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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

UNIVERSAL DEMOCRATIC AssocIA-
11oN.--A large meeting of German,
French, Spanish and Italian gentle
men, and representatives Of other ma
tons residing at New York, was held
at the Shakespeare Hotel, on Saturday
evening for the purpose Of forming q
Universal Democratic Association, z
Of all nations represented in America
It will be divided into sections Of each
nationality.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

STATUTE OF JACKSON The WASH
ington Sentinel states that workmen
are now employed in completing the
white marble PEDESTAL on which stands
the eqestarian Of Jackson, in Lafayette
square -Four pieces Of Spanish can
non, captured by the Hero Of Florida,
are now on the ground, designed to
be planted as ornaments to the base.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

GENTLE READER IF you have a
remarkably strong constitution, you
may read the following-but if not,
we begof you pass it over: If q ci-
gar makes man i'll, will cheroo.
make a Manila a'''-Panch.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

LARGE pUEcBAsE.-It is stated
that Messrs. 4. r. Steward & Co,
the celebrated dry goods firm in New
York have purchased the sIetropoli-
tan Hotel for the round sum Of 5000
900, and that they we're to pay down
in cash 100000, leaving 100000
on time.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

We agree with Philadelphia co
temporary, when it says it does not
give the country very high idea OF
the tone Of the Government Offices in
Washington, TO learn that the clerks
hare been recently forbidden :" to 60
out and take a drink during Office
hours, on pain Of dismissal. Delta.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

Arago, as director Of the ObserTa-
tory at Paris, is the only public func-
tiortary of France who has excused
from the oath Of allegiance to Napo-
leon LII. His celebrity as astrono-
ner caused him, by special exception
of the Emperor, to be permitted to re-
tain his office, Notwithstanding bis ex-
press refusal Of the oath.--Debta.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

JACK FRosr.-On yesterday morn
ing we we're again visited by this well
come visitor, and we think, somewhat
more inclined to black frost, than the
one Of Tuesday last.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

Dan RroE.-We perceive BY the
following from the St. Louis News Of
the 18th inst. that Dan Rice was ex-
pected in that city
Dan Rice, the great hiopodrotno
man, and prince Of circus managers,
will be in town next Tuesday, with
his show All the boys, three fourths
Of the men, and nine-tenths OF the wo-
men and little girls will hail his arri-
val as a great aud never-to'be-Iorgot
ten era in the affairs of the universal
Puke nation. Dan always draws a
crowd wherever he goes. Look out
for fun
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

EXTRAORDINARY PLAGIARISM. The
New York Sunday Atlas has the fol-
lowing paragraph
A young man, who graduated at
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine,
at The last commencement Of thai in
stitution, read, as an original prodne-
ton, a poem entitled tie +" Hebrew =
Prayer" The production, which is
one of the best in the English Ian
guage, was written by Thomas X.
Hervey. a very popular poet. and was
originally published in the London
Court Journal, Of 1910. The He
brew's prayer" when it was first giy-
Ell to the world, Was embodied in a
regular poem, entitled The Devil
Progress.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30
Deijl chat tho Delta will enlighten the

peii) that the Delta will enlighten the
State on this subject. The Delta
sensably feels the defects of the pres
ent Semi Earbaric Castle ofthe Golden
times, as will be seen from the fol-
lowing extract.
1.-The Same difficulty exists in our
capitol. Indeed, our State buildings
are generally built more for show than
use. Neither quality exists to Il very
striking degree in that mis-shapen mass
Of bricks, piled up on that beautiful
bluff at Baton Rouge, ycleped, the
Capitol of Louisiana, aud for which
the people had to pay over $780, 900.
There is not comfortable or suitable
room in the whole edifiee. AS to
hearing any body, either in the Senate
or House Of Representatives, it is
about as practicable as it would be to
bear Zephy's gentle breathing in the
cave OF Acolus.
We wait isnpatiently to hear u re-
NEEDY for these evils, which we hope
The Delta will furnish in prose
--------~s.sz.e sessos@---.---
v HENBY BoNNABEI. We refer with
pleasure to tie card oftbis well known
chemist and apotbecary, in another
column. Mr. Bonnabel is lnanufae
toriug an article lime expressly for
sugar making article far superior
to all others--got up with the great
est care BY Mr.. Bonnabel himself, who
IS one Of the best chemists, in the State
Of Louisiana. We advise our sugar
planters to send an order to Bonnabel,
and try bis Bi-sulphite of lime. They
win find not only a difference in the
color, but the quality of the sugur
made with it.
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W g learn from a

that the ancient settlement at BRUTE,
is nearly cut off the map Of creation.
That tyranical, unmanlgaole-dam
and levee breaking king Of waters aud
prince of destroyers-the Missis sippi,
has taken a cut off in the direction OF
Bruld, and the fairest portion of that
settlement has positively 'eaved in"
We regret exceedingly to learn tins
fact for the town Of Bruls has sacred
place in our memory. In days OF old
we can recollect, when Brule was a
place many a moonlight eS-
cursion on the water with music from
this locality; Of lads and lasses, EN-
barked jjoyouslE to Bfult on Saturday
evenings, to attend the Grand Balls
that were thea given under the super
vision Of our ancient friend ''Foret.
Wow alas, the scene has changed
The dancing days are over, and the
doors Of the Bal, closed. We know
not 10 what causes to attribute the sad
change, unless it be visitation from
above, for the ingfatitule with which
the modern citizens os Brulc, have
treated an editor CT this city---for his
Yearning affection for tie place. II
is not forgotten that they made bad
imitation Of him out Of straw, and afa
ter consuming the same, placarded the
aforesaid editor in the public bar-rooms
and otherwise maltreated him.
This too, is Of the past, let it be for
gotten; and we may honestly express
the wish that Brule viii rise-not
Phmniy like, but like the mermaid
from the sen Of waters and be again
fourishing and prosperous city.
Ry There is n very interesting
piece Of poetry on our table, from some
Bard on the Highlands, who has
just discovered llilnself. It's designed
for publication, and has the modest
request in post scrip that other city
papers will publish il. Ne hope he
has not q copy" Of it, because We
wish 10 bring it before the world our
selves. Il must certainly create q
Sensation" if nota revolution in the
world Ct letters
Ne cannot offer the poetry this
morning, because i needs editorial
notes Of explanation which we have
not just now The time to give.
u The State OF Ohio is at present
in great state ii excitement on ac-
count of the two religious sects wag-
ing war upon one other The Mex
nonites aid the Omisli.es The mat
ter Of contention is about buttons and
hooks and eyes, with the women ard
the length Of gentlemen's coat tails.
These are rational matters for differ
once of opinion, but We can see no
sense in quarrelling eternity about
iinmaterial things, about which nothing
definite can even be krown.
To ,ohat usc ucsll The engine neat
be put.-fn Cincinnati, two young
men have constructed suitable saw
ing machine, which they move from
door to door and saw wood at reduc-
ed priee--tlsis is rather a monopoly
Of the business and pays well. What
next
70 Wasstatf (rather a Taisical
name) lawyer in Jersey, brought
suit some time ago, against the Conr-
Ter md En7uirc, Of New York, for
defamation Of character and placed
the damages, At god round sum.
Shortly after the salt Gas commenced,
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30


JAMES Ell. JoHNsToN.--We under
stand that this gentleman has asserted
that, if elected, he will oppose ell bills
in the Legislature relative to Crosse
Tete, except that which gives to the
people of Crosse Tete themselves the
privilege Of saying whether they shall
remain ii this Parish Or 60 to West
Baton Rouge This is as much as
could be expected from the gentleman'
should he be elccted.-W Sentinel.
-----44--s
JArrangements have beer. made
for the commencement Of Julien 5
concerts at New Orleans carly this
season.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

DEATH or GENERAL CHiLps, u. 8,
A.---Brevet Brig. Gen. Thos. Chiids,
lin the line, Major Of the LIST Regt., Of
Artillery died at Tampa Bay. Flor
ida, Of yellew fever, onthe sth inst.
Gen. Childs was among the most dis
tinguished officers Of tho Army. lie
served in the Mexican War under
Gen. Scott, and received several bre-
vets for his gallantry He was ap-
pointed Governor of Puebla after its
capture BY our troops
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30


rIt is with feelings OF deep regret We
are called on TO record the death OF the
Rev. 4. Fl. LAMoN, Of West Baton Rouge
lie died at his residences on Friday morning
after very short illness. Mr.. LAMos, for
the past year has been discharging his du-
ties of Pastor to large congregation 10
West Baton Rouge, and occasionally Off
ciating in this city, as rector CT St. james
Episcopal Church. He was an anlable and
courteous gentleman-much beloved by a
large circle Of acqnaintances.
Al the time Of his death, MI. LAMoN,
was a candidate Tor Superintendent Of Pub
lie Education, in this State. 1t was hut a
few days ago that he was in our Office full
Of life, and bouyant with hope for She fIi-
ture--to day he will be consigned TO the
tomb.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

IA New Hampshire editor,
while travelling recently had his wal
let distracted from his pocket by an
adroit rascal. The thief was so dis
gusted with the result Of his exploit
that he returned the plumber by ex-
press with The following note
You miserable skunk, hears your
pocliit book, | don't keep no SIGH.
For a man dressed as you was TO 60
round with d yallit with nothing in it
but lot Of newspaper scraps, 9 ivory
tooth comb, too noospaper stamps, and
a pass from a ralerode direetur, is a
conference.-the impursition on the pub
lic.-As | hear your a editur. | re-
turn your trash. | never robs any
one but q gentleman. !"
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

Mn. SouLE.-,The Paris correspon-
dent Of the London News, writing up
on the Goth nit, says: :" NJ. soale, the
American Minister to the Court Of
Madrid. is still at Paris, and q very
extraordinary reason is assigned for
his prolonged stay. ! am assured, on
credible authority, that he is negotia-
ting or attempting to negotiate with
Queen CLristiana, for the purchase Of
Cuoa BY the American government.
He has had several interviews with
M. Drouyn de Lhuys, and is endeavor-
ing to gain his support to the project.
My informant does not think NJ. Soule
has any chance Of success.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30
WHAr THE FAILURE OF ONE CAP

WHAT THE FAILURE OF ONE CAP
rrALrsr WILL Do.---The St. Louis
Daily Democrat Of the 10Th says
eve understand that the failure Of
al well known Capitalist in New York,
and a large stakeholder in The Alton
and Chicago railroad, has compelled
the agents or directors 10 protest the
payment of the roads debts. The
freight bills Of the Dresden, Grand
Tower, and other New Orleans boats,
that have been engaged in transport
ing rails from ship board to Alton, arc
protested, much to the detriinent of
the carriers. We are also informed
that the property Of the road had been
attached by cteditafs. Boats now on
the way from below are heavily freigh-
ted with materials for The road
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30

"ALL IS FOR THE BEsT. DR..
johnson used to say that a habit of
looking at the best side ofevery event,
is better than thousand pounds a
year. Bishop Hall quantity remarks,
for every bad there might be worse,
and when a man breaks his leg, let
him be thankful that it was not his
neck.' When Fenelon's library was
On fire, God be praised" he exclaim-
Cd "that it is NOT the dwelling Of
some poor man. This is the true spir-
it Of submission-one of the most beau
tifll traits that can possess the human
heart. Resolve to see this world on
its sunny side, aud you have almost
half won the battle of Life at the OUT
set.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1853-10-30


ALL SAINTS DAr,-Next Tuesday
is the day on which the beautiful and
poetic custom Of decorating the tombs
Of departed friends, and relatives,
take place in al The Catholic coun-
tries. This solemn f6te is one calcu-
lated to produce The most pleasing
emotions : at the same time it reviyes
The memory Of the past, and calls up
the future teaching q solemn lesson
that we seek in vain to learn else
where All Saints Day seems to
have been appointed at a season, when
the flowers may for moment be
snatched from the frost Of winter, TO
adorn the sepulcher, and remind us
that they viii bloom again, and again;
reminding us in the most forcible Ian
guage Of enternity. .
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70 Wasstatf {rather quislcal
name) a lawyer IN Jersey, brought
suit some time ago, against the Cour-
Ter and En7uucy Of New York, for
defamation Of character and placed
the .damagcs7 at god round sum.
Shortly after the salt Gas commenced,
Wagstaf was arrested ard rot being
able to give bail, was thrown into
jail, for obtaining money under false
pretonces. The ediiorofthe Courier
and Enquirer has addressed note
to WagstaT, IN which he first synpa-
talzes with, and then assures him, that
lie will take no Unfair advantage OF
bis retirement from active persnits-
expressing The nope that be may soon
be agasn ut aberly 10 prosecute bis
case for damages, BY defamation CT
character.
We Zee that master John q.
O'Hea one Of the editors of the Young
American, Published at Plaqueu;- !.
~klI
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-10-07
Stone.Tree.

2 Thsre is tree in Mexico called the ehyo,l I
2 very fine wood which according TO a
writer in the National fnteiA9ehetS wv D.
Porter,) becomes petriied afier being cut,
ina very few years, whether left in open
air or buried. From this timber houses
could be built that would in a few years
become fire proof, and last as longas those
built of stone. The wood, in green state,
A easily worked; it Is used in building
warts, fronts, &C.. and would be very good
as railway-sleepers, or for plank-road
stringers The Pacific (SG1 FrGDciscO
pgpeT.)
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-10-07


VI shaIIbe entitled 10 the benefit Of chapte
AZ eg one hundred and seyenty-fve Of the re
vised staiutes until he shall have beer
A,A Imprisoned under such commitment sixtJ
w' dis. In all cases under this act ii
,,- which the punishment on the first con.
victiOn is thirty days Imprisonment, for
81 the second and every subsequent convic-
,Cad ton thirty days additional imprisonment
shall be imposed And penalties or for
FIXTURES, the recovery Of which is not
.s otherwise provided for in this act or that
a. 70 which tits additional, may be recover
, cd by complaint or indictment In any
court proper to try the same. II any
mayor, alderman, selectman or assessor
shall endorse bis approval of the suit
upon any writ issued pursuant to the
provisions Of any section Of this act or
that to which It is additional, in which
a. his city, town or plantation is interested,
the defendant. if he prevail in such
suit, shall recover no costs. All bonds
and recognzances given by TIE appel
lants shall be to the State Of Maine,
except as otherwise provided in this and
said act. All the provisions Of the fifth,
seventh, ninth, tenth, sixteenth and
seventeenth sections of the act to which
this is additional, shall apply to this act.
In all cases of appeal from the judgment
OF Judge of municipal or police court
or Justice of the peace, the appellant, ifl
convicted BY the jury, shall be sentenced |
to pay and suffer the same fines, penal |
ties, and Imprisonment which might bo |
awarded against him, by such Judge or
justice with additional costs. All com. \
plants 10 be made under this act or that I
towhich it is additional, may be made by N
three persons, resident in the county. |
who are competent TO be witnesses in \
civil suits. The word plantation in this 4
and said act shall apply to and include
plantations organized for election pur- 4
poses, as well as other plantations, All 4
that part of the sixth section of the act II
10 which this is additional, which directs H
different sentence in the case of a con- Il
viction before jury, from that provided i
Hpon conviction before a municipal or II
police court or justice of the peace for
The same ofense. And also SO much of 4
sald sixth section as provides that in
cases of an appeal, the appellant shall,
before such appeal be allowed, recog- H
nlze in the sum Of one hundred dollars II
with two good and sufficient sureties,
to prosecute his appeal, and to pay ali Il
costs, fues and penalties that may be
awarded against him, is hereby repealed,
and if any person shall claim an ap-
peal as specified in said section, the
Judge or justice shall grant his appeal,
and order him to recognize in the sum
Of one hundred dollars, with sufficient
sureties, for his appearance, and for
prosecuting his appeal, and he shall
also give a bond as therein provided \
Sections eleven, twelve, thirteen, four.
teen and fifteen of the act to which this \
is additional are hereby repealed, saving i
all suits pending, and all rights acquired /
under the same, and all acts and parts
OF acts inconsistent with this act are
hereby repealed, H
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-10-07

~Wecopy, the following editorial
from late number of the "New York
Recorder, "an infential journal devoted
to the interest of the Baptist denomi-
nation Of Christians.
With such mighty aid as is now
given by the publications of almost
all christian denominations, and en-
lightment of the public mind on the
subject of prohibition, must proceed
rapidly and the triumph of our cause
soon be universal.
The Maine Law.
The Legislature of New.York
having refused to enact the Maine
Law. the friends of temperance in
this State have decided to make this
question the main issue at the fail
elections. This is as it should be. A
more important issue than this was
never madein this State, for All the
leading intrests of society are affected
by the evil sought to be remedied
The picture of the ruin produced
BY the use of intoxicating drinks has
been too often drawn to need to he re-
painted here. Every side of the sub.
.Ject has been presented in the clear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-25

they receive the most and sacred pledge Of stand
ing Ainng for the future upon their rocky
platform They will oIer the nomination to Alderman
fggleston Alderman Davidson, General Gansevoort or
Alderman Carey either Of whom would fill the eice with
ability. The Common Council ia now strongly demo.
cratic but the conceded neompetency OF two OF
the ineuIDers will change probably At the en-
suing election, but If not then certainly year nence
IL If the whole country was on the wing me
travel through this city in direction exceeds any
thing known Our hotels cannot accommodate tner
guests within fifty per cent Of the number requiring
quarters Every train and steamer that ar
rves or departs filed to their utmost capa ;ty The
Central and Hudson River roads each with its dozen daily
trains both ways find it difficult TO procure and loco
motives sufficient convey the people Gentlemen direc
TORS will please hurry that double track through from
Buffalo to the city Of New Yors because the river road
mus he into the consolidation during the next
sion of the Legislature.
our wbarves and piers are exhibiting more activity
than before The basin and river filed with
canal river and coast wise vesse engaged in varie
IS OF traffic. The lumber trade exceeds in amount
and quality, any other district The country, and the
accommodations for IL udng for miles above the
limits of the city The aggregate Of tolls made at the
close Of the season, wll exhibit statement which will
astonish the dealers themselves The Albany lum
Der market taking all the various grades and qualities is
perhaps not exceeded in the country.
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tween the ladies' cabin and the captains Once WIN
nsst discovered IT. IL was sort Of trembling end aGa
tion believe there Ia less trembling snd agsa
n oosts when the machinery 10 In notion discsvessa
the heat about the time, mostly In the gangvsys
ana passage ways, fore and aft don't know who're ~
boilers are the heat greater in the forward part q
gar gways don't knew whore the kitchen L.; I nsvg
noticed heat In the gangways of other vessels.
QIIo you suppose you would have noticed 1t In thak
vessel II IT had not been buSnsd9 Al discovered b.
fore she bursed the heat very suocatine snd
she uld have remembered 1t II the boat had not been
burned
deer attracted my attention.
To Mr.. Wheaton, mean to swear that noticed srs>k
shaking of the Henry Clay, which did not il the Ksn-
DEER frightened by the shaking of the boat fer
other reasons it about IL O'Clock when began .
discover the heat and the shaking Of the boat did
mention II to any Of the officers Of the boat could ~
recognise any that hurrying ut the lan6ing1
if were Low; came to the conclusion they
hurryng f ON what saw, but did not hear axy
other command to board cept at Hud on; sx
pected TO get into New York that day at about O'clock
should think the fire took place at 2a O'Clock, but
don't know.
To Mr. McMahon-I was standing in the stsrboard gang
Of the main deck forward Of mdshps, when the IRE
took place. don't know how long had been ProMeasA
ing; when the fire broke out went forward had not
been down in the a Groom that day went forward
when first discovered the fire.
Cross examined by Mr. JOdanl did not sec the crate
over the boiler there several thu for
ward gangway when heard the alarm could not eay
which OF theclficers particularly anxious At the
landngs considered them officers, because they were
Con manding those took the freight; when say
officers mean those that OBLIGATED the landings;
don't think mean to include those who put out the
pank 40 officers; can't repeat what orders we're given
but think orders given; can't positively
that there any freight taken at any OF tue Lad
ings, but ! think there was; the gangway plank was
thrown out and taken IN observed nothing but what
Mr. Jordan.-I thank you, sir.
Adjourned till 10 O'Clock, Tuesday morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-25
Our Orange County Correspondence.

GOSHEN, ORANGE COUNTY, oct. ~, 1883.
Nctioqol Democratic Indignation a9ains the Spo Cltn-
.Taiee Bronson named for neat GotsrTIor
democratic County Convention was this day held at
this place Upon the receipt of your paper tatng that
the Hon. Greene Bronson dismissed there WAS one
general feeling Of disgust expressed towards the cabinet
for the of this honest and upright The
following resolution offered by John j. Morren, Esq
OF Newburg, and unanimously adopted
sResolved That consider the dismissal Of the Hon
Greene c. from the Office of Collector Of the Port OF
New York at this time Interference with the politics Of
this state and outrage upon honest and
and the democracy Of New York il TO their
dignity and integrity TO sustain Mr. Bronson in his
course and uphold the principles avowed 10 his :tter
secretary Guthrie by eleyang him to the highest of
their gift and therefore name him as the next
candds te for GO, ernor of this State"
The war goes brsvely i. 9.