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Saint Paul Foundry.
JAKE NOTICE, one and all who are

interested. that the proprietors have f1tted up the
building this side of the Lower Saw Mill in st. Paul for
Foundry, and ready to do all kinds of Casting.
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NAVE BURTON have taken this old and well known
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prepared to accommodate boarders travellers with
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the Central House Of this best Hotels in the West
November, 1861.
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Of the most delightful scenery surrounded by lakes that
abound with fish, and In atmosphere unsurpassed
purity he hopes to company from abroad, well
from the neghbornS villages They will ind the charges
moderate.
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AnNRIoAN HOUSE,

ID ODNEY PARKER, late of the American House Low
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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-01-20
II,OOO FRUIT TREES.

TINE subscriber has for sale very
J. choice assortment of FRUIT TREES
of his own misunderstanding Of
nineteen rorieties q, Peach, of the best and
most popular kinds and some new to this
part Of the country. Also, five varieties Of
the Apricot-tbree varieties Of the Plum
and few dwarf Pear and Dwarf Cherry.
Also Isabella and Catawby Grape, Currents,
Raspberry, Roses, &c, &c. All the trees
are warranted to be as represented:
Peach trees at from IS to 80 cents each
Apricot from SO to 60 cents-Plun,,
Pear and Cherry from go to so cents. By
the thousand, liberal reduction will be
made
UOrders accompanied with the nfu-
ey, promptly attended TO and if the sehc
ton of kinds.be left to the subscriber, a
iudicous and satisfactory assortment Will
be sent. with directions for planting. Now
is the time for ,ransplanting. Apply to
WIN. G. YER PLANCK.
Care Henry 4 William g. Waller,
Surveyors ard Civil Engineers,
jan 10, 1w. Baton Rouge, La.
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A Valuable Sugar Plantation
FOR SALE

TINE Plantation is situated in the Parish
l. Of West Baton Rouge about l20 miles
above the city of New Orleans on the west
bank Of the Mississippi river and contains
about One Thousand arpents, four hundred
and twenty five Of which are under cultiva-
ton. Tie place produced this season about
four hundred and fifty thousand pounds Of
sugar.
There is now two hundred acres of first
wear stnbbe aud also seed care enough to
plant two hundred and Fifty acres.
There are about fifty acclimated negroes,
most Of which are number ore hands, hav-
Jag been elected from gangs of Maryland
and Virginia negroes within the last three
years.
There are mules and carts enough to take
of a large crop ard plenty Of corn and fod-
der upon the place.
The place is to be sold in order TO close
co-partnersbp. and will be offered at
Public sale on Thursday the Goth January
at 12 O'Clock, NJ.
The terms will be one, two and three
wears. for the land. ard one and two years
credit Tor the negroes.
in.3 WILLIAM r. STUART.
The Concordia Iete!ligencer will publish
until day of sale and send bill to this office.
Gazette and Advocate copy. =4
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DAGuERREOTYPE MINIATURES.

T HAVE just returned from the west--and
i | am prepared for business. Now
whilst the opportunity offers, is the time to
secure a picture.
Obtain the shadow ere the substance fades
When our friends. relatives ami sweet
hearts are with us it would seem useless to
have likeness Of them, but the future may
separate Us; A.. death may take theo a.
way forever, and then correct and life
like resemblance Of them. is invaluable.
have all the late STYLES OF cases, Cold
Enamcled. PAPER Machc, Pearls, &c Cold
Lockcts, Pins and Bracelets.
uyPictures taken at 81.
Rooms on Lafayette street-over DR.
ButFington's Office, where the public is in
vited to call and examine specimens.
nov lI-y. a. WlLSON.
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r EDUCATION, &c.
BATON ROUGE FRENCH
ACADEMY.

A doIpll Sad1ucki late professor Of
II Modern Language aud Literature at
the University Of Oxford, Miss, begs leave
respectfully to inform the public Of Baton
Rouge and vicinity, that he will open on
the second Monday Of January 1858, a Sc
lect French School. where all the branches
OF classic education will be taught in
French For further particulars apply at
The residence Of Prof. A. S. Oh Laurel street
between Third and Main.
REFERENCES.
Rev. M. Woodbridge, 7. B. r. Hatch,
PA. Walker. Mrs. Read,
OXFORD MISS.
A. B. Longstrcet, l.. L. d. President OF
the University Of Mississippi.
Prot. A. Bfedsoe. A. NJ. J. Conkay M. d.
Pruf. J. Maddel,A NJ. J. Milington, NJ. d.
TULIP ARKANSAS.
Colonel j. Alexander, A. NJ. President
OF the Arkansas Military Institution.
Major A. Benton, Professor of Military
Tactics and Mathematics. jan 4-3mo.
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GEORGE A. PIKE. GEORGE p. ERlAHI
GEOGE A. PIKE & Co.,
General Agents, Eaton Rouge

p
We will attend promptly to the collection
of nh claims entrusted TO us, either against
the State, or individuals residing in the par
ishes of East. or West Baton Rouge.
The liberal patronage we have met with,
as Genera! Agents; has not only enabled us
to increase our facilities for the transaction
OF business, but also to GREATLY REDUCE
our former rates Of COMMISSION.
Our charges Tor collecting claims against
the State, will now be as follows
| On sums under 500 2per cent
do 500 and not over $3.50, / 1-2 pr. ct.
do $3.50 and not over $500, ga per CT
do $500 and not over $1,000 10 per ct.
do $1,000 DO. do. $500, Ia do.
do $500 dc. do. 5000, Is do
RATES OF EXCHANGE ON New ORLEANS
On sums from $40, to $3.50, 10 pr. ct.
do. do. do. $3.50, to $500, IA do
do. do. do. $500, to $4,000, Is do
GO Information given Gratis. Address
letters pest paid, to GEoReE A. PIKE eco.
may sy. General .ARssts.
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FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE lot of ground, situated
IL in a desirable part ofthe city Of Baton
Rouge, upon which there is good dwelling
house, and all necessary out houses, and
also large store and warehouse, good bu-
siness stand said property will be sold on
reasonable terms ifapplication IS made soon.
For particulars. apply to VIM. s. Pike. OF
at the Sher.fs Office. sept 24tt.
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J r. McCLELAND.

WHOLESALE & Retail Dealer in all
w kinds of Groceries and provisions, Sc
gars and Tobacco, Wines, Liquors, &c.-
Will be open at all hours, and spare no
pains to please customers. Every article
OF the best quality, aud at the lowest cash
nric.s !. r. McCLELAND.
Church St. Betuccn Fifth and Penten-
f;nry.-,A the old stand If Ferdinand hrct-
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
THE subscriber having just returned from
l. New Orleans with new and COM
,,lete stock Of Jewelry. of the latest fashion,
begs leave TO inform the ladies and gentle
ren, who may favour him with their pat
ronase, that having made arrangements
with direct importer, he is enabled to sell
as cheap as the cheapest, and warrants his
foods to be what lie says, otherwise, he will
eiunh the money paid. Please call and exa-
nine his stock before purchasing elsewhere
sept 2G-y THEO, GOLDMANN.
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NOTICE.

NUTICE.
UB vIBBERT respectfully informs his
IL numerous friends and patrons that he
has disposed of his drug store, Oh Lafayette
street to Mr.. WILLIAM BoGEL, recently
from New Orleans. He also takes great
pleasure in recommending him to the pub
lie as gentleman possessed of every quail-
fcation for an accomplished and scientific
Apothecary. 90
November Goth 1852 dec II
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Fresh Arrivals,

- Barrels Fresh New Flour; 3 casks
~ sugar cured Shoulders; s do. sugul
cured Hams; bbls Tar; 20 Kegs South
Carolina Tar; 1000 lbs Fresh do Rice
Fresi. Butter and Cheese and fresh herring
sept 81. For sale by J. Parry & Go.
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BEAL'S ARRIVALS
For the past Week from Cincinnati

BEAL'S ARRIVALS
For the past Week from Cincinnati.
q Barrels New Mess Poi&
5 do DO do Beef
10 40 DO do i.eat Lard
5 do do do Hominy
s 1r2 DO Sour Crout
10 Firkns Dairy Bu'ter-7o to IS lib
IS DEM do do--5O HIS each
o. KEGS do do--.9s HIS do
3 Barrels Choice Dried Beet,
- Boxes ". r. Cheese
- Kpr, c.,;raa r;,r- Feet.
TO do Picl>les--ln Vinegar
81 Bags Buckwheat---5O HIS each
80 Kegs New Lard-Fron 81. Lonis,
l2s Bags She!ed Corn--FromW. Ba-
ton Rouge,
% Sacks & Is Barrels do
From New Orleans
10 Boxes Cheese, 10 Kegs Butter,
10 Kegs Pigs Feet
10 Boxes Star Candies.
IS Bags Coffee, 5 Barrels N'hlskey,
9 Casks Fine Brandy,
8 Cases Brandy Fruits.
2 Barrels Lard oil 9 do Whale do
GO,OCO Percussion Caps,
% Boxes Fire Crackers, y
Is Quarter Boxes Raisons,
"a Boxes Primes.
IN additian to which he has large stool
Of previous arrival, and more coming in
every day. JOSHUA bEAh'
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W. T. TINNiRD.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER. n
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c,

The SUBSCRIBERS stock Of Ruygies
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has
been selected by himself. ard comprises
every variety To his already complete
assortment, he is daily making additions.
Persons will find il TO their advantage, to
call and examine his stock.
". r. 1UNN.4HD,
Corner Of Churrh d Mn" SIS
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DAGUERREOTYPES.

BE Taken.
Do. WILLIAM dear, TO Wilson so,
And for your likeness sit,
know it's time enough my der,
And Won have promised IT.
But time is on the wing my love,
AS Poets oft has sung,
And You'll be fading soon my dear,
SO get it while you're Young.
Wilson's Office Lafayette Street.-The
tiues taken in Cloudy weather as well as
Sunny weather.
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CONTEMPORARIES, &c.
FIELDING NUSSELMAN
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
OF CONF ECVlOhARlES.


Conner of Third and Laurel SITS, (nearly
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
TTAVlNG this day REDUCED his prices,
II he is prepared to furnish all kind OF
NDY at WHOLESALE and RETAIL. OIL
more favorable terms than can be had IN ~.
Orleans and having experienced workman,
his candy will always be PURE and FRESH;
care being taken that no ''aieleterlous ln.re-
dent" is used in its manufacture, as IS too
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS aud from irresponsible houses,
He trusts that the trade Of this. and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or
ders to fill, which he is prepared to DO 4"
any amount. having male arrangements Tor
the best quality of sugar in market and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the ia'@e
est houses in New York, to supply hiia WIN
fancy confectionery and articles IN ms line.
Septeuihpr ~
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Timothy Fay,.M. D.

HAS associated with him in practice his
brother Dr.. Salmon Fay who has had more
than ten years pracbcat experience in bis
profession. Full and partial sets Of tee h
on plate can now have more attention at
prices that will please all. Calls for the
country Will also have prompt attention.
office oucr the store Of Mr.. Q~ggtns, o"
Lafayette street.
Rcferences-Hon. Geo. c. McWhorter,
Col !. +. Layet, Hon. N. G. Penn, Rev. ).
Woodbridge. DR.. +. N Hereford, Rev. Dish
op Polk, Professor ). l.. Riddel.
New ORLEANS, June, lsi7.
w-Dr. Fay, studied Dentistry in the city
of New York, and subsequently, graduated
in the Medical College Of Louisiana. lie is
a gentleman ofintegrity and have no hes
itation in recommending him as an accom-
pIished practical Dentist
WARREN STONE, NJ. D.
June 10. If. Professor Of Surgery.
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fresh Arrivals.

IN ADDITION to our former stock OF
L Provisions, we have received from et.
Louis per steamer l.. N. Kennel.
10 oaks Bacon; 60 Kegs Lard;
IS bills. S. +. Fancy and extra Flour
10 dozen brooms.
All of which will be sold to the trade,
vo,Y lew for Cash
The attention of bakers is particularly
called to our supply of st. Louis Flour.
july Coy. S. NJ. HART Il Go.
CHOICE VINES 4 LIQUORS-1OO
gallons Of best quality French Brandy; 125
gallons OF Old Pavilion; so gallons Sazarac
Brandy; 10 Casks Common do; so boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old Rectif-
ed Whiskev; 60 gallons Jarnaca Rum; GO
gallons Holland Gin. Also, great variety
of fine LIQUORS and cordials for sale by
July 26-ly ). PARRY, Il Co.
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From Cincinnati.


1UST Received per Steamer Granite
y State"
100 Boxes choice Star Candles,
80 Kegs Prime Leaf Lard,
80 Boxes :. New Cheese
50 Barrels Extra Flour.
10 Leaf Lard
All or any portion of which viii be sold
to the trade at such p,ices and terms as
shall compete with the New Orleans mar
ket. Dec. 3lst 80 JOSHUA BEAL.
GUNDRIES--2O dozen Shaker Bfooms ;
~ 30 lbs Wrapping twine; 20 lbs Lamp
wick dozen camphine lamp weeks; .
dozen camphiDe lamp globes; 10 dozen
lamp shades assorted; dozen table brushes;
sets table mats hair, cloths busting and
scrubbing brushes, feathers, dustors
iuy 26-y. J. PARRY + co
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A NEW FIRM
AND NEW q 'EvELRY,
J,e,,o+to q nun Jonro ho,ra T auroI

1Iid CtlC DL., "HI NOUl HDObO AAHIti
THEODORE GOLDMANN, Watchma-
l. ker and Jewel|er--respectiul'y informs
his old f.ien.s and the public in scncr.-
that he has permanently located him,r
here, and calls their attention TO the >upr
rior al santages be posses,.s for repa,l;i.,
Watches. Clocks. Music Boxes apd Jewtifv.
He also keeps constantly on hand. fine as
sortmenr OF JEWELRY. consisting IN part
OF fine gold and silver watches, gold vest.
lob and grardchains. gold pens with gold Oh
silver holders gold. silver and german spec
tacles, gold lockets. lIngcrings, earrings Ia
dies and gentlemen breastpins, shlrt-stut,s
and sleeve buttons. heart sides, ladies' belt
slides. necklaces, bracelets clasps, god and
silver thimbies watches. earrings. &c. Also
a splendid assortment Of clccks, anrS. cut
'ery and fancy articles, and many others
too numerous to mention, all OF winch he
offers :or sale cheap for cash, at the sign Of
the Rig WATCH.
N 3. All work done at this establish
lrent IS warranted to perform we'll Watch
es and clocks warranted for twelve months.
TrRNS-one price and CASH. july Gy.
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Mess Pork.

Sn Bells. ncw for sale by
Nv Jan 9th $. M. HART, &Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-01-26

Our RELATIONS WITH JAPAN-The increas-
ing commercial prosperity of our country is
significantly shadowed forth by the important
expeditions lately organized by the government
at Washington, for the purpose ofopening new
fields to the enterprising activity of our mer-
chants. Japan, almost Z" terra incognita" by
reason of her long and obstinate isolation from
the rest Of the world, is to be invited to join in
the brotherhood of nations, by opening her ports
for the purpose Of bartering such commodities
which she is known to possess in abundance,
for others of which her people have always
stood in need Backed by powerful and we'll
appointed fleet, it is not improbable that this.
novel mode of diplomacy may prove successful,
tho from the known character of the Japanese
government the eventual, issue without resort
ing to force of arms, appears more than doubt
ful. Whether we should be morally justified
in opening trade with any foreign nation by
the cannon's mouth, is question which would
admit of more argument than we are disposed
to give to it at the present time. But while
we hope that no such appeal to force will be
found necessary, we cannot help expressing our
fears that Il will be found the only way by
which the jealous secluson ofthe Japanese can
be effectually broken down. The interests of
common humanity require that they should be
made to extend the ordinary courtesies of hos
pitality to those unfortunate mariners who
chance, by ill-fortune, to be wrecked on their
shores. Hitherto they have not done so. All
such unhappy persons as have chanced to be
shpwrecked on that coast, have been rudely
seized, bound with thongs,and carried in triumph
to the capital, where they have been thrust into
wicker cages and exhibited to the rude gaze of
the populace like so many wild beasts; their
keepers being made answcrable, by their own
lives, for the safety of their charge. Many have
been thus kept in lingering confinement for
months some of them for years; and none have
been suffered to return to their own homes by
the free act Of the Japanese government. That
this is wrong done to common humanity, no
one will deny, and the sooner it is redressed the
better. But the coercive opening of the Japan
ese ports, for mercantile purposes, is another
question, and involves very different and far
more difficult line of argument While, howev-
er, we express our sincere belief that recipro-
city of trade would be as beneficial to the people
Of Japan as to ourselves, the means by which
these commercial relations are to be brought
about, conjures up the hope that no step may be
hastily taken, which will tarnish in the slightest
degree our national honor, or traverse the gold
en- rule" Do unto others as ye would they
should do unto you"
al Hop,n