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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04
The Republican says :

"lt was announced that Mr.. Faulkner was
near at hand and would address the Conven-
ton. y committee of one from each county
found him, like Hearty of old, contemplating
he beauties of the night and medltating
among the tonlbs. Scarcely minute elapsed
before he appeared. Did you hear his speech,
reader Ii not, you missed the most SUI
/ premely ridiculous harangue you can ever
possibly hope to hear, MIR. Faulkner could
not retrrn thanks enough for this act of smag-
nanimity and Justice" 1t was said he was
i too young Democrat for the honor, but be
would reply in the language OF Pitt, that the
fault was correcting itself every day. He
had been Democrat all his life, and the
principles of the last Baltimore platform were
entirely his own. TIE honor OF this nominal
ton would effec tually silence the base insn-
uations of those arch enemies of the couatry,
the Wings. The distinguished gentleman
/ had not ords enough to express his contempt
OF the Wing party, and when he concluded,
he did SO with the assurance that the De-
inocracy would find him true now aud forever.
lie d drawn the sword and thrown away
the scabbard. He had pass the bridge and
destroyed it after him. INF rtunately we
cannot finish the notice of his speech with the
usual parenthetical expire sion of che took
his seat amid rounds of applause p
This, we understand, MIR. Faulkner pro-
nounces "false' "a LIE" Here arises an
important question between the editor of the
Republican and Mr.. Faulkner, which we
have no doubt will be settled"
The Republican says
"Neither time nor space is afforded us to
comment upon the proceedings of this--the
most extraordinary Convention ever held in
this district. We have not yet recovered
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-05-04

WI Faulkner was ue-
clared the nominee Of the Convention, but the
mptian to make it unanimous tailed
The nominee then appeared in the Conven
ton. and returned thanks fur this distinguish
ed honor aud manifestation Of confidence, and
declared tina, the Democracy would find him
true. lie had drawn the sword and thrown
away the sraboard--he had passed the bridge
aud destroyed it after him."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-04
PRICES on ADMISSION
llTHos, s.. MILLER,

HEhLER ihlumber, shingles lstAs, SASH Sc, &c
lotkeelattbs Hpin|ns rOOmOfl Miller, X Pogpe''
Lumber Yard on tbe Corner Of HillaRd Third s5deis
HsrLibaI, JIM. 10, 1852. 2..h0l sHa as7aA'tt, a'
lhTsod-GO efSgu ~ EElaa $3.50 sAW 9ai9- 9.t ,I-
q uu an g bsYs5sdc a4sW s,3Ggls ara ,ga2 lal
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-04
PRATRIE STATE, Nos. 1, 2, ga

This stove has been thoroughly tesied-from eight.
cen 10 twenty Thousand have been sold in the last three
years. It has equal for draft, durability and neat
ness Of finish and design. In baking, bFoiling and
boiling II Is superior 70 any other stove. II Is very
easyto understand using IT, and il will do more bh-
king, in less time and with less fuel and Fouble and
will do II better, II is believed by those who are using
H. THAN any other stove. Ills we'll known to all who
have used the Prize Premium Stoves, manufactured by
&c. F. FiIley, ST. Louis that the Gre dfAwng through
under the oven, Il censunes large quantity Of wood
ard burns out, making very Improbable for the
buyer In the Pralfie State Stove all these objections
are dene sway. The plates are heavy, which makes
the stove durable. This stove is made Of the Gray
Scotch Pig tron not Of the Missouri Mountain Iron;
1t Is well known 10 all who acquainted with iron
that the Missouri Mountain Iron is not Ct to make
Stoves Of as Il iS too hard and brittle That accounts
for the breaking Of the stoves manufactured of
that ironj we acknowledge that tbe Missouri Noun
tain Iron makes excellent bar iron, The hues upon
which the responsibility and reputation of a stove
denend, differ from any before useo, and are of
such construction and capacity as to insure the
most perfect draft We are satisfied that the Prairie
State Stove will last twenty-five years, f properly
lrSed II is neatly double tho weight Of any other
stoYe Of It's size in market. Purchasers will bear In
mind that II is always cheapest in the end to buy
heavy soYe, as more iron is purchased for the same
amount of money, than in light one This stove
has taken the FIRST premiums at all the fairs in the
State Of New York, and every other State where il
has been present. This stove will take larger trim
mings, and has larger oven to lis size than any
other stove in the universe. This stove is not mar
rowly CO. siructed on the top, as stove called the
Charter Oak. The Hannibal Mammoth Stove Store
is the only place where the genuine Prairie State
Stove is sold in Hannibal. have also a large as.
somert OF stoves Of the latest patterns, from every
important foundry in the United StAtes which will
sell at reduced prices; also large lot Of tin and
copper ware, all of which ] sell fifteen per cent
cheaper than they cSn be had in this city; for sale
al the Hannibal Mammoth Stove Store, corner Main
and Bird Streets, opposite the Wild Corner. Hannibal
- Mo. n .. p. A. HICKMAN.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-04
$1,000.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
ITO any psrsoa who will furnish as, within three
years setof patterns fora Cooking Stove, supe.
neatness OF finish and design, we will pay the above
Haned sum Of one thousand dollars. L =. '..tg q
Thsnew andbeautful stove presents itself exernal-
y in plain dress, accompanied with just and admit
rable proportions, giving Il the appearance Of chase
and tastefully made piece Of furniture M .. g.. - D
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-04
NEVER FAILING REMEDY N!
nOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.
CRIPPLE SETS ASIDE HIS CRUTCHES AF-
!. q TER TEN YEARS SUFFERING.

"
Copy OF Letter from Mr. Thompson Chemist Liz.
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To Professor Holloway,
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GUS injuries he had the best medical advice al the
lme, and was afterwards an intimate Of different in
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A MOST ExTRAoRDTNARYi cGRE cGGREPsEN' SF
DREADFUL SKIN DISEASE WHEN ALL
MEDICAL AID HAD FAILED.
Copy OF Letter from Mr.. Hird, Draper of Ready,
- near Gainsbro' dated March Ist, 1859.
To professor HOLLOWAY,
Sin Some time since, one Of my children was ar
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CERTAIN RENE DY FOR SCORBUTfC HJMORs
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.. OLD LADY SEVENTY YEARS OF AGE
OF BAD LEG.
Copy OF Letter from Messrs. Walker and Co., Chem
lists, Bath.
To Professor Holloway,
| DEAR SIR,-Among the numerous cures effected bv
the use Of your valuable medicines in the neiqbboi-
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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-24
THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENcER

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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-24

RIor IrD Loss OF Lpn.-A riot took place among the
laborers on the Illinois Central Railroad At Lasale or
Thursday, growing out Of reduction Of their wages
About TIVE O'clock alteration between Albert
SroRr, contractor, and party Of aborers, during
which one Of the latter shot dead Shortly after
wards Story office attacked and pilaged and Story
who had concealed himself in barn. found and bru
tally murdered
The Sheriff Of the county was speedily the spot AND
after some resistance during which Irishman was
shot dead and two wounded thirty Of the rioters were
taken The ringeader Of the rioters escaped but mea
sures have been taken for his apprehension.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-24

SHOWER OF MrTgoRs.-We see by paragraph in the
wheeling Argus that the citizens Of that city were enter
tanned with shower Of meteors Sunday morning week
They said to have fallen thick and fast and that for
moment it seemed il the heavens, suddenly shaken
by mighty wind were about to drop their stars
pronaut to maintain certain altitude does his ballast
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-24

THE COMEDIES ARIToPHASEs. Anew literal trans
ation from the Revised Text of Dindorf with notes
and extracts from the best Metrical Versions. By
WILLIAM JAnEs HIcKIE, scholar of st. Johns College,
Cambridge vols London. HENRY G. BoHS, 1853.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27
Hotel and Livery.Stab1e
FOR SALE.

business Of the undersigned lnRo
ID making it necessary for him A49taaA
to leave the State the latter part OF the pre-
sent year, induces him to offer for sale his
large and commodious Hotel and Stable,
situated in the most desirable and pleasant
part OF the village. Finding that the main
building was not large enough to accommo-
date the amount Of patronage he received, he
has erected an addition to it in which there
is one room sufficiently large for Parties,
writing Schools, Dancing schools, &C., His
house is now well FINISHED and in good re-
pain, with all necessary out buildings at
tached. The house and Stable occupy one
half of square. k
The purchaser would be expected to buy
all. or a large portian Of the furniture, which
would be sold less than its appraised value.
Terms ne half cash, OF negro property
at it's cash valuation--the balance on credit
Of one and two years, with mortgage r
personal security
For further particulars, apply to
prietor, in Clinton Louisiana.
mar 22-3tsw. r. c. CAR
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

~Alderman Sturteyant has been
sentenced to prison for Is days, and a
fine Of $S5l,OO. A large meeting Of
the citizens of n. Y. convened to wit
ness the trial and expressed their APP
probation in the most marked manner.
Alderman Wesley Smith, and Doherty
were also fined. This is lesson to
those in authority, and will serve to
convince them. that they are merely
servants Of the public will and cannot
violate the law Of the land with impun-
ity.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

War IS A SNoB ga snob is that
man or woman who are always pre-
tending before the world to be some-
thing better-especially richer or more
Standardization they are. It is one
who thinks his own position in life
contemplate, and is always yearning
and striving to force himaelf into one
above, without the education or char
aeteristics which belong to it; enc who
looks down upon, despisss, and over
rides his interiors, or even equals Of
bis own Standing, aud is ever ready ia
worship, fa~a upon, and flatter rich
or titled man-not because be lie a
good man, wise man, or Christian
man but because he has the luck to
be rich or consequential Ihackcy0y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

CHINESE INDUsTRY.-There is u
building in San Francisco, Of 1905
feet front, so feet deep and four sto-
rics high, all Of solid granite. which
was put up in Canton, block by block
by Chinese WORK men; and the blocks
being all numbered, the building wat
taken down. conveyed to California,
and re-erected in San Francisco by
the sane hands.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

10 We had a',visit yesterday from
Mr.. CHARLES TEsrur, editor of the
LA SEMA1NE, and author Of the mys-
teries of New Orleans. Mr.. TEsrUT
is . believer in Spiritual manifesto
tions, and'is himself a writing medium.
Yesterday afternoon he gave private
lecture on the subject. onthe the Sec
ond floor Of the Court House. He
will return to Baton Rouge shortly and
give public lecture on Spiritual man
ifestations with experiments. -
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

Clear as Mud" Mr.. Cheetum,
I've just drop't in to engage yoar asrv-
ices in a questioD at law
"Ab, Mr.. Green, there's nothing in
the universe like law and justice.
What is the trouble -
"Why, you see, Squib. across the
way, owes NE five dollars for a bull
dog he bought Of me about a month
ago the dog has run off and now he
refuses to fork over the ""
"A most difficult case, Mr.. Green
exceedingly difficult, and it is fortu-
nate that you came to me for | have
him like breeze. You see, we first
must prove the identity of a dog by an
aIibi, then alter squashing the writ Of
monsribas fiery taci@s issue copias
cyovunu and levy goosibus pandela-
yius on his ansignus futui, then we
call a mc1Npitums jury and af.er con
clusively proving the sinequG. have
the case unanimously decided in oul
favor, by virtue Of the d1ustibus 1'lo-
para e:xonas rs
.Lord. Mr.. Cheetum, | see through
it all; how easy it is to folks that car
understand.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

to he 1s1l5 IS y ~ dss'isSa \
the Supsen5 6ourt in the'Sass = r.
Compression 4 Baton Ropee 81 Spd
ding Z Ros
Board Of |, ectmen Of Baton Roug
appsllees. " Bpalding &Rogslh 90
pellante.. Appeal from the Mayors
Court Il the city Of Baton Rouge.
RoM. J. (Verbatim) We shall mot .at-
tempt to decide whether Circns ex-
hibitions are such coasting trade as
the license Of the Custom House could
authorize the defendants to carry on,
On board Of the Floating Palace, for
admitting that it can, and that the h
cense is in proper form. the tux i'm
posed by the Town Of Baton Rouge
upon public exhibitions is a mere po-
lice regulation necessary 70 the order
and the very existence Of cities and
towns, and neither surrendered nor
restrained by any prov nm in the
Constitution Of the United States.
The authority If the State in SOL
cases is complete, and as it his in this
instance been delegated to the plaint-
ifs, they are entitled to recover.
Judgment affirmed with costs.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

R~Fiye ladies' Of the community of
the Sisters Of Mercy, passed through
Van Buren,, Arkansas, en- route for
Fort Smith, on the 9Th Instant. for
the purpose Of establishing q young
ladies' Seminary at that place. They
were accompanied by the Right Rev
erend Bishop Byrne. who has given
these ladies one-halfshc college grounds
Of St. Andrews. for the purposes above
named.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

There was received in the New Jer-
sy Insane Asylum, last year, 121 pa
tients, and IS were discharged, Of
whom As were recovered and 80 i'm
proved. There are now in the insti-
tuition 1913 persons, the number Of
males and females being just eqal.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

rWe are authorized 10 announce VIM
A. BRYAN, Esq. as candidate for Select
man n Ward No. 4.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

We are authorized to announce the name
Of EowARD CorslNARD, the present efficient
/ and energetic Town Constable for re-elec-
ton. A CITIZEN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

rIt is said that measures will be
taken to prevent the return of the SUBJ
jects of Austria, who come to America.
The Government finds that they bring
nothing back with them, but the ''fa-
.gitive Germans in this country.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

LONG POsTpoNEMENT.-The Della
ware Legislature has postponed for 80
years, the bin which was before it in
reference to the Constitutional Conven-
ton. The Senate has again defeated
the canal bill.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

10 It is proposed to invite all the
Governors Of the States, to be present
at the opening Of the Worlds Fair. at
New York in MAY next.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

rWe are Authorized to announce the
name of Capt. w. F. TUNNARD, as
candidate for Sslecimen, in Ward No. 2.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

r We are autho,ixGl to anpnllnce
CHAS. L. HALL. z. W. BOGEL. and w.
/ w. McMAIN. as candidates for selectmen
in ward No. 2. 49, 60
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

BRoKE.-It is said that the brokers
Office of Balm & Co., in this city, has
gone down with q crash, leavinga large
number Of depositors Of small sums
minus their spare cash. We have not
learned how great is the deficit.
There is much talk and ,me excite
ment in the street about it.-COlum-
bus (O.) Journal.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

NSince 1887, four, Governor of
New Mexico have been murdered,
either by rebels or by Indians. New
ton Lane, formerly Of Kentucky is the
present Governor.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

Mr.. Edit skloo9e ant,OtnCe sAs NUN
! TAN. II. az candidat y for Selectmen to re-
present Ward 2. .yOx POPULE
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

OENATBs-4nSk Jug 1cSoiu'ssssAs
wey introduced in NE Senate by the
|H9h. D. L. RivERs:
II /Resozued, That the Senate has re-
4ivcd wifh deep sensibility the intel
ligence Of the death of the Hon. Ar
NER L. Fl. DUNCAN, late member Of
the House.of Representatives from the
Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
Resolved, That the Senate deeply
sympathise with the family and friends
Of the deceased in their sudden bereav-
ement and will wear the usual badge Of
mourning s mark Of respect to his
memory,
Rcsolucd, That the Senate will pro-
coed in a body to attend the funeral.
Rcsolred, That the Secretary Of the
Senate be directed te.communicate the
proceedings Of this body to the family
Of the deceased.
Resolved, That as a further mark
Of respect the Senate do now adjourn.
The House metat 10 o'clock-Hon.
E. w. NOISE, in the chair.
The Hon. Jas. s.. Bailey announced
the death of his colleague, the Hon. Al
Der L. H. DUNCAN, and offered the
following preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted:
Whereas it has pleased Divine Pro-
whence in his intimate wisdom, to re-
move from our midst the Hon. ABNER
L. H. DUNCAN, at the time a member
of this House, and whereas this House
has received With deep sensibility the
intelligence Of this sudden and sad be-
rcavement. BE it Resolved, &c.
LIST. That in tie decease of the Hon.
ABNER L. H. DUNCAN, the Councils
Of the State have lost a patriotic. intel
ligent and highly esteemed member
respected alike for his integrity Of prin-
ciples-frank and honorable deport-
ment and warm and generous i'm
pulses of his character.
Cd. Be it Res0Ived, &c. That as a
mark of respect for the virtues and
character Of the deceased, this House
will, in a-body attend the funeral, and
will wear the usual badge Of mourning
for thirty days.
3rd. Be it further Resozued, That
this House deeply sympathizing with
the afflicted family of the deceased in
their irraparable loss; as further
token of coincidence and respect, dc
hereby direct the clerk to enter these
resolutions on the minutes, aud to for
ward a copy of the same to the family
Of the deceased,
4th. Be it further Resolred, That
as further mark of respect this House
do now adjourn.
EWhen man gets started on the
road to notoriety he generally goes
streight ahead, and at the end Of the
road tumbles off into oblivion to enjoy
the silent companionship Of million
of fellows that lust to be notorious. -
But it is not so with the women. A
woman gets notorious--and she remains
so; she doesn't go along the road and
get out Of the way that others may
come, but she stands right in the mid
die Of it. It is thus with Mrs. Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe.
We wish to the Lord that the news
papers would make haste and despatch
her-Stowe her away some where with
Uncle Tom, and let her lest We are
positively tired Of her, and long for
some other top, or toy, to talk about
The first thing we see on the fair face
Of every faddled newspaper is some
thing about Mrs. Stowe-Mrs. Stowe
will 90 to Havie de Grace-Mrs. Stowe
in little Pendlington, England Pitch.
er to Mrs. Stowc-a silver stew pan ia
Mrs. Stowe-a gold goblet with a pic.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

rThe President of the Mississippi
and Railroad Company advertises for
proposals for the grandlng and mason
~ Of the road from Terre Haute, Ind.,
to Pocahoutss, 124 miles.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

~Raffaele Monti, the Milanese
Sculptor, will send his yelled statue of
the Bashful Begger, to New York
Crystal Palace, for exhibition. This
is something novel in the arts. No
attempt has heretofore been made to
give apparent transparency to marble.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

GIVE are authorized to announce R C.
HUTCHTSON, Esp, as candidate for
Seleclman from Ward No. g.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

GIVE are authorized to annoudes H.
L. WOLFE. Esq, asD candidate for the
Office OF Treasurer. Assessor aud Collector.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

ga letter from Rio de Janeiro
says that the bark Alabama, of and
from Baltimore, had sunk at sea, and
the captain and crew had arrived at St.
GATHERINGS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

~ We are authorized TO announce
THOS. H. LEWIS, Of Opelouses - ! ees-
didete for Associate Jnstice q tho oupe9nuo
Court for this District r e
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-27

"Where our scissors ?" This
is q daily question in our hottest Of
holes. A newspaper editor without
scissors, is like Cobbler without bis
aacZ.