all corrections are made; meanwhile we announce : The University of Virginia has 10 professors, and 374 students for 1851; of these students, 271 are from Virginia, 28 from Ala bama, 12 from Louisiana, 11 from Mississippi, 9 from Tennessee, 9 from South Carolina, 6 from Ohio, etc., etc. University of Alabama: 9 professors, and 91 students for 1851; chiefly from Alabama and Mississippi. By an oversight, we omitted mention of the University of Mississippi, at Oxford, which is now in successful operation; but in regard to which we regret not having par ticulars. As we stated before, it would give us much pleasure to publish the circulars of every institution of learning at the South, in our advertising columns. 17.-MORTALITY OF NEW-ORLEANS. We are indebted to our friend, J. C. Simonds, M. D., for his laborious and most useful analysis of the mortuary tables, prepared by the Board of Health of New-Orleans. Dr. Simonds has condensed the tables of the Board into about one-sixth of the cupied, and so shapes them, that it is possible to deduce some conclusions. The Board should adopt his plan for another year. Dr. space oc Simonds has collected an immense amount of data upon the mortality of New Orleans, as compared with other cities; and we respectfully suggest to the authorities the importance of obtaining and publishing his facts, for gratuitous distribution. Public attention would be at once aroused to the fearful and aggravated causes of disease and death existing in New Orleans, and the remedy. It appears, that in New-Orleans and Lafayette in 1850, there were 8,086 deaths; of these 1,426 were of cholera, 107 of yellow fever, intemperance 103, suicide 10, old age 74, consumption 674, or of all lung diseases 908. Dr. Simonds classifies the diseases of last year as follows:* 18.-SOUTHERN WATERING-PLACES. Now that the summer season has fully set in, our citizens will be flocking to the various fashionable or healthful retreats, which, in the progress of improvement, have been growing up throughout the South. We hope that they will be content with these; and if they are not good enough, make them better by a substantial patronage. Every state has quite a number of these retreats. In Kentucky, there are the "Drennons" and "Harden's Springs;" in Arkansas, the "Hot risonburg" Springs; in Tennessee, “HarSprings;" in Mississippi, "Cooper's Well," tisements, and "Mississippi Springs;" in "the Artesian," noticed among our adverAlabama, "Bladen's Springs;" in Georgia, "Rowland" and "Madison;" in North Carolina, "Hot Springs" and "Sulphur Springs;" in South Carolina, "Sullivan's Island," "Glenn's Springs," etc.; in Virginia-but everybody is familiar with the unrivalled springs of Virginia; and on the Gulf of Mexico, or coasts of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, there are "Point Clear," Pass Christian," "Biloxi," "Pascagoula," Lost Island," etc. Many of these we noticed in our number for September, 1850, and as we shall visit several of them the coming summer, our intention is to furnish sketches which may not prove uninteresting. We shall thank others for similar services. Another year, we hope to include in our advertising columns notices of all the wateringplaces of the South. 19. TRADITIONS OF LOUISIANA. The following paper was received by us a year or two ago, and misplaced in our portfolio. We thank the author for his pains, and shall be pleased for him to keep his promise to prepare sketches of a similar character for our pages, showing the “olden time in Louisiana." We extend the invitation also freely to others, and regret the delay that occurred in this instance.— [EDITOR.] J. D. B. De Bow, Esq. : Sir,-Presuming that you entertain a partiality for amusing anecdotes of the past history of our state, permit me to communicate the following, which I hope may be acceptable to your readers: Immediately after the late war with Great Britain, in the year 1815, the Parish of Avoyel. les was comparatively thinly settled by Creoles, or Acadians, who then principally inhabited the prairies. There were also a considerable number of different tribes of ludians, who, aware of their numerical strength, were at times overbearing and insolent towards the whites, so much as to keep the latter constantly on the alert and in bodily fear. We shall give his tables in full next month. "I foresee," his At that critical period, the Hon. Alexander | his unpardonable conduct, Planché, (then Parish Judge,) a brother to Gen. J. B. Planche, of your city, our esteemed Lieut. Governor, was, I believe, a colonel of the state militia. This gentleman was informed, in an alarming manner, by one J-M*****, (who, by the bye, was of an eccentric character,) that a large and powerful body of Indians, painted, in warriors' attire, with arms, &c., meditated an immediate attack upon the whole white population, and that they were stationed near the entrance of Old River, which lies about one or two miles east of the prairies. Fears were entertained of an attack in the night-and therefore, as soon as the alarm was given, Col. Planché lost no time in causing the white population to rendezvous at some convenient place and all those capable of bearing arms were duly orgauized into a battalion. The colonels, lieutenantcolonels, captains, majors, &c., who had just returned from the battle of New-Orleans, were again called upon to assume command of this little army. The groans, cries, &c., of the women and children, at the departure for the sanguinary fray of husbands and fathers, could be heard afar off, such was the general alarm. Every thing was in confusion. The enemy were at their very doors. brother rejoined, "what is about to happen, through your own fault. Although you most justly deserve the censure of the whole company-and in fact, nothing will satisfy them but severe corporal punishment, yet, the only thing that can save you, will be to act the part of an idiot, and when we reach that tree, exclaim, 'There they are-there they are--I see the Indians flying in the air, ''' &c. Every gun, war-weapon, or other article of ammunition that could be found, had been collected, and no time was lost in putting things: into condition from the moment the alarm had been given. Slowly the gallant little band of Romans moved step by step towards the scene of action with determined hearts-where the tomahawk was awaiting to perform its inhuman and barbarous office--where the frightful war whoop and yells of the savage red men could be heard reverberating through lone and solitary forests-and where nothing but scalps were to be the rewards of the day's conflict and toils. The informant (M.) was ordered by the commanding officer to take the lead, for the purpose of pointing out where he had seen traces of savage warriors. As the little band wended its way towards the field, M***** began to urglect his steps, until imperceptibly he soon found himself in the rear of the army One of his brothers, being an officer in command, noticing his manner, accosted him thus, in a low voice: "J., did you in reality see the Indians in a warlike attire? if you did not, let me know, and I will intercede and assist you in extricating yourself out of the difficulty, if possible.” Well," replied he, "I did not! I had no idea the joke would have gone so far-what shall I do?" After remonstrating with him for There was never an ape in all Africa that eut up such antics in the same time than did J. The The advice of his brother had succeeded. "brave soldiers" could do nothing but return with quickened steps to their peaceful homessatisfied that J***** was as med March hare; and from that day to this, thk God, we have heard no more of savage warriors being at the entrance of Old River. Yours, &c., Parish of Vermilion. Pass Christian Hotel. FRAETAS. THIS well-known establishment re-opens this day for the reception of visitors. During the spring, alterations have been made in the gentlemen's department, which cannot fail to give sati-faction. Attached to the premises are bathing-houses, bowling-alleys, billiard room, pistol. gallery and stables. By the day..... RATES OF BOARD. ..$2.00 $12.50 By the week, for transient visitors coast. It is the determination of the undersigned to maintain the reputation of this house in all its departments, and no exertions will be spared to give satisfaction to its numerous patrons. The mail-boats Oregon, California, Florida, St Charles, and Mobile, to and from Mobile, stop at the Pass daily, as advertised. Attached to the Hotel is an Academy, under the superintendence of R. H McNair, Esq., of New-Orleans. The services of three resident Physicians, of well-known reputation, can be obtained at all times. R. H. MONTGOMERY, Manager. Letters and newspapers left at the offices of R. Geddes, Esq, Bank-Place, and Mills Judson, Esq., corner of Canal and Camp streets, are forwarded daily. Pass Christian, May 31, 1851. MANUFACTURING TOWNS OF THE SOUTH. PRATTSVILLE, Ala.-In connection with the illustrations, we present a few facts of interest in relation to this interesting town. It is situated 14 miles from Montgomery, Alabama. The site is romantic. Back of Mr. Pratt's residence, a hill rises 200 feet, which he has terraced to the top, and planted in vines. Everything is in a style of neatness and beauty. The factory is 150 feet long, with wings of three and four stories high, and produces osnaburgs and sheetings. The gin factory is connected with the cotton, thus presenting an entire range of buildings 300 feet wide. The two factories employ about 200 hands. The annual product of cotton gins which are used all over the South, is 600, and the total number made to date, 8000. The flouring mill was one of the first built in Alabama. The population is 800. There are three churches, two schools, four stores, a carriage shop. two smithshops, and sixty.five dwellings. The inhabitants are employed in mechanics or manufactures, and the operatives have neat residences provided. PRATTSVILLE-HOUSES FOR THE OPERATIVES. M. Pratt's residence is a large and handsome building, grounds tastefully laid off in shrubbery and flowers, and fountains. It contains a picture gallery with many splendid specimens of art, such as the "Interior of St. Peters," "The Birth of Christ Announced," "The Landing of Colum bus," etc. DANIEL PRATT'S RESIDENCE, PRATTSVILLE. Mr. Pratt is an instance of what industry and enterprise can achieve in a short period. The whole of his splendid property having been acquired in less than twenty years, from the humblest beginnings. His cotton gins have acquired a celebrity throughout all the South, and his services as a pioneer in the field of southern manufactures will not soon be forgotten. Such men deserve civic honors. Their fame rests upon the solid superstructure of national wealth and prosperity. BUSINESS REGISTER-NEW-ORLEANS. LFRED MUNROE & CO., One TAZARD & GREEN, Commis Agricul. Implements. A Price Clothing and Furnishing sion Merchants, No. 39 Maga and Poydras-streets, New Orleans. Store, 34 Magazine-st., New Orleans. zine-street, New Orleans. NTHIME LABRANCHE, Com GWarehouSZER-Agricultural Books. HOMAS L. WHITE, 53 Canal THO Manufactory-Littell & Payan, 311 FOSDICK & COMPANY, Com mission Merchants, and Agents for Allen & Weltch Boston Line Packets, Crescent City Line New RANCIS FABRE & CO., Fash-York Packets, Culins Line Philadel street, New Orleans, BooksellerFionable Clothing Establishment, phia Packets, 57 Camp-street, N. O. and Stationer. Law, Medical, Mis- Wholesale and Retail, 29 Magazine- JOHN BALL, 56 Gravier-street, porter of Theological Publications. New Orleans, Publisher and Im N. B. All the Standard Literature, both Foreign and American, constantly on hand, at moderate prices. Boots and Shoes. JOHN M. GOULD, Dealer in Boots. Shoes, and Hats, No. 8 Magazinestreet, New Orleans. Carpets. A BROUSSEAU & Co., Importers and Dealers in Carpets, Floor Oil Cloth, Matting, &c. 23 Chartres-street, New Orleans. HITTENDEN & CH China, Glass, &c. HENDERSON & GAINES, 45 Forwarding and Commission Forwarding Merchants, and Agents RMSTRONG, LAWRASON & for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company from Panama to California and Oregon. Office, No. 106 Magazinestreet, New Orleans. B. MANN, Forwarding and . Commission Merchant, Dealer in all kinds of Leather, Hides, Furs, Peltries, Tallow, Soap, Wool, Beeswax, Tanners' Oil, &c., No. 38 Gravier-street, New Orleans. Daguerreotypists. JACOBS Daguerreotype Por trait Gallery, No. 93 Campstreet, New Orleans. Artists supplied with every article used in the Daguerreotype Art, at N. York prices. DOBYNS & CO., No. 28 CampMemphis, Tenn.; No. 489 Main-st., st., N. O.; No. 60 Front Row, Louisville, Ky. Stock for sale at each House. J. Factors, No. 59 Canal-street. J. Canal and Barone-streets, oppo- WRIGHT, WILLIAMS & CO. Cotton Factors, No.- Union Dealers, Wholesale and Retail, in Row, Carondolet-st., New Orleans. Earthen Ware, China, Glass, Plated site the Synagogue. New Orlears. C. Ware, Britannia Ware, Jepun Ware, CHERRY, HENDERSON & CO. Lamps, German Silver, Fine Table Cutlery. Goods repacked to order in the best manner. and Tobacco Factors, No. 66 Magazine st., New Orleans. CHERRY, TERRY & CO., General Commission and Forwarding AMUEL E. MOORE & CO., Merchants. No. 10 Howard's Row, Importers of Crockery, Chin and Glass Ware, Table Cutlery, &c., No. 37 Camp-street, New Orleans. CHIDSEY, Dentist, No. 108 7. Common-street, New Orleans. Barone street, New Oceans, S. KNAPP, Dentist, No. 10 Druggists. LOUIS MASSEY. Wholesalel P. and Retail Druggist and Apo LIFFORD, GARR & CO., Com-thecary, corner of Camp and Gra-| mission Merchants, San Fran vier-streets. New Orleans, Importer cisco, California. Chemicals, Dealer in Drugs, Mediof English, French, and German cines, Perfumery, and Patent Medicines. All articles warranted, r subject to be returned. CLIFFORD & GARR, No. 90 Wholesale and Retail Dealers in MITCHELL & CO. Cotton Clothing, 35 Magazine-street, corner of Gravier-street, New Orleans. Hadden, Taylor & Co. New York, have removed their Clothing Manufactory and Wholesale establish Pearl-street. · Factors, Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No. 23 Carondolet-street, New Orleans. NATHAN, JARVIS & CO... cor ner of Magazine and Common streets, New Orleans, Wholesale) C DOWELL, MILLS & CO. and Retail Druggists, and Dealers in Gravier-street, New Orleans. M No. 96 Dye Stuffs. |