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MI. Guy Mannering.

We have another excellent letter
from our Cosmopolitan correspondent,
Mr.. Guy Manuering. It is from the
town Of Washington in the State Of
Georgia. Guys travels are remarka-
bic for variety Of incident. At Mo-
bile he "feU in with a jolly, old
bachelor, who amused him with love-
tsles-at Selena he was thrown out
Of stage coach, and couple Of fat
feminines fell OH him, fiacturing his
arm on one side, and cavipg in his
ribs on the other. In "tbe interior
he fell in with man who positively
did not know that there was such a
place IN the map as Baton Rouge. At
on his way-he got the worst
fall, and the most dangerous to young
mamie fell lin love-" He studies
hard in his letter to US Of that date to
disguise it, but the more plainly be-
trays himself at every line-at Double
Wells he met of course party Of set
lcrs who are there for no other reason
than because the water is good =
here Mr.. Mannering becomes enamour-
ed with the "chryst al font" and pro-
nounces malediction against "small
rotations of cherries" At the wells
he is a misunderstanding but little
relish left for iced-champaigne; now
in his communication which we shall
spread before our readers tomorrow
he is in ecstacies at the preaching o.
some Rev. gentleman he meets with
who almost persuaded him to ego ove'
Jordan" Truly, is the world stage
whereon man meets with varied in
cident. He sees the most Of it VIII,
like our friend, Mr.. Mannering goe'
merrily with the stream.
Verify, we say, where is the use o
either going against the current o
or kicking against the bricks.
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%A negro man belonging to A..
d. Alexander, came to this place few
days ago with wagon on his way
home he stopped at some one of the
hundred way-side doggeries-became
intoxicatcd-and about two miles from
town fell off his horse, the Wagon pas
sing over his body and causing almost
instant death.
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Baron RoucE, -.apra Goth, 1853.

Mas. Mary ANN IsEars
Treas. Of the BasdH Rosge Female -AgsS".
MADAM :-Youwill please find ere-
with enclosed. a check on the Branch
Of the Louisiana State Bank, at Baton
Rouge, for 1917, contributed By ~
members and officers, Of the Hou1oef
Representatives Of the present Iegi&
lstnre, as donation to the support Of
the Orphans under your kind patroa.
age. have placed in the hands Of w.
s. Pitss Esq, list Of the con1ribun
tors &1d duly Appreciate the honor cf
Being tie medium Of communication
in this charity to your institution.
With much respect,
Your ob't. serv't,
AZ j. N. BROWN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

A friend hands US newspaper con-
tanning an article on the subject OF
slavery in England, in which there is
a letter from that degraded and suffer-
ing class of human beings, the Sea ms
tress's of London. The letter is doubt
less true picture of tn misery Of that
class, for whom there should be same
sympathy, if there is any to bestow
after giving the negroes Of America
full share.
We regret that the article is too
lengthy to transfer entire to our col
umns. One extract from the London
Times in reference to the condition Of
these sisters with out any kind Of
doubt) must suffice. The Times says
speaking Of their condition after tie
days drudgery is over
"The alienation il from the tread
mill land what tread-mill9 to the
Black Hole of Calcutta. Not word
of remonstrance is allowed, or is pos
sible. The seamstresses may leave
the mill, no doubt but what awaits
them on the other side of the door p
Starvation, if they be honest if not,
in all probability, prostitution and its
consequences. They would scarcely
escape from slavery that way. Surely
this is very terrible state Of things,
and one which claims the anxious con-
sideration of the ladies of England,
who have pronounced themselves 50
loudly against the horrors Of negro
slavery in the United States. Had
this system Of oppre ssion against per-
sons Of their own sex been really exer.
cised in New Orleans, it would have
elected from them many expressions
of sympathy for the sufferers. and Of
adherence for cruel taskmasters who
could have so cruelty over-work wretch.
ed creatures SO untitled for the toll
1t is idle to use any further mysti6ca.
ton in the matter. The scenes of mis-.
cry we have described exist at our own
doors, and in the most fashionable
quarters of luxurious London. 1t is
in the dress-making and milinary es-
adjustments of the 'West-end' that
the system is steadily pursued. The
continuous labor is bestowed upon the
gay garments in which the ladies Of
England love to adorn themselves
1t is to satisfy their whims and capri.
ces, that their wretched sisters under.
go these days and nights Of suffering
and toll"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

rAttention is called to advertise
ment of s. F. Blanchard, Of Lewis's
Prepared Flour. The article is high
" spoken Of, and is doubrlessly to SUI
persede the ordinary article. Call and
get sample-bake and try-try and
be conyinced-be convinced and buy
aud add your OWL name to the list of
testimonials.
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Thine ost q blue-thine orb q blue, my
coM1p fair and sweet,
Oh whe1 this heart is rad WITH woe--how
plss nntly they greet
Wlth sun,y SMILES my dropping soul, amp
quickly chase away,
The darksome clouds that lower upon the
morning Of my May -
An Angel fair in human guise, my pretty
Cousin thou. y
The witching Of thy deep blue eyss-the
whiteness Of thy brow;
The thrilling smile that plays upon thy lips
Of rosy hue, ~
All tell to me my pretty coz, thou'rt beau
tifnl and true; ss
Aye truer than the needle which points
unto the Pole,
Pure as the babes the Saviour blessed, each
motive of thy soul.
Thy heart is warm with human love-with
love for all thy kind;
The beauty OF thy countenance. relief OF
the mind,
Which brighter gleames than yon lone star
which gems the northern Pole,
And OXIDES the storm toss'd mariner to his
haven and his goal. e.
In every act tbou'rt perfect Coz. lin good
thou dost prevail,
My own, my, fair my charming Coz. -
ltoully ofthe Taie!
LEU MAS.
BAYoY GouLA, .AprH a6th 1853.
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Baron RoucE, La, May ed, 1856;

BATON RoUGE, La, May I'd, 1853.
Hon. j. N. BRowN.
Dear SIR II take much pleasure
in acknowledging the receipt Of your
esteemed and kind favor Of 29th ult.,
through W. s. PIKE, Esq, covering a
check on State Bank, for $317 90 con-
tributcd by the members and officers
of the House of Representatives OF the
late Legislature, as donation to the
support of the poor orphan girls, now
in the Asylum Of this place.
For this liberal donation in behalf
Of the society, thank you and through
You the liberal donators, i. e. members
Of the House Of Representatives and
it's officers.
At the next meeting Of our board,
YOUR letter and the donation will be
considered. With mnch respect,
Your ob't. serv't.
MARY ANN lSETT.
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10 Zinc is recommended as
substitute for lead in painting. A
company has organized in the State Of
New Jersey, called the New Jersey Zinc
company:
The advantages clsimed for zinc
over lead, are its greater cheapness,
commercially speaking, white zinc COW
ering (equal quantity, } from one third
to one half more surface than lead; its
superior wilderness, brillianey and du-
rability, thexinc resisting the discol-
orations and corrosions made on lead
by coal and sulphur gases, bilge water,
&C.; its entire freedom from those
poisons which in lead, generate dang
erous diseases well known to workers
in lead, lead painters, tenants Of fresh
ly lead-painted rooms and medical men.
Sleeping.rooms freshly painted with
zinc, may be tenanted with impunity
while medical men agree that lend
painted rooms cannot be occupied I'M
der two or three months without per-
il.
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NJ The beautiful lines "I'o M,

~ The beautiful lines "Io my
cousin ON Mauchac" are from the pen
Of an anonymous writer who occasion
ally dashes of sparkling little gem
Of this sort for the columns Of the
Comet. "Leumas' is always accept
able. It affords US great pleasure to
have to clear out Mich in our valuable
paperI to make way for the muses..
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

Names Of subscribers with the
amounts given by each:
L. Hardesty, $40; L. G. DeRussy,
IS; Thos. Warren, 5; w. W. Pugh,
5; A. d. Coco, s; G. w. Munday.
s; G.. b. M. Wales. S; Jno. s.
Sterling, S; NJ. 3. Oliver, 5; A. A.
Dueros, 5; NJ. ZONES, s.; G. Il.
Wheat, 5; j. L. Sheaf, 5; W. G.
s. Nentress, 20; Thos. s. Garrett, 5;
NJ. A. Mcleod, 5; Sandidge, 5; F.
Oliver, 5; s. F. Nelson, s; Peter
Marcy, 10; l.. Vinuent Reeves, so
Jacob Humble, s.; G. B. Miller, 10
w. w. Mercer, 5; VIM. R. Douglass
s; J. r. McMurdo, 20; Robt. Mott
Jonathan Harres, s.; S. L. Matthews,
S; H. M. Fayrot, TO-; II. J. Ranney
20; Jules Beene, s.; Felix Fl. Loze
5; j. r. Haze, 2 So; MIR. Sewerson
so; E. w. Noise, 5; Preston G
King, 2 so; Destours Foucher, 20
r. N. valley, q; i. Prudhomme, 2
J. H. Kennedy, S. "a. NJ. Gray. 5
Mr.. Cabero, LII. V. Brown, 20
j. H. Rinehart, b; E. r Eastin, 2.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

&Orders having been received to
that effect, the company at the Bar
racks in this place under command Of
Capt. RICKETTS, turned out yesterday
and fred a salute at sun rise, noon,
and night, in honor Of W. R. KING
late Vice President Of the United
States.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

1.-THE salaries of the New Haven
clergymen have been advanced
Were they on a strike ?-Mirror.
They are always striking at the
root of all evil True Democrat.
Reason why-they are anxious to
secure a goodly portion Of it.-Psc.
The age is progressive-as we get
nearer to Heaven we can see no rea-
son why Preachers wages should not
advance.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

A SHIRT Story by Dickens.-
Dickens tells the following story Of an
American sea-captain -
On his last voyage home the cap
tain had on board a young lady of
remarkable personal attractions
phrase | use as one being entirely
new, and one you never meet with in
the newspapers. This young lady was
beloved intensity by five young gentle
men passengers. an1 in turn she was
in love with them all very ardently,
but without any particular preference
for either. Not knowing how to make
up her determination in this dilemma,
she consulted my friend, the captain
The captain being man Of an origi.
nal turn of mind says to the young
lady, Jump overheard, and marry
the man who Jumps after you" The
young lady struck with the idea, and
being naturally fond of bathing, es'
pecially in warm weather, as it Their
was took the advice of the captain,
who had boat ready manned in case
of accident. Accordingly, next morn
ing the five lovers being on deck, and
looking very devotedly at the youne
lady, she plunged into the sea head
foremost. Four of the lovors imme
diately jumped in after her. Wher
the young lady and the four lovers
were got out again, she says to thu
captain
"What am to do with them now
they are so wet ?" Says the captain
"Take the dry one :" And the youns
lady did, and married him.
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STRAW MATING.

TTvHE subscribes has just received from
J. New York spended assortment Of
Straw Mating of all widths which he is
prepared to sell at low prices, some Of the
patterns are entirely new: -
april COY w. d. PHlLLIPS.
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c AN DID ATE S I.

10 We are authorized to announce
DANIEL D. AVERY, as candidate for
Judge OF the Sixth Judicial District Court.
for the Parishes of East and West Baton
Rouge and Iberville. Election Bird Monday
in May.
All papers in the District will please
copy and send their bills to this office.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04
MOnOchrOmatic Painting

MOnOchrOmatic Painting.
MIR. WOOD, the author of this popular
IN1 system of Drawing and Painting from
Nature, which is rapidly taking the place Of
all other system, in the school s Of the North,
on account of its great rapidity, beauty, ac-
curacy and easy requirement, is now at
Mrs. Meeker's, former residence of Cover
nor Walker) where he will be pleased to
exhibit very interesting and beautiful col
lection of his own and pupils paintings
His room will be open to-day--Tuesday, and
remain open two or three days only for
visitors, after which it will be open for pu-
pills, if tufficient number are engaged. They
will be taught in fifteen lessons Of one hour
each, to Draw and Paint from nature in the
most accurate and beautiful manner. Terms
made known at the room. may 3d-3t2.
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&c CooPER's WELL. L.

TIME undersigned has taken the entire
management and control OF C0OPER'S
WELL, and is now prepared TO accommo-
date the public.
A new dining room has been erected, the
slecpi,,g rooms plastefed and fitted with new
furniture and bedding, and complete reno
walton effected. Nsi
Ample Accommodation will b. Provided
FOR FIVE HUNDREDG VESTS,
and 10 more will be received than can be
comfortably accommodated
FoR IxvALIps there can be no more adj
vantaseous retreat The water is highly
recommended by the medical faculty, and
the mondcrfM cures effected by it's use al
most surpdss belief. Ample details Of sew
al astonishing cures may be obtainedoh APP
plication at the Well.
The terms will be moderate, and no ex-
ertion will be spared 10 make guests COM
Portable.
The sVicksburg and jackson and Ray
mond Railroad will convey passengers to
RAYMOND, thence 3miles to the Well, in w:
H. Smiths line ofNEW -FOUR HORSE
STAGES. The time of trip is less than 8
hours from Vicksburg. Through tickets
from Vicksburg to Cooper's Well, can be
obtained at the Railroad depot, Vicksburg !;
price So 20.
ap. 2ltf. JOHN THATCHER.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

To- We are authorized to announce
Judge W. B. ROBERTSON, as a candidate
for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District ::
composed Of the Parishes of Iberville, East
and West Baton Rouge.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

10 We are authorized to announce
ROBERT G.. BEALE as a candidate for
District Attorney, for the Sixth District,
composed Of the Parishes of East and West
Baton Rouge and Iberville. Election 4th
Monday in May.
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70 We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH JOOR, as candidate for Dis
trict Attorney for the Sixth District Flee
ton 4fh Monday in May.
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al arrif0.

On Monday evening, End instant, by ]
B. SANS, Justice OF the Peace, MIR. STE
PHEN BASELlSCO, TO Mis-
GOURVILLE, all of this place.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

HAMMOCKS- dozen Grass Hann
IL mocks-just received and for sale by
NAV 4.y. S. F. BLANCHARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

TIME Horse and Lots situated in that part
i ofthe town Of Baton Rouge, laid out
by Gilbert Leonard, Squosel No. B, being
90 feet Of lot No. 2, BY 10 n depth. adjoin-
ing the same, making . front a 50 lket and
100 in depth, with all the improvements
thereon. the same - owned Dy Chas. w.
Crawfori. and lately occupied by John Ricd
Esq. For .eIas apply to James Devall. or
John Buhler. ap. 26 tt.
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vcrandah 8ffee House.
LUNCH -

Il ~ ~ ~ II N<A
At this esfabli shment
from toto IL o'clock in
the day. anil from 10 II II night. The
choisest Wines, and Liquors. Billiard tab
les the best, without charge.
an. % II. r. WEIGH.
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sale,

A HOUSE and Lot on Penitentisry St.
II a desirable residence for small FAM
lily. The above can be had very low If inn
mediate application is made at this office.
an. I'D n.
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~IOHN G. WIRE, Corner of Canal
and Chartres streets, New Orleans, is the
only authorized Agent for this paper in that
city, any business with this paper can be
transacted through him. and his receipts be
subscriptions, advertisements. &C., will for
valid. u a
Nv. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the authorized agemt for this
paper in the cities Of Boston, New York, and
Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to take
advertisements and subscriptions at the rate
required by U.s. His receipts will be regarded
as payments. His Offices are--BosroN, Scol-
lays Buildings; NEW YoRk, Tribune Bull.
dings; PHILADELPHIA, N. w. corner Third
and Chestnut streets.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

w JARS--A few water jars, for
w family use. S. F. BLANCHARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-04

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lewises Celebrated Prepared Flour.
~ PULL barrels, and 20 half barrels
i ~ of this excellent article, Just receiv-
ed by S. F. BLANCHARD.
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
nAILY EVENING STAR,

The undersigned proposes to publish, so
.oon as q sufficient number of subscribers
.ball have been obtained to justify the un-
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ipston, and to the welfare and happiness of
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r. A. TUCKER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
uNpER NATIONAL HOTEL,


Is FULLY prepares, in bis usual style, to supply
L his customers and the public With the various
articles Of wearing apparel appertaining TO gen
tleman's wardrobe.
Members Of Congress and strangers, visiting the
city are invited to call and examine his goods, oon-
sistng Of Cloths Of various grades eolors and manu-
faourea and I'll sorts Of Casssres, Vsstngs &e 10.
AOc1S- .s+1
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MECHANICS BANK, GEORGETOWN,

TINHlS INSTITUTION is now doing General Bank
/ ing Business Office under the Union Hotel cor
ner Bridge and Washington streets, Georgetown Cd
CO. where its notes will be redeemed in specie
+. W. CONCH, Cashier.
GEORGETOWN, Cd. c. 1852