The register., January 19, 1860, Morning, Image 1

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THE REGISTER.
rUBLIStfKD EVERT THURSDAY MORNIXG,
BY C. TELLES.
Every description of JOB Plll\T
IJNG executed with Dispatch and Neatness—
C heap —for CASH.
Termi of Subscription.
Invariably in Advance, .
Thr ee Dollars per Rnnura, or Fite Dollars
! or tyro years.
Two copies, (one year,) $ 6 00
Four «L « ,..10 00
Ten . " « 4t 20 00
Single copies 10 cents.
professional Cards.
COMPTON & BAUD,
Attorneys at Law,
Offices at Monroe and Bastrop, La.
Practice in all the Courts of the Twelfth
'Judicial District, comprising the Parishes'of
"Ouachita, Morehouse, Union and Jocksea.
references:
thrown, Johnston & Co., New Orleans,
Geo. M. Pinckard & Co., New Orleans,
•J. F. Wyche & Co., New Orleans,
J Ion. Tboa. T. Land, Supreme Judge.
llop. Lewis. Sel by, providence. La.
h. w. j emi sun.
Vernon, La.
t'kancls p. std bbs.
Monroe, fca.,
STUBBS & JEMISON,
ATTORNIES AT LAW,
Practice in tlic
Parislios of Ouacliitg, Jackson, Union,
Morehouse, Caldwell, Franklin, Bien
ville, Claiborne and Winn.
April 14, 1859. ly^
R. RICHARDSON,
Attorney &, Counselor at Law ;
Moxkob, i .a.
Will prnclico in all the Courts of Ibe 12tb
];iitlis!al l-lUtriet utiil the parishes of Caldwell
und Franklin.
Oct.- Li,_ 1859. iy.
A. H. MAR TIN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
*•' Monroe, I.a.
"Will attend tlitf ' Courts in the
Parishes coin prising''the 11th and 12th
•ludicial Districts.
Igr N. B. Office next door below
the l'ust Oflice
Nov. 1st. J858. - -l.v.
e. ji. mohiuson, «ko . run vis
MOURISOÎf & PURVIS,
Attorneys at Law,
[mn.y27-i.v-] MONROE, I .A.
J 0 "xi N U c~l H E R Y,~~
Attorney at Law,
Monroe, La.
Nov . 1 Uh, lSi'ig. l y.
~ 57 »T t. st se si a it u»o.\,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
LAW,
Monroe. ...La.
TARTS." I C E N E R Y ,
Attorney at Law,
Monroe, La.
Nov. 11th, 1S58. ly.
RO SIEBT RAY,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
Monroe. .. .La.
.V
P. 11. TOLEB,
A T X O il N E Y A T L A W,
Winsuoro', Franklin Parish, La.
foi'\l attend the District Court of
and a'-ç Ouachita. Catahoula and
JJ 1 ,4? ! Parishes, and also the Su
<?^ ir ' n '' Monroe.
* /}. 18 58,^-ly,
tAlU 'l -.R, wh. a. wiiyl'e.
1IAUVER & WHI TE,
ATTOWfEl'S S{ COUNSELORS AT LAW.
IVinnsboro, Franklin Parish, La.
TTTÜLL attend promptly to all bnsi
n es. 3 in 1he lltU oud J.2tli Judi
cial District Courts.
May 12, is.", 9. ly.
J B. Mathews. Wm. MoFee.
lUTlEKW» & Mcl lili.
Attorneys 4' Counsellors at Law.
Bastrop, La.
Will attend to all business entrusted
to them in lUe 12th Judicial District,
und also iu the Supreme Court at Mon
J)R. h. G. TEMPLE. ~
OPERATIVE, SURGICAL
and
MECHANICAL DENTIST,
Monroe, {Lu.)
March 21, 1858.— ly.
.1. i.. hvknic t.. a. shiki.d3.
£1 X R 7£ s: It S SI I E » S ,
ltccciving anil Forwarding
Cfcrcliants.
MONROE, LA.
licfor to Pilchcr & Goodrich, New Orleans,
(let. c, TiD.-tr.
Scientific and Practical
WATCH AND CLOCK
MAK ER.
JOHN Ï .ÎILLER,
Columbia, La.
Every description . „
of Watches, Clocks, IC~J '
. Music Boxes and
IH-''jfl Jewelry, carefully repaired.—
l ira—^ Twenty-t>vo years of practical
experience in the business, entitles him
to give the assurance that his work
will not be surpassed by any establish
ment in Louisiana.
An assortment of Watches, Clocks
nr.d Jewelry, of all descriptions; also,
Watch Clirystals, Fine Gold and Steel
Keys, Hands, and all other articles in
his'linc, always on hand. Old Gold
and Silver exchanged for new articles.
1'. S. The watches I have on hand
belonging to my customers in Ouachi
ta, and other Parishes, will be deliv
ered at Columbia when called for.
JOHN MILLER.
January 1st, 1860. jt ly
B . L . LYNCH,
ATTORNEY £ COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
r.o, TS Camp Street,
new orleans,
Front Office over Home Mutual In
surance Co., entraucc ou Natchez £ t.
Ovt. G, 1859. ly
SAMUEL BARD,
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA.
-KP 1 TOR.
VOL. X.
MONROE, LA., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, I860.
NO. 8.
Nero (Orleans JDirctlorn. *
b. bloomfieu). edgar steei.
BL00MFIELD & STEEL,
Publishers, Booksellers, Stationers,
and dealers in
PAPEKS ANW SCHOOL BOOKS,
Law, Medical, 'Theological and Mis
cellaneous Works, in all styles of bind
ing ; Libraries supplied on liberal
terms; Cheap Publications, Periodicals,
Magazines, received soon as issued
from the press.
Juvenile and Toy Books of every
description, Gaines, Alphabet Blocks,
Transparent Slates, and ABC Cards.
Blank Book Manufacturers, Printing,
Book Binding, Engraving aud Litho
graphing Visiting Cards neatly exe
cuted.
BLOOMFIELD, STEEL & CO.,
BOOK SELLERS A XD STA TB3NERS,
60 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Jan. 20, 1850. _ ly.
h. kendall carter & co.,
COTTON FACTORS,
and
C OMMIS SION MERC IIA XTS,
No. 15 St. Charles Street,
New Orleans.
N. Ii. — II. K. C. & Co.. are agents for, and
keep constantly on hand, Tratt's improved Cot
ton G ins.
March 25, IS'»8. 1
pilcher, goodrich & co.,»
COTTON FACTORS
—and—
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
38 Factor's How,
new orleans.
Dec. 9, 1858. __ ,v *
JT F. WÏCIIE & CO.
COTTON FACTOR,
and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
119 COMMON STREET,
new-orleans.
Dec. 9, 1858. ly*
J. IS. B1IES & (JO.,
cotton factoes
-—and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Union St.—Over Bank of New Orleans
NEW OR LEAKS.
Sgß~Refers to Jno. liay, Esij. Monroe
La.
March 15th 185S. ly.
Drugs, Chemicals, Paints,
Oils, Window Glass.
0. O. WOODMAN,
WHOLESALE DRUGGIST,
Corner Commerce aud Magazine Sts.
NEW ORLEANS.
Jan. 4, 1859. ly*
BURTON & WORK,
TOBACCO AND GENERAL COMMISSION
M E R C II A N T S .
95 Gravier Street,
New-Orleans.
J. IT. PruTox,
G. P. WouK.
l^n. J. C. Massie,
in Commendum.
Oct.. 18, 1859. ' ly.
[■ New Orleans.
- Houston, Texas.
j. m. a lue uts on. 1). l. mudüe
ALBERTS N ^ SIUI) (JE,
Agents for the sale of Mill and Plan
tation Machinery of every description.
Clemons, Brown & Co.'s Single nnd
Double Cylinder Cotton Gins, Bates'
Patent Steam Guagos. No. 8 Union
Street, New Orleans, La.
Oct. 13, 1S59. ly.
ii. jordan jas. brewer w. m. gillaspie
GILLASPIE, BREWER & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS.
—and—
CO \l MISSION MERC ITA NTS.
No. 38 UNION STREET.
NE IU ORLEANS.
JSfRcfers to Dr. C. 3. Dabbs, Mon
roe, Là., and Maj. James H. Brigham,
Morehouse Parish, .La.
September 15, 1859. ly.
DllS. D E HAET & SMITH,
DENTISTS,
17 Raronne St. near Canal St.
new orleans".
All operations entrusted to them will
be performed in the most skilful man
ner and warranted.
Dr. Smith will bo in Monroe on
the 25th of September next, to attend on
professional calls and remain three
weeks.
May 12. 1S59. " ly.
FELLOWES & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
149 COMMON STREET,
NEW-ORLEANS.
Refer to C. IT. Morripon. Esq.
Blankets! Blankets ! !
^ AA PAIR just deceived, comprising be?
J.UU quality heavy negro, grey and white
Mackinaw, and fine bed aud crib blankets
which will be sold l#w bv
nov.3. BYRNE & S1HELDS.
Trees, Plants, Seeds &c.,
TT-M. R. PRINCE, & Co. Flushing
N. Y. will mail to applicants who
enclose stamps, Priced Catalogues of
any department of their Nurseries, in
cluding a recent Catalogue of 140 va
rietie's of natiTe Grapw.
aoca l giDtomfsrmtnts.
New Fall and Winter Goods!
BYRNE & SHIELDS,
ARE now receiving and opeuing their exten
sive stock of
FALL AKD WINTER GOODS,
comprising everything needed in this section,
in the way of Plantation supplies, Dry Goods,
Groceries, Ilardware, Queensware, Clothing.
Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, iXrc.
We have inade our purchases entirely at the
North, and can allord to oiler a
Considerable Reduction
in pricks . We would be glad to have our
friends and the citizens of this and adjoining
parishes, coiue and see us and examine^ our
stock.
Monroe, October f>. 1859.—tf.
Fresh Groceries & Provisions.
WE have now in store the largest and most
complete supply of Family Groceries and
Provisions offered in this market, which we can
guarantee to be fresh—as follows :
Flour —Extra St. Louis and Superfine in
barrels and half-barrels.
St ;uar —Common, choice and crushed.
Molasses — Darrels and halves.
Hams —Sugar-cured. Duffield and Stagg and
Shay's.
•Bauox —Clear nnd ribbed sides and shoulders.
Pork, collets pepper, spices, lard, rice,
dies, soap, wines, brandies, «Src., for sale low by
BYRNE & SHIELDS.
Oct. 0. ? 69.~lf.
Boots, Shoes and Russets.
"ITEN'S thick double sole, calf, water-proof
it I. Boots, grain horsemen's Hoots, line pump
sole cull' boots, boys' call halt welt and double
sole boots.
Russets —10 cases men's and boys' No. 1
oak tanned, which we tire selling lower than
ever before offered.
Heavy brogans for men and boys.
Women's brogans and boots.
Men's tine cajf.Congress gaiters.
- A large assortment of misses'and children's
shoos of all kinds.
Ladies' goat, morocco, kid and filoth lace
heel boots, buskins and slippers, in every vari
ety, at ' BYRNE & SHIELDS'.
Monroe, November 8, 1859.
Ready-Made Clothing.
OVERCOATS—Black cloth, black and blue
beaver, pilot cloth and seal saques and
frocks.
Fine black cloth, dress, fancy cass, satinet and
tweed saques and frocks.
V ests —Black and fancy silk, satin, cassimere,
black and fancy colored plush velvet.
Pants —Fine, black doeskin, fancy cassimere,
jeans and kersey.
Shirts, drawers, under shirts, cravats, glov
and gentlemen's furnishing trooils generally.
nov.3. BYRNE & SHI ELDS.
H. GERS0N, Jr. & Co
NEW LARGE BRICK STORE.
O" A VING removed to their new and
spacious fire proof brick building
have now opened and are still receiv
ing their new Fall and Winter stock,
consisting of plantation supplies, such
as Kerseys, Ky. Linseys,
Jeans, russets, blankets,
SBf Hats, negro clothing,
Satinets and casimcres ;
Gentlemen's fcrnisuinq goods and I
clothing overcoats, I
Dress and frock coats,
Pants and vests,
Boots and shoes, drawers
and shirts, linen and
Silk handkerchiefs.
Cravats, linen and
Flannel shirts, Hosiery and
Gloves, hats and caps.
A complete assortment of youth and
children's clothing ;
A new and fresh quantify of Ä ||rJ||
general groceries, saddleiy, Mmjg.
liardware, porks, cutlery and
stationery, medicines and cigars.
Also a very largo assortment of
Ladies' Goods,
Selected from the largest and most,
popular importing houses of N. York,
Boston and Philadelphia, consisting of
Fine and fashionable dress silks,
Cashmeres, merinos, delaines,
Woolen shawls, cloaks,
Bonnets, ribbons,
Embroideries,
Hair dresses, corsettcs,
Trimmings, perfumery, hosiery,
Gloves, gauntlets,
Slippers and gaiters.
Also a large and well selected stock of
Gold and silver Watches,
Guard chains—now styles of jewelry,
consisting of coral sets, Comeo and
Mosaic, ear rings, pins, rings, shirt
and sleeve buttons, all of which will
bo guaranteed to be what represented.
Their whole stock is ono of the lar
gest und best selected ever brought,
to this place, and will be sold at much
cheaper prices than heretofore.
A call and examination of goods
and prices will satisfy all that we have
the ability to please and suit.
Strict and particular attention will
be paid to orders from our friends and
customers residing.at a distance.
Monroe, La., Nov. 3, 1S59—fiin.
NOTICE!!
George Koeliler, Gunsmith,
( • i YES notice, that he has permanent
■ ly located"iu Monroe, aud is pre
p.ircd to make or repair
Guns, Pistols, &c.
An experience of fifteen years in the
m t celebrated manufactories in Ger
m y, enables him to do work superior
to iy to lie found in the South-west.
1! - work is already known, as a
re i.lence of six years in Farmerville
has given his work much celebrity
All his work is warranted, and with
proper care will last a generation.—
He keeps on hand
(.uns, Pistols,
and
Hunting Apparatus
Generali,'.
( lice—Two doors South of P. O.
M March 10, 1859.
I
I
Local Qtiiueriiscments Contnncîi.
THENËB1JASKA!
rPIIE undersigned,having com-îjjjjl?j
pleted his arrangements is Jii jjaL
fully prepared to minister in the most
approved style to the creature comforts
of his patrons.
I HIS BAR,
which will compare favorably with the
finest in the country, will always be
supplied with the very best of
IViaes, Biaiidies nutl Liquors
of every kind. Sugars of the best
brands. Fruits of the season, &e., &e
Saloon
A s :
will be found fnll.v supplied with all
(he necessary appliances, by persons
wishing to indulge in the healthful
and innocent games of Billiards and
Pool.
Thankful for past patronage,he hopes
to merit a continuance.
Ol? SB UN JONES.
Monroe, La., Oct. 20, 1.859,—-JLy]
Copartnership Notice.
JlsjlsP- The undersigned have, this
day, formed a copartnership iu this
town, under the firm of Herring &
Kndom, for the purpose of carrying on
the Harness and Carriage shop, op
posite the Hailroad Ilolel. We put up
anj' kind of
Carrinps,
Buggies
and
Rociuiwnys;
in any style, and supply our customers
with any kind of Harness or Saddles
which th'*y may call for. Carriages
warranted for one year.
We also do Horse shoeing and plan
tation work. Upholstering and paper
hanging done hero. We have engaged
good Eastern workmen.
IIEliltING & ENDOM.
Feb. 3d , 1859. ly.
F . BERKHEAHDT,
Mcrcluust Tailor,
Monroe, T t a,
HT OULD resppctfully inform
'' the citizens of Monroe and
vicinity, that he has commenced t Inj
Tailoring Business in this place. He re
spectfully solicits your patronage. He
Hatters himself, that from his practical
experience in his business, he will
lider entire satisfaction to those
with UH'i'n^t'ronnge!'' ÏÏI:
has n very fine aBsortmcnt of Goods on
hand, which he will sell very low for
A*;;
a
cash. Iiis prices will be moderate, and
he 1 lopes that by doing the very irsl. work
çt low prices and a strict attention to
business to merit a liberal share of
patronage.
His simp is on the corner of Grand
and De Siard Streets.
Monroe, La. Jan. 3d, 1859. ly.
PORK ! BEEF ! ! MUTTON ! ! j
Biitchery!!
r PIIE undersigned lias established a
■** regular butchery in Monroe nnd
secured the services of AJr. Théophile
On fluni, a practical and experienced
Butcher, who will be found at his stall
daily, vvfth everything in Iiis lino for
hotels, families, &c.
Steamboats will be furnished at any
hour at reduced prices.
Texas beef, veal, pork, mutton, &e.,
always on hand.
Market House next door to Mr. Mil
lion's Grocery, (Jrand street.
JOHN Y v KNTZEI j T j , Proprietor.
Monroe, Nov. 17, 1859-Cm.
Solidified MilkT
xcellent aiticle as food lor infants, and a
tod substitute for a cow. It is highly re
commended by those that have used it. Give
it a trial. For sale at the Drug H I ore.
novl O. G W. McFKEiV Cf).^
Tobacco! Tobacco!!
A LARGE supply of the aboui article, of
every rpiality. on hand, which we buy di
rect from manufacturers, and ran furnish to
planters and the trade generally at unusually
low rates.
BYRNE & SHIELDS.
Monroe, Oct. '59-if.
Bagging. Ropo and Twine.
\FULL supply of India bagging and best
. machine-made Rope on band and lor sal
low by BYRNE & SHIELDS
Monroe . Oct. C. '59. If.
Storage Ï Storage ! !
nWlNfJ a coMMoniors W arehouse find
Corrox Sum », all cotton or merchandise
I eon-signed to our care for storage or slepm- nt,
I will receive the most prompt, attention from
liVltNE & SHIELDS,
i Monroe, Oct. f», '59.-tf.
D. D. TURNER, Proprietor.
—A N'I>—
TRENT'S iLIVERY STA REE,
IT. J. TRENT, Proprietor.
These establishments &
are now open for the
accommodation Of the ■ ■ ' 1
public, and the proprietors hope by
proper attention, to obtain a liberal
share of public patronage.
Trenton, La., Dec. 13. 1858. ly*
/"IONGUESS WATER for sale by
Vjuly 14—tf. G. W. McPEE & Co.«
(1 IN BANDS.—A supply of «iiitta Percha
J Gin Bauds, at N. O. prices, for sale bv
II. G ERS ON. J r .. & Co.
Dec. 1.1859.
r
•i
5
of
fllistcnnccma Sliwertiscmcnts.
~ INSÜRANCirr"
The following Companys hnvo com
plied with the Law of tho State ol
Louisiana in relation to agencies ol
Foreign Insurance Companys:
T110S. ASKKW;-State Collector.
ADAM G1FFEN, City Treasurer.
New Orleans, .lune 1, 1859.
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY of
New York.
HARTFORD INSURANCE COM
PANY of Hartford, Connecticut.
SPUING FI ELI) FUIE and MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY, Springfield,
Massachusetts.
HAMPDEN INSURANCE COMPA
NY, of Springfield, Massachusetts.
ATLAN TIC FlllU andMAlUNE IN
SURANCE COMPANY, Providence,
R. 1.
FlllE, MARINE, ïlIVElîtind HULL
INSURANCE, 0
Stocks of Merchandize, Pulldings,
Furniture, Manufacturing establish
ments, Freight Lists, ^c.., covered
against loss or damage by Fire and the
perils of Navigation.
POLICIES issued in and out of (his
city, and a return of twenty per cent,
mado in cash.
POLICIES issued for the country,
without (lie country clause.
POLICIES, MARINK and RIVER,
issued in and outx>f this city, to cover
Merchandize and Cotton, and an un
conditional return of twenty per cent,
mado at settlement on the first of each
mont h.
Tho CAPITAL of the above Com
panys is all paid up in CASH, with
large Surplus.
All losses adjusted and promptly
paid in this city, iu CASH.
The liest references given in and out
of this city, on application at the Ol
li CO.
P. FA1RC11ILD, Agent,
19 St. Charles street.
Sept. 1, 1859. 3m.
Cain ilea and Trenton Daily Ikfail
STAGE LINE.
r PIIE above route is now completely
stocked. Commodious Mail Stages
will leave Camden, Ark., and Trenton,
La., every day (Sundays excepted) nt
•i o'clock a. m ., and arrive at Trenton
and Camden on the day following at
5 o'clock r. m.
This line connects nt Camden with
the Stage lines to the Hot Springs
Gaines' Landing and Washington,
Ark , and at Trenton with the Singe
lines to Shrevcport, La., and by way
of Harrisonburg and Trinily to Nat
chez, Miss.
Every attention is paid to the com
fort and convenience of the traveling
community.
It will connect with Steamers
Trenton, thus affording uninterrupted
transportation to travelers going South
W. C. CA UK.
Cherry Uidge, T.a., Nov. 7, l859.-tf.
J) E TER' S
WORSTED STORE,
WitoliKale nnd lietail,
Canal Street.^ near JJauphinc,
nkw-oiu.kans.
Direct importation of Herl in Zephir
nnd Split \Vorsled, Shetland Wool,
Floss und Purse Silks, English Knit
ling and French A'm broidery, Cotton,
Canvas, Patterns, etc., ele.
All orders promptly attended to.
Dec. 1, 1859. Hin.
J. M. CltOWKIOTCO.
IIouso, Sign and Ornamental
Painters antl Gildors.
We have this day entered« into
partnership. Painting and graining,
and paper.hanging in all its branches,
mal in the finest and best style, wo are
prepared and ready to do. We only
ask for a trial, and if we don't come
up to contract we ask lbr nothing.—
We promise full satisfaction and line
work in every instance.
We are prepared to do all and every
kind of work in our line of business:
Painting, Graining, Marbling, Paper
Hanging, See. in town or in the
country, and in adjoining Parishes.
Our terms and charges shall always
be liberal and moderate.
Monr oe, Au gust 18th, 1858. ly.
Notice
Is hereby given that the undersign
ed has withdrawn from the firm of
Keiler & Crownritch, and intend car
rying on Ornamental Painting, Glazing
and Paper Hanging in all ils various
branches, on his own hook.
Persons wishing* any work in the
above line will please give me a rail.
JOHN KIEFER.
Monroe, La., Oc t. 20, 1 85». lit.
WANTED.— 1 wish to hire ten hands
to work on a plantation near Mon
roe. Persons having negroes to hire
for the next year will do well to call
on me at this place.
JAS. I). McENERy.
Monroe, La, Aug. 4, 1859. 4t.
Mme. Dclery's Female Institute
rrjILS School will re-open on the 0th
* January, 18G0, and be removed on
the 1st February, in the large and
spacious building* known as the "Ma
son Ilouse."
M me ANNIE W. DKLEHY.
Pi inripnl.
Monroe, Jan. 5,1 SCO. It*
ill i g r r 1 1 ft n a o n o
Wlinltn & Wilson's
SEWING MACHINES.
Have tliis full taken tlie
Fl It ST PltRMU'M
at every Plate Fait lield in the I'liiteil Plate*,
wherever tliev have cfrliteiuU-d, WITUOUT
ONK EXCEPTION iin. :
StATl'l OF .\tlÄ ; (U'liI, at St. I.oni.«.
STATE OK ILLINOIS, ill Ceiiiruliii.
STATE OF MlsPISSIIMM. i\l .Inelsfon.
STATE Ol' NEW YDUK. at AlVmiiv.
STATE OV N1CW .IKUSEV,
STATE OF MAKYLANU, at lluUiinoio.
STATE OF VI1HÎ1NIA. nt Rlclmioiul.
STATE OF OAl.IFOfiNIA.
STATE OK PENNSYLVANIA, ill I'itlfcouip.
ST AT K, OF KENTT'C'KY.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Sin^i-rV-, Ciovn- A- IlnkerV, Wce.l's, Sloat'i
WehyierV, lîenthoirs ami t\Venlv oihero. liav»
ALL 1 teen
SIGN A LI, Y AND FAlliLY liLATKN.
No raiimml maiieaii now itenv the faet that the
wiir.rM'.n & W ilson
S E AY 1 N G M A C II 1 N E
KB ru\s ULTRA OF A 1.1. BF.WINÜ MAlUlNES
TUK
PAUL MORPH V OF C1WATJOX.
The following is the published report ofth
EXNKYLV ANIA STATE AC UlCt'LTURAl
SOCIETY, on awarding the Premiums at the
I uhouh of their Fair, at Pittsburg, o
1st of October last:
The Committee have given a full opporlu
:dly to tho exhibitors of several Sewing Ma
chines to show und explain their several urli
les. and after a close invesligalion, have con
hided, while Singer's Machine, tor lieavj
work, is equal to any, and also an excellent
Machine for general use, (ïrover «V Bakr
more simple in its construction, nnd equal in
its ability to perform for general purnose« bnl
without dlspat aging the merits ofeilner of the
above the Committee feel eonHrained to award
Diploma to the Wheeler Wilson Machiaes
s being the best or all famllv purposes.
[Signed] R. 15. MOOR Ai'ÎAD,
MOSES F. EATON,
WM. Ml!RI)OCK,
JOHN A. SMALL.
Ctinunitlce.''
The sales of Wheeler Wilson's Sewing Ma
hines in New Orleans, where the dilUretice
between the "Old time Shuitle' 1 and ("bain
Sliteh Machines aud the new improved Wniiici.
u& Wii.son Machine is understood Is more
than Fora times greater I hau the sales of any
Shuitle'' Machine, and has been for Hie InM
>ur months, more than Fii-tkkn t. > oxk over
îrover and Baker's con/jdioaled Chain Stitch
Machine.
A large supply of the above Machines are
xpected by every steamship from Now York,
and Ibr sale at the only Depo! of
WHEELER .t WILSON'S SEWING MA
CHINES.
No. rio st.
S. 11. l'ECK, Agent.
Dec. notlit 18/58. 4 tf.
Notice.
expires this (lav by limitation. The commis
sion business will be Settled up by 11. Kendall
(Jarter, and the cotton gin business by Daniel
Prall. II. KENDALI . CAUTEK,
DANIEL PRATT.
New Orleans, October I, J8ßU.
r jpilECotton Factorage and CommlssTon Hifl
1 SHALL continue to fiirnisli CIN STANDS
as heretofore at (he old stand, it» SI. Charles
street. My ollleo is on '.lie second lloor, No. (i
Ciln Stands constantly kept ou handjto supply
customers. 1 do not deem it necessary to say
anything of the merits of my din Stands, as I
sell 1000 or more annually, which are distribu
ted though nearly tho whole cotton growing
country. Not being able to supply tho de
mand Che past season, 1 am extending my Fac
tory so as lo bo enabled lo make 1500 stands
next season, and shall therefore, be enabled to
supply the demand promptly.
DANIEL PRATT.
November 3. 1850
I fished, "so as to place tho information
w |,j c |, they contain within the reach of
.,]| who may feci an interest in Iho
Pariah Maps.
Ii i A PS of Carroll, Madison, Ouachita,
Morehouse, Caldwell, Concordia,
Winn, Catahoula, Franklin, Tensas,
parts of Uapides, Avoyelles, St.
dry aud St. Martin.
The subscribers having prepared
Maps of the above Parishes, for tin
purpose of representing lands that are
offered for sale in the above Parinhc
have been induced to have them put
rich and thriving part of the Stat«
which they represent. Each Map will
represent the public surveys, and the
different tracts of land offered for sale,
with tho names of the owners, and
their address, or the address of their
agents. To facilitate tho publication
of the Maps, and to arid lo their use
fulness, a spaco will be left on the mar
gin for professional nnd business cards,
for which a moderato charge will be
made, according to position and sizoof
the card.
The Maps will be furnished to nub*
scribers at $2 for plain copies, and for
copies mounted on rollers $4 will be
charged.
Lands for sale in any ol tho above
Parishes will be designated on the
Maps, with reference to owner or agent
at ono to two cents per acre, according
to quantity advertised.
McCÈUUEN, LANDRY & CO.,
Auctioneers, Appraisers and General
Land Agents. Office and Salesroom,
Masonic llali, St. Charles st., corner
Perd i do.
Nov. 17, 1859 - _ 8t.
NOTICE.
Statu ok Locistana, )
Parish of Ouachita. )
12th District Court.
films ision of Elbert Wood, dee'd.
I If H ERE AS, Allen B. Wood has liled in the
I? office of the Clerk of the 12th Judicial
District Court, in and for said parish of Ouachi
ta, his fluul account, which he prays may be
homologated.
Now, therefore, unless opposition bo made
thereto within thirty days from the date hereof,
the said final account will be homologated, ac
cording to law.
W. II. BKADDEY, Clerk
' Monroe, L«., Dec 6lh, lt»."»9 - 3 r ».
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UK most acltltatr ami niTKftfcSDNO
History or a m kmc an 1! k volu
tion kv uk Mim.UlHF.Il.
NOW RE A DY: TUTS
notorial field-Book
—or—
THE REVOLUTION,
Oi, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of
tho History, Biography,, üceneiy, Wo
licfi, and ïHfclUiyiis of tho Wut l'or
Independence.
11Y H UK BON 1. J.OBSIMI.
Two Volumes Koynl Oclavo, containing
upward of,1500 pages, and 11U0 En
gravings. Price Oioth, $0,00 ; Sheep
extra, $7 CO: Embossed Leather,
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edges, $15 00.
The preparation of this worlc 0 con pi
i d tho Author mohk than sour ykausi,
during which he traveled KKAM.Y H.N
thousand ,mii ,us, in order to visit ll.ui
prominent scenes of llio lîevolution,
gather up local traditions, and explore
records and histories.
The object of the Author Was to re
produce lliu history of tho American
Revolution in such un attractive man
ner as to entice the youth of his coun
try to read the wonderful story, and
become familiar with the founders of
our Kopublie and the value of their la
bors. The milliner in which it has been
arranged and set, forth renders it ii"
less nttrnetive to tho general reader 4
and the ripe scholar of more mat uro
years.
Explanatory notes are given on evrry
page and also a biographical sketch of»
every man distinguished in (lie eventssfc
of the Uevolulion.
A copious Analytical Index is given
at tho close of llio second Volume, em- *
braaflig cighly-livo closely printud
pages.
This is in ilselT, a complete pyi.op
sis of the History and biography of tho
period of our Revolutionary History,
and will bo found exceedingly useful
for reference.
Clio work contains all the essential
facts of the early history ofoip' Itepnb
lic, w!iich,uro scallered through scorns
of volunisj often inaccessable to the
great mass of readers. It forms a coni
complele Guiilr Honk to the tourist seek
ing for the fields consecrated by patri
otism, which lie scattered over our
broad land.
Upward of TIllUTV THOUSAND
1)01 iliAliS were expended in the pre
paration of this work. The exquisite 'I
engravings, under (lie immediate su
pervision of tho Author, from his
drawings, required the gratest oai'o in
printing. To (his end liio efforts of Ihn
Publishers have been directed, and they,
take great pleasure in presenting these
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Sold only by Subscriptions.
SMF The Agent may assure Subscri
bers that the work cannot bo obtained
at tho Bookstores, and that tho prion
will.never be less than above named.
J. A. FUEEIiANl) is only authorized
agent to solicit sulisciptions for this
book, in the Parish of Ouachita and
Morehouse.
Published by HATU'EU & BROTH
EUS, Franklin Square, New York.
Oct. lath . 1850-41.
NOTICE."
rPIIE subscribers have just received
n largo
Stock of Good h
(fleneral Variety) and will continue to
receive and keep ou hand, by special
arrangement,
Staple Dry (Jowls,
Hardware and Cutlery,
Ciockcry and Clhisnwarc,
Shoes and Hoots,
Hals and Caps,
Ileudy-madn
Clothing,
Saddles <V Saddlery,
Medicines &• Patent Medicines,
Iron Castings Nails,
Choice Brandies and
Whisky,
Orocorios and
t rovisions,
A largo Lot of Blankets,
,Suitable for Coats, Beds and Saddles.
All of tho above have been well
selected, and will be sold very low for
Cash, Cotton , limns, Behbwax, Wooii,
or anything else thai can be realized
from. Wo will advance Money anil
Ocods on Cotton, and continue to re
ceive and ship Cotton at 20 Conls per
Bale, and receive and forward up
freights for one-lifth part of the freight,
bill. Freights and Storage must in all
cases'!«! paid before delivered.
tag' No Goods will be sold or do
livcied on Sundays.
lïlAIi k CO..
Pino Bluff, Ouachita Uiver, I .A.
Dec, a: } , 185a . tf.
Notico.
STATB OK I- ouisiana , | WA Du , Cmfl
Parish of Ouachita. )
Succession of Jî. II. Bulloch and If. lo
tum, dec'J.
Wiieheas, A. J. i'lournoy, Adm'r. hau
filed in the office of tho Clerk of the
12th Judicial District Court, iu and for
said parish of Ouachita, his tiuul ac
count which he prays may be homolo
gated.
Now, therctoro, unless opposition
be mado thereto within 30 days from
the date hereof, the said final account
will be homologated, according to law
W. II. IsltAlM.KY, Clrnk
Monroe,!.«., Dcc. 27, isvj It.»«.