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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-18
BATON ROUGE, LA, SUNDAY MORNING DECEMBER 10, 1858

ed. We hardly know what to say il
reference to it. In the early day
Of the Comet, we had thought to Sc
aside column for local literary pro
duetionH, Of poetry and prose. Ant
We had thought to stimulate tastt
for writing, hy Offering inducements
and sti,nnlents, to original composition
But we soon found that this woult
upset US. Two or three original storie.
in the first days of our existence. SCI
us back so far, chat we have seFacelJ
yet obtained our equilibrium. II was
moi hecause the stories were not GOOD
but simply because they we're d
domestic origin and i'll suited 10 The
market. To fully satisfy onrsclf o
this fact, we republisbed a story from
the pen Of Washington Irving as
original = and this met with severel
criticism than The others. We con.
eluded then to close down on ali orig
inal communications, except such As
relate to the thieving Of those IN
place" and the wire-working of those
out Ut place to get IN. We changed
our source and shifted sail. and if we
are not now in the right current. it is
because we do not know where 10 find
il.
The editor of the Comet is vari
c'ously charged now With wanting to
I've literary in his articles "A desire
TO let people know ''l,e's smart -
making a vain effort to display limited
learning TO the best advantage &c.
All Of this We most hartily disclam,
and ask our friends not to believe
word Of it, All we desire 10 do, is to
yet bold Of the most desirable items
aiiosi, aud speak of them in su,h a
manner az TO lie understood As to
being understood, we are very we'll
satisfied that It rarely happens, and
know NIT whether to pity our readers,
or ourselves for il.
Does Myra understand u.s. We
hope SO. We like her story---it j.
we'll written, and had II come from
Cape Hsttcras Or the Tonao Islands,
instead Of tho heart Of Red-stick, We
would publish It +, and not only on ac-
count of its merit, but because II wns
written for The Comet
We shall hold it unler advisement
until Sunday, ard if not published
hen, it will be subject to Myra's or
Ter.
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Tue RAr.-This il the title Of q
new paper published al Donaldson. in
French and English. The Rat in lis
character, is to be critica! and literary
and we should Judge from its title, that
1t will discard the ''form book. and
give us something original" +" "T'here
he land rats, and water rats" as ven
erablc Shylock sayeth whether our
Donsldsonville contemporary will par
take of the nature of both. remains
TO be seen. There arc rats clerical
and lay--domestic and commercial
rats among tho Philistines, and Escu-
tapeines-rats in the parlour and the
kitchen, and between the walls. under.
mining the very foundation Of things.
They are the chief ministers of vener
able old father time, who turns over
to the rat and the moth, and the kan
ker-worm, whatever his sythe will not
take oft at the knee joints
We admire the character Of the rat
because be consistently makes war on
all society alike. and without partiality.
However, he expresses his decided
preference for good things, and is not
ashamed to be found in the richest
larder. We like the name of our
Donaldsonville cotemporary, and hope
he may live to grow grey.
EE- The sugar Planters, in this,
and the adjoining parish, have nearly
all finished taking off their crops.
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Cooley roR JANuARv.-This s.cr-
ling magazine for the parlor centre
table. is now on our table fresh from
the publishers. Cooley is ever stri.
wing to cut-rival Cooley, and how
much farther on the road to perfec,
ton he can take his book, remains to
be seen. The January number il
even more beautiful than any Of its
predecessors, and as now il the the
t,me to commence new volumn, call
and see the sample number,---sub-
scribe to it and continue to subscribe
as long as it leads the van in this class
of American monthlies.
---------- e-A-~----
SrA,N--The Cortes has been open-
Al ~nI D,~o- ol..l-1 Dbl.
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EDITOR AND PRpPRlEt OR.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-18

New YoEK, Dec. S.--The Vermont
Legislature has adjourned sine die,
without making an election Of Sen
ator.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-12-18

toREteN MINISTERS TO BE DErA1s-
Ep,--lt Is stated that the President has
determined to delay the departure Of
Judge Mason for Paris. Of Mr. Robert
McLane for China, and Gov. Seymour.
Of Connecticut, for st. Petersburg,
until they have been confirmed BY the
Senate.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

IN Washington.--The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology,
VIM. p. Johnson, M. d. Professor Of Obstet
pies and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Materia Med.
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. D., Professor Of the Prin-
eiples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros-
sopal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis H. Steiner, NJ D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample. " ... i.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof. .s' ..
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
.he last session, for the accommodation of the
sick, will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical and surgical clinic. ..
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is. S9t
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator... II
Martriculating fee payable only once)..
Graduating expenses. =;
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clini,
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ. d.
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residences corner Of F and nth sis.
Sep 21-tf , ...a." @.e..- ...
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NEW GOODS. bargains for CASH.

In EXTRA RDINARY ATTRACTIONS
FIRE. Exhibition Of the most splendid assortment
OF fall patterns, the Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wareooms, No. s, Washington
Place, east side OF 7th street. doors south of E
street. | would most respectfully inform the cti-
zcns of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that / have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangngs, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieiies and knds--viz: Gold, Silver, Velvet Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
10 80 80 cents per piece. Borders OF the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2A cents 10 So SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 374 cents
10 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted 10 give satisfaction. Designs for halls
aud vestbules kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
nj short notice, by skilful workmen
Particular attention is calledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this CITY, No trouble 10 show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till 8 o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH I. K. PLANT.
Sep 2i-3meod (m)
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TroR RENT. the Building now being fin
Oct. o.-6m.

II Isncu Oh tno nOTtHtdSt COTHcT OI TN street anu
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults, &c. and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for coal oysters, provisions, &c The restau-
rant communicates, both from in and out doors with
the second story, which is composed of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation Of either large small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent Of the building, and is well
adapted for commodious bilard-room for three
tables. The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent Of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room or amory, and if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor of this building, and
It's position, situated in the very heart of the most
business portion of Washington, must ensure large
profits TO competent tenen!s.
Apply TO or address s. G. BARNEY,
Sep 2l--tf E, bet. 8 and 7th SITS, Washington.
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u w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
Il under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market
Having had twenty years. experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them to the public on such
terms will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit Of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rcady-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work. made up in the
most fashionable manner such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report Of Fashions
for the District
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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JULES BON NET.
A GENcY AT wAsHINGTo n ITO

IA Ciainants.--FRANC A. DICKINS con.
ilnues To undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches ef the government,
including commissioners under treaties, aud the
various public oflces. He will attend 10 pre-
empion aud other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress OF grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while ia the possession of the United
states; invalid, revolutionary, navy widows, and
haf-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, hali-pay, or
bounty ands3 also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, OF soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia the United States
all claims, growing out OF contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orihe public Of.
ces which may require the aid of agent or attor-
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount, Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. I. A. Dickins is known 10 most ofihose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis. #
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd m) .~.
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AIEDICAL CARD.-Drs. r. 8 J. Hunter

1Vl physlclans LOT diseases OF the chest Nc-)
beg 10 announce that they will remove to New
York on the 5th of December next, or soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard TO their prac-
tice IN Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being central and easy
of access TO those visiting them from distant paris
1.-THE Union.
Dr. James Hunter WILL during the winter, visi,
professionally 81. Augustine, Jacksonville and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamores work on Inha-
lation with an Introduction" Notes" and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, M. r. c. S.
Nov l6--ly (m) ..e..
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MisfeIIane0ms.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A N Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IN chanics, Science. and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED E. BEACH, No.
So Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME
Sent by Mail to any part ofAe United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press beautifully printed on fine paper, and
ProfuseIy Illustrated with Engravtngs.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, will find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, .ffy csnts poipme.
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps bills, at the risk of the publisher
The name of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired to be sent, should be
plainly oiitten. Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
Va Two volumes are published annually
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, to be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
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CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematica al

-
- ScHooI--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill where a commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Column
ban College. il will continue 10 preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
CAL and Mathematical education. The next SEES
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last Of June. ua
Terms: Sl2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
AT small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
and also receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent the Principal
The necessary expenses OF a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year. and of q
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
.. GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. J. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM Gun
ton, Esq; l.. d. Gale, M. D., of the Patent Office
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office and Pro-
fessor c. c. Jewett, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2l-tf
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THE PEoPLE,s pATENT oEFICE

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for Inventions are requested 10 commun-
cate directly with the editor Of the PEOPLES jour
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch.
Patent business of every description promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing for information rela-
tive to patents inventions, may at all times con-
suit the undersigned, Without charge either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary to secure patent, can be ar
ranged by letter, just well if the party were
present. All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States. model of the inven-
ton is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &C.,
No. SO Nassau street, New York.
Nov. 23-*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-31
TJNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
and Choral AdYocate-Is the cheanest and

VIE NEW 1o0h MUSICAL REVIEW
u and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded it will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any In
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which new music, con-
sisting of glees, hymn tunes chants, anthems, ded
cation and holyday pieces, and III short, every
variety Of music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, to public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all Of which will be Of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the RecteV are engaged, lin addition TO Mr..
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George +. Root, Vim. B. Bradbury Thomas
Hastings and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
RepieW will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union The sub
scription list Of this paper is now larger than that
of any similar journal in the world and the new
arrangements, rendering it the cheapest well as
Gt is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unpara-
elled circulation
Terms: one dollar per annnm, or sin copies for
flee aollars always in advance.
ESs~ The music alone in a volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
essays, criticisms, instructions. &c, &c, all far
only one dollar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the ofmusic will surely subscribe
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
90 Park Row, N. Y.
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ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A r CHI ID C rs.

Office on Pennsylvania areatne, betneen 10Th and
1lth streets, Washington, d. c.
DLANs, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
I and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and rnodernzed.
: Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings of every description executed.
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office.
Hon. b. b. French, Com. Public Buildings.
Captain B. S. Alexander, u. s. Army.
Prof Charles C. Jewett Smithsonian Institute.
DIR. William p. Johnson.
Dec 3-3md (m)
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CARD-MUSICALE.
nROFES2OR i. T.. SCHEEI, resnectfuIIy

i informs the Musical Community of Wash
ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared
10 attend Private Parties, Soriees, &c. He has
made arrangements which insure him a constant
supply of all the most fashionable European and
American music
The Piano being the most fashionable instru-
ment at present used in Europe and the northern
cities, on the above named occasions. Professor
Schee will al all times be prepared, personally, to
preside al that instrument and perform all the
most popular and most fashionable music OF the
day. and trusts that his past experience and en-
beavers 10 please, will ensure him the patronage
of all lovers of good music.
GsS- Any additional instruments furnished il
desired Orders may be left al his residence on l4lh
street, near F AT the music stores of Mrs Ander.
son, Mr.. Davis and Hilbus & Hi,z, or al the con.
fectonery stores of Mr. Gauter, Mr.. Miller, and
Mr. Boyle, Georgetown. @
Dec 6--6teod ..r.
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3ooks, Statiomtru, 1T.
BOVINE & Co, nth street,

~ I'd door north of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers, sets of books for societies. writing desks,
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases. states, pencils chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknves, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound TO pattern
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
TIA and 176 Pearl street, New York.
Nov 5-tf
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gail 8naos.
GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
IT. BALTIMORE AND OHIO T-r..
Railroad, from Baltimore TO ~

e Railroad, from Baltimore TO ~
Wheeling and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages to GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunne and the road being in excellent order,
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares.
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at T. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in Is 10 hours, including all stop
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. NJ next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at 8 A. M NAV lay
over for lodging in Cumberland, (179 miles,) and
proceed thence to Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p. M. daily, meeting
the cars from Baltimore al the Washington June
ton, DIETER known as the Relay House) nine
miles from Baltimore
AT Wheeling the seven unrivaed Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
for this route, form daily connection with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio to
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &C., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO CincinnatD and other parts of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c. and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Welsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connection at Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passen-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket with the right tolie over
anywhere on the routeD from Washington TO
Wheeling, $3.50; TO Cincinnati, $ll; to Louis
ville $12
Tickets to be had Of Mr. PARSONS Agent, at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents the Company.
WIN. PARKER,
Sep 21-dtf* General Superintendent.