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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01
96,O17,735 sI72.322.474 $76.3o4,73

S96,ol7,735 $l72 .322.474 SIG .3O4 ,739
BY the above appears that the excess of the coin
age IN the country for The five years was $4,000 739
In the year 1882 the coinage of gold in Great Britain
was S45 81 ,587. In the United States S53.747l87
Excess in favor of the United States Sl4564 500.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01

LUsUs NATURE.-A negro woman in Bowling
Green, XIV, was delivered few days sir 'of par
Of twins one of whom was perfectly white and the
other pure African.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01
FREIGEiTS

wilmington Bunk ISates Of Exchange.
Baltimore. per tprem. Philadelphia per ct. prem
New York,.& virgnia...
Boston, GO sc Charleston,..l 6 g
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01

sIa "ee Mann in & recent lecture on Victoria, s
NJ, a saIq 1t might perhaps be worth while to in
Any, "hat period in history, or in what paroXysm
s,n 'a'nce and Self-esteem, mere speck on the
Mt,, III island not half so large as some of our
MI came to be called . Great Baitain. The
IA, s .Siand might be sunk in our fresh-water
"i'hout at all obstructing navigation.
h73 tuect Of the money stringency at N York, the
PIMA Ledger understands has been already
as rgeFmand large orders for foreign goods. par
6ct y Tor Continental fabrics; but great many
Az were expected will be limited, or withheld by
&1,S 'Se which has occurred in regard to none
tRs8ist In the English papers, curious anecdote
&g "6ton, quoted from the new Quarterly Re-
a, hume Years since the Duke was sitting at his
d an, l'0le when the door opened, and without
mos uncement, in stalked figure of singularly
tet 3D.. Who're you'll asked the Duke, in his
3aon. manner, looking up. without the change
pa, ",,g1HGaince, upon the intruder. i am Apoll-
h' Ina wnat do you want? q Il am sent to Kill
eqt INT All me--very odd y Il am Apollyon, and
am MY you to death. Blged to do it to-day g
gni5o .old the day or the hour, but | must dc
e$eg i ettar, Very inconvenient-very busy-greaI
>rTsIS TO Whitehall again, and write me
with h. h De ready for YOU And the Duke went
aaIlvr >" correspondence. The maniac, appalled,
@kel A.. ny the stern and unmoyable old man
Min Ran III the room; and in half an hour he wa:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01
SPRING STYLE

SPRING STYLE fEea
nF Gents Black Dress Hats, open at the r
" Hat Store, No L. Granite Row, Front ST. Pease ~
call and examine them. c. MYERS, HITTER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01

(1HEESE.-50 boxes rich Cheese in fine order, for sale
Oby FREEMAN HOUSTON.
NE Regular Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
i Wilmington and Topsai Sound Plank Road Company,
will be held Wilmington the I'd Monday of April
JAMES G.. SWAMI, Sec'ty. & Treasr.
March 3lst, -[l76-w&dl Com. s. Her copy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SALE

THE subscriber having taken out special letters of dmin
istration upon the Estate of JOHN TEDRMANN, decd,
will offer public SALE Thursday, April It'll, 1852 at
late residence of the decd all the perishabe property
belonging to said Estate. JACOB VESSEL, Admir-
March 30 1883 l75-2t-30-lt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01
SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK.
It Homo Amin, under Mozart Hall. EronI st

TOHN Kyle has just received large ant
y stock 81 French, English, Irish, Italian,
rican DRY GOODS, which, having selected
est care, he is determined to offer 1T unusual
Among which may be found
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01

NTULLETS AND BLUE FlSH.-4O bbls large fish. and
wi IN fine order for sale by
March % . FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-04-01

VTTHISKEY.-I0O bbls. Cincinnati Hectifed Whiskey,
w just received and for sale by
March %. FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
New A6pertlsem ents
Notice to Contractors.

Sailed Proposals for the construction Of
the Baton Rouge Prison, will be received
by the undersigned commissioners until
IL o'clock Of the 18th day Of July 1883, and
will be opened on that day.
The Prison will be constructed agfeea-
bic to the plan adopted by the Police Jury
on the 27th of June. The plan and specif-
cations can be seen atthe office of the Com
ct, to which reference is made for more ac-
curate information. A copy Of the specif-
cations will be furnished to the contractors
to which they will be required to adhere
strictly; for this end the commissioners
were appointed, who will see that the work
executed, ard the materials used are in
strict conformity to the terms and specifl :
cations of the contract.
TIE contractor will be required to com.
plete the building in ninty days from the
closing OF the contract.
Ifrequred three thousand dollars will be
maid when the work is commenced and
ffty 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 Tor
the faithful fulflment 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. KLEINPETER.
F. ARBOUR.
July std.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

The June term Of the Criminal
Court at Washington commenced on
the Goth, and on the 2lst Messrs.
Bradley and Carlisle, the Counsel of
John Charles Gradiner Esqr., in
dicted for forgery, attempted to have
his case taken up, but failed, the
Counsel for the Government stating
that another Commission had been
sent out to Mexico. The Council for
the defence intinated that they would
send out Commission also.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
EIhe Meeting that was to hav

Eg-The Meeting that was to have
taken place at the Town Hall on Sat
urday last was a failure of course.
The meeting was called through this
paper, and its object was to get togeth-
er sufficient number of the citizens
to decide what should be done with
the grave yard money. Neither "Tabi-
tha," nor "Citizen," nor Justice" nor
Pro Bon Publico, appeared, to aid the
council with the light of their coun-
tenances. Whereupon it was resolved
unanimously, by and with the advise
and consent Of the Treasurer, that the
funds be drawn from the hands of w.
S. Pike, Esq, and special deposite
Of the same, made in the Branch Of
the La. State Bank to be called the
grave yard money. On calculating
the interest It was found that the sum
Of $4,000 had accumulated. We
would call "a Cgtseens" attention to
the fact that henceforth it draws no
interest. As "a Citizen and Miss
"Iabitha" and others, have made so
much fuss about the fund, and as their
consent was not obtained to place it at
interest, we think that s24O cannot be
claimed as part of the fund.
If the parties are willing to make
voluntary peace offering of it, very
good; if not we shall contend that it
be appropriated to the purchase of
brass stall, to stand on the principal
statue in the market, as an everlasting
monument of the virtues of the best
looking man in this great city.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
JOlin M. Davies, Jones IL Co
104 and 100
WILLIAM ST., COR. JOHN. N. T..

TMPORTERS Of Gentlemen's Furnishing
L Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Sus enders,
Cravats, Scarfs, nc, selected in France,
England, AID Germany, by one Of the firm
resident in Europe, which ensures TO pur-
chasers the newest and most desirable
good in the line; ako, manufacturers of
the celebrated Patent Shirts. Stocks and
Ties o! every description. Purchasers will
find the stocs well worthy their attention.
July |. 1mo.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
Printers COnventi%

At Il o'clock Monday the 18th inst,
this body assembled in the Judiciary
Committee room at the Capitol and
organized by selecting GEO. A. PIKE,
Chairman, and JAS. +. BLAcKMAN,
Secretary.
The Chairman briefly stated the
object of the meeting-to establish
a union Of the press in Louisiana-'o
encourage good fellowship and to
unite the craft into an association for
mutual protection and benefit. 10
accomplish this object it was on mo-
ton Of w. r. Adams, Esqr, Resolv-
ed "That this association be called
The Louisiana Press Union with annu-
afmeetings, to take place on the 22nd
II February at the StatesCapitol. A
pertinent organization was deemed
necessary and George A. Pike was
elected President and j. L. Black
man, and p. NJ Hatch were elected
corresponding Secretaries, and A. 2.
Converse Treasurer. On motion oil
Mr.. Blackman it was resolved, that the
editorial corpse of East and West
Baton Rouge, constitut joint Com
mittee to prepare an address to the
Editors, and Printers in the State Of
I louisiana, on the subject ofthe Press
UNION, and also to prepare resolu'
tions to be submitted in circular form
which resolutions If sancfioned Fl By ! 70:
majority Of the Editors and Printer,
in the State shall govern the fraterni
ty until the next annual meeting.
On motion of T. b. r. Hatch tht
meeting adjourned.
GEO. A. PIKE, Pres't.
J. +. BLAcKMAa, Sec'y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
BARON RoUGE, 2Sth Jul


Louisiana Institute for the Deaf, and I
Dumb, and the Blind.
Baron RoUeE, 2Sth June. 1853.
Sealed proposals will be received until
Wednesday, the fifth Gay of August 1883,
for the necessary Brick work and Carpen-
tiers work, in the erection of the buildings
for this institution at Baton Rouge and
Tor the materials for same. Proposals will
tie received for furnishing all materials for
the Brick work, and erecting the same
Proposals are invited for the performance
of the Brick work alone. Proposals are
invited for the delivery Of the Brick, Lime
and Sand together, or for the delivery Of
either Brick, Lime or Sand separately
Proposals are invited for furnishing the
required lumber in whole or in part
Proposals are invited for the Carpenters
work, in whole or in part.
The Lumber at present required consists
only Of the floor and ceeling Joice, the raj
tiers, girders, and studding lumber. for the
door and window frames, and the sbeating
for the Roof The present design oi the
administrators is to erect the building and
have il under cover without finishing the
inside. For this purpose, the amount OF
Lumber, which they now propose to con-
tract for, will be about 100000 feet; the
quantity Of Brick, about 100000 Con
tractors will be required to give satisfac-
tory security for the performance OF the
work as well as for the delivery OF mater
ials. Plans, specifications, and drawings OF
the Brick and Carpenters work, as well
as the bill of lumber, and synopsis Of
the covenants and agreements to be entered
into by the contractors, may be seen at the
Office Of w. S. Pike. Baton Rouge, to whom
all proposals will be addressed.
nvThe New Orleans Daily Picayune,
Delta and True Delta, will please copy once
a week. for four weeks. The Natchcz Free
Trader, vicksburg Wing, and Baton Rouge
.Advocats will also insert for one month once
a week. june 30 limo.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
July std.
planl, Road Notice
Office Of the Baton Rouge and Clinton |

Plank Road Company.
Sealed proposals will be received until
Wednesday, July 9th 1853, for clearing of
the road, of all Instructions, from Cypress
Bayou to Olive Branch, so as to make it
forty-five 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 given
price per mile-running measure.
Bv order of the Board.
ALFRED SHOPPERS, Secretary.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05


Ed. Comet WITH accept the
warmest thanks Of "Fillibuster." for
the tender of its columns, to discuss
and vindicate the conduct, and motives
which actuated Americans in their
endeavors to aid the oppressed Gu
bans to extricate themselves from the
CALLING yoke of Spanish corruption
and despotism. | am gratifed to
learn that you are willing to exhonor-
ate those gallant men who 50 promptly
ard cordially, rushed to the rescue of
the Cubans, when they believed that
the day had come when the people Of
that Gem of the Sea-" could sever
the chains of the oppressor, and there
by disenthrall themselves and estab-
lish Republican institutions. Bywhat
evidence or reasoning do you condemn
those who raised the necess;!! means,
for that expedition Why do you
proclaim to the world, that, their
only desire was that when the object
should be accomplished, they would
reap the rich harvest. Can you be-
lieve that Americans could be actua-
ted and governed by such base and
sordid desires towards an oppressed
and enslaved people Sorry would |
be to find Americans whose every i'm
pulse would be plumber and robbery.
All are in some way duped, governed
W self interest, and had that expedi-
ton been attended with the success
which all patriots desired, all who par
ticipated would have derived some
benefit or some future advantage
But allow me, in conclusion to say
that | believe that all who aided and
participated-in that unfortunate expe-
dition were actuated by higher and
nobler motives than plumber and self
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, that they were infu-
enced by that spirit which is deeply
implanted in every patriotic American
citizen that love of Republican insti-
tutions, which prompts them to ever
offer willing heart and a ready arm
to those who are struggling to break
the chains of Ne oppressor, and would
by then aid, become bright and shi-
ming star in this contest.
Respectfully,
FILLIBUSTER.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
rThe Rhode Island LepislatU,

UThe Rhode Island Legislature
adjourned on the 18th inst, after a
session of four days An act was
passed prohibiting the issue Of frac-
tional bills after the first of Septem-
Der. The proposition to enlarge this
suffrage for the election of delegatee
to the convention failed il caucus.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

was thrown upon the palpltating hearts
Of the million, anxious to give vent to
ebulitions Of patriotism on the nations
birthday. Food for the mind was
prepared, as well as food for the body
places in this section were be-
decked in holiday apparel, and we
have NO doubt that many people else
where have done. as did the worthy
denizens of this vacinity. How many
Young and bouyant hearts throbbed at
the appearance of the next cloud,
there is no figures to calculate-young
Gents looked forward to Me day, and
young Misses prepared for its approach
with all the fine dress and the 1eao-
ga.cs, with which beauty will ever
adorn itself.
The old man looked forward to see
49,
the sun Of another glorious Fourth, but
alas, it did not cone--or if it did, 1t
was SO enveloped in fog and mist as
to throw blighting mildew on the
prospect. How is it, and why is 1t
that the AImanacs do not arrange this
matter? Why is itthat dies nan the
fast days, and the glorious anniversa-
rics Of the Saints and martyrs are not
provided for.
Must we say that the great powers
that are, are not provided with a
programme of the great days, in the
worlds calendar? We are reluctant
" forced to admit the bare possibility.
We are naturally inclined to trust too
much in Providence-the weather.
the GOOD morals ofthe community and
the nature Of things is too often re-
ferred to, man must help himself In
everything that is needful to his hap
piness-and if he does not get up and
put himself to work, he may bawl for
assistance until bis lungs wear out
and lSSttIeap q Fo Ml s. Sp JHy me urrt
day of American Independence and
what does the heretage consist off,
Look about and see. Are we not
slaves in fact to every species Of vice
and immortality! Is not the fair face
of Heaven disgraced by the dark deeds
of man when the curtain of night is
hung over us? Is the world what it
seems to be? No, it is anything else,
each man wears mask and is not
! what he seems. Vice and immortality
is made public patronage. There is no
/ excuse for it, the world has light
enough, and the whole race Of man
might be Independent, and enjoy the
blessings of liberty, but the reverse IS
the true picture. We are slaves and
the title Of independence is mockery.
IF we do not belong to one another,
we are bound by the strongest ties Of
vice and intemperance. Show me an
honest man nowadays, and fifty "bet-
ter" stand about him ready to assassi-
nate him, and rife his breeches peck
cts.
What is good in reference to the
individual, holds with equal force to
nations. The powers of Europe, gain
strength to exterminate other powers
and the liberty loving republic looks
with a rapacious eye to the acquisition
of territory by the force of arms
What powerful engine of christian
dom alone, were united for peace
and good WILL" instead of private and
pecuniary benefit Then would we
growl at the world no more-until
which time we must sign ourself the
favorite signature of famous politi-
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

RIVE are authorized to announce AU-
GUSTiN DUPLANTIER as candidate
for Auditor Of Public Accounts for the
State of Louisiana. Subject to decision Of
the Democratic Convention.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

From an analysis Of the occupations
of the New Hampshire Legislature,
when they are at home . it appears
that the farmers have majority in
the House. They number 1872 There
are 10 traders, - lawyers, 9 manufac-
turers, 7 carpenters, 6 machinists, 4
physicians, 3 land surveyors, ect.
The President of the Senate is prin-
ter, and Governor Martin is a physi-
clan. From the large number OF
--------,---1 r---r cot e.r 4-s---iss
haying season this year, the Concord
Patraot deduces the hope Of a speedy
adjournment.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

~We are authorised to announces
CHAS. r. GRENEAUX, as candidate
for the Office of State Treasurer subject to
the decision Of o convention.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
~ On going to press Saturday

10 On going to press Saturday
evening a notice from one OF the CON-
mite of arrangements for the Plank
road celebration, came too late for In
sertion. We were sorry to learn
there from, that the barbecue would
be postponed until Thursday. This
is very unfortunate. The bills. for
anything Of this sort, should always
say mo 'postponement on account OF
the weather. Though we hope that
the turn out on Thursday will be good,
we fear that it will not. -
THE FoLrEs OF GREAT Men,
Tycho Brahe, the astronomer, changed
co,or, and his legs shook under him
at the sight of a fox or hare. Dr.
johnson would never enter a room
with his left foot foremost. If by
mistake it did get in first, he would
step back and place his right foot FORE
most. ,Jnlius Caesar was almost con-
vulsed by the sound of thunder, and
always wanted to get in a cellar, or
under ground, to escape the dreadful
| noise. To Queen Elizabeth the simple
word "death" was full Of horrors.
Even Talleyrand trembled and chang
ed color on hearing the word pronounc-
ed. Marshal SAKE. who met and over.
threw opposing armies, fled and scream
ed in terror at the sight Of a cat. Pc
ter the Great could never be peasua-
ded to cross bridge and though he
tried to master the terror, he failed to
do 50. Whenever he set foot on one
he would shrek out in distress and
agony. Byron would never help any
one to salt at the table. nor would he
be helped to any himself. If any Of
the article happened to be spilled OF
the table, he would jump up and leave
his meal unfinished.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

~ We are authorized to announce H..
VI. PIERCE as candidate for Assessor Of
this Parish
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

Dir. and Mrs. Parren left Memphis,
where they have been playing sue
cessful engagement, for Louisville,
Cincinnati and the Northern cities,
to fill professional engagements.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05

az. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the authorized agent for this
paper in the cities of Boston, New York, and
Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to take
advertisements and subscriptions at the rate
required by US. His receipts viii be regarded
as payments. His offices are--BosTos, Scol-
LAYS Buildings; NEW YORK, Tribune Bull
dings; PmLADKLpHrA, N. w. corner Third
and Chestnut streets.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-07-05
Sealed Proposals.

Office Of Board Of administrators Of the
Louisiana Institute for the Deaf, and
Dumb, and the Blind.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-09-24

40 t~it-rlANOS ANn MFIuntnN~ -WOUACr WtTF.a
ANh b-.a4Tny N-s Nors trr s-rst Nsi- Plaisirr and
lHIuF ri" ls'Hf|'rUuf HI. |r fHru1r
I''in.nt Awrt11 arifar-r.ar 'F t ssfr1tsJ 4. .
z I..FH NU..f.Ts aud .. i1r-ri che bale
fHr iUnInHui Nu N.ft UHr UI H beet assorted
tgu'ivc catf7rues boz Au.r, Wholesale ar1 retail II,N.
FHrrT Gilbert Cr q. I.rf.t wt.' gr.uar sfa'ra and
Metallic irfmtlof rr.R.r rv.r 1ri f rr. ioIs tn
others rtuuftcur.d r.I.r 1rI tHftsFc Plan
N A'.... sHp.r. 81. any lu usr, truE ture ie
equal compartment. WTr. u.rF1.rI t.itfrs ani Nat.sI
r'truusnts 0 au knl Dealers, Ttsttr aud seainafe
VII,J 40 th. I,stst If.rts
HORACE wArFrs, ss3 Hroaiuay.
The HuiN AE.ut flf e. Gilbert Co.'S r.tnar.
" ~ Az extensive stock of >, f'rli Ff4rs hirsys
hand 40 great prices from 49, sl5' r-,. stbnt
rnoi irnHn, tnl uUbfuF alto tH N Do a, u1u
having One Instrument sent 60 ct, that viii challenge a coo
parison f'r iIi.f aui gH"'IfH.
T. CItrrEt Co. igr f'e or-qsrs erftr }fr r-f.rt r-
Nerc 81 Fii O. slIg o. lu'i rf lfr Eftrfs nrl rrt
0ftf. .Hef tsit-sn
NTcCtNE, HAskttL a CO.-LA pfES' FURNISHING
AvA hOghS, 629 B-ordroY Nfc iort-Every deseripuor
u adcs wardrobe and Chitsus Clothing Hcufthcd Lnsns
reoy made ard made 10 order cr private taes Hotels hip
ant steamers.
UFRNTY NcCTNE. JANIS n ulsKETL
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