Peters, Esq., particularly, is this city indebted for introducing and maturing this measure--and for generous presents, to many other citizens and strangers, who have not permitted their names to come before the world. * * * * * The growing popularity of the "_People's Lyceum_," and of the "_Young Men's Literary Association_," is noticed with no ordinary feelings of gratification. These, commenced and continued by the young, fostered and cherished by all--have become a cheering sight to the eye of the christian, the patriot, and the philanthropist. Established upon judicious principles, tending to give a wholesome direction and salutary stimulus to the mind of their members, the moral influence may be deemed of incalculable consequence to this growing metropolis. History and science are the leading objects of their inquiry, facilitated and encouraged by the delivery of lectures, affording not only instruction but recreation--creating a taste for the rapid acquirement of knowledge--giving a new impulse to the intellectual powers, and to the advancement of literature--all nobly contributing to the refinement and happiness of mankind. These, and others in the course of being established under the auspices of our most eloquent and learned literati, the city may class among the brightest of her jewels. [Illustration] MEDICAL COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA This building is erected on a fine lot of ground, on the corner of Common and Philippa streets, granted to the college by a recent act of the legislature. It was designed by, and completed under the direction of Mr. Dakin, architect, whose reputation is a guaranty for its taste and elegance. The location is retired, and yet near all the public buildings and thoroughfares. The faculty of this institution are gentlemen of superior qualifications, enthusiastic in their zeal to give it the first place among the kindred establishments of the country. The advantages of New Orleans, for acquiring a practical knowledge of medicine and surgery, are superior to any city in the United States, especially for the study of all diseases peculiar to a southern climate. The facilities for prosecuting the study of anatomy and surgery are unrivalled. The school is well furnished with models, plates, casts, and every thing necessary for illustrations. The requisitions for graduation are those adopted by the best colleges. With these advantages presented to southern students, they will see the benefits resulting from an institution built up among them, conducted by gentlemen acquainted by experience with the wants of the country. * * * * * THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF PAINTINGS