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Mir. q. La Haehe, organist in St. Theresa,s

Mr.. T. La Hache, organist in St. Theresa's
church. piano dealer Baronne street. invites his
friends examine his splendid Weber pianos, which
he pronounces the best instruments now made. We
copy with pleasure the following notice. taken from the
Times of this muchesteemed old citizen it being well
deserved compliment:
The citizens and particularly the music Glowing people
of city have but to glance back the vista OF nearly
quarter a century, when they will see the name of
our friend and composer, La Hache, standing, in the
authority the Crescent City preeminent in
his Judgment impartial in his views and stranger to
pre- udice in his opinions of piano manufacturers Mr.
La only been the head and front of popular
favor sought after by residents for his unerrng
Judgment and skill in giving it, but his position in
patronage which will reap him the just hr
binSer advertisement asserts. We safe
iy say it is founded upon observation unprcludced
motives, careful examination OF the Weber piano, and
the honest follow out the motto of Pdtadn
faert fcrat lie is unmstakable authority, and as
4 such we wish him every success
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DIOCESE OF BALTIMoRE-Dedh ola Religious.
Died, on Thursday, the 5th inst, at the Con-
Vent of the Sisters of Mercy, Washington, ID.
c., Sister NJ. Francis de Sales Hoover Of heart
twenty -siXth year of her age, and sixth of her
religious profession.
Death Of q Nm.-Died. on the 9th inst, Sister
Mary Samuel Pet, at the Academy of the Wis
itation, Baltimore, i'll the forticth year of her
age, and the seventeenth of her religious pro-
fession as Choir Sister. Sister Mary Samuel
closed edifying life by happy death. She
was Il daughter of John Pet, Esq, of Virginia,
and n niece of the late Rev. VIM. McSherry,
formerly Superior of the Jesuits in America
Baltimore Mirror
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MORNING STAR AND CATHOLIC szssEseER.
NFw ORLEANS. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1868,

new ORLEANS, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1868, 4
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Confined from First Page)
military looking gentleman, past the prime
of life, comfortably packed into close put
toned coat and furred travelling cap. HIS
complexion was fresh and commissioning
but his scant hair grew IN little grl.ziea
flats around his temples, and, with his IRON
grey moustache proelal,nea tne no naisss
to time. Upright as lance, his eyes spar
Eled with a genial light, and his carriage
had all the easy dignity of we'll controlled
hautcur. A little to his right stood young
lady, closely wrapped in Il long grey cloak,
the hood of which was drawn over her head,
scarcely allowing one to catch glimpse OF
n face lighted up with a mingled expression
of sweetness and archness, and n wealth OF
hair reminding you of the mill atmospheres
of Rembrandt.
Feel cold, Kate 2" asked the old gentle
man, with good, natured shrug,
" No, papa" she replied, "but can't
help wishing we were there"
stIn good time, dear. Has Mary fetched
the feet-warmers 7"
"Dear papa,' said the lady, "I took the
liberty of countermanding your orders. In
fact, desired her not"
"You did !" he said, rising on his toes and
looking down at the little lady. /" Youdid
Why, You incomprehcnsible creature, could
YOU think of travelling this weather without
something to preserve the vital heatf MY
dear, always keep the feet warm, and the
rest of the structure must go right. When
we were stationed in North Canada, and
the clothing of the regiment was run out,
and our men were dying in scores from f. frost %
bite, how do you think preserved my life
Why, by busting the soles of my socks with
curry-powder; and came home with q
whole nose, and not toe off-didn't /,
Kate Z"
"I'm sorry you didn't think of the curry
powder this morning, papa" said Kate,
With quiet laugh, "and cayenne SO cheap !"
"Right, my dear; there you're right, as
you always are. Couldn't you.
"Now, ladies and gentlemen" cried the
guard, in a hoarse, bluff voice, step in"
This peremptory invitation settled the
question relative to curry-powder, and
and my two friends got into the coach.
The whip was cracked, the horses were
woed ;" and in q few minutes we were
rafting along the road.
ITO be Continued,)
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fCommunicated.l
O. L. OF GOOD HARBo8.

PIAouEMINEs PARISH, Dec. IA, 1868.
The inhabitants of our settlement witnessed
Yesterday one of those ceremonies, the remem-
brance of which is always dear to Christian
heart. person whose iberality is equal to
his modesty, had given fine statue of the
b. " for the not vet completed main altar OF
our little church, and the festival of the I'M
maculate Conception had been selected for its
blessing.
The ceremony began at 10 A. NJ, mass being
chanted by one of the Rev. clergymen of st.
Louis Cathedral New Orleans, Father Ferec,
whose sweet voice filled up the sacred etlitice,
and was duly answered by our choir, which,
though young, is promising
At the Gospel our worthy pastor, Rev. NTH.
Harnais, in a short, well adapted allocution,.
put forth before the fuitlment of N1arys
prophecy: 'sHenceforth all generations shall
cali me jlessed.'i blessed" he said because
she had been preserved from original sin as
Mother of God-blessed, because she had shown
herself our Mother through the succession of
ages" After he had developed his subject in
a clear and logical manner, he concluded by
expressing his ardent wishes that the shrine of
OIL. of Good Harbor should become famed
like many sanctuaries consecratcd to God,
under the patronage of his immaculate Mother.
At the conclusion of mass Father terec
assembled the pulpit and delivered beautiful
discourse on the OCCASION We sincerely regret
not to have been able to follow the Rev. gem
tleman throughout, his subject, for as much
as we could understand, and from what we
heard afterwards from those who can better
appreciate the sweet language in which he
| spoke gives great praise to his eloquence.
Every thing speaks in Jhim, words, voice and
gesture. Many will remember his rather short
! visit to small village.
Then fol- owed the blessing of the statue, which
stood nearly six feet high ona throne erecte;;i.
in the chancel. We hope tosee it next Sunday
in the ornamented niche prepared for it in the
the shamrocks that SO artistically divide the
| yellow, purple, blue and green crown of stained
| glass around the head. 5-.... r. .e
/ The benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
| pIe1 I'm cera
going home was that the unfavorable weather
prevented many from being present. c.
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One hundred and seventeen 1harristers ana
one hundred attorneys were candidates at the
recent English election.
The army pay for this year amounts to $l2s'-
OOO, OOo A nice sum to pay for keeping the
States united in a time of peace.
We acknowledge the courtesy of an invitation
to the festival given by the Children OF Mary
on Saturday evening, for the benefit of twin
cent de PauPs Church.
1t is reported the Washington authorities
contemplate placing the Freedmen's Hospital
in this city under charge of the Sisters OF
Charity.
A brute, named Engleman, living at Car
lingsville, Ill, lately cut the throat OF his
divorced wife, when the incensed people hung
him.
A woman, named Head, was last month SEN
fenced by the magistrates of Tunbridge Wells,
England, to three months imprisonment for
practising witchcraft.
The Canadian authorities are indignant at
the hanging of the mail robbers, as they were
surrendered conditionally that they were to re-
ceive fair trial.
| A committee of the United States Senate are
seeking for means to protect the lives of trav-
elers. The speediest means will be found in
han ging a few railroad and steamboat officials
resolution has passed the lower Board, IN
structing the, City Treasurer not to receive city
notes for taxes. This is the first step towards
reputation, although it is disavo wed.
! London papers acknowledge that Reverdy
johnson would have made better terms If lie
had not been in such haste to gain the credit
of settling the Alabama case.
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DEsrrsrnY.-In the whole round of ills to

DENTIsTRY-In the whole round of ills to
which humanity is liable there is none that 80 h
necessarily fata-as those affecting the teeth ms Is
upon good digestion and there can be no good
digestion without good mastcato,s We are assured
that Mr. Tee Canal street. ranks hlsh IN his pro-
ession dentist the best evidence Of which is that
done by him, and recommend him TO snch oil their pa
require skiilfu operator While engagea on
work with the that no am9ant OF & =,
a set furnished by Mr.. Telle. See advertisement.
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LAY A COOP FouNDAr1oN.-Th celebrated

LAY A Coop FoUNDATIoN.-The celebrated
DR. Boerhaave left legacy 70 posterty the Whole OF
death. The medical world were ageg when the time
came for publishing the experience OF this great
ity The gist of his lifelong was found IN
sentence: Keep the fest warm and me head sSos
& wintz Camp street win enable every man, woman
tion with scrupucus precsion, their stock
Of boots shoes combine comfort with elegance The
Foundation good dressing reefs well made fash
ionable boot shoe-without this, all dressing 10
frippery and tawdriness. Read Messrs G.. & WIS I'D
yertisement and be governed accordingly.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN.-Whatm more ae-
ceptablc Christmas gift than robe de chambre from the
fair hands of lady If there is any thing more agree
able it may be the gift of gloves Both of these articles
found at r. b. Walshes ~lIo Canal street. Givers Of
either be forgotten, while the former envelopes
the person the latter the hand. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
and ham-they represent the bonds which indissoubly
bind the sexes. See advertisements.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

AUSTRIA AND THE GENERAL CoUNCIL.-The
Joikstreund (Nienna) announces that the Under
Secretary OF State to the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, NJ. de Mysenbourg, has been designated
to represent Austria in the Ecumenical Coun-
ell of Rome, in quality of Plenipotentiary Ex-
traortiinary.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

j. H. HARTE Druggist and Apothecary, Clai,
borne street keeps full Of fresh drugs and
chemicals always on hand. His ability asa capable
compounaer and in putting
which all calls in and ont of is within
the knowledge the writer rendering him one of the
popular prescrptonists in the ty See adVertse
ment.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

PIANos.-Zorn & Bremen, % Camp street,
importers and dealers in pianos inform the public as
will be by their advertisement elsewhere that they
just in receipt of complete assortment OF the
times The Stenway piano together with stools and
covers, etc. imported holiday demands may be
found at the place by neglecting to call as above
bargains may be lost
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20
MWHERE sHA11 I DINE fn-The at

"WHERE SHALL DINE f"-The above phrase
has found it's embodiment ir dramatic literature But
as A condition precedent comes the important query
Where procure the best materials upon which to
directing the anxious inquirer to l. G.. Berry CO. 8
store Camp street where materials that would satisfy
Soyer can found in abundance and considering the
quality, at moderate prices. See advertisements.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

Gallileo and Newton have contributed greatly
to our knowledge celestial terrestrial aairs: but
their TO the comfort of species is not
compared with those of townsnan 8. n. Moody,
whose benevoence is mot confined to pent up Utica
but extends from pole TO pole and papabe that he
who runs read where the naked may be clothed,
and at such moderate rates that the whole Of
be much matter of wonder, as the scene from
London bridge will be to the coming New Zeaander-
They must be shtess indeed who cannot be suited at
Moody. advertisement for tempting list of holi
day
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

A. Bannon, Grocer, corner of Franklin and
Perddo streets equal to any amount Of araIghts on
the choicest and the liquors are OF the
best brands. See advertisements
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

J. Lincoln y Co. raisers of all kinds of
buildings, Il9 Robin street, prepared to perform all
business entrusted them in their special line. We
understand the facilities of these gentlemen are such
that they undertake jobs scale gigantic, as to be
hitherto unknown in the South. See advertisement
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

OcUIIsT.-The Importance of q skillfnl prac-
toner all diseases Affecting dclicaAe organ a.
the eve must be obvious Dr. C. Beard Ice Canal street.
attending the most famous schools abroad. has
precced in this city with great acceptance ZOE years.
Sec advertisement.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

Messrs johnson g. Shields, a. will be seen
by have the late
have increased and business conded to them will
ha satisfactorily attended to.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

DR.. F. II. Knapp, Dental Surgeon, 10 Canal
street has been betoie public for the last thirty
years and has been looked up to one of the most
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS
NsoN's PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,

JoHNsoN's PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,
572- MAGAZINE STREET 512
Il. j. SOUBY, Operator.
Work executed this Gallery in every style pertain
ing to the art at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, and
perfect satisfaction guaranteed pay expected
WINES AND LIQUORS. -
w Twenty quarter-pipes Choice Old COGNAC will
be sold to trade quantities suit purchasers
Those in would do well to call before buying else
where.
SCOTCH AND IRISH WHISKY.
supply always hand of the choicest and at most
reasonable prices.
RECTIEIED SPIRITS.
1t smy habit always to have my Neutral Spirits pass
through from three five recters sodly packed The
Spirits rectied must be superior Those in want,
particularly for fine purposes, will please call and ex-
anime.
DOMESTIC LIQUORS.
Brandy Whisky and Gin must be choice, the spirits
being very pure.
WINES AND CoRDIALS.
A choice supply always on hand.
p EDWARD BURKE,
dis 1y ls6 and 1872 Tchoupitoulas street.
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RECONSIDERATION many unavailingly re.
greet when too late not having memorials 81 findrea
Bile and willing to execute photographs that will give
satisfaction.
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made speciality Of parts Of their
which they invite public attention The aluminium cast
plates are put M 6y alone. See advertisement
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

Holy DAY PREsENTs.-We would direct at
tention James A. Greshams advertisement in ano-
Their column announcing large assortment Of articles
mentioned Catholic Prayer Books and Bibles and an
endless variety of choice articles which will well repay
a visit to examine at his store in Camp street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

Houseseekers will please notice an advertisement in
another column of house to rent 3 Girod street. suit
able for large, respectable family.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

n. p. Buckley, 8 Camp st., is one of the oldest
watehnakers in the city and one Of the beat at the
ery which be chosen from to advantage at this
festive season foE pTesonts.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

NJ Wheelahan's, 105 Canal street, is we be-
lcVc the oldest establishment of the kind in the city
Ills wall paper paints window glass etc, is
large and well selected. Sec advertisement
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-20

Punctual attendance of the members of the
Hibenan Benevolent Association is requested at the
meeting to be held Monday evening, 2lst inst see al
yertisement.
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y, MIGRANTS, LABoRERs, MECHANICS.

n
many cmigrants arriving frera Europe, par.
ties wishing Farm Laborers, Mechanics, House SER
wants will do well to call at the BUREAU OF MIMI
GRAFTON, liz Customhonse street, New Orleans, OK
their address with description of the kind of Ia
Dor required. Persons wishing employment may also
avail themselves of this advantage.
The Chief of the Bureau is preparing for publication
at earld report upon the resources of Louisi
ufactung resources and wou be under obligations 1or
any new or unusual information upon these subjects
The results of individual industry economy IN iar
ing ami fruitraising are especially desired;
n,a i'm Chiefs Bureau of Immigration.
JNMAN LINE STEAMSHIPS
Under contract for Carrying United States and Brit
ish Mails.
Sailing from Pier As, North River New York, every
SATURDAY.
Sailing from Liverpool every WEDNESDAY.
:. Queenstown THURSDAY.
SPEED AND EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS INSURED
First Cabin to Liverpool and Queenstown from New
First Cabin to London from New York......
:. :. 70 Havre. Antwerp. Rotterdam, 80
First Cabin 70 New York from Liysrpeoi Or Queens
sseerase to New York from LivsIp e Or Queens
steerags to New Orleans via New York
Each stesrage passenger VIII BE- provided with
rooms room 81 shsnss fS Proysicns quality
half
Tickets may be procured by those desirous Of bringing
out their friends at the above rates.
Prepaid EILfoT q p McKHEVER, gents
DIS Iy 1870 Common corner Cnrendelet street..
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TOYS &: W Ell N9 g AZ I, TOYS
TOYS.

MOUND CITY
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
tof St. Louis Missouri.i
LOUISIANA AGENCY:
No. Story Building, Upstairs.
OFFICERS FOR LOUISIANA BRANCH:
Gov. C. H. MOUTON. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES President.
Judge =. T. MERRICk-. Vice President
MEDICAL. ExAMINERS
W. G. AUSTIN, NJ. D., JOS. n. FOLWELL, NJ. d.
NEW ORLEANS DIRECTORS:
Gov C. II. Mouton Judge E. T. Merrick Messrs. T. II.
Hatch c. Chism James ackson Octave VOORHEES, Thos.
Fitzwiam, L. S. Morse, and b. u. SHINES.
All kinds Life Policies issued by this Company.
dl3 6m
rNRUNKS, yALISES AND BAGS =
We have just received and opened the largest tment
of
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S FINE TRUNKS
in the city.
To our Ladies' Ristori" Trunks would call espe
cia attention. being the first of the kind seen
New Orleans Our stock OF BAGS embraces the latest
styles found either in New York or Paris .
10 Retail Dealers offer great Inducements in Trunks
by the nest Shawl Straps 10y Trunks, etc
BLAKELY & HOGAN,
d13 I'm s Charities street New Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-06
NOTICE
To State Tax Assessors and to Taxpayer,

AUDITOR s OFFICE. !
new orleans, August 6. 1868. !
So many complaints having been made to this
office of injustice done to taxpayers by State Asses
sors in different parishes. hereby notify all State
Tax Assessors that the law requires them to notify
taxpayers as follows:
The Assessors and Board Of Assessors shall i'm.
mediately give notice by advertisements posted IN
at least two public places each parish or district
that they have lodged their assessment roll with the
Recorder, Justice of the Peace, or Parish Recorder
as the case may be, in order that any person az.
grieved by such assessment may appeal and have the
same corrected if found incorrect" (See Revised
Statutes of 1855, 1856. D. 4s7, 3s)
also notify all taxpayers that the law makes full
provisions for the correction OF all errors of Asses
sors as follows:
Section 81. Any person conceivng himself az.
grieved by any assessment, may, within thirty DAYS
after it shall have been delivered and advertised
as required in the preceding section, make
an appeal in writing stating particularly the
correction desired on proof Of the fact the
Recorder, Justice, or Parish Recorder shall
have full power and authority to correct errors but
he shall in no case reduce the amount of any assess
ment without first notifying the Assessor of his par
ish or district of such claim and it shall be the dlty
OF such Assessor before the expiration Of the time
for closing said assessment roll to examine such ap
pcation, and confer with such Recorder or Justice
on the correctness Of the claim. If any omissions
are discovered in the additions are found
the same may also be corrected" (See Revised
Statutes of ls55-ls56 page 467, s7)
An persons DESTROYS of doing so can thus have am.
pie time and opportunity to have their assessment
corrected; and l warn all taxpayers to avail
themselves Of this provision of the law as shall not
hereafter, under any circumstances interfere with
the assessment rolls Of any parish
q. NJ. WICKLIFFE
aus D30t WET Auditor of Slate
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-06


It is with no ordinary feeling Of
sorrow that we learn Of the death
Of the wife Of our old army friend,
Colonel W. D. Smith, for long time on
duty in this Department To the many
friends Of Colonel Smith in this city this
intelligence will be sad indeed, and all
will unite with us in giving expression to
the most sincere sympathy for our
bareaved friend.
Judge Pardee, Of the First Judicial Dis
trles returned yesterday from months
vacation in the North, wearing the bloom
Of renewed health. We welcome him
home.
he reports ne great Northwest all aglow
with the campHEes Of Grant and Colfax.
Our friends uensInnaIIy bring US glorious
tldings.
Colonel Yasrina D. Who has been absent
about four weeks, returned last evening,
having passed through the great West and
portion Of New England. He represents
that The Democrats generally, in private
conversation, concede the election 81 Grant
and ooIfaz, and admit thas there is NJ
chance ior Seymour and Blair The buaI
neN men If The North are contributing
nsAar freely to secure Grants election
EfoM 81 be could see, hear, and learn, the
slello8 arse Is sure to triumph Withou
the foia n single Southern State.