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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-11-19
Fl AsIBURY REGER,
6onse, 5igm, an6 Ornamental.

L Il N II II.
Mop on Third st. nert door to LalOrs Bakery.
A NY orders given me for House. Sign.or
"A 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, l shall constantly
study to 10 It.
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CARPET & RUGS.

TIME subscriber has just received from
i New York, large assortment of In
grain, Three Ply, and Brussels Carpets, all
Of which will be sold at low prices
sept 20, w. D. PHILLIPS.
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r.. McKITRHCK,
Arc hitec t g. B uil d 9

rs now prepared to take all contracts in
i his line of business and will execute
with ,neatness and despatch.
N. B. All kinds of Job Work attended
to. Plans and specifications given gratis
when required.
Shop on Main ST., between Florida and
Convention Streets.
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THE DAILY COMET.
PUBLISHED DAILY(MoNDAYs ExCEPTED)
GEO. A. PIKE, Editor and Proprietor.
office on Third street.
Il er I'M s:

- Ter ms:
Tnt subscription is fixed at the low rate
sof s5 90 per annum, payable in advance, or
S6 90 at the expiration of the year. 1t
will be punctually delivered daily within
the limits of the City by the carrier.
Avderising.-One Dollar per square
for the first insertion. and half that amount
for every subsequent insertion-ten lines,
or less. constitute square.
Yearly Advertising Merchants,
Traders, and others, will be contracted
with on the most reasonable terms.
JOb-WOrk.-We are also prepared to
do all kinds of Job Work-srch as: Law
yer's BRrEFs, BALL TIcKETs, PosTERs, BILL
HEADS, PROGRAMMES, ELECTION TIcxETs,
Druggists Labels, Cards, Circulars, Visiting
Cards. Done with neatness and aeepatch.
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Martins Reports.

WITH Marginal references by Thomas
w Gibbs Morgan, Counsellor at Law
Four setts of the above work for sale by
oct7-y. &c. LANOOE.
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LADIES DRESS GOODS.

LADIES DRESS GOODS.
THE attention of the Public is called to
l. the beautiful assortment of Dress Goods
which am now opening direct from New
York and Philadelphia, consisting of the fol-
lowing.
Rich figured Plaid, striped and Chene Silks
do Plaid, plain, and figured Black "
Plaid silk Poplins, Turk satins and Scotch
Plain; Plaid and figured DeLaines and
Cashneres Black mourning Grape, new
article for mourning; Black Aipacas Bonn
bazines and black DeLaines; English and
American Prints, large assortment small
figures for children; French Prints all in
dress patterns no two alike; Plain figured
and dotted French Swiss Muslins Jacknet
Cambria, Nansook and Cross bar Muslins.
Also beautiful assortment of evening dress
Goods, very rich aud entirely new.
octs-y. ". D. PHILLIPS.
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j. GOULDEN,

ORNAMENTAL PAINTE r.
TTAvING established his shop in Baton
IL Rouge, takes this opportunity of IN
forming the citizens of Baton Rouge, and
its vicinity that am now prepared to do
all kinds of work in my line Of business:
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting,
Flag and Banner Painting, Gliding, Grain
ing, Glazing, Marbeling and Wall Coloring.
On reasonable terms, and on short notice
BY a strict attention to business, | hope
to gain liberal share of patronage. Shop
on Third street opposite Holt's Stable.
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Toilet Soap.

TaylOr's andJ ules Haules chrystalline
l. soap balls brown and white Wlnsor
soap, Monster and Palm soap, Omnibus,
Pencine, Transparent, Floating, Jenny Lind,
Guimauve, Amandide, Erasive and other
varieties OF soap can be had at the Drug
Store Of WV: boGEL.
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THEO. GOLDMAN,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER
HARVEY HOUSE ROW.

CARPETS Rugs and Druggets.
TUS7 received per Ship Sarah Purin.on
j a SPLENDID assortment OF English Su-
nars and three Ply Carpets, also few
pieces at very low prices, together with
Rugs and Printed Druggets ,o
sept-l6-v w. H. 1AAAAAA y,
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w. F, TUNNARD.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER. IN
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBERS stock OF Buggies,
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has
been selected by himself and comprises
every variety. To his already complete
assortment, he is daily making additions.
Persons will find it to their advantage, to
call and examine his stock.
W. F. TUNNARD.
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GEORGE A. PIKE,

GEORGE A PlAE,
Regularly Commissioned Auctioneer.
'nTTILL attend promptly to the sale of
w all kinds of Real, and Personal
Estate-Houses, Lots, Lands, Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries, Furnature, &c. &c.
~ To be found at all times on Third
Street at the Comet Office.
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III. r. WADDALL,
AT HIS DRUG sTORE-CHURCH ST.

Offers for sale, very large and complete
assortment of DRuGs. MEDICINES, SuReI-
CAL INsTRUMESrs,C s,CUPPING- GLASSES. .OUs.
SOAPS: TooTH and WHITE WASH; HAIR.
ToorH. FLESH. Nail, SHAVING, PAINT and
SHOE brushes; together with all the most
popular patent medicines of the day.
PENS, INK and PAPER.
Fish-hooks, Lines, Floats, and baskets,
Low fo- cash.
TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS y!
Having been appointed agent for the sale
of TEAS for the PEKIN TEA COMPANY
of Nac York, am enabled to offer to the
Lad,.s, splendid assortment of GREEN and
BLACK TEAS, ,carranted pure. They are
prt I'D in quarter, half and pound packages
ana sold at from so cents to 81 50 pei
pound.
PATENT MEDICINES.
This class of remedies, Improperly called
Patent, are simply secret remedies, found
by Practical Physicians, after long expert
ence. to be admirably adapted to the cure
of certain diseases; put up and offered for
sale for the benefit of Mankind.
Many persons here will tell you, that,
Smiths Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speeds
Tonic. Indian Colasogue, Champions Pills
Jaynes' Louden's, Sapington's HulPs Or
the Glaffenbourg Pills, will cure you of any
case of Chills and Fever, or Ague and .Fe-
yer that may occur, and that too, at cost
of from IS cents to ST. so; whereas it
would ordinarily cost you s. 0O-They
would further inform you, that these reme-
dies, warranted genuine, are for sale by
II. L. WADDILL.
Druggist, near the Harvey House Baton
Rouge Louisiana. ..... octS-y.
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y r. R-2o dozen more of Railways
IL. Ready Relief in large and small bot
ties. Just received by. "a t.e VIZ. BoGEL,
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MECHANICAL. &c,

JOHN L, WOLFE,
FURNITURE WAREROOMS,
Corner Of Church & Penitentiary SITS.
HAS now on hand large and variedM
Ill stock of Furniture, consisting in 6a
part of-BuREAus, SlDEBoARDs, AR-JN
MoRs, various patterns TABLES, CHAIRS, &c
BRBsrEAps, CRIBS, CRADLES, CoGcHEs and
Willow WAGONS, all OF which are of the
latest fashions. All kinds of manufacturing
and repairing at the shortest notice.
All the business of an undertaken attended
to, and in the best style.
Coffins made at the shortest notice,
and also nerse furnished Sept20-y.
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MOUNT EAGLE TRIPOLL-This
lVl is fine best article known for clean
ing and furnishing gold, silver,eopper, steel,
tin and all other metals, also for windows,
mirrors and glassware. For safe by.
mly24 WM. BoGEL, Druggist.
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ERESH Lemons, Raisins, Figs, &C.,
l. just received and for sale by -r
s. F, BLANCuARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-11-19

dozen Grass Ham.
IL mocks-just received and tor sale by
NAV 4-y. D. r. DLhNNH
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-11-19

OUININE-3Oo ounces French, English,
Gy and American mandatory. '
For sale by H. T.WADDILL, Drust.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-11-19

EOR Barry's Tricoyherous the best com
I pound ever discovered for the Hair
nav be had of VIM. BoGEL.
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C,CARIFICATORS.-A few very supe-
- rior ones. For sale by - r.
dec BY. II. L. WADwILL, Drugt.
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Schiedam schnapps.

DICININE-An new and elegant article
IL for the growth and preservation Of
the hair, can be found at VIM: BoGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-11-19

DERFUMERY = All the celebrated
/ French, English and German brands OF
Cologne at 5. +. BLANCHARD.
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HUNGARIAN LEECHES.
S0O Hungarian Leeches, warranted, Just
OUU received and for sale by
sept 3S-y. .- ..s WIN. boGEL.
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Jules Haueps DepilitaIy Powder.
WARRANTED to remove the thickest
w Hair, in five minutes, without iniu.
ring the skin. For sale by VIM. BoGEL.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

of the men carried boat over the island and
launched it. When the whalers neared the
beach they boarded them and told their sad
story.
The remainder of The company soon crossed
The island and were well taken sare Of BY their
rescuers.
Among the incidents of the day, after the
week, a child was born which is still living and
doing well. A wealthy Chilian gentleman,
finding himself driven into the waves by the
flames, turned to few who were standing near
him and offered $50. 600 to any one who would
aid him in saving his life but at such a mo-
ment no one could think Of the offer. Seeing
that bis end was near, he said Farewell, it is
only once p and plunged into the water. lie
was soon drowned.
Such is an imperfect account of the most
dreadful shipwreck that ever occurred on the
Pacific coast, which we cOndeuse from our ex-
changes. Out of 32l passengers 1870 perished
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05
Augusta Steam MILL.

The new mill at Augusta has been started,
and we have been told, by those who have
seen it, it is an admirable piece of mechanism.
The engine was built by the MessrS. Cope
of Salineville, q the machinery by the Messrs.
Mong of Waynesburgh, which furnishes suffi-
cient guarntee to the public that it will work
well and the fact that it will be worked under
the superintendent of Messrs Manful, Westfall
q Co. will assure its patrons that they will be
properly dealt with. Give it trial. See ad-
verLisement in this paper.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

HoRRoRs OF WAR.-A special committee ap-
pointed by the Board of New York Aldermen
to investigate the condition of the New York
Volunteers who fought in Mexico, has made
report. The regiment originally numbered one
thousand men, of whom only two hundred
and seventy survive, which reside in New
York About thirty need immediate aid A
resolution was passed appropnating $1,000 for
their relief Over sixty of these volunteers
have died since returning from Mexico, half of
which have been buried at the private expense
of Lieut.. SENIOR, who was an officer in the reg
iment. Many are sick and suffering from the
effect of the climate Of Mexico, and the history
of this regiment is sad commentary upon the
horrors of war.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

The Peoria (Ill. J Republican states that a
gentleman who had been for some time paying
his addresse5to ayoung lady, asked her hand
in marriage, which was refused. He plead fol
some time after and declared if she still resisted
his suit he would commit suicide. She inform
him such an alternative would not influence her
in the least. AT this he loaded gun, and stan
ding in front of the house placed the muzzle in
his mouth, and with his toe pulled the trigger
The discharge tore away his left cheek, and
horribly mutilated his whole head and face,
but did not kill him though his recovery was
considered impossible. The lady stood in the
door and witnessed the whole of the terrible
transaction.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

U. s. MARSHAL FOR OHIo--We were glad to
learn last evening, by telegraphic despatch
from WILLIAM RICHARDS, Esq, Washington,
that the President had appointed J'W, FIrcH,
Esq, of this city, U. s. Marchal for Ohio. Mr..
FIrcH will make an excellent officer and since
our friend Geo JONES could not and would not
retain the post, we think no more satisfactory
transfer could have been made.
This gives to the Northern part of the State
both the Marshal and the District Attorney--a
distinction not heretofore awarded to it. CieUe-
land Herald.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

By this time the assessor has visited most OF
the readers Of the Free Press, and left his mo
tice with them. Well, what do you think of il?
Are you as well satisfied with the provisions Of
the law under which you are now taxed, as
you were with the old tax-law of 1896 Does
the public burden lie more lightly upon your
shoulders than formerly? Have not the reck-
less expenditures of tbs past two years increas-
ed your taxes ;-or, what amounts to the same
thing, have they not prevented taxes from dc.
reasing? We ask you these questions serious
ly, and hope that all will consider them in the
same spirit,
The famous law of 1852 exempted property
to the amount of S2OO and locofocos labored
hard to show that such an exemption was clear
ly right, and that any more or less would b.
too much or to little. Now they have hewn /
down to $50, only the one-fourth of what wal
considered the right amount, and they will un
dertake to say that $50 is the right amount pre-
cisely If there can be any consistency in this
mode Of procedure we are not able to under
stand it. There can bebut one right way
They were wrong before or they are wrong
now, according to their own showing. They
attempted to deceive the peoele one year ago
or they are attempting to do so now, We dc
not care which position they take. They are
grossly at fault in either.
We will wait and see what they say about it
But we are well satisfied that they will attempt
to show that the law is precisely right as it now
reads. When they make such somersetts they
certainly cannot believe themselves
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

E4- The unusual quiet town of Fulton has
for some time past been the scene of great
many spiritual manifestations" which have
caused considerable excitement in that locality.
Two persons have been expelled from the
Methodist Church and others have voluntarily
left because they made spiritualism their re-
ligion. Tables have been turned and overturn-
ed, and stamped at an astonishing rate. One
mans boots were jerked off and his toes near
ly out of joint by some mysterious, invisible
apency.--Cin CON-
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05
FIRE IN BOSTON

BOSTON, april XB'
An extensive conAagratiou occurred this
morning commencing in blacksmith shop on
Endicott-st opposite the Catholic Church, and
extended right and left. 1t destroyed block
of drick dwelling, on Water, and a grocery on
Bond street, Several buildings on North Mar
gin-st including bakery, stable, and block
of wooden dwellings were burned. Cinders,
carried by the wind fired the roof of Christs
Church, Salem street and damaged it consider
ably,
Fifty Irish families are made homeless, by
this catastrophe
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

The recent poisoning Of four men in the
TOmbs Of New York by thrusling tAem into a
cell flled with carbOnic acid gas. has caused no
little excitement against the city Authorities and
the officials in whose personal charge those men
perished.- The keepers of the city prison, il is
contented, are Justly liable to the penalty for
manslaughter. and the Preseutment Of the Grand
Jury states that in testing the atmosphere IN the
cell, DR.. Chiffon filed several bottles with car
bonic acid gas, a stream Of which was found to
be constantly pouring in hole connected with
the aue of the chimney. Into this cell. On Sun.
day afternoon, about ! clock, six prisoners,
none of whom had been less than two days IN
prison, and some Of them. including two Of the
deceased, four days, were thrust for the night.
The cell, eleven by twelve. built Of stone and
very damp, had no communication with the out
er air. except one small aperture in the outer
wall and diamond hole two inches square thr-
ough the iron door opening iuto the corridor.
The Courier and Enquirer says;
At the end Of an hour the door was opened,
and it was found that death had already done
its work upon one. His corpse was borne away,
and again the iron door was ba rred. Three
hours were suffered to pass, again was the dark
portal swung open, and another was seen on the
floor wrthing in agony. His keepers had mer-
cy enough on him to take him from the place,
and send him to the public hospital. But there
was no mercy for his fellows. The door closed
upon them, and was not unlcked until six hours
afterwards. Then it again swung open its him
ges, and behold there was another corps upon
the floor, stark and stiff, and near it the three
remaining prisoners in their very death spasms.
For decency's sake if not PHYS sake, a phys
ican was sent for, but one of the sufferers ex-
pired before medical assistance could be brought
and another breathed his last soon afterwards.
Thus that single nights dongs cost the lives
Of four men, and brought two others to the very
brink of the grave. For such official reckless
ness as this there is no punishment too severe.
This matter must not stop here. The city must
bring these off cials to justice or be the partic-
ipant in their guilt. 1t is q tragedy the like
of which cannot be found in our city history
since the fearful drama of the Jersey Prison,
Ship but that act was performed by our then
masters, this by our present servants
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

THE New York HORSE MARKET.-The week
" transactions at the New York Horse Market
are estimated by the New York Agricutor to
the amount of 100000; or to upwards of S.
OuO, 600 for the year. In this calculation the
sales are put at 800 per week of the average
value of $2OO.-- The stables last week con-
tanned $50 horses which is about the usual num-
ber 1t is said that horses are generally 10 per
cent higher than they were last spring and 30
per cent higher than three years ago. Very
few compared with the whole number are sold
for less than 800.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

WASHINGTON RAcEs.-Some Democrat with
a iovia spirit and sharp sense of the ridic-
ulous, writes from Washington to the Newbury
port Union. He laughs at the endless crowd
of Office hunters, gives graphic description of
the army of hungry customers who haunt the
Attorney Generals office, and narrates the fol-
lowing incidents
The other day short fat gentleman from
Essex South, attempted TO stop General Cush-
ing as he was starting for another part of the
city on speedy business. This is the story all
told
Applicant. General CushingP'
Gen G. "Ah glad to see you-understand
the whole matter-have the greatest respect for
you-can't stop now Good morning"
Applicant. "Just one minute want to see
you very much"
Gen. G. "Shall be back in half an hour; or
you must go with me, !" running.
The Applicant, an old stager, declares he
will go with him, and out they shot at the back
door, over the gardens, the fat man painting and
trying to talk, and the Attorney General stri-
king a bee line for his destination. At last the
asthmatic catches breath and cries out. Can't
stand this any longer must give up?' "SOr-
ry to lose your company" replies the Gener-
all" but business is pressing" The fat man
holds post, gasps two or three times, terri
Bile night succeeds, and he declares that he will
not be found on the turf again pitted against
such mettle.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

A CASE DEcIDED.--A recent decision of
the new Commissioner of Pensions has created
hutter among the Pension agents. Tho ques-
ton involved is whether granchild whose in
heriting parent died subsequent to the decease
of the revolutionary pensioner is entitled accor-
ding to proof made by the grandchild? The
Commissioner decided adversely to the claim
and the case has been appealed. The secre-
tary of the Interior has asked the Attorney
General for an opinion on the point of law in
volyed.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

THE CoNDIroNs.--It said that the conditions
upon which Mr., Buchanan accepted the appoint
ment to England were dictated by him and a
greed toby the President and are as follows !;
H. That Pennsylvania should not be char
ged with his appointment as it was unsolicited.
2 That he might return as soon as he con-
cluded the two special subjects etrusted to him
to wit the Fisheries and the disputed clauses
of the Clayton and Bulwer treaty.
3 That he be allowed to manage the buisi
ness after his own fashion.
That his appointment should be confirm
ed by the Senate before it adjourned.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05
The EknilrOnGI.

We are still unable to tell upon what day the
cars will be here. We were down the line yes-
terday, "wednesday, J and the track.laycrs at
noon, were within four miles of town. They
expect to be within one and half miles of this
end on Saturday evening The other company
were at Pekin on Tuesday evening. They had
then just two miles to the junction. BY the
time our next paper goes to press, we can tell,
probably, when to expect the cars.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

Ez- 1t will be seen, by an examination Of
our advertising columns, that two out of the
fourteen townships of Carroll county have pas
sed ordinances prohibiting the sale of ardent
spirits and the keeping of tippling houses. We
would rejoice to see every township take sim
liar step. But there will be no reformation un-
less the ordinances are enforced. The practice
heretofore, in enforcing ant-liquor laws, has
been to punish those who deal in very small
way, and let those who do most evil escape
This is all wrong. If one be punished all
should share the same fate. 'Twould be far
better to have no law at all, on the subject, il
it be partially administered. There is no use
in attempting to eradicate the evil pece-meal.
1t must be done at once, or else not attempted.
The temperance men have the remedy within
their reach now let them apply it. Go to
work in earnest, or cease your prating about
the evils of intemperance.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

ON the 1th instant, VIM. Riddle, son of
R M. Riddle, Mayor of Pittsburgh, sho anoth-
er boy named VIM Farley. Riddle, who is
only ten years old, was in company with sever
al other boys who had shot gun and we're
shooting at pigeons. He was too small to hold
up the gun, and as he could not share in the
sport, ball was put in and a mark set up at
which he could shoot over rest. He fred
at the mark, and the ball passed through the
board fence and through two other fences to a
lot where the boy Farley was working with his
father striking him down and causing his death
almost instantly.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-05-05

S1NGULAR.-Three men were committed to
the city prison in New York for drunkenness on
Sunday night the 18th instant and during the
night all three died of apoplevxy and convul'
sions induced by intemperance. At first the
impression got abroad that they died of fsuffocc-
ton or bad air in the cell in which the three
were placed but scientific examination showed
that such opinion was erroneous.