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Year: 1860

Sanitary Measures are necessary at this sea-
son of the year, to insure the health of the
city, but they can only be made efieetuaI by
rigid enforcement. If diseases are likely to
be engendered by the accumu iation of decay ed
discover these accumulations, unless he has
the power to visit every back yard and cellar,
and see that cleanliness prevails II he has
not the power TO visit private premises, can
he possibly tell where foul subs arces exist,
unless given information by others Many
of the alleys and street cutters about the civ
need the attention of scavengers; but, unless
private lots are kept in order, the mere scrap
ing and sweeping of streets will not prevent
unpleasant cdOrs.
Year: 1860

HAVE bought the patent of Messrs. W. F. &
l. c. j. 8ProFost's Iron Screw and Le-
Ver Press. for the Parishes of East and West
Feciana and Ponte Coupee. This press is now
ahead of all others in use, for durability ecOno-
my, strength, &C.. and it is the same that took the
premium at the Mississippi State Fair. in 1858.


The sale of the patent of this celebrated Press
for the different counties in the Southern States
has been unprecedented; and it is generally pre-
dicted that in few years, they will supercede
all other cotton Presses known.


4 word rs to the cost of these presses It has
been proven beyond the least possibility of a
doubt, that there has never been Press invented
that begin to compare with this one for cheap
ness. Therefore if there is any thing in economy,
they must certainly fad great favor with the cot
ton planting portion of our community They
seldom get out of repair are easily fixed. and
taking ALI things into consideration no Press
has ever been thought of by any mechanic, that
Is destined to prove of so great benefit to the
cotton planter, as ''Proyost's Iron Screw and Lee
yer Pressn


In the language of the Messrs. Provost, ave
claim for this Press many advantages over all
the Presses in use. The Press is well adapted to
any style of tiin House, as it can be worked in
or out Of the lint room, taking up but little
requires but little timber and must be durable,
as all OF It's working parts are Of iron, of great
power, as it combines both the lever and the
screw, and 50 simple that the negroes can work
it with dispatch. We can press any weight of
bales required with ease" w


As it is more easy to convince persons of the
superiority Of this press by showing it in full
operation this is to let planters know that have
one in Bayou Sara, and will take pleasure in
showing it to any who may desire to purchase.
l. will also contract to put up these Presses on
any plantation in the parishes Of pointe Coupee
and East and West Fehciana. Orders particu-
larly desired. as wish to show planters the
great superiority Of Provosts Press over all others
In existence. Je1I. III. TENNEY,
Year: 1860

D ECENTLY established on False River. begs
IL leave to offer his services to planters in the
capacity of BLACKSMITH. ENGINEER and
WHEEL WRIGHT. Known for long time in
this parish he relies upon the, patronage of the
public and hopes by his exertions and skill to
satisfy all WHO may favor him with a call.


Gs~Horse shoeing done in satisfactory man
ncr my20
Year: 1860

A certain tract of land, situated on the Island
OF False River, at place called the Baic, in
this Parish, measuring two arpents front on the
Bale, by forty arpents in DEPTH more or less;
bounded on the one side by the land of Joseph
Momotte and on the other side by the land Of
Jules Major. between lines converging towards
the rear, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Year: 1860

DA WIS
c0HPoUHD SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY AND TAR
Under Its influence the dangerous cough removed spit
ting Of bleed prevented The breathing rendered soft and
easy and the unfortunate sufferer restored from the
awful condition of Consumption TO healthy and comfortable
existence


For sale in New Orleans, wholesale and Retail by
], WRIGHT a CO.,


81 and lbl Chartres street,


Sole agents for the South.
Year: 1860

Maurice Lester was near the starooard
gongway when the ship struck, having start:
cd aft to look to the helm. The shock
threw him upon his back, and he tried to get


up, but ere he could regain his feet the
food OF mad waters came surging over the
bark, and he was thrown-he knew not


where. He enIy knew that the food came
that it caught him in its giant grosp-that
it hurled him ss the gale hurls feather
that his head was hurt-that his body was
tossed and bruised-and then the lamp oil
his consciousness went out. When he came
to himself it was daylight, and the rays OF
the sun were beaming above him. At first
he did not attempt to move, any fdrther than
simply to assure himself that he was really
alive and sensible but sought to recall the
events Of the past which he did, very clear.
ly, up to the time when his ship struck UP.
on the rocks,-he could 60 no farther. Al.
ter this he raised himself upon his elbow.
and tried to gaze about him. He found
himself upon bed OF sand, between two
immense rocks. He had been landed there
in that deep nook, end the tide had gone out
and left him. In little while he rose to
Ills feet, and managed to crawl up, by the
aid of stranded spar, over a long part o


one Of the rocks.


After seeing all that was to be observed
from this point, he moved on towards whe'cse
he thought he should soonest ind an open
beach, for he felt faint and he wished to find
help as soon as possible. After toiling over
slippery, sllmy rocks, ard cvusl. tearing
crsgs, until his clothing was ell torn, and
bis flesh bruised and lacerated, he finally
reached an open space among the rocks,
where many pieces OF the wreck had been


lodged, and where he found the bodies Of
three Of his men. He fastened to the spot
Year: 1860

A STRING OF PEAMs.- Cultivate true sent-
ments, and good manners will suggest them
selves.


Men are said to admire that which they look
up to and to love that which they look down
upon.


Generosity consists not in the sum given, but
in the manner and the occasion OF its being be-
slowed.


TO quel the pride even of the greatest, we should
reflect how much more we owe to others than to
ourselves


We are sure to be losers when we quarrel with
ourselves it is civil war, and in all such conten-
tions, trlumphs are defeats.


The Philosopher Frazer says that though man
without money is poor, man with iothine but
money is poorer"


Philosophers themselves like the stole gentleman
of Marmontel, after praising simplicity of living,
often sink to sleep on heavy suppers and beds of
down.


An old author remarks: In borrowing money
be precious of your word for he that hath care
OF keeping days of payment is lord Of another
mans purse
Year: 1860

Attempt at Smieide-Yesterday afternoon the
residents Of Valley street were very much ex.
cited at the announcement that TEMPLE
SHINAULr, young man, had taken poison to
destroy himself, ahd that he was feared 10 be
in precarious condition. Physicians were
at once sent for. and the young man was given
the usual antidotes and partially relieved Of
his suferings. gentleman who saw him
says that he bit and tore his hands until they
bled profusely, and that he vowed TO destroy
himself IN less than q week, even though his
physicia@ should succeed in saving him. Al
q late hour in the afternoon he was believed
to be out of immediate danger.
Year: 1860

Infdnfieide.-We have already noticed the
fact that the dead Uody of newborn babe
last Thursday morning, and that its mother
Mary Farrell, would be taken into custody to
answer for the death OF the babe. Since then
the unfortunate woman has been arrested and
committed to Jail to answer for the offence on
the 2Uth inst. She states that the child died
soon after its birth for want of atten ton that
she kept its remains in her room until it be.
came so offensive as to attract the attenf ton OF
Others in the house; and that she then put il
into the culvert as the most certain means of
getting rid OF it, and of hiding her shame
Mrs. Farrell is a widow, aud came from Ash.
land TO this city about three months ago. She
is about thirty five years Of age, aud Is now in
such feeble health rs to need medical attend.
aNce,
Year: 1860

An amusing matrimonial story is told OF the
olden time in New England. 1t so fell out that
two young people become very much smitten
with each other as young people do. The young
~Omans father wealthy Quaker - the
young man was respectable. The father could
stand 10 such union, aud resolutely opposed it,
and the daughter dare not di,Obey openly. She
"met him by moonlight" when she pretended
never TO see him, and sh, pined and wasted
away. She was really in loye-a state of sighs
and tears, which women Oltener reach in imagi-
nation than reality. Still the father remained in
exOrable.


Time passed on, and the rose on Mary's dam
ask cheek passed off. She let no concealment,
like worm in the bud, prey on that damask
cheek, but when the father asked her why she
pined, she always told him. The old gentleman
was widower, and loved his daughter dearly.
Had it been widowed mother who had Mary in
charge, widow's pride would have given way
before the opportunities of daughter Men are
not, however, stubborn in such matters, aud
when tn father saw that his daughters hear;
was really set upon the match, he surprised he
one day By breaking out


Mary, rather thar NOPE 10 death, thee had
better marry as soon as thee choose, and whom
thee plcases."


And then what did Mary Wait I'll the birds
of the air had told her swain OF the change, or
until her father had lime 10 alter his mind again /?
Not a bit OF it. She clapped her neat, plain
bonnett on her head and walked directly 10 the
house OF her intended, as the street woul! carry
her She walked into the house without knock
ing-fOr knocking was not then fashionable
and she found the family just sitting down to din
ner


Some little commo;ion was exhibited at so un-
expected and SO unusual an apparition as the
heiress in the widows cottage, but she needed
it not. John looked up inquiringly. She walk.
ed directly up to him and took both his hands in
to hers.


"John," said she, father says may have
thee"


And John got directly up from the dinner ta-
BILE, and went to the parsons. In just twenty
five minutes they were man and wife
Year: 1860

From the above statement it will be seen that
we have already disappointed ourselves in ship.
ments of copper from this port. the present seas
on.


But We are not yet done and if the Northern
Light will telegraph us when she arrives at Port
age Lake, she can have all the copper she will
want from this place-not full load bat enough
to make up her cargo for the last trip.


Our mines are producing more than they have
been at any previous time-;he National and
Rockland will augment their next seasons ship
ment largely over the present showing while the
Bohemian, Totec, Evergreen Bluff, Ogima,
KnOwlton and Superior some of which have
shipped none this season and Others but little
will probably all make respectable shipments the
coming year.-Ontondgon Miner, Nor. II.
Year: 1860

Be KIND.
Be kind to thy father; for when thou vast


young


Who loved thee so fondly as he?
He caught the first accents that fell from thy


tongue,


And join'd in thy innocent glee,
Be kind to thy father, for now he is old,
His locks intermingled with gray;
His footsteps are feeble-once fearless and


bold:


Thy father is passing away.
Be kind to thy mother; for, 10 on her brow
May traces of sorrow be seen;
Oh, we'll Wayst thou cherish and comfort her


now,


For loving and kind she hath been.
Remember thy mother for thee will she


pray


AS long as God giveth her breath;
With accents of kindness, then, cheer her
lone way,


Fen to the dark valley of death.
BE kind to thy brother: his heart will have


dearth


Ifthe smiles of thy JOY be withdrawn;
The flowers Of feeling will fade at the birth
If love and affection be gone.
Be kind to thy brother. wherever you are;
The love of brother shall be
An ornament purer and richer by far
Than pearls from the depth Of the sea.
BE kind to thy sister, not many may know
The depth of true sisterly love;
The wealth of the ocean lies fsthoms below
The surface that sparkles above.
Thy kindness shall bring to thee many sweet


hours,


Aud blessings thy pathway shall crown.
Affection shall weave thee garland of flow


erS


More precious than wealth or renown
Year: 1860

SIGHT REsToRED.-A physiological wond-
er occurred short time since in New York
city. 4 young and exceedingly interesting
girl residing on Eighth street, whose amiable
disposition, elegant manners, and placid
beauty Of the soul, had endeared her to all
who knew her, a year or two ago, was compel
ed to discontinue her studies and leave school,
in consequence of a partial loss of eyesight
that threatened to become total. She was
entirely unable to read. A number OF
most skllful physicians were employed by
the family, and she was taken to some of ths
most noted occulists; but all their learning,
dexterity and management proved unaval-
ing. Her eyes looked healthy; were beaut-
fully pensive in their expression, and seem
deep as her soul was pure, but they were
nevertheless to her almost wholly useless
Notwithstanding this rather melancholy
physical defect, young man who had long
been devoted to her offered her his hand in
marriage She became his wife, and, strange
as it may seem, from that day her eyesight
began to improve, and she is now able to read
the finest print by gas light, without pain
and without any apparent optical injury.
Year: 1860

VI 4 U = II = I T u y y.
rINiiIS universally admired article for ladies
i trimming is graceful and pretty in its effect
every garment to which it is adapted either TOT
ladies or childrsns wear it is made by a new pro-
cess in the neatest, and most substantial manner
and will laundry equal to the best hand made kuf-
he. These Kuihes will be furnished by the box
of any material and style that may be ordered.
Call soon as it is going very fast:


;v "a c. C. BERRY, u King street.
Year: 1860

A connubial little sermon, from the
text, "Be happy as You are,' is thus
preached by contemporary print
"Wi.e and mother, are you tired and out
Of patience with your husbands and your
children's demands upon your time and
attention Are you tempted to speak
out angry feelings TO that faithful, but,
perhaps, sometimes needless exactiug
husband Of yours or to scold and fret
at those sweet and beautiful ones p
DO you groan and say, What fool /
was to marry, and leave my fathers
house, where lived at ease and in
quiet? p Are you, by reason ofthe care
and weariness Of body which wife-hood
and neighborhood must bring, forgetful
of, and unminded for their comforts and
their joys 0! wife and mother, what
if stroke should smite your husband,
and lay him low =? What if your chill
dren should be snatched from your arms
and from your bosom b? What if there
were no true, strong heart for you to
lean upon! What if there were no soft
little inuocents to nestle in your arms,
and to love you or receive your love
How would it be with you then =
Be patient and kind, dear wife; be un
wearying and long suffering, dear moth
er; for you know not how long you may
tarry with them. Let there be nothing
for you to remember which will wiring
your heart with remorse if they leave you
alone; let there be nothing for them to
remember but sweetness and love unut-
terable, ii You are called to leave them
by the way. Be patient, be pitiful, be
tender Of them all, for death will step
sooner or later between them and YOU
And 0 what would you do if you should
be doomed to sit solitary and forsaken
through years and years BE happy as
you are, even with all your trials; for,
believe it. thou wife of loving and true
husband, there is no lot in life so blessed
rs thine own
Year: 1860

lower story. This will consist Of ten separate
divisions, for the display and sale Of the different
kinds Of goods, each division being under an old
and experienced clerk Of the house. There are TO
be thirty.fiye clerks in all increase over the
former number. All the upper stories are 10 De
filed with the boxes and bales Of goods OF the
wholesale department, where planters and country
storekeepers may procure their supplies. This
branch of Messrs. Giquel & Jamison's business is
very extensive.


Mr.. Giquel stays most of the time in Paris, in
order to import for the fair daughters Of the South
all that is new, beautiful and rich in the way OF
material for raiment; and there is no one who un-
derstands this business better than he. Another
member of the house stays most of the time in New
York and thus the supplies of goods are well
selected and constant, as well as heavy. For some
days Mr.. Jamison and his men have been moving
the stock from the old store to the new. The
whole stock of this falls goods including goods on
hand and to arrive, will in value exceed $500, ,00O
This may afford some idea of the heavy business
transacted by Messrs. Giquel & Jamison.


The new store will open on Thursday next.
Already the ladies' as they pass, peep in with eager
and cxpectant looks, and great will be their rush
to the palace of fashion when opening day shall
arrive. It will be an event on Canal street. as
well as the new building one of its rroudest monr-
ments. Being on the shady side of the street in
the afternoon, the new store will offer this other
attraction TO the fair searchers for dry goods.
Year: 1860




Dear Crescent What say you to little gossip
As have not troubled you lately hope you will
bid me welcome, and if patient endurance is
merit welcome Iought to be, for can scarce write
a line without stopping to brush away those long.
billed intruders who would fain persuade US they
are our gentle little greyback cousins, by name
mosquitoe. ! don't know how you inhabitants of
the city proper regard them but we of the suburbs
are very much inclined to dsown the relationship,
for they are shockingly like troublesome dun,
ever presenting an unWelcome bill. And then it is
SO exceedingly interesting to be nterrupting loT-
ers rhapsodies with slap, first upon the check and
then upon the chin, the brow, the neck, the arms,
as you feel the piercing torture of the little tor
ments. A late article in Harper's Monthly, says
that the little ground spider has been the means Of
deterring many an anxously awaited proposal. If
so, what have not these gallinippers done! Just
imagine scene witnessed not long since, when
gallant, gay, and brave, with voice like Mario,
was serenading maiden fair and willing to be
enchanted just as his voice swelling clear as
clarion note, there came sneeZe, cough, a choke,
and sad to relate, rather naughty expression, not
exactly blessing the little imp that, mistaking his
mouth for a MINT bed in cavern dark, slipped
down his throat, and caused his terrible break
down. The hearty fit of laughter the ludicrous
scene gave me completely routed an attack of
blues that had been threatened with, SO did not
wish the gallniper worse fate than it met, if the
singer gallant and brave did. Now that dog collars
are in vogue, and our young gallants are in the
height-or rather should say the na,Totr-of fash
ion, mosquitoes and gallinipers have fair chance
and know of several who have an idea Of the
pleasantness Of counting maiden fair, with snowy
arms and shoulders, just now, what with keeping
their own necks and the neck and arms of their lady
| love clear of the teazng imps Dan Cupid has but
poor showing.


But, oh Crescent, why need you OF the lordlier
sex decry us poor feminines for one folly IN fellow
ing an ugly fashion because it is the fashion, Just
look at the beam in your own eye before you see
the mote in ours. Who ever beheld more ridieu-
lous sight than full-dressed beau now -a-days!
And those unmentionabes, with the fullness at the
waist and tapering down to almost clasp at the
ankle? wonder if ever man looked at himself
fulllength in mirror and then had courage to go
out upon the street in such looking article of
dress. Never let one of them cry down our darling
crinoline who ndulges in such pair of unmention-
abes. Oh, you men, you men how easy It's for
you to see the folly and absurdity of us poor
women, and how blind you are to your own. But
suppose tits human nature, and lords of creation
though you are, some of you are not bit wiser
than we of the weaker sex. With which trite
remark I'll bid you adieu until another time.


CLAIRE.
Year: 1860

IMroRTAscE OF PUBLICITY Hunts Merchants
Magazine for June one of the best numbers Of that
excellent work ever issued, says: Notoriey or pub
licity indispensable element of success to the
merchant, the manufacturer, or the mechanic, who
would give wide and speedy circulation to the
commodities and productions which he seeks to
exchange for money. He may have capital, skill,
convenient position, punctualty, industry and
honesty-every possible fitness for his business
and all is nothing if he has not sufficient notoriety,
let it cost more less, he must purchase or pro-
vide for as he purchases his stock OF goods And
it must be both positive and comparative. People
must not only know him and his business, because
Otherwise they will not find him; bnt they must
know him, because otherwise they will find and
trade with those who are better known. To do a
successful and profitable business, e merchant
must adYertise-no matter what be sells.
Year: 1860

SPEAKING on SATURDAY NiGHT.-On Saturday
night last the largest political gathering of the
campaign thus far, in this place. was addressed
by Maj Hammond, Gen. McDougal and Judge
McCorkle. more earnest and attentive audi
ence never beheld. The speakers occupied
some four hours, and the crowd was as large at
the conclusion as it was at the commencement
of the meeting Maj. Hammond's argument in
behalf of the regularity of Douglas nomination
was irresistible. A man who would dispute it.
would not believe though angel from heaven
were TO tell him that he was wrong and Major
Hammond right. There are some men who are
now like Pharaoh of old, who was given over
to hardship of heart and reprobacy of mind,
that he might believe lie" Such will attempt
to laugh truth to scorn, and scout Maj. Ham
monds argument-but only such.