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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
THE DAILY COMET.
PUBLISHED DAILY (MoNDAys EXCEPTED
GEO. A. PIKE, Editor and Proprietor.
Office on Third Street.
Ter I'M 81:

THE subscription is fixed at the low rate
of s5 90 per annum, payable IN advance, or
So 90 at the exniration Of the year. 1t
wiA be punctualIy delivered daily within
the limits of the City by the carrier.
Advertising.-One Dollal per square
for the first insertion. and half that amount
for every subsequent insertion-ten Lines,
or less. constitute square.
Yearly Advertising.-M crchants,
Traders, and others, will be contracted
with. on the most reasonable terms
,.. JOb-WOrIx--We are also prepared to
do all kinds of Job Work-such as +: Law
,yer's BRIEFS. BALL Tickets, POSTER $, BILL
illEAps, PROGRAMMES, ELECTION TICKETS,
Druggists Labels, Cards, Circulars, Visiting
Cards. Done with neatness and deel 'atch.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
Wines, ssrandies'. POrler, Ale
Cider, &c. &c.

OuUIss ~Nss W.T. - =
NTADERIA Wine, Common and Fine, in
lNl Bottles and on drauft: Brandy, common
and fine; Ciaret by the Bottle or Case; frr-
ter Barclay and Perkins, by doz. or bottle
lie, Scotch and Philadelphia do. do. Cider,
N aw York, by bottle or gallon.
Sardines, fine article l-2 and Ia Boxes.
Mackerel, by Barrels, Kits and quarters
Bu:kwheat, in 50 pound bags, barrels. Or at
retail: Soda Biscuit, in 25 Id. boxes; Crack
r,ell Biscuit in small tin cases. Fine Fam
il Teas, from 80 cts. to 81 50 per pound
Warranted pure. JOSHUA BEAL.
teb-Stf
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
HATS. HATSu

VIZ D. PHILLIPS has just received per
w i. steamer Empire City from N. y
a splendid stock of summer hats, consisting
OF Gents Superiine black and white Moles-
skins, white and black ssimere, Leghorn
Panama. and Straw Hats of every descrip-
ton, and style, also large assortment Of
Youths and Boys Hats of all kinds; all
wanting articles in this line will find just
the thing they wish. mar. 29ly
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peIallnansliD.

DARENTS and Teachers are invited to
L call at J. c. LANOUE'S. Harney
Honse Row to examine the Philosophical
Theory and Pirt,ceof Penhaaship.
Tne Theory is divided into three parts,
Primary, intermediate AID Final. Each part
in Four Books.
This work comprises cuts designed to
illustrate the manner OF holding and conduct
ing the hand and pen; preparatory excer-
cises which thoroughly train the muscles
employed in writing, a classification Of let
tiers and words according to their simil-
arity of formation, and instructions accom-
panying the various exercises in each book.
The whole so arranged as to enable the pu-
pils to write over each page twice. Price
25 cents may12.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
Mothers Relief.

TEA Tea.--Just received per
L Steamship Tennessee and Empire City
direct from New York "a lot of choice FAM
lily Teas which in addition TO stock on hand
comprises one of the best assortments in
Baton Rouge, these teas are sold by agency
for one of the largest importing houses in
New YORK, and are guaranteed pure or no
sale. NAV 81 JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
AsBURY REGER,
6onse, Sign, ano Ornamental.
p A D d TER.

SHOP ON THIRD STREER, NEXT
DOOR TO CHOPPIN'S BAKERY.
A NY orders given me for House, Sign, or
II Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging,
and Glazing, will meet with prompt atten-
ton. AS am permanently located in Ba-
ton Rouge, and as it is to my interest to give
general satisfaction, shall constantly study
to 10 1t. e ASBURY REGER.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
Liver COMPLAINT,

CAN BIZ effectually cured by the use o
" Hollands German Bitters. Price re-
duced to seventy-fve cents can always be
had fresh at the arus store of April H..
WIN. BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27
JEWELRY, &c,
THEODORE GOLDMAN,
Matchmaker and JeWeller
HARVEY HOUSE ROW.

THE subscriber having just returned from
i New Orleans with new and COM
plete stock of Jewelry, Of the latest fashion.
begs leave to inform the ladies and gentle
men, who may favour him with their pat
ronage, that having made arrangements
with direct importer, he is enabled to sell
as cheap as the cheapest, and warrants his
goods to be what he says, otherwise, he will
refund the money paid Please call and exa-
mine his stock before purchasing elsewhere
sept 26-y. THEO. O.4GOLDMANN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-27

O0 GALLONS of Sewell Taylors best
~ .Sazarac Brandy. lust received and
for sale by ST. BLANCHARD.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
NEW GOODS. Bargains for CASH.

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONt--
Free Exhibition of the most splendid assortment
of fall patterns 1.-THE Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wayeroonts, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of It'll street, doors south Of E
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kindsIviz: Gold, Silver, Velvet, Satin
and Unglazed Papers, al all prices, from 10 cents
to SO SO cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns ranging in price from 12A cents to 81 SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37a cents
to 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till O'Clock in
the evening. JOSEPH L. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (rn)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
TINE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW

HNHE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW
IL and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded it will be published every two
weeks-on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any In
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages four Of which are new music, con-
sistng gees, hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi-
cation and holyday pieces, and, in short, every
variety Of music adapted to purposes of religious
worship, TO public occasions and to the home cir
Gle; all of which will be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attanments. In the editorial department
Cady, the former edtor,) gentlemen of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George f. Root, VIM. b. Bradbury Thomas
Hastings and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
fepteac will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union The sub
scription list of this paper is now larger than that
OF any similar journal in the world, and the new
arrangements rendering it the cheapest as well as
ut is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished, must largely increase its already unpara-
eled circulation. s.
Terms: One dollar per AMMAN, OF sir copies tor
fve dollars, always in advance.
NS- The music alone in volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount Of muscalnews
essays, criticisms, Instructions &c, &c, all for
only one dollar, Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmnsic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt ftwo letter
postage stamps Address, always post paid
MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row, N. Y.
Doc 16-2f
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rCoTrs WEEKLY PAPER.--Tne pub

- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year $3.50 combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weeklies. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of orig-
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pards celebrated " Legends of the American Reyo-
luton published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first OF series Of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about TO be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
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Viola etc. etc., is also engaged to furnish bril-
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thence Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.
will continue a splendid domestic novelette, en-.
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. G. Watson an
story called the Two Edged Knife-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Cairvile, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood and other distinguished writers; the news
Of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad ,oetc., etc.
Terms--One copy one year %; two copies one
year So four copies one year s.; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up Of the club, SO !;
twenty copies one year and one TO the getier up
Of the club, $50.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher.
No Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
MEDICAL COLLEGE

M AAIoNhL IL " n IL
In Washington.-The Thrty-second Annual
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor of Materia Med
leu, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. D., Professor of the Prin-
eiples and Practice Of Surgery
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor of Micros-
sopa and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner, M. D., Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions to the buildings since
.he last session, for the accommodation Of the
sick, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is. ......................So0
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. :. 10
Nartricuating fee payable only once)..
Graduating expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and 14th sis.
Sep Eft
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
n w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

liz I. under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his wel-selccted stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them TO the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by SO doing. A suit OF clothes
can be made pin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
N. d. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct 15-6m. (m)
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ep 24-smeod Gntelligencer (m)
NEW THING ENTIREIY.--Thc m

IN astonishing performance heard of! Barrels,
irkns, kegs, and all description OF cooper-work,
made and finished without defect, alright, and
smooth enough TO varnish, entirely by machinery.
The timber is taken in the boil, the slaves are
sawed following, aud Nth the grain, cut OF a uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of uniform thickness ointed with perfect ac
curacy, each having its proportionaie bige accord
ing TO its width and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled, chamfered, crease cut heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hoopng
process in manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that we challenge the world 10
produce the equal and that at the rate of from two
hundred to three hundred per dayto each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg, the largest size cask in
general use all Of which, can be warranted TO hold
the most subtle fluids, adapted to the packing
ofany description goods. In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
is ercinsipely in the timber. wa @
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing the right to use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, Maryland,
Kentucky, Missouri or the eastern half Of Penn
sylvania, can obtain any information by applying
to the subscriber at Washington City, ID. G., who
is sole proprietor for that portion Territory, under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ar ALLAN POLLOCK.
Oct 15--eol1m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The in

DATENT GAS REGULATOR.-The in
IL ventor Or. Kidder) Of this economical and
useful instrument deserves the thanks of the gas
consuming community. The saving effected by
the use Of il will be found fully IS per cent in ev-
cry persons gas bill. II can be so adjusted as to
supply the gas at any desired pressure less than
that of the street, and when once adjusted the
Regulator will continue to supply the gas at that
pressure uniformly, without requiring further care
or attention, and independent Of all the luctua-
tons of the street pressure An additional advan-
tage obtained by this Regulator is light of more
agreeable quality, in place Of the blush white
color OF the ordinary gas light, occasoned by the
high pressure at which the gas is consumed As
an evidence Of its practical utility, ii is now in OPP
Grafton in some Of the principal hotels and large
stores in New York city, who all bear favorable
testimony to its value. It has also received the
united commentators of the press.
Hotel proprietors and storekeepers in the city Of
Washington and its vicinity, DESTROYS to avail
themselves of the economser, can obtain all fur
Their information by calling on the subscriber, who
has fitted one Of these Regulators up in his store,
and will give an illustration Of it.
EDWARD M. BOTELER,
Practical Gas-Fitter and Plumber,
South West corner Of 9th and ID streets.
Sep 22-2aw3w.
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GnuratiGnaI.
UNIVERSITY oFVIRGINIA.-The next

UNIVERSITY FVIRGiNfA.-Ihe next
" session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 18th OF June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: [, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
5, mathematics 4, natural philosophy, mlneralogy,
and geology; S. chemistry; 9, medicines q COM
parafive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 5, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies ettres and po-
ltical economy 2, law Also a lectureship OF
specal anatomy and matera medica, and de-
monstratorshp Of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
mates have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money) are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at sos each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, 50
each COMMUNICATIONS. w
sRents without the precints, something
more)
SIT. $40 25 90
Washing, say SO; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students Of medicine are charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dissecting fee of So
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500; in
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 2l-tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
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A GENcY AT WAsHINGTo N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON .--To
IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c, of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages, sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress or the public of
fces which may require the aid of agent or attor
ney His charges will be moderate and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most oftho.e who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attenton at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-28
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya-


Million Dollars. Shares, SO each, paya-
BILE I'm instaIments.
DOCKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
I'D stock of this Company are now open at the
office of ADAMS & STEVENS, 9th ST., opposite
the Patent Office, where specimens ofthe coal may
be seen. The company has $4,000 acres of anthra-
cite coal lands, lying mostly in Augusta county,
1876 miles southwest of Washington city, Staunton
station, on the Virginia Central railroad, is within
eighteen miles. The Manassas Gap railroad will
reach within Twelve. The Company proposes to
build railroad TO connect with the Virginia Cen
trail and Manassas. When this is accomplished,
will be able TO put coal in this city at So per tom
thus enabling the company to make from ~ TO 81
per ton profit, and of course making il one of the
most profitable investments ever offered TO the
public The lands abound in rich stratas of Goa,
from four TO fourteen feet thick, and water free.
There is also inexhaustible supply of iron ore,
similar to the Scotch and Welsh ores in quality
and richness. The Dora is the only anthracite
field known in the State Of Virginia, and is
than any of the Cumberland mines by more than
one hundred miles consequently il enjoys in re-
spect TO distance, advantage over any coal that
comes to this city. The coal is about ninety per
cent carbon, and entirely free from sulphur; its
ash is white.
ADAM RUDOLPH. President.
ADAM RUDOLPH,
JAS. T. CLARKE,
w. S. DUNHAM,
G. Y. WEMPLE,
A. NICHOLAS,
.s ALFRED L. BEACH,
.. Directors,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Jr.,
President Marine Bank, Treasurer.
No. Civ alexandria Gazette copy.) I,
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GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical

SlASSlCAL ana Matlcmat1cal
~ ScHooL.-The subscriber has removed his
school TO College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
ban College it will continue to preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, CLASH
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion viii commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: $12 SO per quarter payable in advance.
AT a small additional charge, the students viii
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered in
College Chemistry, Geology, and Mineraogy,
and also receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent of the Principal
The necessary expenses of afnll boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and of
weekly boarder will not exceed $780,
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College;
Col. J. L. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM Gun
ton, Esq; l.. D. Gale, NJ. D., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro-
lessor c. c. Jeweti, Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21-tf
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8a0ks, StatiSang, tt.
HyOLLINs, BoWNas & CO., IIth street.

COLLINS, BOVINE s. CO., nth street,
" I'd door north OF Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers offer at low cash prices
every variety Of account books, paper, fancy and
staple stationery. Copying and notarial presses
cheap.
registers sets Of books for societies. writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writers, bankers note cases, states, pencils, chess
men, perforated board, copying presses, bills OF
exchange, memorandum books. time books, port
folios, gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
fers, tissue paper Fancy stationery in great va
riety. Books ruled and bound to pattern.
Job printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
culars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c. IA.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
TIA and ITO Pearl street. New York.
Nov. 5-tE tsAE