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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-24
Mem A6pertise mcnts
Notice for Proposals.

CEALFD Proposals will be received un-
y til MoxpAy, THE 5ru paw OF SEPrEM-
Der next. 1883. az IL o'clock NJ, FOR the
framing and adjusting the roof for receiving
the states and for making all the door and
window frames ard the door also. the
window sash. for the new Catholic Church.
in conformity with the drawings and sre-.
eifications TO he seen at the Presbvtery Of
St. Joseph's Church. Said propo ais 70 be
left with the building committee, composed
of Messrs Argustin Duplantier. Ambrose
Theriot and Peter McKirick from whom
any information with regard TO tie work.
terms. &C.. can be obtained.
auo ID I'D. H v. RABTN. Sec'v.
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Co m m xmi Gated.

Editor of Comet The patriotic
and volunteer band who left here a
few days ago, to aid the sick in New
Orleans have returned. The letter Of
Mayor CRossMAN (whose personal de-
votion to the welfare of the unfortu-
nate distressed, ought never to be for
got by the citizens of New Orleans
will fully explain the reason why they
came back. l know that if we are so
unfortunate as to need their services in
this town, they will be rendered ten
fold:
MAYoRALrrY OF New ORLEANS,
22d august 1858.
Hon. J. r. Dwrocq, Mayor,
Baton Rouge, In,
SrR-I have the honor to acknowl-
edge receipt ofyour letter Of 18th inst,
by the hands Of Messrs. TESTER,
CHESErr, and their companions, for
which allow me in the name OF my
fellow citizens, to return their sincere
thanks. Immediately presented the
letter to the Howard Association, who
held meeting, and after passing a
vote Of thanks for the voluntary aid,
hey rendered, declined their services
believing that Others longer aeclima-
ted not being exempt from the sick.
ness prevailing, it would be rather
hazardous for them to remain.
Thanking you for the deep sympa'
.hy expressed for our afflicted citizens
and the noble generosity of Mess's
TESTER, CHEsErr, and their compan
ions, to aid by personal labor, in this
our time of need. | have the honor
| to be, Your obi. servant.
| A. D. CROSSMAN, Mayor
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IT. Yo, are authorized TO announce
GEORGE v. TRUDFAU. ~ cardidsse
for the Office Of Parish Perrr1er Election
in November. MANY FRIENDS.
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rwe ore authorized 70 announce MAJ
A. N. DUNN as candidate for the Ie'
eislature. Election in November next.
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THE AzrEcs.-Professor Anderson
is said to have met with great success
in exhibiting these reparkable beings
in London. He has had them before
the Queen and Court, the Royal So
ciety, and the College of Surgeons, on
all Of which occasions the children
were objects Of the greatest curiosity
and interest. DR.. Ltitham and Prof.
Owen, having carefully examined them
think them the offspring not Of dwarfs,
but Of ordinary size parents, though
they regard it probable that, in conse-
quence of the degradation Of the race
from which they sprung, other indl-
viduals more or less like them, exist
in the same region-tbat they are no
Aztecs, but descendants Of an Older
race. They are likely to attract fa'
more attention in Europe than they
did in this country.
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Tween lU0TvllIS anu Wcot DuiOu AsOuSScS
for Bayou Maringouin and Crosse
Tetc, is assuming rather an amusing
phase. Facts are no longer facts, and
fiction is treated 50 Enthusiastically that
the region Of absurdity is invaded.
This is ever the case, where there is
q conflict Of interest, and it is for this |
reason that, long prior to the trial by
Jury, it was written in the laws, no
man shall bear witness in his own, or
any other case where it can be shown
he is interested. The only way he
can appear "rect~s IN curia" is to
stand uprightly and say nothing.
In the war about Crosse Tetc, there
are great many big hendel fellows
concered, who clench their fists and
deal heavy blows. with closed eyes in
all directions. The Visa Wis fires
full charge Of grape and canister every
now and then, and the Seminal at
Plaqaemine, and the IberUilie Gazette
let off tw, nty-four FOUNDER when
nobody's looking, and the result is
tina. the war is kept up, notwithstand-
ing the warm weather, and the diff
Guilty Of getting ammunition from the
.brain--that powerful powder magazine
at this season.
The whole sum and substance Of
the matter just thus: Iberville wants
Crosse Tete for Political purposes, and
West Baton Rouge wants it because
sac says it never was the poperty OF
Ibervil!e-Ihat it was only Temporal
rily attached to Iberville, because
there was no road for the people to
come through to the Mississippi.
The settlement Of Crosse Tese has
become important to the political H.
Gusncc Of each and hence the noise
that is now being made.
Ofcourse Iberyille is expected to
use all the argument she can find, to
show what West Baton Rouge says
aboc. the matter, is not SO; yet the
whole facts are matter Of record, and
may be found in the various acts OF
Of the Legislature on the subject, from
1907 to the present time. The &C;
Of 1923 in reference to Crosse Tete
saws that when a road shall BE- made
from Bayou Crosse Tete to the Miss.
issippi, within three miles Of the Court
House in West Baton Rouge, then that
strip Of country shall become part Of
the Territory of West Baton Rouge
The making Of substantial Plank
road, in c,n.ormity wi h this act, ha
called out the citizens of Iberville, and
we are not surprised that they
should contend FOR trade that now
l,ws into the Bayou Plaquemine, from
that fertile region. We marvel tina
our cotemporares in Plaqu ,miue con
tend that Crosse Tete is not an inter
gal part of West Baton Rouge.
The Iberville G1zctte in its las
issue says:
lie Juri de Ia raroisse d'Oucs
Baton Rouge a sa derniere seance, a
appointe un comite Petfet d'examin
er ct de faire un rapport, constataut s
lie Plank Road dans fetat actual, es
particable; dams l'afirmatiue. LIE
prophecies du Bayou Crosse Tete Sc
raient assesses. ct les taxes colectees
Hate la. La Paroisse dIberville es
la! NM. d'Ouest Baton Rouge
n'allcz pas 81 vite, arretez vous un peu
causons avez vous DIES droits sur Bay
GU Crosse Tete ?
Suppose the taxes have been a:
sesed and collected; what does TIL
matter? The people on the Bayou
have all subscribed literally to tn
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~ We are authorized to announce h.
N. PIERCE As candidate for Assess or OF
this Parish.
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EpyroR CoMEr--Pleas~ announce II. ".
BABIN, Esq. the present incumbent az =
candidate for reelection 70 the office OF
SHrRIpr. Election to be held on the first
Monday in Novembsr.
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EOR SALC-TO ARRIVE -lOn Bar
z rels s r s.. Lonis Flour. " arrive IN
one or two DAYS per steamer "R j Haron -
NIB All Flour s Id 70 n" trade will he
TOR ca. h on delivery, unless otheIvise tx.
press'y stipulated.
A,- 9olv JOSHUA ZEAL.
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~ We are authorised to announce
MANUEL MORENO the present incum-
bent. as a candidate 70 re-eleciion. 70 the
Office of Clerk Of the sixth Judicial District
Court ~ .
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CAN DTDATESs

n%We era authorised 70 auunanso
CHAS. r. GRENEAUx. a. . candidate
for the Office Of State Treasurer. =
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Just Received per steamer Lexington

Az Barrels Mess Pork;
~ Casks Ribed Sizes;
6 do shoulders;
10 Casks sugar cured canvass Hams;
S Barrels pure leaf lard;
50 Kegs ="
100 Reams wrapping paper.
For sale wholesale ard retail hv
aue DIV. THOS. PRENnERGAST.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
From Mexice,

The dates from Mexico are up to Dec. Sd.
A proclamation has been issued by several oi
the states, appointing Santa Anna Captain Gen
eral de Ia Republica, and granting him another
year of dictatorial power
The revolution of Yucatan was entirely SUBJ
dued
The report of an invasion Of Americans in
Lower California, created general indignation
in Mexico, and the people appeared desirous to
take bitter revenge. Santa Anna had ordered
several detachments to leave for the coast. Ge-
neral Yanes had arrived ut Ell Rosario, en- route
for Mazatlan, where Col. Valdez was preparing
a formidable expedition, and another body had
left Guadalajara on the 23d November, to en-
bark at San Bias.
The British war steamer went up to Quay
mas and came back few days after, reporting
that general enthusiasm was reigning there,
acd that about 5000 men, among them many In
dians and Creoles, were working at the fortif-
cations.
Several small coasters and fishing boats were
missing, and caused the belief that they had
been captured by Walkers party.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
WHOLESALE sADDLERY wApr
HOUSE.
]. C.. Johnson E. Co

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEAF
Il ERS in Saddlery, Harness, Leather e.
No. 1870, Sansome street, near Washington. San
Francisco. Having established new and s-
tensive establishment for the sale of the abov.
named goods. would cali the attention Of The
trade to their fine stock, to which additions ara
constantly being made by fresh arrivals
AS we receive goods direct from orr
OWN mandatory at the East, we are confident
of being able to offer great inducements to pur.
chasers. Now on hand fine assortment con.
sisting in part of Concord stage harness, team
harness, cart harness, buggy and wagon har-
ness. collars, harness, saddles. brides and mar.
tngals, sulkey and wagon whips. Mexican aud
California spurs. Mexican and California bits
saddlery hardware, skirting, bride and harness
leather, calf skin, &c. d24-3m
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
Miuer,s Meeting.

At meeting of the Miners of West Weaver,
held the 18th inst, 1853, attended by miners
from Garden Gulch, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolued. The miners of West Weaver deem il
necessary to proper and thorough understand
ing of the difficulties concerning the water in
this vicinity, that general mass meeting of all
the miners of each particular diggings in this
vicinity be held, and suggest that such meeting
be held in the Court House i'll Weaverville on
Sunday next at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Resolved, That this meeting fully endorse the
resolutions, and approve Of the principles set
forth in the resolutions published Dec. 10th, in
the Democratic State Journal expressing the
sentiments of the miners in the lower mines.
The miners of West Weaver would also sug-
gest to the miners of each particular digSings
to hold primary meetings, and pass such resolu-
tions as shall fully express their opinion Of the
principles and rights involved in this and similar
difficulties.
Published by order of the meeting,
J. A. WATSON, Sec'y.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
Business Notices.

We are indebted to MIR. ReHran, of the Shasta
Book Store, for Putnam's Magazine, the New
York, Boston and London Pictorials, the Spirit
of.he Times, London Weekly Dispatch, and other
late publications. MIR. Roman, as will be seen
by his advertisement, has general variety Of
books, valentines, toys, &C., suitable for holiday
presents. Call and see them.
Messrs. Cavert & Co.. as will be seen by their
advertisements in to-day's paper, have at their
store in Red Bluffs, an immense amount of every
description of Breads;uffs, Dry Goods, Groceries.
Liquors, &C., &c. Packers and Traders read.
Burton & McCarty, of Sacramento, wholesale
dealers i'll Groceries, Liquors, &C., are prepared
to furnish good bargains to Traders and Mer-
chants. See their card
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

DEATH OF MEMBER OF THE LEGIsLATURE.-
We regret to learn, from the San Joaquin Repu6-
lican of the death of ]. HI. Carson, member elect
from the county of Calaveras. He died in Stock.
ton on the 10Th of December. Every means that
science or friendship could suggest were en-
ployed in his behalf, but in vain. His life, says
the same paper, was eventtul one. He was
one ofthe early pioneers to this country. and gave
name to the stream known as Carson's Creek
which has become famous for the gold gathered
in and around it. He was born in Warren
county, Virginia, and has left to lament his loss,
wife and one child, who reside at Front Royal.
His brother, Gen Robert Carson, also resides
near that place, in Virginia
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

IRISH GENERosITY.-No people under Heaven
are more generous than the sons and daughters
of the g fast anchored green isle" The Eng
the astonishing statement, that the American
Irish have sent from this country, during the
four years from 1S4S to 1851 inclusive, the enor-
nous sum of 81 700, ,OaO for the purpose of aid
ing their friends and relatives to emigrate to
America. No wonder the leading English and
Irish journals apprehend total desertion OF
"Auld Erin" by the Irish natives. Letthem all
come; we have room enough and to spare for
all such natural republicans.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
Arriv.l Of the Jehn Z. s,ephen..

By the arrival of the John L. Stephens, we
have dates from the eastern States up to Decem-
Der LIST.
We are obliged to Adams & Co. for full files
of Atlantic papers.
Hon. Charles G. Atherton U. s. Senator from
New Hampshire, died at his residence in Man.
chester, on the 10Th Nov. Hon. J. s. Wells will
succeed him.
Samuel Crafts, of Vermont, formerly Govern
or, member of Congress and Senator, is dead.
The ship Constellation arrived in New York
on the 25th of November, from Liverpool, after
having lost one hundred passengers by cholera.
telegraphc dispatch received at N. Orleans
from N. York stated that Koszta had arrived in
Boston.
A fire broke out on the 18th Nov. in large
building at the corner of Jane and Washington
street. In one hour the whole building was en-
veloped in flames. The Herald says about half
million of dollars were swept away in few
hours, and at the same time hundreds were left
without employment and without homes. Six
houses and rectifying distillery, covering four
ed or so badly damaged as to render their re-
moval necessary. The total loss was about
500, ,O0O On the same day fire was discovered
in Brooks panoforte mandatory. From here
the flames communicated with the Empire Iron
Works, which were Immediately sheet of
flame. Together with all these was swept away
large building known as Chapman's Build
ing" being used for many different nanufacto-
An explosion took place on the morning of
the 22d Nov in the extensive distillery in Tenth
street, New York, belonging to Mr.. Childs, by
which accident Thomas Crosby was instantly
killed and John McGower seriously if not fatally
scalded.
A destructive storm has prevailed throughout
New ngland and upon the coast, carrying away
bridges, wrecking ships and attended with the
loss of lives.
Joshua Bates, Esq, of the house of Barring
Brothers, is said to be the person selected as
umpire by the commissioners, to settle claims
between Great Britain and the United States
Madam Anna Thillon was to have left N. York
for San Francisco on the 5th inst. r.rs +
dispatch from Matches states that the yellow
fever had again made its appearance in that
city and that a number had died of it.
The town of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was visit
ed by destructive fire on Monday night, Nov.
7th, which consumed thirty buildings, including
several large warehouses, stores, &c. ,.
A run took place the banking house of FL
lis and Sturges, Cincinnati Nov. 18th, which
was stopped by carrying bushel basket full Of
bank bills into the banking room.
The Erie Railroad cost $25 900, 900, and en-
ploys 900 locomotives.
A robbery Of $34 900 was effected on the 18TH
filled with bullets for those filled with gold dust
The dust belonged to Page, Bacon & Co.
There are now surviving about ], 400 revolu-
tionary pensioners all of whom are regularly
drawing their pensions from the treasury Of the
United States. --fs.3itt .a.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

BaLLs.-A Ball is to come off at the Middle
town Hotel in Middletown on Thursday eve
ming the 29ih inst Also another will take place
at the Hontoon House at Cottonwood, on Mon
day evening the 2nd of January proximo. We
have also heard it intimated that ball will be
given somewhere in this place on the S.h of jan
nary, the anniversary of the battle of New Or
leans Those in this vicinity who are fond of
dancing, will doubtless have good time during
the approaching Christmas festivities. n
SURVEYING NoBLE's PAss.-Dr. Wozencraft in
forms us that he is rapidly completing the outfit
OF his party, and will in few days be prepared
TO start out ON his surveying and exploring ex-
pedition through Mobiles Pass He has not vet,
however, secured the company of as many men
as he desires. Any gentlemen, therefore. who
may wish to join him in the enterprise. may do
soby addressing OF visiting him at Cottonwood
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

SHASTA REPREsENTATIvEs.-M Sprague
and Ring left the county last week. to attend to
their official duties at the Capital during the ap-
proaching session of the Legislature. Senator
Sprague is accompanied by his family, having
wisely determined not again to spend several
months apart from them in the cheerless town OF
Benicia Our limited family circle, which his
amiable and accomplished lady so enlivened and
adorned by her presence, is but lily prepared al
this time for the loss occasioned by her absence
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

II A genius down east has invented a spy-
glass of wonderful power. He SAID he looked
through 1t at third cousin, and it brought him
relatively nearer than any of his brothers.
Poh we have several cousins whom, without
the aid of glasses. we have felt occupying po-
sition in our affections, relatively nearer than
any Of our brothers" They did mt wear whisk-
ers though. Such eyes and lips however, as
they -, but its no use talkin'.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
Agents for the Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents. empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work and
receipt for the samc:-
SAN Francisco AGENcY.-Mr. L. P Fisher
He may be found at his desk in the Merchant s
Exchange, Sacramento street.
WearerriHe CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and
RHODES 81 LUsK.
One Horse Torn.-SMITH & ToLLMAS, Ex-
pressmen.
French Guich.-THoMPsoy g. ZINS and KNAP-
PER & SCHULTZ.
Yreka.-CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and RHODES &.
LusK.
~ AGENTS wanted in every portion of the
mines.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

CHRISTMAS DAY.-To-morrow is Christmas
Day-dear DID, familiar fun-loving and sport
creating Christmas Day. Its approaching foot
steps have been SO silent and wholly unlike their
coming in the old States, that we can scarcely
realizeits presence. Where are those extensive
preparations of ginger cakes, confectionaries-
including molasses taffy of course-and the other
''phancy phixens," which of yore, when all of
us were in our juvenility, were w ont to herald
the approach of this gay old holiday Where?
Alas seem to have left all these things be-
hind us among our wives and sweethearts. But
Christmas is at hand, and tomorrow is the day
when copious bumpers of egg-nogg, the Maine
liquor law to the contrary notwithstanding,
should be drank, and Heaven praised for the de-
lighttul beverage. Tomorrow is the day when
among men old feuds should be forgotten, and
when ladies should be particularly amiable not
refusing to vouchsafe few kisses to their bache-
lor friends, in which case we will be around y
Christmas Day. how at the mere sound of these
talismanic words do thousand happy recollec-
tions of the past come trooping along, all laugh
ing smiles and bright sunshine. Verify, we are
about half inclined to sing that old song commen-
eng, 20, would | We're boy again." and
which, to change the subject and express criti-
cal opinion, we have always considered absurd
and ridiculous stuff. No, we would not be a
boy again rail- the ginger cakes, knick-nacks
and jlm-cracks in christendom. Great Heaven
just think OF it-being boy again" presup-
poses the absence of our mustache! Horrid
idex
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
ASSORTED CASE GOODS,

GUCH as Oysters, Lobsters, Preserved Ponl-
~ try and Meats, Fresh Peaches, Brandy
Peaches, Natural Fruits, Preserved Currant Jcl-
ly Cranberry sauce. Honey. &c, received and
far sale at very low prices by
CAVERT & CO.,
Dec "a. 4t. Red Bluffs.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
CANON. HOUSE COURSE.
III | -
r Race for n Purse Of 81 900: .e

Race for Purse of 81 900! IL
A RAG E WILL COME OFF, ON NEW
"A Years Day, Sunday, Jan. /, 1854, over the
Canon House Course, between Jimmy Smiths
sorrel horse Bomery Boy" and Jack Berry's
bay horse :. Gladiator" To run one mile for
$500 a side. lbA
Es No postponement on account of weather.
Shasta, Dec. "a, 1853. d24-2t
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.

A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF BRAN
IA dy, Whisky, Gin, Port Wine, Claret Wine,
Ale ill cases and barrels, Sloughion Btters, Ess
Peppermint, Absynthe, Currusco, etc.
ALSO,
Assorted brands Cigars, some very fine, and
Grape, Peach, Diaden, Twin Brothers, and
other celebrated brands Tobacco. just received
and for sale at very low prices by
CAVERT & CO.,
Dec "a. At Red Bluffs.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

WAR In PEkU.-Wc nave dates from Peru up
to Nov. 18th. Gen Relzer has invaded Peru
squadron of cavalry, in all about 700 men. A,
the same time. Elias, at the head of 200 men,
had determined to assist him, by upsettlng the
present government
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
Adams A aO,s Express.

We again take the opportunity to renew our
thanks to this Express, for complete files of Cal
ifornia papers during the week, as well as for all
of the latest Atlantic journals brought by the
John L, .StPpbrns,
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

SESAToRIAL ELEcTIoN.-Al an election in San
Francisco Monday last, t" supply the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Samuel Bran
nan, MIR. David Mahoney, dem.. was elected
over VIM. B. Farwell, whig, by majority OF
more than 5000 votes
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

HEAR, HEAR 1T may not be generally known
but it is nevertheless fact, that the officers of
Fort Reading are the most literary gentlemen
any where in the service of the United States
government. And why! Because Reading is
their fort(e). evidently.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS
At Red Bluff.

HAvERT & CO., RED BLUFFS, are re-
~ ceiving daily fresh supplies of assorted
merchandise, to which they invite the par,crI.
lar attention of Packers traders, and others in
want of good articles at low prices for cash.
Cavert & Co., Main Street,
Red Bluffs, Dec "a, 1858 At