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WONDERFUL GEOLOGICAL CALCULATION In a paper
read BY Sir Charles Lye short time previous 10 his
rival IN nls city, before The Royal Society in London,
the coal fields Of Nova Scotia, he entered into
lions respecting the solid matter aimed in the carbon
tsrous formation OF that country He believes tina, wa.
once delta like that Of the Mississippi. and that the
formations produced by nver nunda,ion drifts The
average thickness OF the whole OF the coal measure. s
three miller. and the area, Including the fields of New
Brunswick, &c. may comprise 10000 square miles, or
1870 900 cubic miles but taking the bali OF this, II would
be 81 900 cubic miles OF solid matter would take more
than two Millions OF years for the Mississippi river to
conway 10 the Gulf Of MEXICO equal amount OF solid
matter a the Of 100000 cubic feet per second, as
calculated by Mr.. Foshey This is a subject for deep
reflection and examination, by all Biblical gsooEs's es
pecaly Sir Charles Lye found fossil reptlian remains.
and landshell in the interior OF fossil tree In Move
Scotia coal field
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The English Mission.

The Philadelphia inqaircr. wing journal. speaks in
the following complimentary strain Of the British mis-
sion II !, rumored that Daniel T.. Sickes, esq, has
been appointed secretary of legation to England In him
our distinguished minister. the Hon Mr., Buchanan, will
have most accomplished assistant Mr.. Sickles is an
elegant scholar. fine linsuis sound lawyer. and
finished gentleman. II gives US much pleasure TO find
the English mission eminent in its qualification, both
as TO minister and secretary ...al i. r
"a better appointed embassy has within our rec
objection been assigned to any foreign court by our
government. II is true Mr. Buchanan does not belong
TO our party yet his great qualifications and ackno~I
edged probi,y are conceded by the whole country The
nation at large deeply interested 10 the appointment OF
experienced plenipotenariss They are our country's
representatives abroad. When they are Of the right
mental stature and smnsny fitted for their posts, il IL
our dssy TO say 90"
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From The London Sun
Capt. Ingraham and Costa.

Capt Inkraham and Costa.
All honor TO Captain Ingraham all honor to The ma
lion whose ocers cause it's nag TO be respected what
land il may float and whose ministers stead
lily and cheerfuy defend its officers for the acts which
they may consider just and proper in the high minded
assert there will be no attempt al bully ing or brow beat
ing American dplomasis. Our transatlantic brethren
too prompt and ready 10 notice and resent any insult too
well prepared Tor war; and too willing TO resort TO hosl
ties on any hitting occasion, 10 have their peace dis
iurbed, their public anqulity invaded any trivial
inadequate grounds. A.d what is the consequence I
The meanesi citizen The United States is respected
wherever he goes. and treated with respect and consd
Grafton No medoling policeman, inflated and pom
pous Official dares 70 arrest the progress, imprson the
person, ransack the OF the man armed with the
passport Of the United States, That ID, indeed, docn
ment which will enable it's bearer to travel throughout
the civilized world without let or hndsrance.
Time was when British passport was equally power
full, when the British flag was treated with reverence, and
the OF British subject insured respectful
treatment, and afforded ample protection to those who
possessed 40 potent q talIsman.
There cannot be doubt that the American consul and
the American captain are fully juslhed in The course
that the United States government will sustain and az.
prove OF the proceedings oil its mertoons and efficient
ottcers--tha they will receive thanks and appreciation
place OF for their manly and vigorous conduct
The whole OF the unfortunate trans sc,,on, well
the subsequent smsvfe, from the gross and
ran,able misconduct OF the Austrian officials who
toned bold an invasion Of the sanc,iy Of the Turkish
Had Costa relied on his American citizenship or his
American passport he would forthwith have been res
cued but with strict regad for verscliy, which nigh,
put his Austrian capters to the blush. he declared
that he was born Hungarian, and would die Han
.anan. The complicated matter was referred to the
ssnlsm charge d'afates al Consanu"ops Ina,
some negotiations were entered into on the subject
Meanwhlle the Austrian captain endeavored TO transmit
| his prisoner privately to Trieste ft
| The American officers were however wide awake
and cooiy informed their asonshsd oppone nj who had
probably taken his cue from the incidence exhibited with
ntnf tftan tarr,to m
that he could display equal hsui. 10 other. The
same language He was however, speedily uodeceived
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by J. Q. Mcguire, Anct,on..r.

VRUsTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPER
by virtue Of deed OF executed by William
bearing a5t Of Jsiy 1874
A. g. fos 300 and 20t land Of Wnh
inGton In the Dsuict OF Columbia shall SELL The 9th
August O'Clock
Of No "a No ass fronting
h and 18th with tho Improvement which
Of story houses. Terms cash.
II The OF complied within days there
After the right resell sk and
cost Of the purchaser purchasers
EDw. SWAMI. Trustee.
July 2s-d JAS, q. MEG UIRE, Auctioaees.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING., AUGUST 3, 1853

0Mr isaAnL JAaxs, No ea South Tenth street, phiadcl
phia, general travelling agent assisted BY Wa II. WxLp,
JsHs CoLLIss JAass Dsxsss, HAasIrr Jos BurroR Gso
M BopIsx, EDsuKp w, WILEY, WILLIAM l..
WArKAsAs, and GaoKoK l. McLKop, faf N-#-E
nM W. JAaKs, OF Cincinnati Ohio, &c yelling
agent The Western States, assisted by Jonk DTS H. j.
THoaAB o. DYER q. M L. WsKaAs, Isaac BAkrLKrr, @.
Cooks, A. l.. CnlLps, and l.. X. BkowsHLL-
ny-Recsipls from either Of the above will be good.
Conn., HssRr NJ Lswts, OF Montgomery, Alabama, gen
travelling the States Alabama
lsled o. y. Lxws JAMES o. LxwIs. LEWIS
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MARsIIAL'S SALE.

DY Of Of faeias issued from Clerks OF
ID nee Circuit District
county Washington directed shall public
cash, Tuesday, 18Th II
before house OF said county the following described
property, right Rdgcway
No H. in No fe6 lot No. " in No,
half Mo. ls No 2o3 city
Washington seized levied the property
Rdscwsy, sold udicas 81
Of John g. Rves John
9 said Enoch R,d0swsy.
JONAH D. HOOVER,
July oo-du Marshal OF District Of Columhis.
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The appointment Of this gentleman commissioner
TO the Sandwich islands has been announced in our
columns.
MIR. Gregg was late secretary Of State for Illinois We
learn from the Galena Jedersonan thu, he will sail for
Hawaii in September. The same paper observes:
"The sppointmen could better bestowed.
Mr.. GtegY man of unsenshed integrity. o acknowt
edged talent and incompatible democrat 1t is proba
BILE that before the close Of the present sdinisraon he
will have delicate duties to perion-those hich will
% ooolness prudence and wise discretion but he is
equal TO any emergency tha, msy arise" FIJI. So.
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Colonel Davis's speech.

The importance which has been attached everywhere
the views OF COL Davis the Pacific railroad ques
tion and the conflicting constructions which have been
placed upon them consequence of the very eagre and
imperfect report OF his speech at Philadelphia, in which
be advered 10 the subject suggested TO several days
snce the propety OF requesting him to furnish with
revised report for publication. Col Davis readily
scented TO do and we shall be able to publish correct
report in next paper.
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THrRkvoLurIos IN VENEZUELA NEARLY su rpR EssKp.-l
is easy Thing al the present time to obtain news IRON
Venezuela which reliance be placed. A. revolu-
lion has recently been attempted which was thought by
many would be snccessiu but it has been put down by
force, and the country is in such sats that the gov
eminent prevent the free circulation Of intelligence
abroad ~ well as AT home. From the best information
have been able TO obtain, it appears that although
the parteans Of Gen. Paez in the country repre-
scented as more numerous by the account. brought
weeks ego. by the last vessel they PROVE be very
weak, yielding in most places before the small
forces sent out against hem making attempt al res
ance. The patty Of the Monasase. have shown them.
selves or'hy OF the character to which they have laid
claims by committing various uni wfu and bloody acts,
OF which private letters give painful particulars rs
The newspapers have been suppressed ever since about
the date of the revolutionary atemp-viz; May 25and
arrivals have been The barque Paez, arrived. Phil
adj. phia. has length brought private IRON
Puerto Cabello 10 llth July 4V
or all the provinces Of the republic. tina, OF Cumana
only entered heartily into the revolution and that ,b.
only one known 70 be sill holding out There were
ports of The same kind from Margasea and Ga.yams. bot
they not to be relied upon Indeed, ave hundred
cavalry bad surrendered At disc elton in Raul hat the
government, being thus left free to against Cumana'
preparing 10 attack her vita considerable forts,
which il was though, would he successful
NJ Y. Courier sna Eagmir~.
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Telegraphic News, Kentucky Elections, 4,

Telegraphic News, Kentucky Elections, &c.
The telegraph brings the gratifying news that
Breckinrdge is reelected 10 Congress in Kentucky BY
a triumphant, majority. Mr. BreckinridEs's triumph is
amongst the brilliant achieved in political
warfare. No aspirant ever richly merited jus,
such victory. The entire democracy Of The Union viii
bail it with JOY.
The contest between Hill (whg) and Stone (democraD
is close and doubtful Preston (whis) is Of course re-
elected in The strong wing district OF Louisville. Colonel
English his democratic competitor, deserves high praise
for the devotion democracy which induced him to face
so Overwhelming majority. H., - 81 s..
despatch received a, 10 O'Clock last night
the defeat OF Mr. Stanton and the election OF his wing
competitor, Mr.. Hodge. .r h#eag q
The constitutional convention OF Massschv seits ad-
journed yesterday. We hope the constitution has been
improved by the infusion into II Of little more OF de-
mocracy atIf 'a.
The next meeting of the scientific CONVENTION now in
session a, Cleveland is TO be held in Washington.
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The corvette placed alongside the bGg and the ais
comhed captain informed that be would be held respon
sible Tor the safety of the prisoner Thus The matter
stands Tor The present. But what contract does il al
ford to the vacillang aud iemporziog policy OF Great
b1'ain during an emergency OF much greater importance
IN place oil Great Britain. the Russian troops would
have crossed the Pnh and The Russo. Turkish Difficult.
" would ere this have been satisfactorily and honoaby
arranged
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CARD-Tbe subscribers being nbou, lake for
scrhng their business transactions os the
ending ais, Jay respectfully n NOSE whose
and make settlement the h 81 August with the
Short datss
Aner August collector (Mr. smsNwecA
upon who have settled, snd hope hsy win bcuh'e
~" . 90 - '''''' cLAosrr, NEWTON, NAY. i co.
2o-Aios
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INA. yENkINHs sermon Roma nasn.--Thc Great
Aposcy Sermon Romanism, presched by
pnhlb~d Of Virginia
The suhor his strength this proof
Of called church of
forms be inferred from the
hts mind which subject ccmpfehsnsysy and
forcib For GRAY d HAILA~TYNE,
Eleventh. Odd
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We had The pleasure of meeting with the Hon. J. IL
Ralston. Of California, on yesterday His numerous
friends will be gra,ied 10 learn that be is in good
health. .#
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Dun NAVY Now, while the country conlempla,es as
possible general convulsion in Europe. and while il is
seemingly secure in it's own distance from the scene and
its own non .inermeddling policy, from involvement in
the Strife is the proper time for a consideration of
the condition Of navy, and OF It's appropriate
means OF enforcing due respect for neutrality
and for our commerce, during these conflicts Napoleon
when the minister of the United States complained 80
much Of the violation OF neutrality under its sdic,s
which re,aliatory 10 The British orders in council
exclaimed, "le America declare her rights aud defend
them on the ocean with her cannon" That was Napo
Icons solution Of the question The chas,isemen OF the
chief aggessor would have been followed by The better
behavior OF others. In the that followed these az
gfessons made issue with most vulnerable ene
my, though he at the ii ne the most power.
ful-that is Engand,hough the feeling OF the country
was quite up 10 what Senator Dana advocated-a war
with France. well as with Eagland-"a triangular
war" 1t quite certain that the spirit Of this country
will not brook any interference with our commerce
the part Of European belligerenis in future Yet how
poweress is this great republic 10 her war marine 1t
is the opinion of discreet and well informed men, as 10
naval affairs, that our navy is not as efficient q, the
presen, moment, in comparison with the naval force OF
other powers, il was in 1912. though since that
time more than two hundred millions have been ex-
pended upon il.
The presentation OF respectable naval force by the
United States might deter foreign powers from renewed
experiment upon our meekness and forbearance. In
word, our government ought 10 be prepared 10 declare
and enforce neutrality in the that may happen.
Shy this alone that the United States may be kept
out OF the coming struggle for come IL will whether
from the present future state OF things IL is TO be
remembered that it's not upon the alone that foreign
powers may violate our neutral rights. They in former
times took possession of ships and Of their cagoes
while in foreign ports, under the guaranty both OF treaties
and OF the laws OF nations. The thing will hap
-. l.
gressons should involve us, il is certain il will be
fined TO naval dlsputaton AT the beginning Of the
OF 1912 it supposed that the contest, like the
previous quasi war with France, would be confined 10
the Yet in two years after, the political capital
OF the United States in the hands Of the enemy. and
we were forced without due preparation TO defend
ports and COASTS and cities So il might be again. il
naval force should be inadequate for going pur
poses, or for coas, defence, as it is now.
IN Y. Journal Com.
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New Jsssrr.--The democratic State executive com
see have sued call for democratic STATE eonvs'.
ton 10 be held in Tfrn,on the 22i day Of September
next for the purpose Of nominating candidate Tor gov
srnor
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.sroaTeBaA TA1soa4a
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POPULAR SCHOOL BOOKS.

r C. LANOCE, on Lafayette street, has
y. Just received direct from the publish
ers complete assortment of the MOST pop
ular school books. Consisting in part of
Webster's spelling book Websters speller
and defner McGufey's spelling book.
READERS -McGufey Series; Towers
Series of Gradual Readers N. American
lst 2nd class do.
GRAMMARs-Smith's New Grammar !;
Towers Gradual lissons in do
GEoGRAPHIEs.-Smith' lst book; Smiths
qlr,rto or 2nd book; Smiths Geography and
Atlas; MitcheIs Primary Geography; Nit
chels School do; Morses quarto do.
ARITHMETIcs.-Co Mental; Da-
vise's Arithmetic Smiths Introductory,
Smiths Practical; Smiths New Arithmetic.
ALGEBRA-Dayise's 1st lessons; Da-
vise's HplSb6a.
Csc soHssTyy.-DaIse's Legendv,
HtsrokyGfarIevs History; Good riches
U. S; Goodricbe's EngIarrl> Gurney,s IS.
RTHoEIc-9oyd's Retpric = Porter's
Rettoricar Readers.
Philosophy, Pbrenolosy, Chemestry, GEE
ology, Botany &c. Also al the popular
Latin Books - oct7-y.
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Mr.. +. Way,
Italian Professor OF Music.

HAvlNG permanently settled himself
IL with his family, in the City OF Baton
Rouge, where he has resided since eighteen
months, offers his respectful thanks to those
persons who have already honored himwith
their confidence, and tenders anew his pro-
fessional services to all those wishing to be
fought on the Piano, Violin, Guitar or in
Vocal Music
Convinced by "a long experienced hat in
the study of music specially pedantiy is
disgusting and that general routine of in
struction will only produce Indifferent per-
formers. he will use all his endeavoars to
place himself on level with the intelli-
gence of his pupils,--encouraging, rather
than disheartening their efforts, while ad-
herring strictly to the precepts land down by
the best masters; he will continue as here
tofore to tune Pianos. His prices will be-
$40 for twelve lessons of one hour each and
Sc for twelve lessons of half hour each.
Apply at his residence, on Convention be-
tween Main and st. Charles Sts., or at Mr..
Neirey's variety store, on Laurel st. OILY
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STATIONARY, &c.


DARENTS and Teachers are invited to
L call at J. C. LANOUE'S. Lafayette
Street-to examine the Philosophical Theory
and Prudice of Penmanship.
the Theory is divided into three parts,
Primary, Intermediate ard Final. Each part
in -Four Books.
This work comprises cuts designed to
illustrate the manner Of holding and conduct
ing the hand and pen; preparatory excer-
cises. which thoroughly train tine muscles
employed in writing, a classification OF let
tiers and words according to their simil-
arity of formation. and instructions accom-
panying the various exercises in each book.
The whole so arranged as to enable the pu-
piis to write over each page twice. Price
25 cents oct7-y
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DELAYS are dangerous.

Why suffer witka cough, cold or any
w disease of the Throat, Breast and
Lungs when certain cure is so easily effec-
ed by using.
"WrsTERs HoURHouND CANDY"
This Medicine is judicious combination
of the best expectorants in the Materia Med
lea. The most stubborn Cough hs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption.
it not merely palliative,a as many articles of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by WIN. BOGEL Agent.
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"A 2lSSE EIKM
And New Jewelry-Harney House Row.
Sign Of the .TDigest Watch.

Sign 81 t1e TS4gest Watcn.
THEODoRE GOLDMAN, ,Watchma-
L ker and ENTHUSIASTICALLY informs
his old frien1s and the public in general
that he has permanently located himself
here, and calls their attention to the supe-
ror advantages he possesses for repairing
Watches, Clocks. Music Boxes aed Jewelry
He also keeps constantly on hand, a fine as
sortment of JEWELRY, consisting in part
of fine gold and silver watches, gold vest,
fob and guardchains, gold pens with gold or
silver holders, gold, silver and german spec
tacles, gold lockets, fngerings earrings, la
dies and gentlemen breastpins, shirt-studs
and sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies belt
slides, necklaces bracelets clasps, gold and
silver thimbles, watches, earrings, &c Also
splendid assortment of clccks, lamps, cut
Iery and fancy articles, and many others
too numerous to mention, ali Of which he
offers Cor sale cheap for cash, at the sign OF
the BIGEsT WATCH.
N B. All work done at this establish
n'ent is warranted to perform well. Watcl.
es and clocks warranted for twelve months.
TERMs-one price and CASH. july 6-y.
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y. GOULDEN,

ORN A MENTAL PAINTE r..
HAVING established his shop inBatoh
IL Rouge, takes this opportunity of IN
forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, and
its vicinity that | am now prepared to do
all kinds of work in my line OF business:
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting,
Flag and Banner Painting, Gliding, GRAIN
ing, Glazing, Marbeling and Wall Coloring
On reasonable terms, and on short notice
By strict attention to business, | hope
TO gain liberal share Of patronage. Shop
On Third street opposite Hollis Stable.
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NJ ALL STAG f
TO Planters,

A IKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator.
II This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
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 March 90, 1s4S.
Planters are invited to call and examine il.
A supply on hand and for sale by
F. w. TUNNARD.
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Carriages,Harness. Whips.&c

HNHE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
L ses Harness. whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and h, in;'ites an examination ol
hi. stock before purchasing in New Oh
leans as ne guarantees his prices as lc " as
as any in the South.
areroom conner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
Jan. 2Sth, # W. F. TUNNARD.
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TEE DAILY COMET.
PUBLISHED DAILY MONDAYS ExcEPTED)
GEO. A. PJKE, Editor and Proprietor.
Office on Third Street.


THE subscription is fixed at the low rate
of S. 90 per annum, payable in advance, or
s6 90 at the expiration of the year. 1t
will be punctually delivered daily within
the limits of the City by the carrier.
Ayderising.-One Dollar per sqrare
for the first insertion. and half that amount
for every subsequent insertion-ten Lines,
or less. constitute square.
Yearly observation-disclosures,
Traders, and others, will be contracted
with on the most reasonable terms.
JOb.WOrk.-We are also prepared to
do all kinds of job Work--such as: Law
yer's BRIEFS, BALL TIoKETs. Posters, Bill
HEADS, PROGRAMMES. ELEcrtoN IIcxETs,
Druggists Labels, Cards, Circulars. Visiting
Cards. Done with neatness and deepatch.
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GENERAL NEWSPAPER

AND PERIODICAL AGENCY.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received by
~ the undersigned for the following news
papers and magazines:
New Orleans Daily & Weekly Crescent
Delta.
Louisiana State Republican.
illustrated Family Friend.
San DIEGO tCal;fornia) Herald.
Graham's Magazine.
Godey's =
Knic ickerbocker
Meyers Universum.
USpecimen copies can be seen by CAL
ling on JNO. c. LANOUE. Agent.
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r, McKITRICK,
Arc it ect g. B d i l d e

"A / G e % U q I.
rs now prepared to take all contracts in
his line of business. and will execute
with neatness ard despatch.
NB. All kinds of JOB Work attended
TO. Plans and specifications given gratis
when required.
Shop on Main St., between Florida and
Convention Streets.
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Toilet SOaD,

TaylOr's andJ ules Haule's chrysta'line
J. soap balls brown and white Winsor
soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine, Transparent, Floating, Jenny Lind
Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
Store of VIM. BoGEL.