger; but never to smper maudlin
compliments or empty platitudes. Tho low
or face is rather square and very muscular,
with an expression Of latent power almost
appalling in its arousing. But there is nothing
stolid about this sleeping energy. There is
mobility about the nerves and muscles which
tells plainly Of the active spirit within.
And, over all, is thrown the rich hue of health
ful manhool-a warm glowing flcsh-color which
only life Of activity and confluence could
bostow.
Such is Senator Slidcll, as VIC can best de-
scribe him-a combination, in almost every
feature, Of the two great types of our race.
To the vivacity and versatility of the Greek,
he joins the courage and persistence of the Ro-
mar; and is the only man in the Nation who
can fill Jackson's place with oll of Jackson's
daring courage aud more than Jacksou's adj
ministratiye ability.
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ARRIVAL OF LIEUT.. CnArMAS.-Lieut. Robt
T. Chapman, U. S. N, in command of the U. S
prize steamer Marques de la Eabana, now al
the bar, came up to The city this morning, and
has taken quarters at the st. Charles.
Lieut.. Chapman received this morning dis
patch from the Secretary of the Navy, ordering
him to remain at New Orleans until further or.
ders, aud to forward his dispatches for the Gov
ernmcnt by mail. But the Department is ig-
norant Of the fact that Lieut.. Chapman also is
the bearer of dispatches for the Department of
State from Mr.. Elgce, U. S. Secretary of Lcga-
ton; and dispatches also for the British Minister
at Washington.
Capt, Jarvis, commanding the American for
ces at Vera Cruz, was informed some time pre-
vious by Mr.. Helm American Consul-G General
at Havana of the fitting out of the Mexican
vessels, and there is no doubt of their Mexican
nationality. notwithstanding one of them, the
Marques dc Ia IIabana, after the firing COM
menced hoistcd Spanish colors.-Pic. 2lst
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SHERIFF SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
Parish of Ouachita, I
1OtL n.A. ~


Koeing g. Zcnickc rs. Jacob Wise,
Taylor Knapp & Co., Us, Jacob Wise.
BY virtue of a writ of f ia. issuine
out of the 10Th Judicial District Court
III each Of the above entitled cases !
will offer for sale at the Court House
door, in the town of Monroe, on the
first Saturday in May, 1860, it being
the 9TH day of said mouth, within tho
hours prescribed by law, the following
described property, to wit: A certain
town lot situated in the town of TroG-
ton in the Parish of Ouachita, hayina,
ll5 feet front on the Ouachita River,
thence running back on the line divid-
ing the lands of Elizabeth Clarkson.
and the lands lately belonging to the
heirs of Trent, 200 feet, thence SoutIl
80 feet more or less, thence east 900
feet to the front line, at right angles
with said last named line lis feet
front to the place of beginning
Seized upon as defendants property.
and will be sold to satisfy said wrjia
Terms of sale-cash with the bene-
fit of appraisemcnt.
NJ. ROGERS, Sheriff,
March %, 1862 Ltdos 1914.
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Nicksburg, Shreveport g. Texas
Railroad Bonds.

We learn from the President of the road, that
forty-fve thousand dollars of the First Mortgage
Bonds of the Company have been sold in sa-
yannah, Georgia, at so cents on the dollar !;
and the Agent, who negotiated the sale, has
sent for fifty thousand more which he thinks
he will be able to sell on the same terms
Among the purchasers are G. f. Mills, Presi-
dent of the Marine Bank at Savannah, and T..
Molynax, Esq, the British Consul at that port.
No better security was ever offered than these
Bonds; and at the rates at which they are sold,
they pay the holder 10 per cent. semiannually.
This is better than planting even on our allu-
vial lands, at the present high prices of pro-
perty, and we wonder that our planters do not
seek the opportunity to make so favorable an
investment with portion Of their surplus mo.
ney,
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Compliment to Gen. Lane.

The National Rifles, newly organized, but
excellent military company of the District, on
Monday evening, serenaded Senator JOSEPH
LANE, ut his his residence, Browns Hotel, and
were, on Gen. Lane 'sarrival from dinncrparty,
where he was engaged at the time, invited into
the dining room, where Il speech, highly culo-
CYSTIC of Gen. LANES distinguished services,
was made by Hon. CHARLES L. Scorr, of CAL
itornia. General LANE himself responded in
few remarks, modest as they were wcll-chosen
and appropriate. Other gentlemen also spoke;
and, after some refreshments, the captain of
the Rifles Mr.. Shaeaer, gave the following
toast:
seen. Jo Lane: May the time be near at
hand when he will be Commander in-Chief of
the Army and Navy
Hon. LANSING Stout, of Oregon, responded,
when Gen. LANE reviewed the company, and
again addressed them briefly, paying high
compliment to the soldiery of the country, both
regulars and volunteers. The whole affair APP
pears TO have passed off ia most ielieitous
Manner Washington Paper.
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Congressional Proceedings.

In the Senate, on the goth inst, Mr. Sumner
of Massachusetts, presented memorial OF
Samuel May, and 400 other citizens Of Boston,
praying for the repeal of the fugitive slave
law Of 1850, the ahjuration of slavery in the
District of Columbia, the prohibition Of the
Interstate slave trade, and the passage of a
resolution plelging Congress against the ad-
mission of any new slave States into the Union
or the acquisition Of any slave territory, or the
employment of any slaves by Government
contractor, officers and departments of the Fed.
eral Government. He moved its reference to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi, moved that it lie
on the table. Calicd-3O, nays II.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Massachusetts, introduced a
bill for the establishment of five steamships
adapted to the African coast, for suppressing
the African slave trade.
Mr.. Wilson offered a joint resolution, author
izing the President to negotiate with ot1er
nations for the right of search within 200 miles
Of the western coast of Africa.
Mr.. Wilson also introduced an order instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee to report bill
substituting Imprisonment for life instead of
death. and applying the penalty to persons
fitting out slave ships, Or having interest with
them.
Mr.. Sebastian introduced resolution, auth
orizing treaty to be made with Indians own
ing land in and about Pixies Peak, and provid-
ing for cXtinguishing the title to the land.
Mr.. Mason was opposed to acquiring any
more territory, and moved to strike out the
latter part.
After debate, the amendment was disagreed
to-nays 81, yeas 5. The resolution was then
passed.
Mr.. Green, of Missouri reported joint res
olution that Congress adjourn from April 20 to
May 20, which was objected to.
In the House, the West Point Military Acad-
cmy bill, as returned from the Senate with an
amendment making an appropriation for call
ing into service mounted regiment of Texan
volunteers, was referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs by vote of Ill to 70.
Mr.. Otero also introduced bill authorizing
the President to call into service a regiment
Of volunteers, for The suppression of hostilities
in New Mexico, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
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Telegraphed to the N. O. Picayune.
Later s. Important from Mexico

RENEWAL OF HOSTII.ITIES.-SECOND BOMBARD-
MENT OF VERA CRUZ.-DEsTRUCTIoN OF LIFE
AND PROPERTY IN THE CTTY.-GREAT ExCITE>
MENT AT VERA Cruz!
T South West Pass, March 24.-The schooner
Virginia Antoinctte, Capt Sbisa, arrived at the
Pass this morning, and is Oh her way up to the
city.
The Antoinette sailed from Vera Cruz Thurs
day evening, the 18th inst, and brings one day IS
later news than we had by the Emily Keith
The news is of the most exciting and important
character.
The military conference at Vera Cruz broke
up the night of the l4th, without having ar
rived at any satisfactory conclusion Or arrange
ment of difficulties.
On the morning of the 18th the lombard
ment Of the city recommended from Miramon's
batteries, and the fire was kept up with un-
abated fury up to the time of the departure of
the schooner.
The fire was far More effective and much
heavier than on the 18th, and it is presumed
Miramon had been improving the occasion of
the suspension of hostilities to establish new
batteries and strengthen his works, in violation
Of the terms of the armistice.
Shell and shot were falling in various parts
of the city, and already several persons had
been killed, and the shell and round shot were
doing much damage to the city.
Many shots had fallen among the shipping
anchored in the harbor under the Castle of San
Juan de Ulua, but 50 far no serious damage
has been sustained.
Two Spanish war steamers had just arrived
at Vera Cruz as the schooner sailed.
Capt. Flanders, late of the steamship Indian
ola, is among the passengers by the Virginia
Antoincttc.
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A Dav at Vera Cruz.

The following are the published bulletins Of
the 1lth instant, at Vera Cruz. They will
serve to give some idea of days sport before
that place:
cat the break of day the enemy appeared in
the same position as yesterday. A scouting
party, under command of Capt. Aguirre, ad-
vanccd close up to their works. The enemy
appeared to be taken by SURPRISE and retired.
The scouts, however, did not permit themselves
to be cheated. They explored the works and
retired also.
Nine o'clock: 4. M--A few shots from the
city put to flight g small body Of Infantry upon
the height of the Medano del Perro. They
seemed to have suffered some loss. A part Of
the works were also destroyed. The enemy
are rcdoubling their energies to repair them.
IL 4. M--The enemy have Just planted
piece of great weight, but its character cannot
be accurately ascertaincd.
A deserter from the works, Joaquin Rami-
rez, has just been brought in. He says that
the enemy work night and day. The men live
on rice and frijolcs. Sometimes one of them
gets picayune
Afiemoon.-A small force with several NOR
tars sailed out 800 metres from the walls, for
the purpose Of annoying the enemy at their
works. The firing was very satisfactory. But
the enemy detached small force to the right
for the purpose of cutting off the party, when
they rctrcated in good order. The enemy con-
tinuc their works with great energy.
81 p. MA heavy fire was brought to bear
from the forts upon the enemy's works, and
produced very good results.
The enemy is now in movement towards Casa
Mata with his whole force, except some 200
men who are descending in the direction of
Santo Campo" ."--Picayme.
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THE CRlrrENDEN County TEAGEpY.-Thc wo-
man who figured in this tragedy was not hung
as was incorrectly stated, but on the evening
previously to the day appointed for her execu-
ton, made her escape with her children, and
succeeded in getting to Memphis. She was de-
tected, however, and arrested and lodged in
Jail by the authorities of that city. She will
be remandcd Immediately to Critenden county,
and be dealt with according to law.-cumasa.
Herald. 24h inst.
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TREASON AT VERA CRuz.-A private letter
from Vera Cruz says that Miramon has still
many active friends i'll the city, who are only
awaiting an opportunity to bctray it into his
hands. 1t is publicly stated, indeed, in the
bulletins of the 18th inst, that several indi-
viduals had been caught in communication
with the enemy through the market men and
hueksters. These communications had been
carried on, il is believed. ever since Miramon
appeared before the city.
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A DESPERATE NEaRo.-Last Tuesday morn
ing, whilst the steamer McRae was lying at our
landing, negro boy named Jake, Zone Of the
hands on board,) belonging to lady living In
New Orleans, came ashore and was detected,
by Mr.. Theo Dufard, in the act Of stealing a
sleeps skin from the market house. Mr.. d. at
tempted to lay hands on the fellow, when he
made murderous thrust at him with knife,
slightly wounding him in the side. The culprit
was arrested and lodged in jail.
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Larrache and Arcilla lately bombardcd by
the Spanish fleet, arc two small ports on the
Atlantic coast. The latter is a town Of about
a thousand inhabitants, eleven leagues south
west of the Tangicr, and is defended by only
been the ordinary station of the Emperor of
Morocco's fleet.
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~ The original manuscript Letters of Ju-
MUS, so far as they have been preserved in the
Woodlall family, have recently been offered to
the British Government by Mr.. H. D. Woodtall
for $500.
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:G.Et" We are indebted to Adam Clark, ESD.
co-cditor of the Ouachita Herald, published
at Camden, Ark,,) for late number of his
paper. The Herald is large, fine looking
paper, and, judging from the number before
us, is edited with taste and ability.
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The FIRST GrN FROM PENNsYlvAN1A-IHe
Home Of The President Spsaks.-The Mayorality
election came off in Lancaster, Pa, on Tues
day. The vote cast is very heavy. Sander
son, Democrat, is elected Mayor over Burrows,
Republican, by lS9 majority-a Democratic
gain Of 500 over the vote of last October.
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The House Post Office Committee believe
daily Overland Mail can be carried to San
Francisco for million of dollars annually, iu-
stead of million four hundred thousand, as
was enormously stated.
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PERsoNAI.-We hud the pleasure Of cali
this week from our worthy State Senator. His
Honor is looking remarkably wcll-so much
ko that VIC presume he has already concluded
to vote for The Charleston nominec.
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MELANCHOLY AccIDENr.-From the Washing
ton Telegraph of the 2lst we learn that one even
ing last week the dress of the wife of DR.. S.
Wallace of Hampstead county. took fire and
before the flames could be extinguished, she
was so badly burned that death soon afterwards
cusued.- Cnm!ta (trkl HcrqM.
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PERsoNAL.--Hon. G. H. Morrison returned
home from Baton Rouge last week, looking in
excellent health. As the presiding officer Of
the House Of Representatives. Mr.. Morrison has
given very general satisfaction. With his nu-
merous friends, we are glad to welcome him
home again.
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The Republican newspaper has issued its
last number, and The National Era will also
be difcontinued after next week, for want of
sufficient patronage. An effort will be made
to unite the subscription lists of the two, on
which to form new Republican paper.
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gess> The New York Times says the ccebra-
ton of St. Patrick's Day in that city was uu-
usually enthusiastic. The weather was favor
able, and the united civic and military display
quite imposing.
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SUDDEN DEArH.-A man named }. "A. Sachon,
from Ala, a passenger on the steamer Twilight,
on her last up-bound trip, died very suddenly
of inflammation of the brain. His body was put
ont and inferred at this place.
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Rev. Henry g. Alexander, son of the late
James W. Alexander, D. D., has been appointed
professor Of Bellies Lcttres in the College of
New jersey.
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.G:S- The residence of Brown Cozzens Esq.
near Natchez, was destroyed by fire OH the
goth inst. The Courier says that portion Of
the furniture was saved.
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the Nations voice to rehuke the mad blast of
sectional animosity, and calm to gentle undu-
lation the surging waves Of blinded rage and
unreasoning violence.
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.Gss- The new King Charles XIV, of Sweden
and Norway, is to be crowned in Drontheim,
May 8, 1860, (hs 3ith anniversary together
with his Queen Louise.
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New HAMrTHlRE.--The election news from
New Hampshire is by no means SO promising
to the Republicans as their organs wish to be-
lieve. The Majority will not exceed 5000 in
stead of $4,000, as they would teign make out
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Ga- Hons John slidell, John NJ. Landrum,
Tom. g. Davidson, 10. Lane and Miles Taylor,
have our thanks for valuable public docu-
mcnts
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Commercial Intelligence.
New Advertisements.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
Parish of Ouachita, !
9th District (tourt
COTTON QUOTATIONS,


STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
Parish Of Ouachita :
18th District Court.
Succession of James Simmons, decd.
WHEREAS, Jacob A. Coon has filed in
the office Of the Clerk Of the 18th Judi
clal District Court, in and for the Par
ish Of Ouachita, his petition praying
that nc may be appointed Administra,
tor Of said succession.
Now, therefore, unless opposition
be made thereto within ten days from
the date hereof, the said appointment
will be made according to law.
Z. GOODLETT, Clerk.
MONROE, La, March 26, 1860.
Morrison & Purvis.
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ID L T. ID

In Columbia, Caldwell Parrish La, after q
short illness of eight hours duration, Miss
PAULINE WILLARD, late Of this parish, aged As
years.
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OuRsELr.--We present the Register this week
in an improved style and hope in future to
meet the highest expectations Of our patrons
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Special Notice.

From this date William T. Atkins, Esq. is
authorized to collect and receipt for all ac-
counts due the Register. Mr.. A. can be found
at his Law Office, next door to Morrison s.
Purvis, ut all hours.
el SAM'L. BARD, Editor.
Monroe. Feb. 0, 1860.
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rs In another column we publish an able
letter from " Benton" It's to tie point.
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has our kind Acknowledgements for files Of city
papers.
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The Postmaster General of Canada has re.
lieved the postmastcrs from the obligation TO
open offices gu Sunday,
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sD- See important telegraphic dispatches on
first page. g
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DISSOLIITION

HE Partnership heretofore existing
- under the name of lister g. LAM.
gan, House Painters, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
j. LANIGAN.
W. B. LISTER.
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The undersigned, thankful for the
liberal patronage that has been be-
slowed upon them will still carry on
the House, and Ornamental Painting
and Paper Hanging. After serving
his regular apprenticeship and carry.
ing on the business for a number of
years, he thinks that he can give en-.
tire satisff. .ction.
w. B. LISTER.
REFERENcEs.-Osborne Jones, Monroe,
La; Col. Rutling, Washita River; W.
H. Gale, Monroe.
Orders left at the Post Office or w.
Il. Gale, Land Agent, will be prompt
ly attended to. All work warranted.
Mar. 90, '6O,-tf.
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RENEWAL OF HosTIIIT1Es.-SECoND BoMBARD.
MENT OF VERA CRUz.-DEsTRUcrIoN OF LIFE
AND PROPERTY IN THE CITY.-GREAT EXCITE
MENT AT VERA Cruz!