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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-19
Music Card.

nROF. DECOENIEL begs leave to in
i form the citizens of Baton Rouge
and its vacinity, that he has come to re-
side permanently, and is now at liberty 10
meet the engagements Of private individ-
uals, schools and Seminarics--to give
practical and classical instructions on the
Harp, Piano Forte Guitar. Organ and
Singing Ito advanced Pupils, finishing les
sons.) also Choirs taught trained and Or
ganizcd.-Hopes by his assiduity for the
improvement of those placed under his
tuition, to merit the appreciation anu sup
port Of discriminating Public.
Terms known by applying TO Prof. De-
Coeniel, at Mrs. Jacobs boarding house,
North street.
UPianos and Barps, tuned and strung.
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Notice
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

TO I'LL WHUM IT M.NY CUWCEKV.
TINE Undersigned very respectfully re-
l. quests those indebted to him. to come
forward and PAY UP. Some of his friends
are rather too slow. They don't reflect
that he Is now engaged in building one Of
the biggest houses in Baton Rouge.
How con such great enterprises be car
ried on without money You might as well
think Of travelling to The moon without a
railroad.
Come forward then, and settle your bills.
Let Heroman build his house, and show
you the finest and most varied assortment
OF goods ever seen in Baton Rouge.
mar 81 GEO. Nj. BERGMAN.
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Runaway.

From the subscriber, about the first ~
Of February light mulstto man aged a
about 20 years, straight hair and may -
pass himseli as a free man. features regular,
temperate habits. named JOE. He is ma
tive Of New Orleans, speaks French and
English. A liberal reward will be paid on
his delivery to Thomas Foster New Orleans
or TO r. c. Hutchinson Baton Rorge. or in
formation that will lead to his capture.
Address WM. BARNETT,
feb-2S-tf. Gleensburg Ky.
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New York 81 Philadelphia
Cheap Store.

TNHE undersigned would respectfully in.
i form the citizens of Baton Rouge, and
the public generally, that they intend open
ing for the spring trade, CHEAP CASH
STORE, and having perfected a system of
Business, that vii! enable them to purchase
the greater part OF their goods in New YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA. at auction and at the
same time to keep up their stock by con-
slant addition Of new goods by almost every
steamer the necessity of charging those
large poGts does not exist, and by selling
our goods at very small advance on cost
we intend to make it your interest. as well
as that Of every Judge Of Goods, TO try uron
our terms, which will be CASH AND
CASH ONLY. We will open our new
store about the list Of April, and we pro-
pose opening for the spIing trade an as
sortment of Silk, fancy AID staple goods
that for extent and variety will sIlpass
anything ever offered in this market and
all we ask is the favor of an examination of
our stock ben. satisfied that you will be
convinced that it is not your interest to
pay the large profits that are absolutely
essential to those nho girc long ye1ns.
mai.1O Iy. M. POPE Il co.
The Gazette will please copy.
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j. Il. WALLET,

" e w d r UG S TO Il E,
THIRD STREET, BATON ROUGL. Ia.
One door South Of Bzanclar7's Grocery,
NEAR THE MARKET.
HAVING opened a Drug Store in Baton Rouge Mt
III the above mentioned place, the subscriber begs
leave respectfully to cal, the attention Of his old
friends and acquaintances TO the same.
His stocl, is selected with care, and with strict
reference to the wants Of the people. Fresh sup
plies are constantly being received, which will en-
able him to keep a fall, well selected and varied
assortment.
long practical experience warrants him in
promising to give entire satisfaction.
Country orders promptly filled.
Physiciansta can rely on having their prescriptions
carefully prepared at all hours. feb-0-y-w&d
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9. OUSsET.
[yOn's KathairOn.

TOR Preserving. Restoring and Beanti-
L flying the Hair, is the most delight
full and wonderful article the world ever
produced. lis astonishing success is with
out precedent in the history of the Mater
ia Medca Dark and luxurant curls, soft
and glossy hair, with scores CT admirers,
(mark this ladies5 is the universal effect
of the Kathairon. Bald ard Grey heads
were perfectly astcnished. Price IS cents
per large bottle. For sale by
A. GOLDMAN, Apothecary,
tsbt2sly. Post Office Corner.
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NOR SPRING The
L. time for taking medicine for pury-
flying the blood. has come. Those wishing
to enjoy health and vigor during the hot
Summer days, are advised 10 use Morti-
mer's Bitter Cordial, the best Medicine for
that purpose. offer at the same time a
large stock Of popular Sarsaparillas and
Alternatives. For sale by.
march-7 A. GOLDMAN,
ApothecarD Post Office corner.
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NHOICE EXTRA St. LOUIS FLOUR.
~ The best in the south for sale by
mar-2S-tf JOSHUA BEAL.
New Orleans Cheap Store.

TIME undersigned bess leave to inform
L his numerous customers that he is re-
ceiving his full supply of Spring and Sum
mer stock, consisting of DRY and FANCY
GOODS and CLOTHING, which he can
sell at exceedingly low prices.
He invites the public senerally,to come
aud look at his goods and Judge for them
selves. Give him call, and it will I've to
to your advantage.
mhJ2-dlmo. CHAS. NEWMAN.
AT THE NEW ORLEANS CHEAP STORE
Corner Lafayette and Laurel streets.
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Sc. AGNES FEMALE ACADEMY
MAmph{a Tam

THIS Institution, Incorporated by late Act Of the
/ Legislature, is delightful, situated In healthy
and retired par Of tie city oi Memphis. Tie build
ipgs hmpieand cpnraoi ous, stand in the centre Of
extensive and highly Improved grounds, in part
shaded by forest trees and in part tasiefuly laid
out and ornamented with rare plants and shrub.
berry.
OF the Order O st. Dominic, The system o. studies
is the as that pursued in siiaiiar institutions
in Kentucky.
The annual cource ia divided into two sessions
of five months each the first commencing the
first MONDAY ofseptenber, the second On the FIRST
Monday Of February.
TERMS PER sEss1Oy-pAYATIE HALF SESSION
IN ADVANCE.
For Board and Tuitinn in a,,y or I'LL Of the FOL.
lowing branches :-Heading, Writing, Arithmetic,
English Grnnnmer, Geography, History, Rhetoric,
Composition, Criticism Principles of Natural PHI
losnp'y, Chemistry aud Eotaiiy, Mental and Moral
Philosophy, PInin Sewing Marking, &c--S50, 500,
S65, according to the age or class OF The pupil.
For Day Scholars, Tuition, SIS, f2o, $25 accor-
ding to age and e'ass as above
EXTRA CHARGES.
Latin, French, italian, Spanisll-each. .&12
Music on P'anO. ........................20
Music OF G ftar. Observation-Disclosures
MUSIC on Harp... ........................30
Use OF instruments. Observation-Disclosures
Drawing and Painting. ....................10
FaDcF WORK. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Whshing and lronng. ..................1O
aeo mn he'"uhs.. .........................5
For Further particulars see Circulars or ad.
Memphis -
feb 1s-d WIN.
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Ogce critic R,fon Pouge AMI Clinton -,

ORce GfHe Elton Rouge anil Clinton
PhAak Ro'td CompaaY.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders Of
~ the Company that an In, talnent OF Ten per
cent on the amount of stoc! subscribed (f2 80 per
st"rc) will be due and payable on the first day Of
June 0S5f.) by order OF the Board.
April 1851, ALFRED -ii PPrHS.
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Free Ecrriage.

A IL persons hiring Horse, or Horse and
II Buggy, will be entitled to cross on
the Steam Ferry at Baton Rouge, without
charge for Buggy and Horse.
mar. 3tE r. G.. HUTCHINSON.
uvpersons, will please procure tickets
at the stable.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-19
Books and Music.

Books and Music.
CONVERSATIONS on common things
~ Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur,
rett's Geography OF the Heavens. and Al.
las; Webster's 9TH Dictionary Sophocle's
series OF Greek books Hannah Moore,s
private dcvotions; Pictorial Brother John
athan; Uncle Tom in French; Confessions
OF an Eaton Boy Bleak House, by Dick
ems; the Harmcnial Man, by Davis Lcni
leo'i; Head of the family; Gentleman
Jack and great variety of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents. and a
large collection of Piano Music. Just.7e-
ceived from New York and Eoston, and ri
saleby
jan ely. GEO. NJ HEROMAN.
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II. A. KAUFMAN,
Comrt Honse Sgunye-Coruey of
America and vt Ferdinand SITS.

Baton KOugc, La.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER.
IL and paper hnn9er.WouId respectfully cali
the attention OF the citizens Of Baton Rouge and
OF the adjacent parishes. that he Is now prepared
to do all kinds Of work that may be entr,,sied ~
him, and pledges himself to give general sai.fac
ton to those who viii favor him lie has INV NJ,
hand beautiful assortment of paper hanging and
viii continue to receive all Of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns at his shop
lie has engaged competent workman n nd vii, ha
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line
cY"A Also Granting, Clazing and Gliding: inita.
ton o! wood and marble executed in the verv best
style. anf-.v
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TOFFEE go Bags Rio Coffee, iust
~ received, and for sale by
mar. ly JOSHUA BEAL.
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DIR. s. II. WARD.
Notice,
STATE OF LOUISIANA

Notice.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
SiZth judicial District Court
Parish Of East Baton Rouge.
WHEREAS AMOS ADAMS and CLARA
w L. ADAMS, his wife, of said Parish
have applied to said Court to be appointed
Administrators of the estate of Mary M.
May, late of said Parish deceased. instead
Of James S Bailey, deceased, former Ad-
ministrator of said succession.
Notice is hereby given to all persons in.
terested to show cause within ten days from
the first publication Of this notice, WHY
the said application should not be granted.
April 10 ls54td. NJ. MORENO, Clerk.
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To Rent.
For Rent.

THAT beautiful large. and commodions
l. two story brick house on church
street so well suited for business stand,
opposite Col A Matta's store tor rartic-
ular, apply THOS. PRENDERGA
mar 80 If Agt for joan Toy.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-19

TIRE BHICK.-4O.OOO Best Western
L Brick just received aud for sale by
ROBERT Beat, at the Ferry Landing, or
JOSHUA BEAL.
April 4 I'm. Opposite Harvey House.
Gazette copy l month.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-04-19

rOnNMEAL AND CHEESE
~ IS barrels prime kiln dried corn
meal; 10 boxes W. X. cheese 10 boxes
english dairy dotto; just received and 70,
sale by april 4 JOSHUA BEAL.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

Hot AND CoLD.-An Irishnar
discovered apart of the wood work
Of a chinney piece on fire, thai
endangered the whole house. Lie
rushe up stairs TO his master ant
announced he alarming intelligence
Down he rushed with him. A
large Kettle Of boiling water wa:
on the fire.
{ Well, " by don't YOU PIT OH
the fire.
Fl can't SURF
Why, I'd II foo! pour tue water
upo it,
Sure it's hot water, snlr.'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16
hIarShallS Uterine CathoIicon

EAS become SO widely popular that unscru-
i il pulous& ignorant persons have attempted
to counterfeit the article, and, in some instan-
ces they use a name so nearly resembling
MARSHALL that casual glance might mislead-
1t is absolutely necessary to use caution and eX-
anime the name, and also to observe thai the
seal of the Graefenberg Company and the
name of DIR. Pbmeroy is on every bottle. Mar
shalls Catholicon is prepared by an old and
skiIlfu, physician in the most scientific man
ner Other preparations purporting to perform
the same cures are prepared by those Y no know
not what they do. The subject is one de-
handing great care, and though s6Th of the
nostrlms referred TO are sold at loFer price
than Marshall's, no one who is afflicted can
hesitate between really valuable medicinal
preparation and one which is only defending
and injurious compound. Let urdhasers be
on their guard prevent deception BY similari-
ty of appearances.
This and all the other medicines prepared
by the Graefehberg Co., of New York are for
sale by McElroy & Mckinney and Diemer &,
Hampton, Fayetteville. where also may be
had gratuitopsly, the Gracfenbcrg Hdalth AL
manac for 1854 Oct g, 1853
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Gbr furmtr.
Sailed Straw.

There is one ftct, which has recent
81 come 10 my knowledge in connec-
tpn with this subject, which may be
given 30 The Far ming public with
sumo prospect Of benefit; as many
use il to save hay when tits scarce.
A neighbor Of mine had some wheat
which he was obllgetl to get in, soon
al Ter being cut and while the straw
Was rather green to prevent injury
frbnl rain storm In order to pre-
vent the NOV from heating, mould :
ing, or otherwise taking harm he
sIlriuklel over the several loads, salt
in very liberal abundance. After
this NOW was threShed, and the straw
stick made accessible to the stock
On the farm, it was noticed that the
allimals were almost constantly pick
ing at it, and that it disappeared
rapidly. The straw was also eaten
up clearer than usual. This was all
owing doubtless, as it was ascribed,to
tie salt as having made the straw
more palatable. AT all events, the
fact furnished. a hint. worth dollars
| Il worth more than the subscription
/ rrice Of your paper-to many who
inay have occasion to try il, and
find as our neighbor did that he I'nev-
+cr saw straw eat up so slick"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

We copy the following from the
Franklin PAD Farmer:
The difficulties Of saving the seed
are imaginary; the process is simple
and easy. After the clover field has
been cut OF grazed, let the second
growth come on. When about two
thirds of the heads have turned
brown, cut with a cradle, throwing
the grass into double sWaths, and
cure. When cured, rake up in the
morning willie the dew is on into
convenisut parcels for loading with u
pitchiok, and, as soon as all danger
If heating is obyiateG, get it under a
shelter, either III the barn or protect
ed in the field. BE careful not to
put it away while any moisture re-
milins in the plants; and on the 9TH
ct hand, don't handle it Fudely when
very dry, where you don It want the
Sc eds to fall, for in thd t condition
the heads drop it freely. Having
shelter ed Il, you may wait if you
choose ill winter affords leisure fol
threshing it out. Sow i p the claif,
as it is more certain than the cleans
ed seed. A bushel in the chaff vii
abu4lently seed an acre; butwe would
advise the mixture Of blu e grass, tim
olhy and orchard grass with it. We
shall say more Of sowing, however, al
a more seasonable date.
1.-The second crop produces more
seed than the first, and hence the
econonl by Of first cutting or grazing
the field; though from that cut oil
lay, prudent, careful husbandman
might easily sake enough seed fol
his own use. Ut is believed that
IN 3re seed can be saved by moving
when about two thirds of the heads
. have turned brown, than at any 9th
er period; because, if cut sooner, too
many Of the seeds a re unrlpe, and il
later. too many shatter out of the
heads in grading and handling
If the heads break off and fall
through the fingers in grading, coy
er with d cotton or linen cloth, =
Every f,rmer may easily save his
own seed. There i an abundant
time for clover 10 make good heads.
well filled with seed after the hogs
have been turned upon the rye, oil
after the first crop of bay has been
taken, and it would surely be econem
ical to preserve small portion Of
field for saving seed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

III Oaeea Cake. Beat one pound o.
Buttcr to a cream, with a ea1spoon,
f,l Of rose water; then add one pound
offine white sugar, ten eggs, beaten
very light, and pound al nd a quar-
ter Of sifted flour, beat th e cake well
tpgether, then add half 2 pound o.
sbeIled almonds; blanched. and beat
enIto a paste, butter tir no und basins;
line them with white paper; put in
the mixture an inch and a half deep,
bake one hour in a quick oven.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

Not much Of a Shaker, but ca,
SHAKE some. "A young chap from
n. York City, visited the Shaker:
at Lebahon, and as he was wander.
ing about the village, he met a Stout
heariysPeciInen Of the Shakers, and
thus accosted them:
"WelI, NH. Broadbrim, are YOU
mu4h Of a Shaker
Nay, not much vas the reply,
but | can do a little that way.
He then seized the aston:shed
Gothamite by the collar, and neal IL
shook bin out Of bis boots.
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Dissolution.

w e have this day sold out our entire stock
w of Goods to Messrs- Neil, lNoores d
H,iglt, and oursfrm is now closed by mutual
consent. The business is iR the hands of Mr.
lillian S. SouthrortA, who will at all times
be found at our old stand, ready and tOil7ing to
receive money, and We hope our friends will
keep him employed.
Our successors are too well known, for any
mention to be made Of their willingness to
wait on and endeayor to please all who NAV
give them a call.
SOUTHW0RTH, MORGAN & NEIL.
nov. !, 1853.
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= W@wH-Ea-H.

THE undersigned having sold out his en-
Il tire interest in the Books, notes and ac-
counts of Goodrich, Buchanan and Beavers
and also his interest in the Books, Notes, Ac-
counts ard Merchandise of Goodrich 3 Beav-
ers, to his late partner, Mr.. John Goodrich
who isalone authorized to settle the same.
He takes much pleasure iif recommending
Mr.. G.. to the friends and customers Of the ole
House, as gentleman they may rely upon t(
deal with them correctly and sell them good,
as low OF lower than any retail house in Ten
nessee.
For the liberal patronage extended to the
house during his connection with it he returns
his sincere thanks.
Dec. 1, 1853. G. P. BEAVERS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

CaH0pHlar Eggs. "Ah ounce Of
prevention is better than abound OF
cure" and if you would ;Ipply it in
the case Of these pests Of the fruit
tree, look carefully, and you Will + ind
the eggs Of the caterpillar in go od
sized patches upon the smaller limbs,
Scrape them off; and at one blow you
destroy hundreds Of future denreda-
tors. On small trees this can be ea-
SLY done.
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We nlizzled

A beautiful woman once said to
Gen Shields, who, byethe-b is
an Irishulan
How i it, that having obtained
so much glory, you VII seek for
more?'
'Ah, madam he re piled, 'how is
il that Won Who ha sc so much
beauty, should still put on the PANT
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

Good rnorning, stranger, where
are you moving To!
10 the Ar-r-kansaw.'
Where did you come from?'
From itLe State Of North Caro-
liner
viii there be much emigration
from that State this yearF
"a mighty sight, | rcckin- lightly
hard times there this ear. 4 hear
of people is on the plat Of starsin
why So what's tbe malter?'
The simmon crap has failed
and I'm gwinc TO look Tor better
country
We nizzled.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

Nothing IS more silly than the
pleasure some people take in speak
ing their minds A man of this
make will say rude thing for the
mer e pleasure Of saying it, when
an opposite behavior, full as inno-
cent, might have preserved his
friend or made his fortune.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

Oace on time, an Irishman and
an old negro were fighting, and,
while graphing with each other,
t lie Irishman exclaimed: "You
b lack rascal, cry enough I'll fight
till l die.
80 will l. sung out the negro; 4
faEupys does.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

.Haues OF Ezmps.-This is
thought to be brought on by feeding
too much in bulky or rough food, as
corn blades, straw, etc. The faster
you work your horses diminish this
kind of food and give more of grain,
In small quantities, fed often.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16
RICE.
LIQUORS..

* Bills, Pixies Whisky: ga
20 do old Adngahala whisky; 60.
10do white d. d. do: 10 Or. Casks Lignetse
Brandy; 20 bbls American Brandy; 2 Pines
Otard, Dupry d Co.'S do; 5 barrels Rum: S do
Gin; 10 bbl's Wines assorted. just received by
MITCHELL d sPERRY
Feb. %. Shelbysille, Tenn
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16
FALL. g. WINTER

GOODRICH & BEAVERS, are m
VI now receiving and opening, sN,l
direct from New. York and Phila
delphia, one of the largest and most desirable
stocks of Fall and Winter Goods, they
have ever had the pleasure of offering to the
Tradd. For this Stock they beg leave to ask Of
their friends and customers, a close examina-
ton, fheling confident that they will be pleased
both as to priceand quality Of their Goods. In
afew days, their entire Stock will be in Store
when they will again appear in a more extend
ed advertisement.
/ The usual Barter Of the country taken in
exchange for Goods at the highest market price
| GOODRICH & BEAVERS.
cank 90 1912
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

4 believe the jury have been tn
qeulatsd Cor stupidity said a law
yer. That ! nay be- said his oppo-
nent, fbut til : bar are Of the opln-
ion. that YOU had if in the natural
way
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16

AT the last session Of tho Penn
sylsauia lie islature, the following
announcement Of til arrival of a
colleague w as made by member:
'Mr. Sbeaker--My kolleck S
come, aud / dlnk he ought TO pc
schWore.'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-16
BONNETS.

81 FRENCH LACE Coburg, Gimp and Straw
WE Gossamar, Hair and Blond, Belgrade
Silk and Satin Bonnets Just received by
THOMSON & BUCHANAN.
APRIL 81 1858.