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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-04

SCNDRIES-2U dozen SHAKER Broorns
- "a los wrapping 'wnc; 20 lbs LAM
wick; 2 dozen c.ro'inc lamp weeks; ::
dozen camphine lamp globes; 10 dozen
lamp shade, assorted dozen table brushes.
. s.tts table mats; hair, cloths busting and
scrubbing brushes, feathers. dnstors
july 26.v. J. parry 4 co
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-04

7 INFORM my friends and acquaintance
i that am ready to receive all kinds Of
sewing, but particularly the finest qualities
Of shirts. MARGARET GRADY.
N. B.-1 would also wish situation for
doing all kinds oc sewing and house keeping
and house work. Residence near Mr.
Frederick's Mill NJ g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
Novel Conspiracy Case In Philadelphia
Trouble Between a shOpkeeper and an

From the Philadelphia Bulletin, Oct. g.
Rather novel conspiracy case was heard to-day before
Mayor Gilpn. The defendants two fem ales named
Anne =. Williams and Ella Victoria Mr. John Kieh dry
goods dealer No SO South Secondsreet the prosecu
tor He and testified that in the month Of No
vember last the defendants to his store and asked
TO certain goods Mrs Williams represented herself
actress and said she had but recently come this
country from England where she had performed before
Prince Albert the Queen and where she had received
q handsome present from the young Prince. Her ward
robe had become damaged by salt water and she wished
to chase tcrals 10 renew it, she had engage
mer at the Walnut TT eet theatre. Mrs. Williams, the
witness alleged selected 5000 worth Of goods Mr..
X. required advance of $50 guarantee that he
would loss by cutting the goods This money
given to him by one Of the parties. Mrs. w. called
in cab at the store and wished the goods sent in that
conveyance to her residence in court in Race street.
above Eleventh. where she said the bill would be paid.
She very anxious for Mr. kiel to go alone with her
in the cab but this he declined TO do and sent Mr..
Wright his bookheeper with instructions not TO leave
the goods without tie amour of the bill In the
time MIR r. and salesman in the store got into another
and drove to the spot The witness after wait
ing until his patience exhausted sent the salesman
into the boute from which he returned and reported that
Mrs w. nted the goods without the cash Mr. X went
into the house where he received by Mrs. w. with
open She embraced him and expressed her gr.ti
cation that he had come. The lady said her husband
would he in after time and that lie would settle the
BILL Mr.. X. declined waiting, and he and the salesman
seized the boxes in which the goods had packed
hrs W. Mr.. X. subsequently prosecuted by Mrs.
Williams for assault and battery. before severa alder
men, but they all in turn dismissed the plant The
botkketper and salesman examined, and they
roboated the statement of the prosecutor. Tho defend
ants were held for further hearing tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

FOSt, Oit. D.
Yesterday morning, at about o'clock Are broke out
sne rear part Of the batting factory Of Grer Mona
CHAN, on Rebecca street. First ward Allegheny (yty
An alarm was given, but The shier engine was the only
one brought to the OF the fire. The flames spread
rapidly and in short time the entire building was de.
soyed There was cotton in the factory at the time
nor has There been for several days past There has
and the circumstances to leave no doubt but
the nre was the work Of incendary. TIE building
ana machinery were owned by Grier Monaghan. They
In three companies, the Ktna Western and Del sware
AZ hau past IL O'Clock yesterday afternoon . FIRE
D. hcCord on Penn street, Pitt The Gre was ex
been done. ~ N""--e0 N"N
Gre broke out yesterday afternoon about O'Clock IN
she furniture warcroom Of Mr.. Young on Smithaeld
street. near First street The FIRE put out before
much harm had been done. '
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
Intelligence from Ell Paso.

The following intelligence ii raso is no later than
that which we have already published but particu
lars OF interest given in the San Antonio Ledger and
the Western Texan of tint city spondent of the
former paper referring to the robbery and slaughter of
an emgrant party by the Apache Indians in the Guada
lupe mountains, says -
Four of the party having been killed by the Indians at
to effect escape out of the in the direction in
which they entered it, (this being the only possible
chance Of escape on horseback but further develop
with even in their There was, then, other
alternative left but to fight desperately for their lives
Iatten who commanded the party, implored the to
stand together and make desperate struggle as they
possibly could and this the poor fellows did Ten out
Of the number made their escape, but their suffer-
ings, and extreme hardships almost tantamount
to death in its most horrifying shape. Two of
in the settlements during the whole of which time they
had not tasted one particle Of food Three days Of the
above period they without anything in the shape of
water the blood of their horses which they killed
for the purpose of drinking their blood One of the party
who escaped has since died from the effects of the expo
sure, privaons, and suffering incurred while making his
escape. The remaining two looked much like ten
ants OF the than Of earth when they arrived they
are however apparently recovering, and doubt not will
He gives the names Of the party follows:-wlliam
raaen Gin "n Ge0rs BENJAMIN
Patrick, William Cheney, Red River county Texas James
Harris, Lamar county Texas; Thomas Brewer, Hopkins
county Texas; Lewis Richardson, ESCAPED and died sub
sequeny Red River county Texas; escaped and living
James Earpe and VIM. l.. Biggs
lie strongly urges the necessity for better defence be-
ing cured by the government for this frontier.
The Western Texan quotes the following from rrivate
letter received from FL Paso hy Col Anktin
with party OF thirty nen-afostly 3zexuusicfs
ed OF August, to search for pass through the
tans between FL paso and the Pecos The Judge expects
to find shorter route than the travelled and
will be absent about two weeks
The correspondent of the Ledger before quoted says
The election of with but ordinary interest. There
not 20 large vote poled might otherwise have
been given had it not bean for the fact that large
Der of persons from the lower settlements in pursuit
az n pf m day 0f he Thar
suit was as follows, to wit
County Of Fl Paso.For Governor, F. N. Pease (unan
mous 49, Lieut.. Governor, Jerome B. Robertson 734
Lieut. Governor, d. C. Dickson, q Congress, p H. Bell
(unanimous) 1877; Commissioner General Land Office s.
Crosby (unanimous 1877; state Senator, r. Doane, no
opposton0 State Representatives Dr. W. L. Diffendecr
l15; State Representative, J. f. Crosby, 612.
County Of Presidio-For Governor, f. N. Pease, II;
Lieut. uovernor - D robertson ~; Congress- Il Bcl
Aessrs Doane and j. f. Crosby received the unanimous
vote for the State Legislature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
Trouble with the Indians.
MOB LAW AND MURDER IN THE CHERoKEE NATIO
FLINT DISTRICT.


FLINT DISTRICT.
from the Fort smith Herald, Sept Ill
O'Clock an armed mob came upon Andrew Adair and his
SON, George W. Adar their residence in Flint dis
trct and killed them Their bodies it is said liter
ally torn to pieces with bullets The mob after killing
these two started in pursuit Of Others aud in
momentary expectation Of hearing the news Of more muir
lives and few in this place seeking refuge from the
fury Of the mob.
Andrew Adair and his son were respectable and worthy
citizens and had accumulated considerable property by
their industry and much esteemed and respected in
tbis state We regret their ate and our blood runs cold
when think of their inhuiran butchery
There has existed between these two and others
feud which is thing among the Cherokees,
and they have fallen victims to the fury and hatred of their
enemies The Cherokee Naton that portion in the
gon Of the murder is in great connection and it will
take all the tact and ingenuity Of the head to restore
quiet.
1t has long been OPT ion and it has been publicly
EXPIRE, in the Herald several times tnat it is the duty
Of the genera government to extend the laws of adon
ing States the Indians erect two terri
rial govern ents in the entire Indian country II has
TO b. done day. aud the it is done the better
it will be for the Ind ans and whites
TROUBLE BETWEEN THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES AND THE CREEKS.
Some time ago we mentioned tuat tse United States
Marshal for the Western district Of Arkansas had made
arrests in the Creek country aud that the prisoners
were rescued from his custor by force by company Of
Greek dams 1t appears that tie matter wa brought
before the grand jury ut the last session of the United
States District Court in Van Buren, and several of the
Indians engaged in the rescue Ms above stated were in
dcted end learn that the United States Marshal has
made demand the chiefs for the persons indicted
and the Indians refuse to submit to arrest and de-
This difficulty exists among what termed the up
per Creeks who appear to be more hostile to whites,
Greeks, VINO more en ghtened and more docle The
council before whom this matter to be laid will meet
on the 10th inst, when We will hear Of the
From present appearancss however, there is little
hope Of their submitting they have we learn lit
their war res and have rent their and chill
away As matters stand there may be very justly
termed - q spec OF war;
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

We ind the following the elegraphic correspondence
q the Philadelphia NortA AssvSsan -
Europesn letter received in this city from reliable
!neny s1tes that France Is treating with Sweden and
Denmark for alliance offensive and defensive aoanst
Russia, in tho event Of France becoming involved in
war on the Turkish question Russia also eneayornp
70 form alliance with the Powers The nconle ~
Sweden and Denmark in favor Of the alliance with
France, but the governments will endeavor To maintain
strict neutrality If forced TO take position they viii
aao with France and Turkey. w.
Intelligence has just reached this city in regard q,
serious difficulties reported TO have occurred between the
opposing forces Of the United States and Mexico in the
Aesila vaneydaculties which, it is feared nav lead 10
rupture OF the peaceful relations Mt present existing
between the two governments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
Dsstructive Gale I'm Michigan City.

etter IN INC chicago zTefs gives the following
count OF the losses by the gale in Michigan City which
secured on the 2s ut The heavy gale OF the 2sh OF
September has destroyed property the of 900
ct this place. The brig Northampton Riley, OF and for
Bahao, owned by c. C. Bristol is hard ashore south
side Of pier has board 1000 bushels wheat belonging
70 H. Kilborne, which is probably total loss--wheat
insured
The schooner Puritan, Anderson, owned by q. c. Bris-
to and loaded with railroad iron for the New Albany
and Salem Railroad Company, is inside Of Barkers pier
badly damaged She WAS seuttled to prevent further
injury.
Barker's pier was damaged to the extent Of 81 500
There were 800 bars railroad iron the pier, all Of
which fell into the lake.
The estimated losses are:-N A. 8. Railroad Company
800 tons IRON and 20 900 feet Of lumber $ 00 vessels
Northampton and Puritan SO 900; H. Kbourne 81 0OO
Sne Barker 81 800 Due and scamanshp, is sup
pcsed would have avoided all damage to either vessels
eaxgOea.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

Our Alss from rbadoes dated down to the 23d Of
August.
The steamer Derwent arrived, with the English and
Northern mails, on Sunday morning, 2lst ult
The West Indian Of the 23d ultimo says:-For the in
formation and qualification of distant readers es
peciay those who have estates in Barbados, men,
ton the fine rains that have fallen for the last week.
which began to be wanted by the The early
promise Of good crop has been kept to the present
Lieutenant General Wood accompanied by the officers OF
his stah, left Parbadoes at 23d, on tour OF IN
specton to Trinidad and TOBACCO in her haesys steamer
Asgara.
In the House Of Assembly upon August 10, fourteen
members were present. and several very important mat
tiers Of business transacted.
As usual three or four messages from the Governor
read the most important of which covered despatch
from the Secretary for the Colonies enclosing reiterated
legal opinion respecting the determination OF the func
ons of the Imperial Postmaster on the passing OF tho
II Is proposed to establish central sugar mandatory
and model farm in Barbadoes for which purpose bill
recently introduced into the House of Assembly to author
ire the formation of the company and to besow on the
necessary powers for its maintenance 1t originates
we informed with certain gentlemen of the city in
teresed in the of the staple productions of
the island proprietors and merchants The company
~ sbsrss @ ssch ~
themselves the power Of extending their capital to sixty
thousand pounds by the creation of four thousand add
onal shares if they should find to their interest here
after to do
From Antigua glad to find that the yellow fever
had disappeared The inhabitants Of st. Johns had been
twice alarmed by the outbreaks of fire. which fortunately
extinguished. The Attorney General, Mr.
Sheriff expected to leave for England by the next
steamer account of his daughters health Mr. Kerr
to act for him during his absence.
At St. Kits the weather Is described very favorable
cool for this time of the year. with fine showers for the
young canes The island is said to be in nourshng
condition. evidenced by the state Of the treasury in which
there is money than wanted for the expenses Of
government At Montserrat too things said to
improved appearance, owing, in great measure to
several enteprsing gentlemen from Barbados who had
gone down there and bought estates which they manage
better system particularly by paying their la
borers regularly every week in cash. is the custom at
Barbadoes and by introducing methods of planting
&c, from which quite alteration has taken place in
the condition Of Nontserrat from what it year
two ago.
From St. Lucia the only thing mentioned in the Pala
dunn is the passing of act by the Legislative Council
laying additional export duties the staple produce
Is per gallon rum Cd molasses, and ID per cwt
sugar to provide for the interest and liquidation Of
loan Of oO0 which they have borrowed from govern
ment for the purpose Of procuring immigrants 900 Of
whom they hope to obtain by this means. The Paadi-
UNI regards the ordnance as Objectionable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
DEArH OF AxEKIoA xs IN PAxAxA.-Intorms

ton has been received at the Department of State in
Washington from the United States consulate At pana
ma OF the death Of the following citizens the United
states IN tho foreign charity hospital at that place since
Bucks county, Iennsylvania; A. H. Young Pennington.
Maine; David Gilman, New York Allen Margordad New
Orleans William Sampson, Providence, Rhode Island:
George Palmer Adamavilc, Pennsylvania; Virgil Newman
Sew Hudson, New York. Also, Of George Mcleod OF
schoharie Court House, New York who left duplicate
bill Of exchange for $3.50 with Adams Co. for collection:
and b Poorman, Of Dresden Ohio who short time be-
rore ns death in the Of several witnesses be-
9nsathed his effects to the Pro.s Chapel Ia Panama.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

csnss the i-Asrss Of Ne colony and Sss fulnls bis
dvty .
1t to themselves TO 60 through with IT, In sty which
sha do credit to their country Their good taste
viii prevent them from doing anything TO hurt the feel
ings Of those whom they have amongst and
lieve that this celebration will do something lead the
most jeslous and queruleus amongst to confe that
the cordial blending Of the British and American agss
one Of the most hopeful and significant symbols of tn.
age.
LABOR MARKET.
eervants' wages Quoted Tor eco to f70 per an
and for females f25 10 ESQ according 70 their
patton.
Seanen to London for the run, 5 coastns ~ To 4l0
per manifestations supplied In ell the above cases.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
TIE BEnsma,s srHA,,s UNITED STATES Sun.

vryNa souADRoE.-Thc Navy department have advices
from this squadron which arrived at the Cape de Verde
islands on the 2Sth July last their way 10 their dest
nation. All the vessels of the squadron, Commander
Rnggod writes there except the Hancock
which, 1t will be remembered, went ahead Of her com.
psnions All we're well those vessels A private let
ter from Commander Ringgod received here says:"we
are All well Perfect harmony, and desire to accomplish
All that expected Of us exist throughout the squadron
After moments delay here hurry op to the Cape Of
Good Hope, where viii again be heard from Wash.
ington Star, Oct y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

IHh Ici1. VfRMr sTArE.-lniormaon has been received
NJ the Department OF State in Washington from the
United States Consul at Aixla Chapee that in accord
ance with an understanding between the States Of the
loVeren, the collection Of import duty corn pulse
nour and other products Of the m viz.:--brased or
eed grains hulled barley gits and groat pounded
hnlied miliet vas suspended the 18th Of September
a'o wil4 sen.s.e ~ " ~ sis ssu lAs ysag lSs3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

despatch from Independence induces the that there
will be serious difficulties between the Mormons the
traders and Indians, in Utah Territory. II the traders
take stand against the Mormons the latter will find
them troublesome customers There has not for long
time past been any very cordial feeling between the Nor
mons and Mr. Bridger, but he IL q mountain and
more than capable Of self defence. Louis Repstoan,
c. :.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

The United States steamer lying The Brook
yn Navy Yard surveyed by the naval authorities
last week and the result forwarded to the department at
Washington. The machinery Is defective In power AM
IL il said that the alterations will amount TO between Al,
and seven thousand dollars Her hull Is in good cenl
ton She built here in lSJ and in 1851 length
ened ut Boston, and increased three hundred tom
an increase too great for her propng power and mad
her q slow vessel.
Lieut.. n b. Harrison Of the steamer Princeton
Boston.
Acting Boatswan John Burns late of the steamer Prince
ton has resigned his post.
First Lieutenant Benjamin r. Brooke attached 70 ths
receiving ship North Carolina, has been promoted to
capaincy in the marine owing TO the death
Of Capt ID H. Baker, of yellow fever, at Pensacola Mr.
Brooke is to remain on the North Carolina.
Major John Harris, commanding the marine eorps M
the Philadelphia station, has been appointed to take
charge Of the marine barracks at BROOKLYN In Mace q
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel William I,lany who has been
ordered to the charge Of the marines Boston Major
harris enters upon his duties the FIRST Of November
The frgate st. lawrence Gag ship az Commodore Dn.
anys Pacific squadron, at Sanceo ebay of CaKfor.
MAJ on the Goth August, on cruise AL well On board
Of her.
NAVY orTIcx1s ORnmED, DETACHED, kc-Nidshipman
to the Naval Academy 1T Annapolis Assistant Surgeon
DUNCAN, and First Assistant Engineer c. Dade d.
tacned nom Coast Survey steamer Corwn and waiting
orders Purser Lockers order 70 the St Lawrence has
been revoked. Purser White win continue her,
originally intended.
NAVAL OFFICERS ORprsD AND RESIGNED Iieutsnant
Roger Perry has been ordered to the rendegves 1T B
more. Acting hidshpman j. c. Erwin has resigned.
The United States frgate Savannah Commodore Salter
from Norfolk and Hampton Roads Sept for the Brasn
station, spoken when days out. latitude b.
given, by whaling schooner Admiral Blake, at Sppaeaa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

81 Hennpen county, Minnesota have presented the Win.
nebago Indians for depredatons upon the crops the
property OF the citizens thereof The presennent states
snAt the Indians are aided and abeed in their ansgres-
mons by one Willis A. German, Governor Of Minnesota
and one Jonathan Fletcher their agent This Is one OK
me many dsagreeabe results flowing Of the late en-
nsnge o. lands with the Wnnebagoes. The Grand Jury
CO rhss thsy thosght their duty-St Paul Nnnssotian
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09
Another Tragedy In Cipcinnati-A Seilucsl
Shot by HIS Victim,

from the Cincinnati Commercial Oct. 81
Yesterday. between and two O'Clock, r. NJ color
ed man named John l.. Murray, barber employed In
shop on Hammond street. under the merchants Hotel,
shot at house the north side OF Sixth street be-
Elizabeth Clay, and died in few minutes. The
who committed the bloody deed arrested by couple
Of citizens and lodged in the watchhouse She stated
that she had intended to shoot the but very
sorry that she had killed him. and mortified at the
prospect Of being hung.
She gave as for her conduct that Murray had
seduced her at Madison a. and induced her to to
this city, about year ago. by the promise of marrying
her. About eight months ago she became mother, and
her child died about two months since She had frequent
y urged her seducer to keep his promise by which she
induced to leave her PARENTS but he had evaded and
disappointed her, and Friday last married another.
This drove her to desperation and yesterday she vert to
the house where he boarded tuaed above described
and had talk with him and his wife. She excited
and angry Ut the time and caught him by the hand and
then put her hand his head He threw oil her hand,
saying that he would not allow his sister his mother to
put their hands his head Upon this she shot him
through the brain.
The Coroner was summoned the Of the tragedy
which ia back Of the basement of the house,
half underground juy was called and the testimony
OF persona who we about the house tkeI NO one saw
ss II sns "a hs 9S s Ss ss
any person until she arrested her have pistol
but one found on her person. which had every inica
ton Of having just been discharged.
The wife Of the deceased, who married to him only
last Friday testified that Elizabeth Clay into the
room where she and her husband seated together
conversirg, and said TO her husband =
supro.es yop think you've played the DEVIL"
" Well your married. eh?'' Then turning to her Ohe
wife, she said - You think you've got good looking
man reckon
Idont know, twas the repy,) guess he is good
looking as other folks"
"Wel you will not have him longlv
moment after this the wfc's head turned, the
pistol cracked and Murray fell to the floor shot about
line from the top OF the to the yebrow The pistol
was loaded with two balls Of which lodged within
three inches and half of the surface and the other
passed beyond the reach Of the probe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-09

The YMLow FEVER m INV oRIK,Ns.--The following il
table Of the total intermcnts and Of those by yellow
fever only which were certified to by the physicians from
the week the first yellow fever reported as
ninatng fatally, up to A. ~ Saturday, Sept. "A ::