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JOE PRIN TIN
THE JEFFERSONYAN.
Touch these thrilling Chords
Again,

Again.
Oh touch those thrilling chords again,
And sing that song once more,
'Tis one loved in other days,
And used to sing of yore.
When this heart was sunlight all and blooms
And free as wild birds wing;
Twas then loved to hear the song
That now | bid thee sing.
Thou say'st it is simple thing,
And has no charms for thee;
Oh! thou can'st never, never know
How dSar it is to me.
Thou cansst not know the memories
That wake in every strain;
Then smile not at my earnestness,
But sing it DER again.
1t was the first, the first sweet song
OF one who cared for me;
/ learned it from the lips of love,
When stars were on the sea.
But the minstrel's hand is cold and mute,
And silent is that lutte,
And the halloweG lips whence flowed that song
Are now forever mute.
Oh many fond remembrances
Are blended in that lay,
And each soft tone watts my full heart
To scenes in life's young day.
Then touch the silver chorded Lutte,
And sing that song once more,
Twas sung to me by my beloved,
in happy days Of yore.
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"PEACE TO HIS ASHES. An editor
closed a eulogy on a deceased soap boil
ct with what be considered under all the
circumstances, the peculiarly appropriate
quotation, "Peace to bis ashes" The
printer made it grease to his ashes, which
greatly offended the friends, as too sug-
geStiVe of soap.
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of ills? Can this ever be done if it is not
considered with a solemniny and earnest
ness beftting question of such para
mount Importance!
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A man from the country, with very
decidedly nervous temperament, and who
had constant dread of pick-pockets,
lately put up at hotel in St. Louis. He
kept guard upon his pocket book, con-
tanning about $1,000 and looked out
sharply for rogues. On going to bed he
thought be would place his wallet under
his pillow for safety. Awaking in the
morning the treasure was not there. Has
tening to the clerk, he communicated his
loss, and on being laughed at as an over
careful man, threatened to make the
house responsible, and got into a fever
He was cooled down after while by the
production of his money which the clerk
had safely deposited in his cash box
1t appears that the man had placed his
wallet in his boot, instead of under
his pillow, thinking the former the safest
depository. He then set his boots
ont of the door to be blackened and thus
the money found its way to the Office
through the hands of honest boots. 1t
will never do for nervous men to travel a.
lone.
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'E PLURIBUs UNUM,' said John Bull
to Jonathan as he stood Gaping at the
flag floating from the Custom House, a
few days since, what on earth does that
meant why said Jonathan, that's
our country'S motto, and means, that we
are floating to glory John was salts
fed.
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She had the HTin.0

Not a bad joke is told Of a young bach :
elor, who being something of fortune
hunter, was after making the acquain-
tance of all the young ladies in his reach.
Going up the river the other day on one
of our Ohio boats, he was anxious to get
an introduction to the ladies in the cabin,
and he was told by Captain that one ofthem
was young, beautiful, and accomplished;
but only little me,vouS while travelling;
was just the one to suit him for a wife.
All, Captain" responded the roman
tic youth "those are nice and even desi-
rable appendages to a young lady, but
there is one at least so far as my affections
are to be interested, which is of vital ne
cessity,-has she the "tin?" "Pon my
word, my dear Sir" said the captain,
" she hasn't nothing else :"
That was sufficient, and away the i'm
patient went, arm in arm with the polite
commander. The door of the ladies'
cabin slid open, the party approached
and sighing swain was presented. He
was not the victim of falsehood, for there
the young lady sat, timid, and trembling,
with two large life preservers swung over
her pretty neck, AMI made of tin.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-07
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed Proposals for the construction of
the Baton Rouge Prison, will be received
by the undersigned commissioners until
- o'clock of the 18th day of July 1859, and
will be opened on that DAY.
The Prison will be constructed agreea;
BILE to the plan adopted by the Police Jury
on the 27th of June. The plan and specIh-
cations can be seen atthe office Of the Com-
ct, to which reference is made for more ac-
curate information. A copy Of the specift-
cations will be furnished to the contractors
10 which they will be required to adhere
strictly; for this end the commissioners
were appointed, who will see that the work
executed, and the materials used are IN
strict conformity to the terms and specitl-
cations of the contract.
The contractor will be required to COM
plete the building in ninty days from the
closing Of the contract.
Ifrequired three thousand dollars will be
paid when the work is commenced and
tifty per cent on the work as it progresses.
The balance when completed.
Ifnone of the bids are satisfactory to the
commissioners they will be at liberty to
decline to accept any OF them, each propos-
al must oe accompanied by the signatures
of two responsible persons as surities for
the faithful ful6lment Of the contract.
All proposals must be sealed and endorsed.
Proposals for building the Baton Rouge
Prison." and then enclosed in another en-,
velope and addressed to the undersigned
commissioners at Baton Rouge.
| ISAAC s: TAYLOR.
J. B. KLE1NPEfEK.
| F. ARBOUR.
| july std
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Vente de successio1is

Dams raffaire de la succession ID houE
MoREAu, DECIDE No. 3O9 Preuves. Copr
du Sixieme District Observation-Disclosures
d'Est Baton Rouge.
I'm VERTU dune commission lance dams
T. raffaire de Ia, susdite succession, ct
moi adresse par Honorable Ia Courdu six
ieme district Judiciaire dahs ct pour Ia Pa
roisse ct Fiat susdite J'exposerai en- vente
publique. la porte de Ia maison de Cour
Re la dite Paroisse, dams la vile de Baton
Rouge,
Jeuds, Ie lime jour d A0Mt, 1853,
a 10 heures du matin, la propriet< ci-apres
NOMINEES, appartenaht a la susdite succession
savoir: TN terrain de tefre sithe dams Get
tie partie de Ia vile de Baton Rouge, arpen-
te par le defeu Richard Devall, mesurant
SO p;ieds de face sur Ia rue Lafayette, par 80
de profondeur, etaHt u partie sud du terrain
No. IL, de rilet No. q, avec .toutes les bati-
mens dbl s'y trouvads. Condition de la
VentelCoMfrxst. H. v. BABlN,
.jin,let7. Sheriff.
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VOTE OF THANKs.-Extracted from
the minutes of a meeting held at the
Orphan Asylum, July 5th 1853.
Resolyed, That vote of thanks
be presented by the members OF the
Female Orphan Association, to Messrs.
H. & VIM. Waller, for their kindness
in raising subscription for the Or
phans; for the purpose Of enabling
them to celebrate the 4th.
Resolued, That the thanks Of the
Association be presented to Mr.. Geo
V. Trudeau for the services he rem
dered at the Asylum in brick work.
L. NJ. PHILLIPS, Sect'y.
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McGimpsey, the champion Of Baton
Rouge, who arose with much excite
ment, amid cheering and laughter, to
defend his much slandered town. MIR.
PRESIDENT never made speech in
public in my life, but I conceive it
my duty to do 50 now. to refute the
SANDERS which have been heaped upon
nv native town. am opposed
to placing Baton Rouge on the
table, and amend the motion by
placing New Orleans there. From
what the gentleman from New Orleans
SAYS of Baton Rouge. I can safely say
that he has never been in the place
he is ignorant Of it, or he has been
greatly misinformed or willfully mis-
represents it. daughter, and cries
of "Give it to him.') What is New
Orleans? It sits in mud puddle
it is half the time overfowed with wa
ter and if this convention met there,
they would be compelled to assemble
in the garnet to keep from being
drowned. Great laughter Baton
Rouge is situated on a high land-it
requires no artificial means to keep it
above water-it is the centre Of the
State, and destined to rival New Or
leans, and become in her stead, the
commercial depot Of the South. Talk
of railroads centeringin N. Orleans =
why, if you build them there, they will
sink. No, MIR. President Baton
Rouge is to be the centre of all the
Southerd Railroads, and take the
wealth which now pours into the
Southern Sodom, New Orleans. Zap
plause.) The gentleman says we have
no places Of amusement in Baton
Rouge. In answer, am proud to
admit that we have no theatres, cock
fighting and bull batting, which New
Orleans has but we have schools and
churches, and intelligent men, which
New Orleans has not Great laugh
ter. and cries of Hit him again. y
And now, I would put it to the convcn-
ton, whether they would prefer 10
take the theatres and the risk Of life
at New Orleans, or enjoy the comforts
and the uubounded hospitality Of the
intelligent and honest citizens OF Baton
Rouge
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rWe are under renewed obliga-
tions to Col. Richard Markham for
additional fayors.

"VlEws IN THE UNITED STATES. -
This beautiful work edited by Charles
A. Dana, can be had at LaNoe's
establishment in the basement story
of the Harvey House. The engra-
wings are finished in the highest style
Of art, and the letter press discri p
tons are in bold and vigorous style.
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Plank Road Notice
Office of the Baton Rouge ossd Clinton
DI,,uE Pond Eon7u0ytu
July std.

Office of the Balon Rouge asa CllNo"
Plank Road Company.
Sealed proposals will be received until
Saturday, July 9th 1853, for clearing on
the road, of all distractions, from Cypress
Bayou to Olive Branch, SO as to make 1t
lorty-fve feet in the clear.
Proposals are invited for the whole, or
any part of the work, and bidders are re-
quested to propose for the work at a gwen
price per understanding measure
BY order of the Board.
ALFRED SHOPPERS, Secretary.
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Co m m unicated.

/.
Com m unicated
Mr. Edst0y.-Haying been disap-
pointed in tie celebration Of the fourth
Of July by the postponement Of the
Plank Road Barbecue in company
with friend we resolved to pay =
visit to our worthy fellowcitizen Col.
n. NJ. PIERCE, at his pleasant resi-
dence about Il miles from town.
After pleasant ride we approached
the gate of the lawn Of the castle,
and saw the star-spangled banner
waving in triumph on the "outer
wall" ne gate was opened BY one
Of the servants and as We rode to the
house, the voice of our worthy host the
Col. was head ordering his faithful
waiting boy Prince ito take charge OF
the gentleman's horse and buggy
while he himself asked us to take
something to moisten our threats until
a bowl Of punch which his faithful
friend, in peace or in war, joe was
preparing Sometime was spent in
agreeable conversation with select
company assembled on the occasion to
do Justice to the liberality Of the Col.
The bowl Of punch being brought
forward, due Justice was done to it,
and some Gerry eloquent and patriot
&c toasts were given. l am sorry, can
not remember some of them, one OF
them in behalf of our friend Joe was
very pathetic and appropriate. The
next order of business was dancing,
not the refined masouka or Polka
ouadrilles, but a real breuk-doton
reel, by four Of the Company, headed
by the worthy host. After q while
another bowl Of punch was announced
which was also duly honored, amidst
patriotic burst of enthusiasm: Din
ner was then ordered to be set and the
order was soon obeyed. and, one of the
town authorities was desired to "carve
the pig" which was promptly done.
Previous to sitting to the table. our
friend Joe announced another bowl Of
punch, which was declared by conaais-
sea1ys (who had already imbibed half
dozen glasses) to be equal to the far
famed nectar drank some short time
since on Mount Olympus by Mr..
Jupiter 4 Co.
During the Dinner our friend the
Hon. arrived with jovial
band, who amused themselves on the
gallery, and ante room, until the cloth
could be removed and the table reset
for them. They gambolled and danced
in the most approved Indian style,
until, from the absence of linen on the
upper part Of their bodies they might
have been mistaken for Roman gladi-
ators prepared for the arena. After
the company had finished their rcpast'
Prince having been sent for more
supplies, another goblet Of nectar
was passed, and the company gradually
dispersed, satisfied with the celebration
Of the anniversary Of glorious indepen'
dence.
The thanks of the guests are due t'
the worthy and gallant Colonel, AM
may he live long 10 cater to the amuse
ment of his friends, and to render hi
country--alrcady greatly his debtor
more valuable services.
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/F1RE.-The dwelling house Of Col.
tR. A. Stewart of Iberville was entire
ly consumed by fire on "Wednesday
morning. Several adjacent buildings
lately constructed, were also destroyed.
The fire is attributed to carelessness
on the part of servent--no insurance.
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CuRrous.-We can scarcely credit
the rumor, yet it comes in no ques-
tionabls shape that a young amateur
playing Hamlet at one Of the minor
theatres, during one Of the hottest
nights they have had in New York,
added immensely to the effect Of that
celebrated passage, ooh, that this too
solid flesh would melt :" by suddenly
disappearing from the sight Of the aq-
dience in state of evaporation: 1t
was thought a capital illustration but
when he did not return, and the prog
ress of the play was impeded. the audi
ence expressed their disaprobation.
The manager came forward, looked at
the spot where Hamlet had stood, and
tearfully Informed the assembly they
would have to substitute another piece
as Hamlet had certainly gone into
Tfyeece.-DeIt6.
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Not half century ago, in England
the cases of capital punishment amour
ted, in single year to hundred and
twenty. In 1852, there were only nine
and all for murder.
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On the 18th inst, at eight o'clock
in that evening the newsboys of Buffalo
Western New York, we're peddlipg
the New York city papers Of that
morning. Those cities are 400 miles
distant.
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Sun STRoKE.-In the New York
Sun, of the Oath ult were enumerated
twenty-eight Or thirty deaths from
cam de soleiI, or sun stroke, in one
day. The diseased appear to have
been, nearly all of them, Irish and
Germans--probably persons new to
the land, and who, when suffering
from heat, and to appease the thirst
iucited thereby, doubtless partook too
freely of water and other liquids. Our
city is almost wholly free from such
yisitations for rare, very rare, are
the causes of coup de soleil, although
we have almost daily, new arrivals
among us.-PtcaZn7re
The managers of the Methodist
Episcopal Tract Society held their
second quarterly meeting at New York
on the 18th ult. Although the soci
ETY. has only been organized six months
thirteen auxiliary societies have beer
formed, including all the Atlantic con
ferences, six agents for conferences
appointed, ten colpoteurs sent out
$4,000 subscribed at conference ses
sions, of which $500 have been al
ready paid in, a catalogue ofover foul
hundred tracts provided, and trac
volume catalogue commenced which
amounted to over thirty volumes.
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LIBERATION OF SLAVES IN CUBA.

LIBERATION OF SLAVES IN CuBA.-
The Havana correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier, writes that the
Captain General has received instruc-
tions from Madrid, to consult with the
principal shareholders as to the pro-
priety of a plan which is to liberate
the negroes. binding them to serve an
apprenticeship, and, by way of conf
pensation, to allow the introduction of
emigrants from the coast Of Africa.
This plan, it is said has been proposed
by the British government, and it is
to be forced upon the people of Cuba
without any regard to their wishes or
interest.
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Kxcitenaent At Memphis.

able to place before our readers TINS
morning, the following scene which
took place in the Memphis Conven-
ton. It will be discovered that the
rights Of this section Of the great and
growing South, was ably defended by
one Of our delegates, at least.
So great a man as the learned
Judge from New Orleans, could not
be expected to take into his capacious
mind a small place, fenced in with a
bard fence and white-washed. But
we can assure him that ample arrange
ments will be had in season for the
next assembly Of the tcisdons Of the
State. If we could not accommodate
the next Memphis Convention, it would
be more the fault of the Convention
itself than of the town. So much in
telligence as the late convention
embodied, could not reasonably be ex-
pected to spread ITSELF in a place of
smaller dimensions, than is allotted to
the city of Memphis. New Orleans is
a great place-not on account OF the
number of its houses, which may, and
will in due time crumble, but on ac-
count Of the gigantic proportions OF
its men of intelligence.
As passing note, whilst talking OF
the capacity of things" we would
inform our friend the Judge, and our
brethren of the city Press, that the
town will be amply provided with
accommodations for the next legisla-
ture and if this is the case, we see
no reason why the press should abuse
us, by asserting the fact that the
members cannot be kept from run
ming away" We know Of nothing
that will compel them to do so, unless
it be the 'shell road" which cannot
be moved, without heavy expense,
that the State is at present unable to
incur, owing to the state of her finan-
ces. 1t is designed to have ready tor
the next session, two Elephant shows
nine menageries, complete in all the
details four Globe ball rooms, with
private entrances; three Theatres, with
cushioned chairs in the parquette, and
half priced fourth teir. With re-
gard to the market arrangements
are being made on very extensive
scale vegetables will be had of the
best-and the meat market is to be
unexceptionable. 1t is pretty well as
certained that good laws cannot be
made unless the Lawmakers are vel
fed. Fresh meat is indispensable te
the making Of substantial laws that
cannot be pulled to pieces the lame
ness of the last Legislature is attribu
ted to the lack of beef. The article
Of ''beef" will be amply provided, TO
the next General Assembly. But thu
excitement-we had almost forgotten
what this preface was to lead to-
Here is the eloquent extract.
On behalf of New Orleans, Judg
Walker said With all respect to tn
gentleman who represents, and re
commends Baton Rouge as the mex
place of meeting of this convention,
must say it is an exceedingly insight
icant place.-Naughter.) There ar
no means of conveyance to it, and 20
find nothing after you get there. W
in pity, make it The Capital of tn
State, and find that on account of tn
poor accommodations of the place, W
cannot keep our members of the Leg
islature from running away from it
and I would ask if it is reasonable 9
wise to expect to find accommodation
for large and respectable body lik
this there, when the place cannt
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~Contentment is the true phil
osonher's stone. The poor are rich
that have it, and the rich are poor
without it.
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A. Dana, can be had at LaNoe's
establishment in the basement story
of the Harvey House. The engra-
wings are finished in the highest style
Of art, and the letter press discrl p
tons are in bold and vigorous style.
/FlRE.-The dwelling house Of Col.
tR. A. Stewart of Iberville was entire
" consumed by fire on Wednesday
morning. Several adjacent buildings
lately constructed, were also destroyed
The FIRE is attributed to carelessness
on the part of q servent--no insurance.
~Itis difficult to refrain from
giving all the information in the pos
session Of one, when addressed in this
manner. "Mr. Editor: As you are
presumed to know every thing''-or
"as you are the organ''-"As the Ed
itor Of. the Comet, / presumesyou are
generally acquainted with things gen.
orally" We say it is impossible tor
us to resist the temptation to crowd
out other things and give place to our
opinions, when appealed to in this
manner and it is for this reason we
push aside more weighty articles to
answer the epistle Of "C'ocod'le."
What c., says is so no one has right
to put aside the birthday Of American
Independence, on account Of the wealth
er, or any other account. The mfor-
nation in reference to the ''Benevo-
lent association" we can furnish. Does
C. know any thing about the History
ofthe Four Kings ?" If he does per-
haps he knows the power Of them when
combined. The 'Porcupine Benevo-
lent" is founded upon the book Of
kings. and the chapter relative to the
GOOD Samaritan. It is not partial in
its charities, but acts upon the princl
pal that the first place for charity tt
manifest itself is Eat home," all arc
relieved who come recommended
The Association has sent out severa
lecturers to take up contributions,
in order to found female red-shlr
mandatory, for the naked barbarian
in the north. If Mr.. Crocodile desire
any further information he will have t.
cet permission to be branded.
THESE Ep1roRs.-Since the 4tl
inst, our Office has been in such eS
cellent spirits, the world has beel
suffered ito turn without its affair
having received the attention the
demand at the hand Of the dali
chronicler. The editors table, in con
sequence, groans with unopened eS
changes full Of fresh fashions fun an
follv. We have to break them ye
to see awhat has turned up" Tn
communications, and letters upo
various subjects ofppblic interest," tia
have accumulated, are still to be oer
ed and disposed Of. Our friends mus
bear with us, until we get up wit
the times. If an apology is nece'
sary, we must plead as an "extenu'
ton the fact that for the past fe
days there has been with us, some I
our cotemporaries-eld and well trle
friends, in the music Of whose voice
their, is something refreshing, an
there is a witchery about their smsI'
perfectly irresistible.
rContentment is the true phi
osopher's stone. The poor are rie
that have it, and the rich are POI