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The Putting system.

It isprctty generally understood by
the public, what Is meant by puff, !"
1t is SO common that every mai who
nuts a half dollar advertisement in a
newspaper, looks for elbow" from The
editor, FROM some OF his stereotype
forms, yhica is designed to shove the
ad:crsisar, along il the estimation OF
the public that he may the more read
ily impose upon the credul:ty Of simple
minded people. The time was when
pats were effective and profitable, but
tie day is pas, and we, as one oFthe
publishing fraternity desire, for our
own pacul:ary benefit that 1t should
return. 70 this end we shall propose
some reform measures to the Paternity
which (though they be in a crude state(
we hope somebody equally as much
! into. cstcd as we are, VIII take Up, and
, work out of them something that may
! Ultimately benefit the Graz.
Now, it is not unfrequeht that the
! editors own most excel ent articles are
pushed cat Of his paper by list Of
! puas for wares, aud professional, mcr-
chaud,ze, Of which the e1.:or knows
nothing. Nest GENERALLY they are
written By the interested paf'les
themselves who have the goods fer
sale. This is wrong 1t has had the
effect of dcprec:ating puts SO much
that they are positively worth nothing
At present it il customary. for jug
glcrs, and Mountcbanks, show keep
crs and speech-nlakcrs, quaok doctors
preachers and politicians, TO- get into
notice by putting" themselves wh'ei
is deemed in this excessively modes
age, a very clever way Of gottlHg int
notoritv. This, We call upon Tic pres
to put its foot on and now that thcl,
Is 10 excitement lie; Us say that vi
will take 10 more "Complmentar,
tickets" oyster suWcrs,' Cham
paicn dinners" &c. There can be ~
freedom Of the press i'll sue. col.
iition.
IIenccforth we pat down the follow
ing rules for guidance, and We hop'
they may be copied and initiated t.
the world end.
We will puff nobody VII? does 10
pay in advance for it. The coas .
eacl. pull We viii give in figures at Ia
bottom, in order tha: customer, m.
see that we do not make oar patron
i,av too dear Tor the whistle.
We will let nobody puff hliA.ch il
our paper without letting the teopl
know that he blows his own trumpet
We will not puff thngsasb1fore y"
see them, nor after, unless we chose ;
do so. of oar own free will and accorC
Fit is anything that depends "pc
the taste, sample must be placed ie
fore us, ard the owner must say "EC
much we shall puff it.
We shall hcnccforth keep 4 book G
pulls with prices for several saaples.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

WoMAE's LAUGu.-A woman has
10 natural grace more beeitching than
sweet laugh. 1t is like the soaud Of
lutcs OF the water n leaps from the
heart in a clear sparkling riil aud the
heart that hears it feels ba.hed in the
collaborating spring Have you ever
pursuclan unseen fugitive through The
frees, led on by her fair laugh-now
here, now there. now lost, now found
re have. We are pursuing the
wandering voice to this day. Some
times i come to us in the midst of
care and sorrow, irksolne business, and
t!lca We turn away and listen, and
hear II ringing through the room He
silver bell, with power to scare agay
thc III spirits ofthe mind How much
we owe 10 that sweet laugh, 1t turns
he prose OF life into poetry; II fling
showers Of sunshine over the darkso,nc
wood iii which We are travelling; i!
touches with light even oar sleep
which is more the image Ct death, bu
g4mmed with dreams tina: are the
shadows Of immortality.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

TSaeearing-Thc mode of
swearing on the Gospel was first adopt
ed in the year Of SIS Oa.hs were adj
ministered in judicial proceedings. by
the Saxons, about 600. The words
$50 help me God and all saints" con.
cluded an oath up to the year 1850.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

a. \ singer in the northern corn
er ., Iowa, recently di.loraied his jaw
il attempting to sing high B. 1t
appears there vas u contest between
tie victim ard a rival teacher as to
which should be employed to teach q
certain singing school, and the former
made such d,.perate efforts 10 astonish
tvr natives as led to the lamentabic re-
SUI. above nontioned--but he got the
schOnl.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

uJ-~A London correspondent oi P.-
tody's American Cronicle states that
an ,ng,asi.iog dc lunatic0 amQMiren-
Qo, appointed to inquire into ~ state
OF The Earl OF E'don's mind has deci-
dcd tina, he has ben incapable Of man
aging his affairs since June. 1851.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

'r'siES EVENING.

VIII open, at tie Prssbytsria,, tha,rh, anil
continue through The mssk. the Largest
Painting ira tsHe WcTldl
HUICHlNS' Gran;S Classical PIANO.
IL RAMA OF the Sea and shores OF the
Mediterranean. IepIe' enllng all the grand.
beautiful and sublime scenery nroh the
classical shores OF the Old World. for nearly
four thousand miles in extent. aud pronoun-
cei BY the pubic and press. to lie far the
most truthful. comprehensive aud nasulii-
cent Painting ever brought cut in this conn.,
Try. o. Admission 50 cents-Cbi.dIen
% cents. Tie Panorama will commence
uloying every evening Il, : l-2ocloch.
feb-26l2t.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATUES
The United States Senate, previous to
passing resolution appropria.ing So
5000 towards an equestrian statue OF
Washington, added an amendment al
loving Clark Mills, the artist, the sum
Of $50 900 additional for his statue Of
jackson.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

JONATHAN EDWARDS supposed tlsat
God sustained and upheld nature in 4
sim;la, manner to that Of a reflection
in mirror-.hat the Universe was
the reflection Of the actual presence OF
God
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

i've are Authorized to announce tn"
name Of JAMES u. McCUTCHEON, as
a can,iaate for Judge Of the Probate Court
OF TINS Parish.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

rA singular musical novels has,
in some degree, relieved the laneor
and mono:ony Of Rome. In Verdi =
new opera, the Trombadour, al anvil
chorous, with an accompaniment c.
c)edce hammers is introduced
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02
ARREST or A GHosr-Tho |

ARREST or GHosr.-The Phila~
deiphia police on Sunday night Of laat
week, arrested a young man named
john Carney Oh the charge Of pers,r-
attn. ghost ON the Passyunk rccd
aud frightened the neighborhoed ----.
He was held to answer :or u mi :.
liieauor.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

1--WE are authorized to announce
the names of JOSEPH MONGET
Esq.. and AMBROSE THEREOF
as candidates for selcctmcn OF Ward
No 1. at the next election.
LIE PEI PIE.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

~ The Post Master General has
established new Pos: office at Ber-
traud Prarie, Parish Of VIM, il this
State. and appointed Mr. Thomas llar-
Hov Pot Master.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

GREAT INcREAsE-The receipts Of
tie PENNSYLVANIA Railroad for the
month ending January 3Ist, 1898, 300
Is, for the same month the year pre''i-
Gus it was S92, l72 so. Increase Sal
3nS ~
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

t. "a young woman who loves,
loves for l;fe. unless a we'll founded
jealouy compells her TO relinqnish the
object of her affections" So says
somebody. A man who loves--loves
for life, unless he alters his mind So
saws somebody else.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

l-z-The commissioners for opening
the Books Ct the Baton Rouge ana
Clinton Plank Road Company, are
requested to Nect at the Office of the
louisiana STATE Bank this evening at
/ O'Clock.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

We are authorized to announce the nar.c
of EpwAFD CorsiyAnD. the present efficient
and energetic Town Constable ior re-eec-
,ion A CITIZEN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

RIVE are authorized 10 announce the
name of II. 3. WHITE, as candidate ioi
judge o: the Probate Court Of the Parish OF
Cast Eaton koage.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

We are authorized to announce
Judge EDWARD SIMON, Gate
judge Of the Supreme Court as a
candidate for Associate Judge Of the
Supreme Cour. Tor this District.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02
1T, HOscph's Church.

A y election will be held attic Presbyter
IA ~ OF ST. Josephs Church, on M3day,
tie III say q Atarch, 1905, Tor the purpose Of
e:cting FIVE persons 10 serve as WatdcI.s Ct
SAID Church, ior the ensuing year.
Polls open from 8 A. NJ. until A O'Clock T.
NJ by order OF the Board
feb ai-td. il. Y. DARIN. Sec'y
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

cy-yTc are authorized to announce the
name @: WIN. ROBERTSON, Esq, as cam
didate Tor Town Constable, at the approach
,rr .,..i.ipa Election.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

TINE Election aura lieu all Prcsbyterat,
" Lnmh. ie Tine Jov de Mars proclaim,
1853, pour elir: cinq personnes pour servire
conin,c Margi,Iiers de 'Eglisc dc st. Joseph,
pour un ans du lours detection.
Les poils esront DIVERT de 8 A. II. a heu-
res p. n. Par or,,re du Boarl.
febpf-ti. H.V BABlN, Sec'y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02
ETAT DE LA LOUISIANA.
Cour du Sixicmc Dist. Judtciaire
Paroissc d Est Bottom Rouge.
WILLIAM S. PIXE,
X. G.. DLLARopERIE,

X. 6. ULLARoDERIE,
I'm vertu DUN writ de saisie ct dc vense
IL lance dams patiaire ci-dessus Dunerote
ct intiiulee, ct a moi adressG par fllon Ia
Cour du Sixieme District Judiciaire, dams ct
pour la Paroisse ct Fiat susdite, yexposerai
en- vente pnblique a la porte de la rsalson de
Cour dams la vile de Baton Rcuge, Parols-
Sc d'Ess Baton Rouge S.AWEDL lie Ere
pour d.4orI proclaim, 1853, a ii ieures d1
natin. Ia propr.ete hypotheque ci-apres dc
cfi,e, SAVIOR:
DEUX terrsins de terres situe dams sett
p,rtie de IA VILE Baton ROUGE, arpenG %
VI 9san. Pike & Menard ct connu comm
lNqg,s1lid vile, les dites tcrrains Giant deti
gns sur lie plan de celia, CONNIE terrains No
. ct 3, de Pllet No. !, ct ehaque mesuran
cent soixante pieds dc face sur Ia rue dc re
elise, par cent trente pieds de prolondeu
| mesure Americaine.
La proprie'e ci-dcss'is decrite etant Ia mem
vendu par VIM S. Pike plaignante, de Il
dte paroissc, a f. G. Delarodcrie, defendeu,
lie Tine jour de Jun. 1851, par un act pass
pardevant Samuel Skolheld, Recorder, dan
ct pour la dite Psroissc.
Saisie pour payGe et satisfaire lie jugcment
interet ct frais dams paaaire ci-dcssuo intitu
Ice.
Cor1i.ioms de Ia Ven.s-Cnnp.a~,, avec Il
bknkfce d'kvaluation. II. V. BAB1N,
0v 24.iv Sheriff
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

Tue GsEATEsT WoRK OF AR
The Great E.yramid III Egypt is eight
hundred feet in height, and It's base
covers thirteen acres. It's weight Is
cs,i,nated at six millions Of tons, and
It's erection would occupy three thou
sand men twenty years. If it was bro
ken up, the materials would rear q
wall around the whole empire OF
France, ten feet high al! tao and q
half feet t!Iich,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

~ There is woman in Cincin-
matt named Mrs .Schoolev. who weishs
seven hundred enl si1ty-.our pound.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

The numerous friends OF y. i. i.
Hatch, would DC gratiGed to have his
name announced as candidate for
Flavor.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02
FOR SALE.
Notice.

Notice,
AN ELECTION for directors Of tie
n Crosse 1ete ard Baton Rouge Plank
Road Company, will be held on the Third
laonday Of March merit, 1888, at the Office OF
tue Company. on layou Crosse Tete. Also
ii inserting OF the Stockholders, for the pur-
p9se .. taxing ipto consideration matters Of
interest TO the Company.
feo 25-td. J. ii. JOHNS IN, Sec'y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

The "Isaueua1a. ''--IAe grippe
is spreading into this pas' o: tue coun-
try. We " happened to hear the fol-
lowing conversationys nrlay "bcrdig. "
"npud boidi., Suiih.
"Gocd boIdis Jodcs.'
Flows Your fabiIy.'
Dad bad. They ,e all got he in-
flledza. First John tuok il. Nothing
wvuld do hii--.-aot even Wistar 8 congh
Ca'ddy !; | confess 1t alie,iatss. Then
Add, and Jade, aud BalIa tooH it
You better believe We had fnd over
their cougLig and wheezle. But Our
,ibe cuba BE and the Old woba!
took it next, ard dow, there dobody
TO laugh at dobody.'
J.,st tbed We caoe away.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02
II ACELE!!

T.GtsT.-2OO bbls. Ohio Flour Just re.
:. ceivcL aud for sale by
feb-91 5. VI. llARI q Go.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

U-tOHN G. WIRE, Corner Of Canal
aci Charter streets, New Orleans, is the
only authorized Agent for this paper IN That
city. any business with this paper can be
transa: TED t,4rolgh hin, and his receipts tor
subscriptions, advertisements. &t, VIII be
valid
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-02

IJontOny and Corn Meal, can always
/ / be had at the store Of uar2-lv
JOSHUA EEL
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-17
BOOKS. American Poultry Yard,

Il
The diseases of Domestic Animals, by R. L. Allen.
American Bee Keepers Manual illustrated with many en-
cravings, by T. B. Miner
American Bird Fancier considered the
Breeding Rearing Feeding, Management &e of Cage and
House Birds illustrated with engrayings by D. Brown
American Architect comprising original designs OF cheap
country and village residences with details specifications
plans and directions and estimate of the cost OF each
design by John w Rtch architect First and second
ries 3 vols. in
Mans Friend in the hours of Acton Pain and Sickness
Raymonds revised edition. improved and enlarged by
John G. Gum, Svo.
Practical agriculture by jas F. W. Johnston F. R. s. s.
S. and f.
Johnston's Agricultural Chemistry lectures the ap
pcation of chemistry and geology agrculture edi
ton, with an appendix.
Youatt and Martin on Cattle by Ambrose Stevens
Youat the Structure and Diseases of the Horse also,
practical rules for buyers breeders smiths &C. edited by
w c. Spooner with account of the breeds in the United
States by Henry s. Randall,
Lndleys Guide to the Orchard,
Youa Sheep; their Breed Management, and Diseases
with illustrative engravngs to which added remarks
the breeds and management of sheep in the United States
and the culture of fine wool in Slesa by VIM. Youatt
Houatt on the Pig,
Hoare on the Grape Vine
Stephens Book the Farm complete guide the farm
ploughman, cattleman shepherd iedWorker,
maid bv Stevens with illustrations
which added explanatory notes. remarks, de- by j. s.
Sknner really of the best books for farmer
scss, vols
The American Farm Book, by R. L. Allen.
The Cottage and Farm Bee Keeper practical work. by
Country Curate,
Aliens Rural Architecture comprising Farm Houses
Barns Nc, &c, BY Lewis F. Allen,
The American Muck Book by j. D. Brown,
The Rose Culturist,
BlakeS Farmer al Home; family text book for the
For sale by H D. TURNER,
Pioneer Bookseller, Raleigh N G.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-17

WILLIAM W. HOLDEN, Printer and Pub
Usher of B"sJ.e'S .Supre,ae Court Reports, &c,
begs to inform his friends and public generally,
that he is prepared to execute every description
of Printing the shortest notice, and in
style which cannot be surpassed by any other
office in the state. Orders promptly attended
to.
STANDARD OFFICE, RGLe;yh,
July 80, 1903.
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u;+d r,mbcr of advertisements will be taken for the
tEI naper but no deduction will be made on any but
Saprtsements-hese Will be inserted at onc-fourth
lnss than the regular charge
Professional or business Cards not exceeding five lines
Ill he inscred in either the Weekly Seni-Weekly, for
~ for six months or so for twelve months in both pa
rs for $40 for six months, or SIS for twelve months
The paper will be advertisers for six months
NY by the wear, of charge.
Subscribers and others who wish to send money
tho Editor can do so at all times by mail and at his
;t Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
letters to the Editor must come free of postage
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-17

OALL, AT PESCUD,S DRUG STORE FOR YOUR
Ia Isuppes of American and Foreign PERFUMERT, ToorH
and HAIR BRUSHES COARSE and FINE CONES, Scars and
SHAVING CREAMS, PoMADES and HAIR OILS
Pescud keeps large stock and sells small advance TO
consumers and the trade
Sept. II, 1858. So-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-12-17

NTEW ARRIVAL OF SPRING GOODS AT
Ia THE BAZAAR!!-White, Buff Brown, Notified, Plaid,
Striped and Planters Linen Coats White and Buff Grass
CoaIs Drab Blue and Notified Croton Coats Black and
Fancy Aapaca Coats Plaid and Fancy Cashmere Coats;
Black Summer Cloth and Cashmere Sacks, half Sacks and
Frocks Tweeds Cashmerets and Angolas Sacks Planters
Pants in great variety S9ntag Cashmere silk and Linen
large assortment and Cambria Handkerchief
Plain and Fancy Borders Silk and Lsle Embrodered Cra
vas Plain and Fancy Lawn Cruvas Fancy Silk Cravats.
Alexaners and Chossins White and Colored Kid Gloves
Black se and Linen Gloves Washed Norway Gloves Fine
Doe Gloves Black Colored Silk Gloves Plaid and Striped
SIX and Cotton Half Hose Gloves We weekly recev
ing large supplies selected from the most desirable styles in
the market which warrant made equal to custom work
in fit and finish.
Our furnishing Department comprises every and fash
Onabe article necessary for regular outfit, which will be
sold at the lowest market prices by
A. =. SHAFER Co, CLOTHING BAZAAR,
Sycamore Street.
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EGGERT & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF GRAND,
la SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANO-FORTES, No. 232,
PRATT STREET, BALT1MoREThe Subscribers respectfully
call the attention of the public to their Grand Square and
the Institute for T the Of Mechanic Arf
has awarded the first premium awarded by that nsti
Pianos large Sized highly finished of Rosewood
tal manner, with all the modern improvements.
The manufacturers but the very best seasoned
timber, and materials of the choicest qualities that enable
them to warrant their instruments to stand CLIMATE
The Firm has Patent Right ACTION operating such
principle that friction almost entirely relieved avoided
and their piano therefore get out Of order
For casteness of design elegance of fn well for
foremost, and are equal to any made here in Europe
Wherever these Pianos have been introduced they have
given, IN every instance, entire satisfaction -
We warrant instruments to stand good for fire gears
substitute others time within the first six months from
EGGERT & co.
s8g- MR.. CHARLES CLIFFMILLER is our sole agent
Baltimore, June So. 64-6m.
VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY OF CABINET
1y EIRNpGEE PSao and AgfS for h & s S Is G snd
60, Main street, Norfolk, Virginia.
is zettled beyond doubt that selling lower than
The subscriber invites the attention of purchasers of Fur
niture to his stock store and to which daily addi
Rosewood Mahogany and Black Walnut Bureaus, with and
Secretaries, Marble Top WasIstands
Gsnre Sofa Side and WoT Tables Painted Pal Furniture,
Stuffed Easy, Rocking and Parlor Chairs.
CoucheS, BedSteads Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes Divans,
Ottomans, Window Seats, Crickets Wardrobes
Card Tables Mirrors well all kinds of Cane and Wood
work,
Also white Grey Feathers both kiln dried
and in the original packages,
Common Feathers HAIR Palm Leaf and Straw Mattresses
Hair Cloth Burlaps Gimp, Sofa and Chair Springs,
Glass Plates, Wooden and Willow ware,
Clocks, CasOrS Knobs &C.
We would also call the attention of the public to Robin
sons Patent Bed Sofas, for which have the Agency
They the best article of the kind both regards
the work and convenience being less complicated and max
ing wider bed by four inches than other kinds than
all this they sold for dollars less The dealers in Furni
will find here full assortment and low prices
in any establishment in the South elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING-Evcry attention paid to this branch of
ry description, both Metallic Mahogany and other kinds
Immediate dispatch given to all orders by mail.
Norfolk Oct Is, l653 aG-Gmpd
NJEW DRUG STORE.-THE SUBSCRIBERS have
"a entered into partnership under the firm of HAYwooD
SCoTT for the purpose of conducting the Drug and Apot
ccary business E. BURKE HAYWOOD,
CHARLES G. SCOTT.
Raleigh August I'd, 1858. II
HAYWOOD & SCOTT HAVE IN STORE
the following articles cooking purposes
Durkee'S Baking Powder.
PrestOns Superior Yeast Powder,
Ext Lemon
&" g Cinnamon,
{" Orange,
" Vanilla,
" Rose, for favorng,
BicarbOnate Cooking Soda Saeratus, &c. &c. Also
Rice Flour superior article for Iuddngs Cakes &c. and
economical than the whole Rice
September Q, 1888. So
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ESg" MR.. CHARLES CLIFFMILLER is sole agent
for the sale of pianos in the State of North Carolina
Baltimore, June SO. 64-Gm.