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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-29
TO PLANTERS.

A IKIN'S Corn ard Cotton Cultivator.
~ This truly useful agricultural imple-
M Mt, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and prac teal 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 new
invention, Patented March 20 1S49.
Planters are invited to call and examine it.
A supply ON hand and for sale by
may | | y. w. +. TUNNAkD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-29
nj Il s t ar d

~ GROSS Ohio Mustard put up IN
~ pound, half and quarter pound tin
canisters by Dixon, Shoemaker Il Co., Gin
cinnati. Also 90 gross Thornton and Gun
steads Kentucky Mustard. for sale by
July 8 ly. Ii. L. WADDlLL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-29

NEw ORLEANS, June. 1sA7.
UDr. Fay, studied Dentistry in The city
of New York. and subsequently graduated
in the Medical College of Louisiana He is
a gentleman Of integrity and ] have no hes
tatior in recommending him as an accom-
plished practical Dentist.
WARREN STONE. NJ D.
June 49, IF. Professor of Surgery.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

There are few families, we imagine,
any where, in which love is not abused
as furnishing license for impoli,enesS.
A husband, father, or brother will speak
harsh words to those whom he loves the
best, and TO those who love him the best.
simply because the security of love and
family pride keeps him from getting his
head broken. IL is shame that man
win speak more impolitely, al times to
his wife or sister, than he would dare to
any other female, excepta low and vi
cious one. Ii is thus tina, the holiest af-
fections Of mans nature prove 10 be a
weaker protection TO women in the fami-
ly circle than the restraints of society,
and that woman usually is indebted for
be kindest politeness OF life to those
bt belonging TO her own household
hings ought not SO io~be. The man
10, because i; will no. be resented. in
hts his spleen, and bad temper upon
thte OF his hearth-stone. is small cow
ardAnd very mean man. Kind words
archie circulating medium between true
gentmen and true ladies at home, and
no Hlish exhibited in society can atone
for n harsh language and disrespec.ial
t.eatAnt too often INDUCED in between
those pund together by Gods own ties
of bldb and the still more sacred bonds
OF con9gal love.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
Silent Influence.

II is the bubbling spring which flows
gently, the l,ttle rivulet which runs along,
day aud night, by the farm. house. that is
useful. rather than the swollen food. or
the warring cataract. Niagara exci,es
our wonder, and we stand amazed a, the
power and greatness Of God there, as he
...pours it from his hollow hand" Blu,
one Niagara is enough for the continent.
or the world-while the same world re.
auires thousands and tens of thousands
of silver fountains and gentle flowing riv-
ule,s, that water every farm and meadow,
and every garden, and that shall flow ev-
cry day and every night. with their gen.
tie, quiet beauty. So with the acts of
our lives. |, is not by great deeds, like
those ofthe martyrs. that good is to be
done; il is By the daily and quiet virtues
of life-the Christian temper, the meek
forbearance, the spirit o! forgiveness, in
the husband, the wife. the father, the
mother. the brother, the sister. the friend,
the neighbor. that good is to be done.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

Louis NAPOLEON FINANcIERING.-
The New York Mirror publishes an ex-
tract of a private letter from Paris, whicf,
says:
alt IS rumored in the financial circles
here lha. Prince Louis, who is Jeremy
Didler on magnificent. scale, has stuck
one of your New York millionaires. who
has been living in Paris, 10 the tune OF
100000 and that well known .Cheva-
her is in for it TO the extentof his means,
ifnot more. The Prince invites these
long -pursed gentlemen to the palace, in
PRODUCES them to fashionable society, then
troubles them for the loan of hundred
thousand or SO. making them pay rather
.dear for the whistle
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
The Vanguard.

A newspaper called the SrAR. has Just
been established at Columbia, California,
and is printed upon an old Ramage press,
the history of which is curious exem-
piIicailon OF American progress. Ii was
shipped from New York to Texas about
the commencement of our difficulties
with Mexico; and from thence il advanc.
ed with our army from point to point
through Mexico, printing newspapers
and proclamations then went to Mon.ery,
California, where il was used by the
Governor for printing proclamations and
other public documents. Next it went
to San Francisco, and was used to print
the newspaper started there, which has
since gr0wa into the "Alta California. :"
When that paper got 10 be SO Successful,
q new press was procured, and the old
one was sent to Sacramento, TO print the
first rstnewspaper there, the Placer Times,
and in the same way afterwards went to
Sonora, Stockton, and finally 10 Colum-
hia. Thus il has always been upon the
front wave of the advancing tide; and
thus the printing press has ever been the
Indispensable adjunct of American pro-
gress. piercing the wilderness with the
first settlers, and dispensing The light OF
letters wherever an American community
is formed, no matter how small in num-
bers or how remote Chi. Jour.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
The Key or the Rasliie.

1t was known that when the Bastile
was demolished at the beginning of the
French revolution, the key Of this famous
prison house was presented to Geofge
Washington as the fittest depository for
this terrible instramem of " ranny. He.
the champion Of liberty, was very prop
erly chosen to be the keeper of the key
Of this terrestrial. "bottomless pitt II is
still preserved at Mount Vernon, and can
be seen IN the large hall, secured in a
glass case. 1t is black, rude huge.
cross handled key, and looks as i: il
might have been forged by the Cyclops.
The Bastile was for ages the State pris-
on { France, in which all the prisoners
belonging to the nobility and The higher
orders were confined. The King him.
self or his minister could, by a means
Ct .le,tres du cacket.' seize any person
in ans pre.ext, put him in IT'S dungeons
wi,hou. trial or enquiry FOR years.
Some unfortunate in11:yiduals were con-
fined for nearly a century. When once
this horrible key turned upon them, they
were lost alike TO friends and to The world.
Many Of The noblest spirits in France
here breathed their last in dark, unear,h.
ly cells. without accusation or crime
The history of the world can hardly af-
,,, parallel to the cruelty and OPP
n,oss;an ED within The walls of the
n ,s,,,a Whan ne vengeance OF the
people laid it low, in ITS6, .sa'iy ui'
grey headed persons were set freo W..
had been SO long immured that they re-
GREETED the restoration Of their liberty
Hope aud ambition haG been ex,inguish-
ed III their Observation-Disclosures Union.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
urhe trial Of Mr.. and Mrs. For

U The trial Of Mr. and Mrs. For
rests case in New York has brough, to
light good deal Of curious aud not a
little Disgusting matter. The stale Of
morals prevailing in the circle Of which
both The plaintiff aud defendant formed
a part will be inferred from the tone of
the following note from the Rev. E. L..
Magoon 10 Mrs. Forrest
DEAR "KATE:"-Your kind invitation
To "eatin." at 3P. NJ, came 10 hand at i
this morning. forthwith posiedto your
tabernacle, and now here is, TO say that
it is impossible utterly TO be with you
as desired.
Al the hour you name the dead are to
be buried, and at almost every other hour
for many days and nights to come. |
shall be up to my eyes in work. Last
week Iwas in four great congregations in
Providence, Boston, and Salem, next
week-no matter. Wife sends lots Of
love. Yours per.inaciously.
MACON.
This was read on the trial. and admit
ted by the reverend author 10 begenuine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
WHOLE NO. 1863.


One oE THE KNIvEs.-The Editor
OF the Cincinnati Enquirer recently saw
man who had a pocket knife upwards
of eighty years old. The blade was a.
bout four inches long and an inch wide,
rounding at the point. II was manufac-
tured by an Indian in The Macklnaw
country. The blade had formed part of
sword taken from Frenchman in the
celebrated French and Indian war. The
bone on one side Of the handle was from
the thigh OF an Indian. and tha, on the
other from the thigh bone of an English
soldier killed on the Heights of Abraham
IN canada. where Gen. Wolfe lost his
life. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29


a road side inL, such as have grown up
all over California within year or two,
and as night was approaching, de,ermi-
ned TO pass il there.
The landlord received me at his door,
took my saddle and blankets, and while
! was hobbling my horse, set about pre-
pairing a supper. While was eating,
observed that he eyed me critically, bu,
thought lille of il, for il is common in
California for men to look well at the
stranger who is to spend nigh. beneath
his roof. Having finished my meal,
lighted my pipe, took stroll about the
valley and saw THAT my horse was in
good grass, then returning to the cabin,
spread my blanket on the ground near
the fire, and was soon asleep. The
next morning. after an early breakfast, |
brought in my horse, put IN his saddle.
having frs, folded ore Of my p,'snkets
on his back, then bnckling on my spurs,
called my host and demanded his bull for
my entertainment. Without acceding TO
my request, he lookedsme fully in the
face, and with voice little tremulous.
said:- ~
"Wiii you be good enough to tell ME
where you beiong!"
''t'errainly." replied; sin the "'oun s
tains. near"
"No. no: where did you come from
TO this country!'
"Bosion.'
81 thought I'd seen you before. You
are welcome to what you've had here;
and it you choose to stay month you
shall be equally welcome. can't take
anything from you.'
/ demanded an explanation Of this
strange conduct, though began to sus
pect the keeper Of the inn was some one
who had known me in Boston.
"Do you recollect," he said with con-
siderable emotion. ",hat abou. ten years
ago you went up the Western Railroad
one cold night in a baggage cart"
"Yes," | replied; "very WELL"
"Doy remember the boy that was
with you. part of the way. and whom
you kept warm under your cloak!"
'.Oh. yes"
"You gave him some money when
you left"
"A trife, believe"
Seizing me by both hands, while tears
ran down both his cheeks, he exciaim
ed:- laaa
I'm tina, boy! never knew your
name-don't know II now--but you was
the first man that ever acted like friend
10 me. I've been in this country about
a year, ard have been pretty lucky -
I've got some money and this ranch, SO
you see I'm able to get aloneE without
much trouble. Pou are welcome just
any time you've mind to call. and can
stay just as long as YOU like"
Having said this he gave my hand. "a
grasp that | fei. assured sprang from the
heart, and adding a '.good, bye accom-
panied me to the door.
As rode up through that lovely val.
ley, admiring The grand old hills that sur
round il, and contemplating The beautiful
carpet of flowers beneath me, memory
carried me back from the scene of the
morning to the evening passed with my
friend on Boston Common. Again, the
Eastern story revived the whole in my
recollection, and to these circumstances
owe this sketch.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
MISCELLANY.
LET ME SMILE WHILE / CAN.

LET ME SMILE WHILE CAN.
Let me smile while | can--there are mo-
ments Of sadness
Which steal DER the heart like cloud
DER the sky; M
And dimmed for while is the sunshine of
gladness, t
And tears follow fast as the rain from on
high.
Let me smile while can--in lifes rosiest
bowers, hg
The flowers are always entwined with
the thorns; Rfs
And how often it is the same evening sky
lowers,
Which dawned on the brightest and low
lest Of morns. @
Let me smile while can-whY should we
deplore them. x,.s
The dead who are gone to their long 81
lent home, al
We know not how soon the eyes that weep
81 DER them N d}
May shed the same bitter drops over our
tomb. #3G
Let me smile while can--there are mo-
~. ments of sorrow,
Too numerous by far for our moments OF
joy a0i KS
And none from the past or the present may
borrow,
One hour unmixed with grief's bitter
alloy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
RurrAr.o. Ian. Is,

The large brick block corner Main
and Eagle streets was destroyed by FIRE
a, o'clock this morning, and also 3
brick buildings on Main street--Loss a.
bon, 0.O0O. Aaron Bean. daguerrean.
who was watching the corpses OF his
children in house on Eagle stree. was
smothered TO death. His wife and daugh-
ter, who were sleeping in another cham
ber. were rescued. The walls of the
other building fell in. killing a man nam
ed Archibald w. g, Smith, agent of the
Hartford Insurance Co., ant injured a
German severely. Possibly. also, there
are others beneath the ruins. The build
ings destroyed were occupied by d. G..
voigle a. Co.. Messrs Young, Elias r.
Palmer, and several Lawyers, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
uThe late King of Hanover has bee

pr The late King of Hanover has been
succeeded by his son, who has been pro-
claimed under the title Of George V. The
young King is entirely blind. He has
issued his proclamation. pledging him
self TO the most sacred observance Of The
constitution of the country, and a new
Ministry. under the Presidency of Mons.
Schele, has been formed, which will, il
is said pursue an entire new course of
policy. Strange to say. the late King OF
Hanover, although the decided advocate
of absolute principles of government,
through the greatest part of his life, was
at the Time of his death, the only cons,i.
tutional sovereign in Germany. He was
the last remaining son Of George LII. and
died in the slst year Of his age. .-Capi.
tai City Fact
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
CuBA--ORDFR OF THE LONE SrAR.-

SUBA--oRDFh OF The LONE STAR.--
The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
.Th,, ,-a is an order, of secre. character,
g Nav Orleaa. said to have branches
in all the priacips. ciS.'es of the south and
south west, including Ginc,.e han: called
the "Order of TIE Lone Star. ne
sevearl divisions in New Orleans ars
said tu.nunber. some 800 members, of
picked mem and are recruiting largely
every week. they are raising fund, and
calculate that in the course Of the winter
they will comprise in the lists an army
of 100000 men, with purse of halt a
million of dollars.
What the objec, Of .his society is can
only be conjec,ured. as secresy is impos.
ed upon all who become members: but
the inference is readily drawn that the
political health of Cuba is on the decline
and a large number Of Republican doctors
are needed over there.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

GALLANTRY.--In Lawrenue county.
~. an aged and feeble gentleman has
Tor some time pas, neid inc o.GE:e os
county Recorder, bu, owing to his in
hrDllles, the duties of the office have
been transacted by his daughters luring
several years past The old gentleman
died recentlys and al the late election Mr..
Kerr proposed to be a candidate for the
Office, and if elected, he would do the
business by Proxy-lel the daughters of
the old Recorder do the business and re-
ceive all the pay. II is said he received
nearly all the votes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
New PRrNTrSa PRrss-Some lin,

NEW PRINTING PREss.-Some time
since, MIR. Geo. Bruce, of New York,
offered premium of s 900 to The in
vfntor OF printing press, not to cost
more than $500, which would strike off
900 impressions per hour. Mr.. North
up, OF Syracuse, N. Y, has invented a
press, which the committee selected by
Mr.. Bruce have examined, and have
gwen lis inventor a certificate, setting
for..ht that. although il costs 30 per cent,
more than N MIR. Bruce's specifications,
lha, it viii throw off 1000 instead Of
500 impressions per hour.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
SENATE.

The Chairman laid before tie Senate
report Of the Secretary Of War, com.
n-unicating the number and names OF
persons in employment in that depart
men'. and also report Of the cxpendi-
lures of the national army, both Of which
were laid on the table, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Fish presented the petition of tho
New York Emigration Society, praying
for the establishment of line of mail
steamers between the United States and
West coast of Africa, which was refer
red to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Stockton presented petition Of
inventors, urging the speedy completion
OF the Patent Office on the original plan.
They complain that the Patent Office is
used for other purposes to the injury OF
the rights Of inventors, growing out Of
the want of room for the exhibition of
models, &c. Numerous petitions of
private character were presented and 20.
ce;;ved.
Mr.. Ssockton presented a petition Of
]. p. Long, whose claim was rejected by
the board of Commissioners of claims a.
gainst Mexico, stating that injustice had
been done him, and that the board had
lost his papers. He moved its reference
to select committee, with power to send
for persons and papers-after considera-
BILE debate the subject was laid on the
table for the present.
Mr.. Sumner offered a resolution d.
recsing and enqniring into the expedien-
cy Of abolishing spirit ralions in the
Navy. and increasing the monthly pay
of enlisting men-laid over.
Mr.. Stockton introduced bill autho-
rizing the Postmaster General to con-
tract for carrying the mail between Jer-
sey city and Galway--referred.
Mr.. Clark introduced joint resolu.
tion declaring adherence to the present
and long established policy OF the Uni
tel States agains. all entangling alliances
with foreign Governments. &c. -laid on
the table and ordered to be printed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
BALrIMoRR. Ian. 10.

The steamer Cambridge. belonging to
Baltimore, which lef, Fredericksburg on
Thursday of last week for this city. ran
ashore AT the mouth Of the Rappahanock
and at last accounts was high aud dry
There were several passengers on board
in regard to whose safety great anxiety
is felt; they are believed 10 be safe. how
ever. The boat is seriously injured. and
is feared will be total loss. She was
built in this city seven years ago, at the
cost Of $50, 600 and is partly incurred.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
vDr. Homer Bos,wn:x, of New

n DR.. Homer Boslwi.lk, Of New
York, maintains that death is no, :, nee
essary circumstance, and that diet free
from certain earthly particles. which clog
the constitution, will allow the human
machine to run forever. The Doctor is
now testing the experiment in his own
person, If he succeeds in ests blishing his
theory. although it will .ake some time,
the rest Of mankind will be duly in
formed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
WAsHINoTos, Jan. 90.
SENATE.

The chair laid before the Senate mes
sage from the Presiden. enclosing re.
port from the Secretary of State, calling
the attention Of Congress to the payment
Of the Mexican indemnity.
A number of resolutions were presen.
ted of private character.
Mr.. Felch, from the committee on
Public Lands reported several bills gran
ting lands for Railroads in the western
States.
Mr.. Underwood introduced bill 10
reimburse the corporation of New York,
for expenses incurred in raising volun-
.eers.
Mr.. Harris offered a resolution ,au.
shorizing the Secretary of he Senate to
audit and pay the account Of John, G.
Rives for publishing Congressional de.
bates; laid over.
Messrs. Seward and Cass laid upon
the table amendments to Mr.. Clark's
resolution relative to the Foreign policy
of this country, which were ordered to
be printed. They assert the right io
interfere, and that the government Of the
United States cannot look with indifer.
ence upon the interference Of despoiic
powers to suppress the struggle for lib.
erty in any nation.
The resolution making Land War
rants assignable was taken up and pass
sed, after affixing several amendments.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
New YoRK, Jan. 10.

The sssmer Pacific sailed a: noon to-
Cay for Lierpool with forty-nine pas
sengers, SR4 900 in American gold,
gi,l0O in Inglish gold, and e300 in
silver.
We learn " an arrival to-day. that on
be 29th Novsmber, in late long. 35,
te brig of wr Brazilian. from Penam-
hco, brough.l 10 and boarded two Amer
IGN vessels and demanded their papers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

II Mr.. Webster in reply to the reso-
luton OF Mr.. Meade, of Va, says that
no treaty has been made between France
and England. guaranteeing TO Spain the
protection Of Cuba against any invasion
from the United States. On the con-
trary, there is good reason to suppose
that no such treaty has been entered into,
although there is no official information
in the State Depar,men,.-Pa. Inquirer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
WAsH1NnroN. Ian. 10

The Potomac for three miles below
the great falls is blocked up with ice 80
feet high. The State Convention Of
North Carolina meets at Raleigh on the
26lh of April TO appoint delegates TO the
National Convention and nominate a
Candidate for Governor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

The Detroit Tribune says: "One
thousand tons of Tobacco are annually
squirted over the face of creation, and 20
tons ofivory are wore out every seven
years, in chewing the weed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

Up to the S inst, there had been
ab4t ten thousand hoga slaughtered al
Ind Anapolis. The number OF hogs
pactd there WILDE about the same as
last ear. with an increase in weight OF
swel to fifteen per cent.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

The "BLAcK DouGLAs." Some of
The English newspapers. having heard of
but one distinguished Douglas in the
United States. have confounded him
with the Senator from Illinois, and have
lately gravely announced that "the Hon.
Frederick Douglas, colored gentleman.
is prominent candidate for the Presi-
dency."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
The BALANCE OF TRADE AeA,ss1

The BALANCE OF Trade AGAINST
THE UNITED STATEs.--An intelligent
writer in The National Iu,elligencer esti-
mates, that tho balance of trade agains,
the United States for the las: year is
S64, 4,462,845 "Nor is this, we believe
says the lnielllgencer. ''an exaggerated
statement" To ineetthis balance will
require every dollar of the California gold
that has reached this country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
CINcINNArI. la

= Z
River has fallen 10 inches. The
wea,he: is 2 deg. colder than any time
before this season. Thermometer stood
IL degs. below zero. The steamer
Memphis arrived this morning. No
boats left Ice very heavy. Market
dull.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

A Poor JoKE.-A man in Cincinnati
named Malcomb. lately undertook to
swallow a pork steak, whole, by way OF
a joke. The steak stuck in his throat,
and before medical aid could be procur-
ed the foolish fellow was suflocated.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29
New YoRK, Jan, q

NEW OHhs JdH. ]U.
The Georgia. from Chagres is below
detained by ice. She brings 81 passen-
gers and transferred $50 to the steamer
Philadelphia at Havana. for New Or
leans. The sloop-of-war Albany. at
Chagres, was to sail on the 9th for San
Juan. The Empire City had not ar
rived when the Georgia left.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-29

Dlocal politics run high in the West
ern cAnsry. A candidate for county
clerk iaI'exas offered TO register mar
riages nothing. His opponent, un-
dismsyS promised to do the same, and
throD ~ cradle. l ai !