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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-22

Oh GALLONS of Sewell Taylors best
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for sale by ST. BLANCHARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-22

D r. R.-2O dozen more Of Railways
~. Ready Relief, in large and small bot
ties. lust received bv VIM. BoGEL,
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
Corruption in Congress

We trust none Of our readers will neclecs
to Iernse the abstract of a debate in IN
House which we have made under the head
of Imposition upon the Treasury" They
viii there get glimpse at some of the rea-
sons which induce Locofocos. in and out IF
Congress. to follow Mr. Corwin with the hue
and cry of an exploded slander-reasons
precisely analogous to these which induce
the pick-pocket to cry stop thief a. he
runs or with your wallet. BY that debate
it appears, upon the admission Of Democratic
members themselves, that upon the duty Of
preparing an index to private claims, to
which a Wing Congress some years ago ap-
pointed one man, (who, Mr.. Stanly saws,
would have completed the work ere this If
he had not been rem0ved) a Democratic
Congress afterwards added fifteen or twenty
clerks who, 50 far from doing any thing,
lad not even desks Or places to write at, and,
as 1t appears. never missed them except
when they wanted to make out their month
N accounts and draw their pay, II further
appears, hy the same admissions. that these
sham clerksbips were invented for the pur
pose Of providing gratuitous salaries for Dem
ucrat;c clerks Who had been removed from
Office by the Wing administration, Il will
also be seen that, by this system of plunder.
the mere making IF an index Of private
claims had already cost the Government from
twenty To thirty thousand dollars; and that a
further appropriation Of twenty-eight thou
sand nine hundred and twelve dollars and
fifty cents. To ~ III the same way, was asked
for aud granted on the very day and hour in
which these abuses were disclosed,
And stiil further il will be seen that TO
crown this shameful connivance at plunder.
the Democratic House granted to the Dem
ocratic clerk. upon his request through his
Democratic friend, about twenty-five thou
sqnd dollars to cover miscellaneous items"
of expenses. although the Democratic Con-
mittce of Ways and Means had decided Sc.
900 to ~ quite enough for that purpose; that
in accounting for the use the money was TO
be put to. 50. .000 are set down for boxes be-
ing made for the members: and that. not
with~tanding such items A. paste are charged
for in the list. and al n pretty round rate.
there Il still allowed. after ali this, the sum
of $1,000 ont of The S25,0OO for purposes
olscured under tie name Of miscellaneous
items"
Yet these are the men who talk about
economy and reform in public expenditure.
Satan himself might gain something by tax
ing lessons from them in hypocrisy and i'm
pudonce. Frankfoyt Commonwealth.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
The Illinois Anti-vegro Layy.

The people Of Illinois enact, through
their General Assembly. ~ follows:
That any person or persons, who shall
bring or cause to he brought into this State
any negro Of mulatto slave. whether Will
slave is set free or not, shall be liable TO an
Indictment, and upon conviction thereof be
fined fUr every such negro 0rImllattn n sum
not lcss than SlO0, nor more than $500,
and imprisoned not more than one year,
and shall stand committed until said fine
and costs are paid.
If any negro or mulatto, bond OF free,
shall come into this State, and remain ten
days with the evident intention of residing
in the same. every such negro nr mulatto
shall be fined $50; said proceeding shall be
tried by Jury Of twelve men. The person
making thc information or complaint, shall
be competent witness Oh said trial
The negro or mulatto must pay forthwith
said fine, or in ten days after its assessment
he shall he sold at public anction II who.
ever viii pay said fine and costs, for the
shortest time" and the purchaser shall have
the right 70 compel suid negro or mnlatto 70
work for and serve ont said time. of course
furnishing him with all necessaries 'du-
ring said servitude.''
The negro must in ten days after the ex-
pirati0n Of his Or her term Of service. leave
the State or be Gned 500, and so on for ev-
cry subsequent offence so over and above
the last penalty inflicted.
The prosecuting witness or complainant
shall receive half of the fine. and the rest
shall be used for charitable purposes.
Every person who shall have one-fourth
negro blood shall be deemed mulatto.
This act was approved February 18th,
and is now in force.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
Arrival Of the Steamship Baltic.


New YoRk, March Z.
The Baltic arrived at midnight, with dates
to the 23d.
Among the passengers by the Baltic is
Father Gavazzia, seceder from the Roman
church, and four New York editors.
The Inauguration was celebrated on board
the Baltic un the 4th.
England.
The Parliamentary proceedings embrace
nothing of interest.
kossuth denies the authorship Of the ad
dress to the HGngarians Of Italy.
Doubtful rumors prevail as to the con-
templatcd relations between England and
France
All the naval officers have had their pay
increased ten per cent. per diem.
France.
The London Sun reports that France IN
tends to remove the duty on Guano import
ed in foreign shipping.
Italy.
Radesky claims the confscation Of prop
erty Of suspected persons The frontiers Of
Lomharly were closely hlockaded Mazzi.
nj has been seen on tic frontier. but not
captured; Satfi has also escaped The for
mer Is distributing money amCng the disaf-
fected The gates If llilan are still closed
and troops are arriving. Whistlirg and
singing are forbidden. Two more persons
have been hung, and it is thought that some
llungarians have been privately shot in the
castle
The city Of Milan is to pay 30, 900 forms
every Wednesday
The London Advertiser says that an ex-
tensive conspiracy has been discovered in
Hungary.
ArsTErA.-An attempt was made 70 a.
sassinate the Emperor. The asSassiu's name
was Laisa Balamy, tailor, formerly hus-
sar Ile was cut down. after inflirting q
wound cn the Emperor, by an d-de-camp,
and secured. The Emperor is recovering
from the wound
TURKEY Iiostilitie. have been resumed
between The Turks and Motcngrccs, but not
az reported, between the Turks and Aus
trians.
February %
LIVERPOOL MARKETs.-COtton s;ncc our
last presents no new features to effect sales
To-day decline Of i-l6d had to be sub
mittcd ~, except for good staples of Orleans
which remain unchanged. The market
closed rather dropping, expecting arrivals
Sales for three days have been 15,DGJ bales,
including 1900 FIR export
Wright & Gandy's circular quotes Or
leans fair at 3-S. m;ddling ) 13-l6, Mo-
bile fair e Is, middling ll-l6
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

BROADWAY UNDER GRoUND-A cores
pondent of the Courier and Enquirer has
advanced q step beyond the idea Of travelling
through New York city ten feet above the
pavement, aad proposes to construct rail-
road nearly as many feet below the same
His plan is to cxcavate and arch Broadway
IFS entire length, lay down four sets Of rails,
with circular stairs at convenient places for
passengers to descend and ascend. The cars
are to be driven BY atmospheric pressure,
horses and locomotives being dispensed with.
The tunnel is to be lighted up with gas, and
all the gas and water pipes for the street are
to be placed along this tunnel, accessible for
repairs without any necessity for excavating.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
RED RIVERA our latest advices tht

RED RIVERA our latest advices the
river was rising rapidly, aud navigation was
uninterrupted. The heavy rains on Satur-
day night, Sunday, and Sunday night, SWELL
ed the small streams in this vicinity higher
than they have been for several months, and
if they do not cause an overflow, will doubt
less enable boats to reach the highest navi-
gable points on the.river The weather has
now the appearance Of spring, but vegetation
is more backward than we have known it
for number Of Years With the excep-
ton of the Peach and Plum, which are stud
ded with blossoms, the trees present the
cheerless aspect of winter. The season is
a month later than usual, and but little corn
has yet been planted.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

a German traveller informs the Rev. DR..
Philips, missionary in North Africa, that
he has discovered race Of negroes near the
kingdom Of BamOara that are Jews in their
religious ritesr and obServances. Nearly
every family, he says, has among them the
law Of Moses written on parchment, and,
although they speak Of the Prophets. they
have none Of their writings. There are yet
vast unexplOred tracts of land in Africa,
doubtless. inhabited BY negroes who have
never looked upon the face Of q white man.
When adventurous travellers penetrate into
these regions. much will be discovered and
developed to astonish and interest the world.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
New Railroad Engine.

The memorial presented to the L. s. Sen
ate by Mr.. Foote, Of Vermont, from Col. J.
S. French, Of Virginia asking the aid Of tie
Government in testing newIy-invented
machine to overcome the gIalez Of railroads
will attract attention III presenting the
memorial. Mr. Foote said
There is now model railway and engine
of Col Fronch's improved plan upon daily
exhibition in the rotunda If the Capitol. y
that we can all examine it for ourselves. and
form our own judgments of lis practical
utility from personal inspection / hope all
viii avail themselves Of the opportunity Of
examining this model 1t Is enough for me
70 say fir the present that have examined
Il with some care, and with very great inter
est and have quite satisfied my own indr-
ment Of the rrac;icability Of Col French's
plan, and Of III ultimatc complete success.
The great practical ends to be affirmed BY
this Improvement are 10 overcome heavy
grades, much heavier than are now deemed
practicable: io run AIT grades high or low.
with much lighter machinery than Is row IN
common use: and in the greater security
against trains being thrown from the track.
III these ends are attained, 1t follows that q
vast expenditure will be saved in the grad
ing Of roads, especially in the roueh and
mountainous districts If tie country. vast
expense I'D the wear and tear Of roads, caused
by running heavy class Of engines upon
them, will be greatly diminished. These
arc most important ani desirable results, and
Of universal interest
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

DR. KANE's Arctic ExrEDrTloy--Th
organization NJ Dr. Kanc's expedition i now
nearly complete, and NAV be expected to
sail by the middle Of April In addition to
thc hriG ldranoc the expedition viii carry
ont \ smaller vessel IN frame ready to be put
together when necessary. II takes also FIVE
whale boats, two boats made Of cedar. and
four gutta percha boats which.ca alzO he
used a. slcdges. On the upper coast Of
Greenland IS dogs viii also be added to the
party. The scientific corpse will consist Of
three gentlemen, besides Dr. Kane himself.
The New York Tribune says the smaller
officers will be Messrs. Brooks, McGeary,
John Ward Wilson, and Amos Bonsall. all
volunteers. Mr. Brooks was the baatSwain
Of the former expedition. Mr.. McGeary
has been in Baffin's Bay on whaling expe
ditions, has been wrecked there and knows
the coast thoroughly. Mcssrs Wilson and
Bonsall are sailors by taste and habit, but
gentlemen Of position and fortune, who 20
out from love Of adventure. The crew
consists Of eleven picked men, stalwart fel-
lows, from Maine.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
THE TELEGRAPH.
" EEEN GTGN:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23. 1853.

Dy The citizens of Hampstead are requested
to meet at the Court House. in Washington, on
Saturday, the Cd day OF April, for the purpose of
expressing their views in relation to the proprie-
ty of a called session of the Legislature.
1t is known to every that the last Con-
gress donated to this State three millions OF acres
of land, for Railroad purposes and unless the Le-
gslature meets without delay, this magnificent
grant will be taken by spectators and this last
and only chance for Arkansas to make internal
Improvements, te lost. A CITIZEN.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

The Savannah Republican has letter
from correspondent residing at Matanzas,
which gives quite different account of
Vice President Kings health from that
brought by Mr. Jones, his private Secretary.
1t says that his cough is constant and har-
RAISING, his feet so swollen that he cannot
move, and that his case was regarded as
hopeless by himself and those around him.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

1t appears by the telegraphic report Of
Congressional proceedings on the last day
of the session, that the amendment made bv
the Senate to the steamboat law was not ia
ken up by the House. Steamboat inspectors
will, therefore, be compelled to enforce the
law upon all boats, having no discretion to
grant them permits beyond the first Of
April
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

a telegraphic dispatch from Washington
City, Of the 4th. states that owing to the
very crowded state Of the different hotels,
hundreds of strangers sleep in the rotunda
and passages of the capitol, lying down on
cloaks, and indeed some lying on the naked
floor, whilst thousands walked the streets the
Give long night" Comfortable
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

JAPAN-According to Mr., De Bow, the
revenue Of Japan amounts to Sl0,000,o0O
annually. The standing army of the En-
pire, in time of peace, is 100000 men,
The population is about 50,0G0,000. It is
estimated that the trade Of Japan, with this
country, if she opens her ports will be worth
more than $200,000,000 annually to u.s.
Truly an immense trade.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
Return Of the Abducted.
BOsroN. March q.


Miss Cochran, whose abduction caused
the riot nj Charlestown. was brought from
Philadelphia to-day, expecting that her pre-
sence might allay the excitement. Miss y.
declares her liberties have been restrained.
Another outbreak was feared, and the
Governor has ordered ont three companies
Of tie military.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

VIcKsBURG, SHREVEPORT AND Texas
RAIL RoAD.-The Ouachita Register" OF
the LIST, says:
"The corps of engineers surveying the
route for the Vicksburg, Shreveport and
Texas Railroad, will reach this place by to.
morrow evening. The survey of the entire
route will then be completed
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

IMPORTANT DEc1s1oN.-The Vicksburg
Sentinel" states that Chancellor ScorT re-
Gently decided that the State Bonds issued
on account of the Union Bank of Mississip-
pi, were constitutionally issued, and that the
State was bound to pay them. An appeal
from this decision can be taken to the High
Court of Errors and Appeals.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

GLASS PENs.-Pens are now made Of
glass and it j. said that they answer the pur-
pose well. 1t j. known that with fu1
Of lead. in combination with the sick, in
right proportions, glass can be made very
ductile. These pens are now becoming not
uncommon, and they are perfectly anti-cor-
rosive by the most impure ink
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

THE WORLDS FAIR-A TURKISH FRIG-
ATE.-One Of the appropriations of the
Senate inserted in the Civil and Diplomatic
Bill, was $20,000 to defray the expenses
of Turkish frigate on her visit to New
York during the Worlds Fair
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
Bank Frauds.

New York, March A.
4. H. Foote, President Of the New York
City Bank, was arrested yesterday on a
charge Of fraudulent dealing connected with
that institution. Thomas Picton, editor Of
the Sachem, is the complainant. The latter
alleges that he has been swindled by that
Bank out of $4,000, and that the Bank is
fictitious and fraudulent concern.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

HON r. ". JoHNsoN.-It is rumored
says the ''Whig," that this gentleman will
be an aspirant fol Congress in the Second
District Although we have nothing de-
finite on this point. yet we are Of the opinion
that there is much reason for supposing that
he will be candidate"
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
RnsTow. Mrrrh ,. 1853.

RosToH, March ,. 1858.
SECOND DEsrATcH.- mob number
Ing aLont Eve thousand people. gathered
in the vicinity Of the Catholic Church in
Richmond street. and began To break down
lamp posts. fences. &c., and also commenced
the demolition Of a small wooden building
close TO the Church
Mayor Fronringham fading iii his cf-
forts 70 dispcrse the mob unavaiIing then
read the rio: act, to which 10 attention was
paid.
Orders were then sent 70 the Charle.t0wn
Artillery ana City Guards (who were IN
readiness at their armories) who promptly
appeared at the scene of the riot, with their
mu7ke's loaded with lall cartridges Tie
mob gave way to the right and left as the
military advanced and very suddenly disap-
pearel
At 10 O'Clock the affair was over, and
Richmond street nearly deserted. There are
sill some small gather ms at the corners If
the streets but Tie disturbance Il cfTcctually
quelled.
At II o'clock the mob gathered again TO
the number Of some 2G0 or 300-forced
the doors If the Unitarian church On Main
street and rang az alarm Of FIRE. a large
crowd Immediately commenced gathering,
when the Mayor despatched messenger for
the military IF Boston -Four companies.
under arms at Faneuil Hall, promptly march
ed to the scerc Of disturbance, and dispersed
the mob Some twenty arrests were made.
y few Of the arrested were found to he arm
ed with pistols At . o'clock the streets
resumed their usual quiet
II j. feared unless tile Girl i produced. or
her situation satisfactorily explained that
another outbreak viii take place Her pro-
tostant friends assert that she was forced Of
to Canada and is now in prison il con
vent.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

SOMETHING NEw-Among the remarka-
bic things Of this remarkable age, is the
prayer Of the people of Talbot Co, Ne, to
the Legislature of that State, to raise their
Taxes
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

SENATOR BENJAMIN, OF LA-Mr BEN
JAnIIN, Z. S. Senator from Louisiana, has
been admitted to his seat in the Senate, With
out debate
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

S. r. HoBBIE, Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral under Mr. PoLK's administration, has
been appointed to the same station by Pres
ident PIERCE.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

1t is stated that during the great earth
quake in the Island of Luzon, (lIanilla,) the
large mountain of Ubauba, situated on the
plain of Lube, sunk entirely to level with
the surrounding plain.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
The Inauguration of Gen. Pierce.
WASHINGTON, March 4, p. III.


The procession moved from the City Hall
at noon, composed of large number of mill
tary and other bodies, members Of the Di-
plomatic Corps-Judges of the U. S. Su-
preme Court-members of the various po-
litical Clubs--Empire Club-Baltimore AS
sociation-Was ashington fire Association, &c.,
&c.
AT Willard's Hotel, Gen Pierce was re-
ceived into the procession. and entered car
riage along side of President Fillmore,
amid loud acclamations, ringing of bells and
firing OF cannons. Immense multitudes were
collected along the route and at the Capitol.
Gen. Pierce stood erect, bowling gracefully
to the repeated cheering.
Previous to reaching the Capitol both
houses of Congress had adjourned The
flag of the Senate Chamber was lowered, to
indicate that the old Senate had adjourned
siae die. and again raised indicating the re-
organization of the new Senate The pro-
cession then entered the Senate Chamber,
and, after the various civil bodies had taken
the stands assigned them and arrangements
were completed outside, the procession again
formed under the Chief Marshal and pro-
ceeded to the immense stage on the East
front of the Capitol.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Butler. the
oath of Office was administered by the Chief
Justice Gen. Pierce then stepped forward
in front of the stage, greeted by the plaud-
its of the immense multitude, and delivered
the Inaugural Address lie commenced
speaking at half past one o'clock, and at the
conclusion the procession escorted him to
the White House, where he was left. and
Ex-President Fillmore to Wizards Hotel
Judge Campbell, and others, understood
to be in the Cabinet, were in procession fol-
lowing the President.
The Senate met, and after the usual GER
emony, adjourned until Monday.
WASHINGTON, March 8.
The following nominations are expected
to be made soon:
MIR Buell. of Michigan. to be Minister
to Berlin; Mr. Meade, of Virginia, will be
sent to Peru; Mr. Buchanan to London:
Mr. Nicholson, of Tenn, to Spain; Mr. Bed
niger, of Virginia, to Central America !;
4. r. Carter, of Ohio, Commissioner OF
Patents; Gordon, of Louisiana, Land Oi..ice
r. d. Owen, Charge d'Aftaires to Naples.
Chas. Eauest has been appointed assist
ant Secretary Of State.
Mr. Wagner, of Louisiana, has been ap.
pointed Commissioner in the General Land
Office.
The Gardiner case is poisoned till Thurs
day.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

A man whose name was unknown, fell
from the top of the Washington Monument,
at Washington City, on the 4th inst. He
was instantly killed
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

1t is said that Louis NAPOLEON has sent
instructions to New York to conclude a con-
tract for the immediate construction of a
feet of War Steamers for the French Ma
Wy.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

Congress has appropriated Sl50,ooo for
4 survey Of route for railroad from the
Mississippi river to the Pacific.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23
Ri0tOus Proceedings at Charles
town, Mass.
BosTov. March 2.


Some weeks since. an Irish girl, about
II years old, named Honora Cochran. who
had been educated in the Catholic faith.
but recently converted to Professionalism,
mysteriously disappeared from her home in
Charlestown Her disappearance caused
much anxiety to her protestant friends, and
her guardian. wealthy and respectable
merchant, has spared 10 efforts TO learn her
whereabouts. The community became ex-
cited On the subject and handbills calling
meeting Of citizens opposed to religious
oppression and imprisonment FOR opinions
sake" were posted UP On the streets. The
meeting was n take place this evening.
The Irish Catholics became excited. and
to prevent a riot, the Authorities Of Charles
town ordered the Military and Fire Depart
ment Of the City to bc in readincss-l00
special police were also enrolled. -Four
Military Companies Of Boston are now IN
der arms a their armories. BY request of
The Mayor Of Charlestown, TO render aid If
called upon. A repetition of the UrsaIine
Convent riot j. anticipated, but the strong
force called out To sustain the law and order
will probably prevent bloodshed or Jcstruc-
ton Of property. The excitement in
Chariestown is intense, and thousands of
pccrlc are thronging the streets Mayor
frontingham, Bishop Fitzpatrick and others
are present, endcavcring to calm the mnlti-
tudes The XII 8 Marines at tile Navy
Yard are also under arms.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

The proceedings of the Supreme Court
of the United States were interrupted on
the morning of the I'd inst, by a man nam
ed Reese Price, who commenced reading
aloud paper denouncing the judges, &c.-
He was arrested after considerable difficulty
and committed to Jail. He is partially de-
ranged, and was imprisoned two years since
for similar interruption in the Senate.
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

BENJAMIN T. HALLErr has been appoint
ed I. S. District Attorney for Massachu
sets
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

We have had no mail from the East since
Friday night. The failure is doubtless caus-
ed by high water
Washington telegraph., 1853-03-23

A Cuban correspondent of the Raleigh
Standard says that DIR. Finley, an Eng
lish practitioner of long experience in Cuba,
and a graduate of Paris, has discovered in
the course of his practice, in cases Of small
pox, that vaccine virus, after having once
passed through a negro's system, becomes
useless as prophy ylactic to the white race.