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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-11-04
FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk & Fancy Goods,
W n PHIL PS.

w. u. T. III L II IL j. i y,
Coner of Lafayette and Church Streets
Opposite Harvey House,
nAS now in store and will be receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadei-
phia a full stock of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have all been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence of
the increasing demands of his trade, his
stock will, this season embrace larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before /;
he would beg leave to call particular atten-
ton to his stock Of ladies' DRESS GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance OF design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. CONSISTING IN PART OF:
Rich brocadc and glace silks Of the new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks and Saline de chimes; Prin-
ted and embroidered cashmerss, and de lai-
mes in robes; Rich printed cashmere d'ecos-
Sc and satin reps; White and colored en-
broidered crepes for party dresses; Rase
silks. French and Scotch plaids French
and English prints; white goods of all dcs-
criptions. together with general assort-
ment of goods adapted to fine trade, all OF
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal Of doing, as
| would be done by, hope to continue to
merit the confidence which has been 80 Ii.
berally bestowed upon me.
octi5 9-v. w. D. PHILLIPS.
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M F. DIG A l..
DOCTOR BEACH'S PREPARATIONS
S:}T!y1:E5Sy
AMI E!;i5| RE-

A certain, etiectual and prompt remedy Tor
DiarrhGa, Dysentery, Cholera, Cholera
Morbus, and other diseases of the stomach
and bowels. it has been used by great NUM-
bers of persons with the highest satisfaction,
and physicians themselves have pronounced
it one of the most valuable remedies known
as it positively cures the diseases for which
it is recommended. Uy-Sold by all the
principal Druggists in the United States
BEACH's BREAST LINAMENr.-hn excel
lent remedy for any disease of the Lungs or
Breast, such as Pain in the Breast, Splitting
of Blood, Night Sweats. Cough, Oppression
in Breathing or any difiicultc about the
Chest, etc. This remedy, without doubt,
produces more permanent benefit in Disease
of the Lungs than any remedy thai can be
used. TO persons that are any way ptedls-
posed to Lung Disease, either by the .orr-
alton of the chests or hereditary, can prev
ent entirely an attack of the disease, aud al
ways enjoys good health by using freely q.
this Linament according to diIecjone
BEAcH's FERRuGlNoUs ToNfc - cer-
tain remedy for Chills and Fever, neger
known to fail, and als' prevent return OF
the disease.
BEAcus RHEuMATIC CoMroUND.-Nercr
fails 10 give relief in less than twenty-iom
hours.
BEAcu's SroMAcHrvE BITTERs.-This is
an excellent article that has been long sought
for, viz, prophylactic or preventive of
Chills and Fever, and all Autumnal Fevers
To persons living, or having business, even
for short period, in low, marshy districts,
the Bitters are Invaluable for,persons using
them will never be troubled with Chills and
Fever. at the same time they correct the
secret:ons. give tone to the stomach, i'm
prove digestion, restores the appetite, cures
dyspepsia and Jaundice, and gives health
and vigor to the general system.
rFor the above remedies we publish
no certificates of extraordinary cures per-
formed by them. We will say this much,
they are all that they are represented to be.
They are remedies that we have used in
our practice for years with TIE most salts
| factory rssults. The great demand for these
remedies alone has induced us to put them
up in a manner that they can be reached by
address D- Prepared and sold by f. d.
BEACH, NJ. n, Chimst and Apo
thccary, cor, of Charter and Gus
to mhouse street, New Orleans
TWM. BOGEL, A gent for Baton Rouge
La, Lafayette street. Janl2-y.
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CITY EMPORIUM.
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
w. y. PHILLIPS,

CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND CHURCH SITS.
THERE rs NOAUCTION GOODS IN
i my establishment. Nor do propose
to "sell for cost and "less than cost" Ny
goods are well selected and contain all the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser in the New
York and Philadelphia markets. have
no article that has been forced into market
under the hammer an account Of change in
fashion, or damage The public may feel
satisfied that what they purchase of m" is
new and fashionable | do not profess to
be in competition with the vendors OF
CHEAP Goods" do however pretend to
sell as cheap as any retail House of stand
ing IN tne UHiv". If you DO not think so
call and see. octl5Iv
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s. f. BLANCHARD,
WHOLESALE AN d RETAIL DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.

WHOLESALE A d RETAIL DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Corner of Third a,,d Contention Sts.,
T TENDER MY THANKS TO my numer-
l. numerous friends and customers for
their liberal patronage, and would state, that
intend to merit still greater patronage.
by keeping on hand at all times a large and
well selected stock and by. selling on such
terms, that it will be an in( cement for pur-
chasers to call on me.
Mn Stock consists of the foiio,cing articles
5000 lbs Stagg and Shay's and Dufficld Su-
gar cured hams; 1000 do plain hams 1000
do shoulders 2OOe sides; 1000 lbs choice
dried beef, 100 barrels mess Pork, 10 do of
prime Leaf Lard, so Kegs do do do, 10 bbls
No Mackerel 10 No do. so barrels fresh
Flour, 20 boxes Buckwheat, 10 hhds prime
sugar, 20 bbfs loaf and crus.lfd sugar, so
boxes star candles, 20 do sperm do so box
es No. |, soap, 30 do fine Toilet, 9 do Cas-
tile soap, 10 Kegs fresh butter, 4 kegs gosh
en- do 100 lbs fresh Cheese, s boxes fresh
pine apple do 10 lbs sugar crackers, 10
Boston do and 10 butter do Tiesces of
Rice, 10 boxes Mac 4 Macs Tobacco, do
honey dew do. 10 do best Cavendish 10. 10
do smoking do. 10 DO cigars, Regalias.
Liquors, pickles, Ale, Porter. Cider, Pre-
serves, candies, so bags coffee; 20 chest Tea.
ALSO, A LARGE STOCK oE SHELF GOODS.
HARDWARE, CROCKERY, TT N
Ware, Willow-war woodward, &c. All
of which will be sold at small advance.
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Gum Drops.

TUST received IS lbs Gum Arabic Drops.
y Tolan Lozengers, French Jugube and
Li0uorize Paste, Acidulated Drops OF all
favois; Spruce Gum, refined Calabra Liq-
uorice oct. bv WIN. BoGEL.
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PROVISIONS
NV PRE9ENT aTOCK

NV PRESENT STOCK.
For the information Of Families and others,
give below summary Of such articles Of
GROCERIES PRODUCE, DC.
I now have on hand Brown Sugar, Fair
to Choice, Crushed, Coverings Philadel-
mia. Pulverised do do Double Loaf do do,
Small Loaf st. James Refinery, Coffee,
Choice Rio and old Java, RICE, Louisiana
and Carolina; TEA's, Imperial, Gunpowder,
Young Hyson, Black, &c, &c.
PICKLES, quarts and half Gallons; SPICES,
Ginger, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mus
tard and Pepper; FISH, Sardines, Herring,
Goldfish, Mackerel in barrels, quarters and
Kits OIL, Olive and Lamp Oil; WINES,
Champaign and Claret, Champaign Cider,
in bottles; MAoARoNI ard Vermicelli; At
moNps, Raisins, Tomato and Pepper Cat.
sup; Goshen and Western Butter; Wester-
reserve Cheese: BEEF TONGUES, Sun
gar Crac kers, Butter. BiscuIr, Soda Biscuit,
Pilot bread. BUCKWHEAT,
Onions, Potatoes, Lady Peas, Crowders,
Soap Candles, Starch, Salt, Flour, ST. Louis
and Ohio; Lard, Shoulders, Clear sides, Su-
gar cured Hams; Vinegar, Saleratus. Soda,
Wrapping Paper, Brooms, Tobacco, Well
Buckets, Water Buckets. Cotton X French
Irvine, Baskets, Wash Boards, Sleeves,
Clothes and Plow Lines, Cigars, Fir.
Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder, Shot,
Caps, Bar Lead, Nails; Whiskey, barrels and
halves, common, extra Old Ryeand Monon-
gahala, New York Brandy and Gin, Com
mon and Fine, Cement, Platter Paris, Sand.
PIasterers Hair, Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran, &c.
The greater portion OF the above articles
can be purchased at retail and near all by
the package or quantity. My facilities for
buying are Of the best and for the CASH,
am in market with any mar or any house
my store will always be found open until
O'Clock at night.
oct lily JOSHUA BEAL
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CHOICE WINES K LTQUORS-l00

CHOICE WINES 4 LTQUORS-lo0
gallons of best quality French Brandy; 1875
gallons Of Old Pavilion so gallons Sazarac
Brandy; 10 Casks Common do; 80 boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old krctitl-
ed Whiskey; SO gallons Jamaca Rum 60
gallons Holland Gin. Also, great variety
Of fine liquors and cordials for sale by
iuly 26-ly :. +. BLANCHARD,
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To Families

DUCKWHEAT for sale in any quantity
ID say from Ten Cents worth upwards
Golden Syrup and fine Moasses do.
ian15-v SHUA BEAL.
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JUST received a small lot Of the pure
y unadulterated Kentucky Mustard lol
sale at retail in packages of quarter, hall
and whole pounds. JOSHUA BEAL.
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GENERAL AGENCY.
GEORGE A.. PINE. GEORGE p. BRiANT.
GEORGE A. PIKE IL Co.,
HSonov,.n A non "a Ration IkOugcs

General Agents, BATON Rouge.
We will attend promptly TO the collection
Of all claims entrusted 10 us, either against
the State, or individuals residing in the par
Mhss Of East, or West Baton Rouge.
The libe,al patronage we have met with,
On General Agents; has not only enabled us
to increase our facilities for the transaction
Of business, but also to GREATLY REDUCE
our former rates Of COMMISSION.
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State, will now be as follows:
On sums under 500 3 per cent.
do 500 and not over $3.50, 2 per cent
do $3.50 and not over $500, II
do $500 and not over $1,000
do $1,000 do. do. $500,
DO $500 do do $4,000,
Rates or EXCHANGE ON NEW ORLEANS.
On sums from $40, to $3.50, l-2 pr. ct.
do do. do. $3.50, to $500, Ia do.
do do. do. $500, to $4,000, Is do.
~ Information given Gratis. Address
etters post paid, to GEoRGL A. PIKE &co'
NAV sy. Generd AGENTS,
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Pour Grand ct Petit Jurc, $4,000 90
I" Jugc de Paix eft Constables, 1000 90
Z" Indigents 1000 90
:" e de la Corporation, 900 90
" Coroner. 300 90
" Juri de Police. 400 GO
L'AuditeuI de Paroisse, 100 90
Limprimeur de 40 90
" Greifier de 100 90
" Depenses casuelle. 20o0 90
" Elections. 300 90
" Assessor de Parosse, 100 90
= Fras DIES poursuits criminelle, 1000 90
" Placement terme iiXG ct In
t6rets a la Banque dc FEtat
lie la Louisiana, ll,i33 90
" Pour Ia Commissions sur la
collection de Sl2,940, a 5
pr. cent, 1927 %
Fasant 10 montant total de S20,500 90
THOS. DEVALL. Prest.
WV. HuBss. Greifler
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For Coughs. Colds, &c
Steam CANDY,
Ter Chilla and Fevor.

yNDIAN CHOLAGOGUE Smith'sTonic
| Champion, Pills and other preparation
TO cure this disease, for sale by
oct11 VIM. BOGEL.
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Corns Cured and no Humbug,

COrns Cured RMd no Hum Dug.
THE original Three Minute salve will
L effectually remove and cure Whorts,
Moles, Corns, letter, Salt Rhcnm, Ring
Worm and Toothache X from to 10 min
utes. Fnll directions accompany each vial
call Immediately before it is all sold.
octl4 WIN BOGEL, Druggist.
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VIM. BOGEL,
Druggist and ADOthecary.

II EEpS constantly on hand large and
N well selected stock of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are pre-
pared by Northern manufactures, and put
up in the very bestmannef to preserve their
medicinal virtues. In a climate like this
persons should not overlook this important
consideration.
o. Prescriptions filed with care at any
tune Of night or day. ortl0-y
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AV ES.

T A suivantc est les specifications pour les
ta re dfnfRHsss Dr. Sc Ia Par9!sse aaop 2s
tAo6t 8, 1851 Et ponr atre public pen
dant trente jour aupafavant d'etre fixee
Mohtant dams rincorpore de vingt mile
cinq cent piastres pour la role de take pour
rspp&o 1SIp.
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CHOICE WINES AND BRAN
~ dy.--Just received--25 Boxes good
Claret lis Boxes very choice Caret-;
cask superior old Brandy cask Ma
dera. Either Of the above can be had by
the gallon, boz, or in bottles.
oct14. JOSHUA BEAL.
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TEAS! TEAS The largest and
L best stock of pure Green and Black
Teas in Baton Rouge, is that kept by Joshua
Beal. Prices for same range from fifty
cents toone dollar and half per pound,
and can be had from single quater pound
package, to one of sixty.
n b. ''That Imperiar' which | have
been promising to my regular customers
for the last ten days, HAS come to hand.
iuly 18th. JOSHUA BEAL.
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DOCK KEEPING-3 doz. May
~ hew's Practicable system of Book
Keeping by single or Double entry. Also
blank account books which nave been pre-
pared expressly TO accompany these vol
umes. For sale at publishers prices by
June 24ly j. c. LANOUE,
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Twipg's Hair Restorative

HNIllS compound possesses the virtue OF
l. restoring grey hair to its original color,
and for preservation and growth Of the hair
has no equal. Prepared from the original
recipe and sold in quantities to suit purchas-
ers by VIM. BoGEL, Druggist.
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Radways Ready Relief.

TNHE great pain Killer said to cure all
Il Pains, known to man, Except tina
from the inconvenience of an empty purse
For sale by II +. WAppILL.
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Heavy Cotton Stacking.
Billings Astringe

BlIl1ngS A6CrIngenC.
NOW thought to be the best remedy Of
lN fered to the public as a remedy for
diseases of the bowels, in all recent cases, a
cure is warranted" For sale by
aug ls-y. HIT. WApp,r.L.
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Cofeenns Liniment.

C0heenns Llnlment.
NOR MAN and BEAST-Cures wounds,
+ sores, bruises, sprains, burns, scalds,
rheumatism, sour throat, toothache, piles and
cornes. Is a most excellent internal reme-
by-cramps cholic, hatulency cholera NOR
dus, fiux and dysentery. For sale by
gag S-y. h. 1. WADpiLL"
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ERESH ARRIVALS.-7 barrels
l. of lard 40 kegs of prime lard, 40
boxes of star Candles; s barrels No. 3
Mackerel; barrels crushed and pulverised
Sugar; 10 casks of choice old Cosniac
Brandy Just received and for sale by
august 5th y S. F. BLANCHARD.
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Sand 6arsaparilla.

NNOWN to posses all the medical pro-
IA pertics of the Honduras Sarsapariiai
and recommended as good for all diseases OF
sheblool For sale by
zurtS- H. +. WADprLL
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SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPP&
DR. d. l.. MOTT, an eminent chemist
~ of New York. says he recommends
the "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps," i'm
ported by Mr.. Wolfe, Of New York, as the
purest and best article of Holland gin to be
procured in the United States, and peculiar
" valuable for medicinal purposes. For
sale in this place by II. T. WADDILL.
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Samoan Snake Root,

Samson snake hOOJ-
A FEW pound OF Samson Snake Root, the
IA best native remedy for dyspepsia
known. For sale by II, I. WADpILL.
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.yvust Received.

4 DOZEN Cillerie's extra Champagne"
II in baskets; 400 boxes fresh Sardines,
the best in the market; 300 doz., Anchovies;
IS gals, Pavilion Brandy; Butler and
CHEESE, iuly27 s. r. BLANCHARD.
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(fHLORTDF of Lime, and various other
dislrfectents. for sale by
Vim. BOGFL.
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Chemicals,

Ladies' Kid GlOves.-20 dozen
Of the best quality, assorted colors. ALSO,
; dozen Gentlemens' White Kid Gloves,
Just received and for sale by
feb.-3-tf w. ID. PHlLLlPS.
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Superior Teas

CAPE Lime .-155 Barrels fresh
" Cape Lime just received per steamer
James Robb. JOSHUA BEAL.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

PLAtrRvILLE, CAL, August 81, 1858 -
EDg JOURNAL: STAR as our mining population can
bs supplied with wster, they are making the usual
wages OF the seeson-fron Ave to eight dollars psr
day. Tnsre are many instances where much larger
Sums are realised, and claims apparently nexhausti-
he; but there are hundreds among us thar, because
tnev cannot make Eve dollars or over per day. will
ioaf arouad and do nothing, and We have in conss-
quepro gro ia mi sst tha, are not even max
ing 20 rd than usually in any eastern city of
the siz, Of this Altogether too large class Of our
cins4ns ars producers and yet in the inmsiiate
vicinity OF mines Of wealth, OF golden pacors that
only need the physical force Of man 70 line his rock
cts with ricncs, they will 60 seady and lab Jrous-
ly to work, bat hang around, wasting ths time aud
energies doing nohing. .s 7ae Sc fra9e
Tley cannot put in the plea of Sickness for there
really no sickness iu the country; and in regard to
empioymsst at fair remuneia atse wages, there can be
no complaint. ~ - q s
Tas prospecs Of those who have delayed their emf
grating California to tho pres INT time are equal or
nea.ly 80. ali things considsrei, those who a. an
earlier day reached tho III Dorado Of the Pacific coast
There Is yet for thousands-and thousands more
we'll accumulate fortunes here In three or four years,
that in lifetime they ooud not have done in Inc
tern States: and while advise friend relative
to here, yet constrained say that
II We werc back in native State, We should make
all reasonable haste for migration overland to Cali
fornia. say overland 70 such AZ, ike myself, have
GO. sufficient means to bring them otherwise or to the
capI'aat having means for the purchase Of stock to
be driven to California.
DR. NJ. BAKER.
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vail was candidate for constable; Downs told SONS
siandering tale about him by which he was defeated
Duvaii challenged Dswns; they mot; Duyaii took
the street and Dowps soos in the door Of drug stores
they hred two shots each Duva, shot through the
lungs fell and expired almost isstantly. Downs gave
himself up to the authorities. x8,st
migrants are still arriving from the Plains in
large numbers.
Yours, &C., -CARRIGo.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
HERvEY.
From California.
Correspondents Of the Journal.]

Correspondents Of the Journal.1
SAcRAxEsro, August %, 1858.
Ma. EDrroR: Having few leisure moments,
drop you line or two. All those persons here frsm
Muscatne, far ss know, are in good health, and
doing we'll.
james Strang was down here, from Oregon, last
week, on his way to San Francisco for q supply Of
goods. He reports Oregon healthy. Farmers doing
well this summer; mechanics wsgss from 81 to s.
per day.
thorities are grading the streets above high water
There are great many splesdid brick houses buili
ing here-some 6rc-proof.
Mechsncs' wages noihipg moro than common
laborers except for hrcklaysrs ami u .sserer, They
get $40 per day.
Tae coming election creates considerable exaite-
msnt
There are six churches in this place, two Msths-
dists; one Baptist; one Presbyterian and Congresa-
tional united; one colored Methoist--each having
good Sabbath School.
Enigrants are daily arriving from the Plaiss. Tn,
first company arrived on the 4sh of July. Taey hal
but little trouble with the Ildians great inaDy
eat died on tho humboldt: il being high they had
TO follow the bluff, where grsss was scarce.
Yours, &c., CARsieo.
SacxAxEsro, S4pt IL, 1883
MR. EnrroR: The election is aver, aud il thougst
that Ei.ler Dam is elected. But We bsvs not heard
from si thu counties yet. Tas eie;tion passed N
.q1iet FIR California. There only dossn er wD
fights but tina. was nothing As to tho amonnt Of H.
A duel was fought to day in our streets, betwocn
q. AZ. d avall and s. I. sns. b,th Waigs, The
former killed. siandsf vas the ssa'e Of it, pu-
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

ET Four Jewish festivals or DAYS Of
religious observance with that reople occur
this month-the Sd, the 18th, the 18th and
the 24th. No manner OF labor is performed
on the Sd OF October, being the first day Of
the new year. by the sous of Israel, as
commanded in the o3d chapter of Leyiticus.
Last Wednesday, the 18th, the day Of atone
ment, it was observed that the business
houses of that people were closed. The
18th will be the feast of the tabernacle.
and the 9th another holiday Aecording
to thsr computation il has been 56l4 wears
since the creation OF the world, and 1889
years since the law proclaimed in the wilder.
ness. See the 23d chapter of Leyi,icus for
the origin of these observanees.-Da Ben-
flsr
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

IMPOSING UPON THE Next WoRLD.-
The Circular proffers The following sua
gestion with regard TO tn hanging ques,
ton:
''fhere is one serious objection to
Capital Punishment that we have mover
seen preseated; and ina, is query of
this kind-what business has this world
to id itself OF nuisances al the expense
OF some other worldl We complain of
the old countries for sending the scum
of their population here, aud make it i.
law in this country that every town
sha II support its own paupers; and is
IL not then a scurvy transaction to ship
bad men to foreign shores in the un.
known world. If hanging were annihi.
lation, it might be justifiable on the
principle OF sacrificing the less to the
greater but if it only turns the man
loose somewhere else. we should find out
first whether he is wanted where he is
sent. IL is possible, al least. that he is
forced on society that have no more rel
ish for him than those who see fit 10
expel him We should have too much
regard for this possibility TO vote for
Capital Punishment.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

A SISTERS INFLUENCE -''l was drunk
once" said young man to US lhe other
day, land shall never forget it. In
company with several jovial fellows,
was induced to drink pretty freely, and
by the time | got home, scarcely knew
where | was, or what | was doing. /
was put 10 bed. and how long laid
there do not know; when | awoke my
sister was sitting beside The ned engaged
in sewing. The moment her eyes Tell
on my face, she burst into flood Of
tears, and wept as il her heart would
break. Overwhelmed with shame for
my conduct. then formed resolution
that would never get drunk again
have adhered 10 il for some years, and
mean TO keep it,
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

A CASE OF CoNsciEscE--We sill have
a lively recollection OF the way in which
South Sea islander settled case Of
conscience. The missionary had re-
buked him for the sin Of polygamy, and
he was much grieved. After a day or
two. he returned, his face radiant with
joy. me all right now. One wife.
me very good Christian" "Whst did
you do with the otheI2" asked the mis-
sionary. "Me eat her up"