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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPIToL.-

ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by a resolution of
that body, +" to invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension of the Capitol, and to al
low premium Of five hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings Of the two Houses Of Congress. r"
accordingly invite such plans and estimates, to be
delivered to the Secretary Of the Senate on or be-
fore the first day Of December next.
1t is required that these plans and estimates
shall provide for the extension of the Cepitol
either by additional wings, to be placed on the
north and south the present building, or by the
erection of separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure 10 the east of the building.
The committee do not desire to prescribe anv
condlton, that may restrain the free exercise of
architectural taste and judgment, but they would
prefer, that whatever plan may be proposed NAV
have such reference to and correspondence with
the present building as to preserve the general
symmetry of the entire structure, when complete.
Although but one plan be adopted, the COM
mlttee reserve to themselves the right to form such
plan by the adoption Of parts of different plans
submitted, should such course be found necessa,v: in
which event, the committee also reserve to them
selves the right to divide or apportion, according
to Their own judgment, the amount of premium to
be awarded for the whole, to those whose plans
may In part be adopted, according to the relative
Importance and merit Of each part adopted.
r. M. +. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN II. CLARKE,
Committee Of the Senate on Public Buildings,
SENATE CHAMBER, 30th September, 1850.
N b. The several daily papers published at
Washington will please insert the above daily fol
two weeks, and send their accounts to the Secre.
tary of the Senate. oct
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America, A. d., 1861.
The Executive.
MmLARD FILLMORE, of N. Y, President.
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The Cabinet.
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PROSPECTUS
"THE SOUTHERN PRESS. /"

An association OF sixiy-three Members OF Congress
Senator's and Representatives, have constituted the
undersigned Committee To superintend the esta-
blshmeni OF Southern Press at Washington City,
TO be devoted the exposition and defence OF South
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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
S. M. HART & co.
DEALERS IN GR

VNHOLESALE DEALERS IN GRO
w ceries Provisions, Western Produce
andplantation supplies generally-Receiv-
ing and Forwarding Commission Merchants
Baton Rouge La.
In resuming business it is OUT purpose to
purchase supplies Of Provisions and Produce
in the Western Markets, and to make our
sales exclusively for Cash, or satisfactory
paper, at prices as low or lower than the
same goods can be purchased for in New
Orleans, with cost Of transportation.
From the Planters we solicit call, and
assure them that any article they may desire
in our line, we will make it to their interest
to purchase here.
~We will purchase OF sell Sugar, Mo-
lasses, Cotton &c, or will make Cash .ad-
vances on consignments to'our correspond
ents in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsbtfg,
Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Memphis,
St. Louis or New Orleans. June lily.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
A. M. D. G..
SAINTS PETER ANDrPAUL COLLEGE.
Baton Rouge, La.

/ Baton Rouge La.
NHIS COLLEGE under the direction of
i the Rev. Fathers of the Society of
Jesus, derives from its situation in the Ca
pital of Louisiana a most fattering guar
antee of success
The Directors follow the same plan of
education at this institution as in all those
intrusted to their care.
The day-scholars enjoy the same advan-
tases and frequent the same classes as the
boarders, but have no other communication
with them:
The public exercises of religion are those
of the Catholic Church; but pupils Of all
denominations are admitted, provided for
the sake of order, they conform to the exte
riOr.
Terms for Boarders.
For thu scholastic year Of 10 liz
months $50 90
Physicians fee and minor infrima-
~ expenses 6 90
Entrance fee flor the first year only 10 90
Staff ,nary (iffurnished by the ms
titution S 90
Washing and mending (f done by
the institution 20 90
For DaysScholars.
For the two inferior classes per mo. 81 90
For the others 5 90
Books, Drawing, Music, ETC., form extra
changes.
The payments are to be made semi-an-
nually in advance.
The College advances no money: it will
be we'll therefore, that the parents deposit
certain sum with the treasurer for acciden-
tai expenses and pocket-money.
The next Session will commence, LIST Oc-
tober, 1852; on which day the new brick
building will be ready. aug 2l-3w-1w.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
TO PLANTERS,

A IKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultiyator.
II This truly useful agricultural imple.
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who after full
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
Of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
Of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented A1ech 90 $780,.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply on hsnd and for sale by. RI r.
may11 y. WE. TUNNARD..
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
Just Arrived.

WE HAVE now in store, besides our
w large stock of Western produce, q
fine assortment Of Groceries, selected with
special reference to supplying the TRADE
of this city, which we fed confident Of be-
ing able to do, at as fair aprice as can be
done selsewhere. ~
OUR STOCK coNsIsTssIN PART or:
Salt, coarse and fine, Coffee,
Candles, Sperm and Star, 20
Rice, Soap, Sugar crushed and loaf,
Starch, Butter, &c., &C.. &c.
Merchants and Traders will please give us
call, before going to New Orleans or else
where TO purchase. S. M. HART 4 Co.
Corner of Front and Laurel St.
july 90, If: t--K1G
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
H. T. WADDILL.
AT HIS DRUG STORE NEAR
The HarneV House.

Ofen for sale, a gerry large and complete
assortment of DRues, MEDICINES, SURGl-
CAL INSTRUMENTS, CURLING GLASSES, OILs,
Scars; TOOTH and WHITE WASH; HAIR,
TOOTH, FLESH, Nail, SHAVING, PAINT and
SHOE brushes; together with all the most
popular patent medicines of the day.
PENS, INK and PAPER. ~
Fish-hooks, Lines, Floats, and Baskets,
Low fo- cash. .f
Teas! Teas! Teas!!! s
Having been appointed agent for the sale
of TEAS for the PEKlN TEA COMPANY
Of Ne,c York, am enabled to offer to the
ladies, splendid assortment Of GREEN and
BACK Teas, warranted pure. They are
put up in quarter, half and pound packages,
and sold at from so cents to 81 50 per
pound. -.1~ A'lg -
Patent Medicines. fasl
This class Of remedies, Improperly called
Patent, are simply secret remedies, found
by Practical Physicians, after long expert
ence, to be admirably adapted to the cure
of certain diseases; put up and offered for
sale for the benefit Of Mankind. -o -spr
Many persons here will tell you, that
Smiths Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speeds
Tonic, Indian Colagogue, Champions Pills,
Jaynes' Louden's, Sapington's Hull's or
the G'afenbourg Pills, will cure you Of any
case Of Chills and Fever, or Ague and Fe-
yer that may occur, and that too, at cost
Of from IS cents to 81 so; whereas it
would ordinarily cost you IS O0-They.
would further inform you, that these reme-
dies, warranted genuine, are for sale by
H. L. WADDILL
Druggist, near the Harvey House Baton
Rouge Louisiana. may2Sy.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
PIANO TUNING.

n COATES most respectfully inform
Ill. the public of Baton Rouge and vi
ity thatShe will tune and repair Paino Forts
Violins, Guitars, and all other musical in
struments on reasonable terms.
Orders left at the Comet Office or Jacob
Pipers on Church Street will meet with
prompt attention maj 81 ly
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
H. B. VIBBERT,
Druggist and Apothecafy,

II EEPS constantly on hand large and
IN well selected stock of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are pre-
pared by Northern manufactures, and put
up in the very best manner to preserve their
medicinal virtues. In climate like this
persons should not overlook this important
consideration.
90 Prescriptions filled with care at any
time of night OF day. Jan 8.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
Timothv Fav,. III, ,,

ESIDENT Dentist, (for fourteen years
llpast) Office second floor, 1st door over
the store of Mr. Quiggins, Lafayette street.
Referemccs--Hon. Geo. C. McWhortSk.
Col. J. E. Layet, Hon. N. G. Penn, Rev.eT.
Woodbridge, Dr.. F. N. Hereford, Rev. Bis
hop Polk, Professor j. L. Riddel x
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New ORLEANS, June, 1847.
~Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the city
Of New York, and subsequently, graduated
in the Medical College Of Louisiana. Heis
a.:gentleman Of integrity and have no hes
itation in recommending him as an accom-
plished practical Dentist.
WARREN STONE, M. D..
June Is. IT, Professor of Surserv.
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further term, the stoekholder discenting
from said renewal shall be bound to trans.
fer their stock to those during the renewal
at it, fair value, to be fixed by appraisers
mutually chosen for that purpose
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
M.uStard.

on GROSS Ohio Mustard put up in
~ pound, half and quarter pound tin
canisters by Dixon, Shoemaker < Co, Cin-
cinnati. Also 20 gross Thornton and Gum
steaas Kentucky Mustard. for sale by
July s ". II. T..WADDlLL. -
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03

coRNER o. IAlAYTFE AND 04UlcH SITS.
THERE Is NO AUCTION GOODS. At
i my establishment Nor dol propose
to "sell for cost" and ''less than cost.n My
goods are well selected and contain al the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purehaseris The New
York and Philadelphia markets. j have
no article that has been forced in1o market
under the hammer on oceomt g. ehaaee in
fashion, OF damage. The public nay feel
satisfied that what they purchase ofs M 10
new and fashionable. / do not psptaas 70
be in competition with the ssndess Of
"Chsap Goods!u 1 do however psstsnd to
sell as cheap AZ any retail House Of stand
ing in the Union. If you do not think q
cali and see. E,9 . .a june 22ly I
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03

A LOT of Stoves-various kinds, which,
II being offered out OF season, is evidence
of our anxiety to sell, and that bargains can
be had. Give us call families and dealers
and buy us out, as we ara anxious 70 quit the
Stove trade. 8. M. HART X Go.
Corner of Front and Laurel SITS,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, WHIPS, SC

CARRIAGES, HARNESS, WHIPS. &c.
TINE Subscribers. as ~Y -4as-
i sortment of Carria- ~N
ges, Harness, whips, &c. (
are new complete, and X2Eepe.s.XAu
he invites an examine : -
ton Of his stock before purchasing in New
Orleans, as he guarantees his prices as low
as any in the South. Co.. 4ayg-
Wareroom corner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Staeets. III
Jan. 26th, tt w. F. TUNNARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03
c. L. HALL, JACOB PIPER
HALL & PIPER.
HOT1SE Cr1RNISHTNC STOpr IN

HOUSE FURNISHING STORE ON
CHURCH STREET,
DOOR TO HIS FURNITURE WARE ROOMS.
A RE OPENING and offer for sale gen-
IA eral assortment Of Crockery, China,
and Glass ware together with house keep.
ing articles in general. u4 I :,
Persons in want Of any article in our line
would do well to give us a call. faa
may15y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03

Cofeenns Liniment. qa .--ro5
nor MAN and BEAST-Cures wounds,
i sores, bruises, sprains, burns, scalds,
rheumatism, sour throat, toothache, piles and
cornes. Is most excellent internal RENE.
by-cramps cholic, flatulency, cholera NOR
dus, fiux and dysentery. For sale by
aug sly. H. r. WADDILL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-11-03

snail be entered IN regular Ordcr all business
or other transactions Of the company, which
said book shall be opened to the inspection
of the stockholders at the Office ofthe COM
pany. A stock book shall be kept and GER
ti6cates of stock shall be issued to the
stockholders, and no transfer of stock shall
be binding on the company until made on
its stockbook
Is. Ifany subscriber for stock shall be
taxed by virtue of any law or ordinance for
the payment of subscription to the company
he shall have the right of reducing the
number his shares by an amount equal
to that of the tax SO imposed, but this
right must be exercised within thirty days
from the date of the law or ordinance after
which term it shall not be allowed.
14th An annual meeting of the stockhol-
ders shall be held on the first Monday in
December to receive an annual report of
the past years operation and business of the
company at which full statement of the
financial affairs and other business of the
company shall be submitted by the Presi-
dent and Directors for examination 'by the
stockholders and their agents. ~
18th. At the expiration of the charter, or
whenever the dissolution of the corporation
shall render necessary its liquidation, three
commissioners shall be elected BY the stock.
holders whose duty it shall be to take DOS
session of the property of the company and
conduct its business to final liquidation on
such terms and in such manner as shall be
determined by meeting of the stockholders
convened for that purpose, and if
at the expiration Of the present charter
Of the stockholders in number or
amount shall desire to renew the same for
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02
CHEERING SIGNS.

The indications Of union and strength among
the entire Democracy of the country, were new
er more suspicious than at present. Notwith-
standing the intrigues of the Wings to promote
division in the ranks of their opponents, no i'm
preston is making upon the united forces OF De-
mocracy, who are already heartily engaged in
preparations for the approaching general cleo
lion. Upon this subject leading Southern ex-
change remarks that
/. In all of the southern States, all traces of
dissension on the compromise subject, and all
other subjects of difference, seem to be passing
away. IL seems to be generally settled that the
nemocrats of the South will meet their breth-
rem of the North in National Convention in June
next. In Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia, all
is right. 1t is true that in Georgia many here
tofore acting with the Wing party are now in
the ranks of the Democracy, under the title of
constitutional Unionists; but they advocate all
the doctrines of the Democratic party, and differ
only with the old Democratic or States Rights
party, in firmer adherence to the Compromise.
The Baltimore platform of 1874 and lS4S, is
broad enough for the whole South, and on that
platform both the Democracy of the North and
South will stand in the next contest. In addi-
ton to this the adjustment measures for the last
Congress will be faithfully adhered to-
This, we have no doubt, is q true statement
of the case, and clearly exhibits the good sense
patriotism, and sagacity of our Southern Demo.
cratic brethren. "The Vandals must be driven
from Rome" is the watchword, and its applica-
bity to the coming onset, to drive the present
corrupt imbecie Administration from the helm
of Government, is unquestonable. cabal
under whose ruinous auspices, the expenditures
of the Government have been doubled, and its
resources wasted and impoverished, and whose
measures would ere this, have resulted in nation
al bankruptcy, save for the unexampled influx tc
the Treasury, through the operation of the pres
ent Democratic Tariff, should be got rid of sum
marily and effectually, to preserve the country
in future from the dangers to which it has fol
the last three years, been constantly exposed.
OF all this, the Democracy are aware, and also
of the imperious necessity Of prompt action tc
re-instate their principles in the administration
of public affairs. The great interests of the
country demand this at their hands, and they
are every where coming up to the rescue. The
spirit of union and harmony for the cause, which
is actuating them, needs but to be cultivated
and pcrsevered in, TO render a final triumph as
certain as it is desirable and well deserved.
Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81,

Hon. James Cooper, Senator from Pennsyl-
vania, who has been i'll, was in the Senate to-day,
on rising to speak, he was attacked with vertigo
and fell. He was taken out by DIR. Switzerland
and soon revived.
Capt. Henry Nage, of philadelphia, yesterday
called upon the Secretary of State with the
charges against Mr.. Ashmead, United States At
torney of Philadelphia, with letter of instruc-
ton from Secretary Corwin, in which the char
ges are spoken of as very grave and requiring
attention, but as Webster was leaving for N Y
and as the charges were matters of detail, they
were postponed until after his return.
The N. Orleans papers contain dates from the
Brazos to the I'd ult.
A Mexican war steamer was landing cannon
for the defence of Matamoras.