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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-17

| ~At this season, when i is q
difficult matter for the editor to get up
an interesting paper, with all bis do
mestic retinue. reporters. sub editors.
ect., there Is singular fact noticeable.
A newspaper has an inside and an
out side. right side and a wrong side,
which, in q business season, are all
allowed q few items Of news to attract
attention. But when the spring time
comes and summer follows-when the
thermometer goes up to 80 and the
thoughts become dull-when the edi-
tor finds it difficult to keep his eyes
open, to write q leader on the last
Eastern war move, with all its thrilling
narrative Of deaths, and the prospect
Of more Of the same kind-fres and
famines; then it is that he parades on
the outside Of his paper all manner Of
borrowed extracts, prefaced with Ito
usual editorial phrases that make them
his own thoughts, because he adopts
and endorses them.
In the business season when there
really is something to talk about, it is
placed on the inside, and when in the
summer there is nothing, it is placed
on the outside, It is to be hoped that
Mr.. Upper will take hint from this,
and get something into his proverbial
Philosophy about it. It is a well at
Tested fact, that the fewer. the goods
On the inside Of a shop, the greater the
display on the outside to attract Gus
TONER'S. rf...-
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N1ay0ra1ty. gslta s
THE price Of Flour being Is 20 per barrel. b.
1 kers viii give 81 ounces Of Bread for 10 cents.
the ensuing week. [my10l J. 3. DUFROCQ, Mayor
PR1X de Il farine etant % 80 le baril-les
II boulanges donneront 81 onces dc pain, II &C.
maine conrante pour 10 sous.
mai1o III. DuTRoco, Marie.
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TO CONTRACTORS. -
Office Of The Ba'o. Rouge and Cliston

Plank Road Company, ~ g
iDROPOSALSwi will be received until the
1 LIST day Of June next, 1854 for the
construction Of S*spession Bridges across
Cypress and Whites Bayous, according to
the plan to Be seen at this office. Also.
for building good substantial bridge, over
u slough (ahout 20 feet wide) running
across the line Of the road, about 100 yards
South Of Cypress Bayou. Proposals are ill.,
vited for either or all Of the above. ~
By order of the Board. aft
ALFRED SHOPPERS,
may 12th-'H. Secretary
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AN INDIAN PRfNcE.-Among the
passengers by the Ripon, were Prince
Cholam Mahomed and son, the sor
and grandson Of the renowned Tipoc
Sab. The Prince has never. before
been out Of Calcutta. He is come ia
England to endeavor to get bis pension
settled on his grandson. He speaks
English fuently. His physiognomy
is very peculiar-almost Jewish in
appearance. He is dressed magni6-
Gently. His cloak is something like a
cardinals, with inwoven gold. His
cap is also like that of Catholic &C.
Gle siastic high in rank; in. front is q
star Of glitterihg diamonds On one
Of his fingers is a ring with an i'm
mense emerald set in it. AT Malta
he attended a review Of the troops,
and one Of the first regiments he saw
exercised was the 33d, which was at
the taking Of Seringapatam, and from
which his father, the celebrated Tippo,
met his death. Immediately on his
arrival at Southampton, he addressed
letters ITO the Oldest daughter of his
Highness Prince Golam Mahomel, at
his house at Russapuglat, Calcutta"
and ITO the Mosque Of Dbarumtalot,
Calcutta" A treasury order had ar.
rived at Southampton to pass the
Princes baggage through the Gus
tomhouse. The Prince had several
in attendance on him.
London p0per.
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~Gov. Bigler, of Pennsylvania,
has singed the bill providing for the
sale of the main line of the public
works at SlO,0OO,5OO
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% Attention Is called to notice Of
private sale of Fine household furni-
ture. It has been but littll nsed and
is good as new. A rare opportunity
is offered to purchasers.

/ FATAL AccrDESr.-Y yesterday morn.
ing, whilst some hands we're working
On the new wharf At the foot Of Flori.
da street, the pile driver with which
a heavy piece Of timber was being
raised, gavc'way below. and was thrown
over. volts
Mr., r. H. Burk, who was superin-
tending the work was thrown into the
river and seriously injured, . negro
man belonging to Mrs. Mary lStuart.
was also thrown into the river from
tho top of the pile driver and Instant
]y drowned. His body was soon after
recovered, but from injuries received
during the fall, it was thought useless
to attempt to.resuscitate him. 'ia
1t is not often that the accident of
drowning, occurs here, but it seems to
us to be often enough. to warrant some
of ouripbyaciana in an outlay for such
resuscitating appliances, as are well
known to be effectual where the sub
jcct has been drowned by s4rangula-
ton and has received no bodily injury.
A room prepared expressly for this
purpose. with every thing needful-
not to forget q powerful galvanic bat
terry; might now and then restore life,
to some unfortunate fellow. given over
by bis friends to an eternal sleep. AL
man is not dead, because his eyes are
closed, his breathing suspended and his |
heart at rest. As long as there il =
single degree Of heat left, there is a
possibility Of resuscitation.
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ANEcDorE OF RoTHscuILD.-The
movements Of such q man as Roths.
child, were watched by the jobberso Of
the day. who conscious Of his superb
or information and judgement, were
ready to take their cue from his pro-
ceedings. But the wary. 6nancier
was usually an overmatch for the
crowd. When he received some in
telligence which he thought would
make the funds rise, he ordered the
broker who usually transacted his bust
ness to sell out half million of stock.
This Of course became known at once,
and the fact alone caused a depression
Of one or two per cent. Awaiting
himself of this fall, Rothschild gave
orders to others not in his employ, to
purchase to the extent of several mil
lions at the reduced price, and in a
day or two Capel Court was puzzled
at learning good news, when they
were expecting bad.-Household
Words.
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Fresh Arrivals.

Fresh Arrivals.
e BBLS. Lard Oil. ess1asq
y so boxes Star Candles. ~
10 Sperm /" ~A3
10 bbls. Vinegar.
2OO boxes fine table Salt.
500 boxes fresh Sardines. 4 ta i
20 doz. choice Beef Tongues.
20 cases Imperial Tea.
10 CASTLE Soap.
IS Cincinnati a
may-14-lY. A. MONTAN + BRO.
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THEsAPpRoACH1NG EcL1psE.-The
American Association for the advance.
ment Of science have appointed COM
mittee Of twenty Of the most distin-
guishcd Astronomers of the United
States to note the phenomena attend
ing the occurrence of the Annular
Eclipse, on the Goth of the present
month. Among them are Prof. Bache
Of Washington, Pierce of Cambridge,
Mitchell Of Cincinnati, and LOOMS of
New York. We may therefore ex-
pect all the facts connected with this
interesting occurrence.
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HAY, CORN, BRAN AND OATS
IL For sale at reduced prices, Rat feed
grocery and produce store Of
may.13. JOSHUA BEAL.
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steamer Humtsvfll,

steamer Humtsvflle.
TO arrive per steamer Huntsville, about
L 18th proximo, 100 barrels fresh ground
city Mills st. Louis Flour.
% A fresh lot of barrels and halves now
on hand. may-13l JOSHUA BEAL.
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THE New THREE DOLLAR GoLp
PlEcEs.-The new three dollar gold
pieces, just issued from the Philadel-
phia Mint, are beautifully executed.
The front has an Indian head with a
feathered crown, With the words s.Uni-
ted States Of Americas around it.
The reverse has the words .sThree
Dollars" within wreath Of wheat.
corn, oak leaves, and acorn, and the
date of issue.
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ON ACCOUNT of departure, the UNDER
" signed offers to sell, at cheap prices,
some valuable furniture and many house.
hold articles. all in the best condition.
Persons are invited 10 call at his residence
on North Boulevard and see.
may II St. LOUIS BORDExON.
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TAKEN up by Mr.. VIM S. johnson on
i the Amite river on the 18th inst, a.
small.bay mare pony, branded ID" on the
left fore shoulder, left hind foot and right
fore foot white, has star in the forehead.
is saddle marked, and about 8 years old.
my IA tt. M. G. BRYAN, Ranger.
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To OUR DLYLr FRlErD-On Sun
day morning last We were pleased i
receive from some fair incog yer,
pretty little epistle in neat roun,
hand. signed Dolly, ;" designed for Ii,
especial !castigation, of"Mr. Box No
Sc, Post Of6ce,'' intended no doub
for the benefit Of all other timid gen
tlemen, who, like other mortals, arr
susceptible to the tender impeach.
ments," but have not the moral cour.
age to stand up in person, and "face
the music" It is a common thing
this Of abusing the ladies, their Gus
toms, and fashions. They are this is
our private opinion) entitled to some
consideration at the hand of masculines
their rights are clearly defined, and
should never be infringed upon
Very glad are we indeed, that at least
one, in the person Of Miss Dolly, is
found, who will aid US in defence of
the fair sex. And now gentlemen (:)
one and all, we challenge you to the
combat, do the worst you can? It
has become altogether too fashionable
to speak disparagingly of the fair sex.
to makeIall manner ofcommohts, about
their manners and customs and to
talk loosely Of their fanhions.
From whom pray. do such .growl.
ings proceed? Isit notto miserable
old bachelor editors fellows who
know not what they have been crca-
ted for that all this unkindness can
be traced? What right have they to
say that such and such articles Of fash.
ionable wear, are not pretty? Who
can better judge what is becoming
to the ladies, than the ladies' them
selves: Certainly not Cynical old |
bachelors, who 60 into q barren room
eight by ten, and growl like the tub |
loving Diogenese. at the happiness Of
others. The young gentleman of box
Sc. should be ferretted out; some
amiable young lady should commence
q Irritation with him, and after getting
possession Of his tender sensibiliiies,
command him to stand on his head in
Laurel street. as apublic example, and
terror to other young gents, who dare
insult the the sex by offering to pur-
chace wife by advertisement.
Stand firm Miss Dol, in your sweet
'ncog; fire away at the efeminate
nasculines, and let them know that
Red Stick contains one at least, who
has courage to meet the enemy.
10 The Point Coupee Echo. says
hat an attempt was made on Satur-
lay night last to murder Mr.. Basso ]
f that parish. As he was going home
little before sunset, he was fred at
y . man behind a tree on the road
tho had evidently been there waiting =
Or him.
A German, but a short time in the :
arish, is accused of this diabolica n
rime, and is now in the parish prison. :
'arious rumors are afoat as to what q
ould have induced him to attempt a
le assassination of Mr.. Basso, with a.
hom, We are informed, he had no !.
ersonal intercourse. r5F ~
FLuSkEY1su.-The Washington b
Iaioas. under its present management n
the very mirror of a Court journal. I
ere is q specimen Of the very digni- a,
ID way in which it be-praises the ad- Of
inistration: hi
IAN atmosphere of integrity sur OF
unds each department which repels p'
Q advances Of spectators, whether liz
nv ~uo.r,a - 10
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N7ANTED.--A temaie servant--a
W white woman preferred. Apply
at the Comet ONCE. may 1877
ENGLl6H, French and American Quinine--s
II large supply for sale by sr-Ft 8
an. 3ely A. GOLDMANNN, Apothecary
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The Sheriff, who hung the mur.
derer, Clough, has received much
Prase from the corps reportorial of
Massachusetts,, for the gentlemanly
and dignifed manner in which he per-
formed that duty. The amiable off,
cial will NO doubt reciprocate those
kindly feelings, should any Of these
gentlemen require anything in bis
Iisae ofbusiness.
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Wanted.
IN NEGRO Men, Boys or able bodied negro ~.
1V men, to work in Brick Yard-eood WAGES
given. may 17lyl TRuDsAu L HuTcu,sor'
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nor SALE.-The house and lot lately
j. occupied by Philip Burg situated on
Third street. Apply to
may-J6-tf. THoS. PRENDAGAST.
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150 mn BRICKS for sale at the Baton Roupe
ACV,OvV Mills by TRUDEAu 1 HUrcnIsos.
may lily.
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DORK AND BACON.-5O barrels Mess
L Pork; 10 hhds. Shoulders; for sale
by may is. THOS. PRENDAGAST.
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FLUNKEYIsM.-The Washington
Union. under its present management
is the very mirror of a Court journal.
Here is specimen of the very digni-
fed way in which it be-praises the ad-
ministration:
IAN atmosphere of integrity sur
rounds each department which repels
the advances Of spectators, whether
they come in single spies or in greedy
Galphins. A remark made by one Of
the numerous claimants upon the
treasury, as we heard it repeated the
other day, tell the whole story How
different things are now from what
they were under Mr.. Fillmore, who
was such genteel President, and
had such polite Cabinet. Now the
officers ofthe departments are Just as
and distrustful as they used
to be under Mr.. Polk"
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07

WING STATE CONVENTION At q meeting
Of the Whig State Central Committee, held in
San Francisco on June lst, lS54--Present,
Nessrs. Soule, Lull, Haven. Bill, Matheson.
Upson, Hutchinson, Catlin, Monson, Whitman
and Lewis--it was
Resofred, That TIE Wing voters of the State
of California be requested to meet in their re-
spective counties, and elect Delegates to a
Wing State Convention. to be held at Sacra-
mento on TUESDAY, the 25th day of July
next, for the purpose of nominating candidates
for the next general election
The basis of representation as adopted by
the, last State Convention is as follows
AT every Wing Convention hereafter to be
called, each county shall be entitled to one vo-
ting Delegate for every 200 Whig votes cast
by said county at the preceding election, taking
as basis the highest vote for any State Off
Ger; provided, however, that each county shall
be entitled to at least two votes.
The official election returns to he taken on
this basis, and the apportioiment to be made
therefrom at the sitting Of each Convention,
previous to the transaction of business of gen.
eral interest.
The number of Delegates to which Neva-
do county is entitled under this resolution is 10.
FRANK SOULE, President.
LOUIS r. LUIL, Secretary.
J. 7. Haven, b. c. Whitman,
A. P. Catlin, C.I hutchinson,
L. Epson, r. N. Matheson,
A. Z. Monson, l., Tracy Bill,
John A. Lewis
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07

Wurder.-The Crescent City Herald of the
24th gives an account of tragical affair
which resulted in the death of James L. Kelly,
native of Baltimore : 1T appears that de-
ceased and A. K. Ward, who struck the fatal
death blow, while under state of intoxication,
went out in company with party of young
men for the purpose of serenading some of our
citizens, on Thursday evening last At the
time the blow was struck the deceased was
playing ON the violin, and it is supposed the
bow struck Ward on the arm when he Ward
exclaimed, Don't draw that on me" and
stabbed him with bowie-knifc in the region
of the heart. DR.. Moray was promptly at the
scene, but all medical skill was of no avail
The wounded man spoke but two or three
words-"I am killedP' and expired in few
minutes after the occurrence"
The prisoner was arrested Immediately af-
ter he committed the fatal act, which occurred
about three o'clock on the morning of the 23d.
by Sheriff Holt, and taken before Justice Ros-
borough, who committed him to Jail, to await
an examination at o'clock on the Gath.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07
Per adams g. Co.'S Express.

Frank Ryan, the indeIatigueablesmesscngero
Adams & Co.'S Express, delivered US the
Union of Thursday morning and the San
Francisco evening papers Of Wednesday even
ing at 5-o'clock yesterday evening. From the
Union ne take the following account Of another
fire in Sonora
GREAT FIRE IN SoNoEA--EIGnr HOUSES
CoNsu2Kp--ONE MAN BURNED To DEArH--
About 10 O'Clock on Monday evening last. a
fire broke out in dwelling house near the
corner of Lyons and Holden streets. occupied
by Mexican family, and before the flames
could be arrested eight buildings were con-
sumed. The loss is variously estimated some
placing it less than $4,000. 1t is not known
how the fire originated, one man, Mexican
pershed in the flames He leaves wife and
several children A man was severely injured
by being run over by hose carriage
Fortunately there was scarcely any wind
blowing at the time the fire broke out Had
there been breeze, the most valuable portion
Of the town must have been consumed
1t is said the Stockton Journal has suspend
ed publication, the materials now being use
by the Argus.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07
LATER FROM OREGON.

1t is said that the Wheat crops throughout
the Willamette Valley. will be materially
injured by smut, this season. The following is
said to BET preventative used very successfully
in the state of New. York for number OF
years. It is: Wash the wheat well with pure
water, and while the seed is being spread out
for the purpose of drying, put about three
pints of unslacked lime to bushel of wheat
incorporated thoroughly, before sowing. 1t
would be well for our farmers to give it a trial.
Severe Hail Storm-On Sunday, 4th June,
a hail storm of near an hours duration fell OF
Oregon city, says the Spectator, which for Sc
verify is unknown in that country. Fruit trees.
shrubbery, gardens, &c, were materially dam
aged in this vicinity. We learn, however,
that at the distance Of few miles, no injury
was done to the growing crops.
The steamer Belle" Capt. Wells NOW
runs regularly in the Cowlitz and Cascade
trade. She leaves this place every Monday and
Thursday for the Cowlitz, returning the same
day. For the Cascades, every Tuesday and
Friday returning on Wednesday and Saturday,
and continues on to Oregon city She stops
at all the way places. Portland Times.
We are informed that miners are making
good wages in the Southern mines. Oregon
City Spectator June 4th.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07
at Smiths E,1at.

Ed. Journal Il have been constant
reader of your paper for two years, and IN
the last three or four Nos there appears
to be great excitement or preparation for
the present anniversary of American lnde-
pendence in Nevada and vicinity; and
with all your convenlences, will venture
to say that this place, in the language OF
Young America, slightually lays over
any celebration of <he Kind between Yreka
and Yankey Jim's. 1t was got mp with
but few hours notice; flag was hoisted
on the evening Of the Sd, and at early
dawn of the glorious Fourth, the firing
commenced, and it gets ''no better, fast" !"
Before the procession was formed, it was
necessary to knowif there could be band
Of music. Two Immediately volunteered
to play on the violin; also, one on the
flute. Another said he would beat the
drum. if any body would furnish one
Then all hands set about to see if they
could make something answer This
was soon settled by ToysE in the following
manner: A barrel was procured, and both
ends sawed off, and pair of buck skin
leggings was put in soak. They then
stretched them over the ends, and driving
on the hoops, made them fast. The new
instrument was then laid out in the sun
shine to dry. After it was perfectly dry,
the volunteer musician went forth with
the dignity of a "Drum Maj" of some
mighty army. 1t was great, it roared, and
qeIlowed, and Numbered like a runaway
locomotive. The grand marshal then
formed the procession (those with boiled
shirts in front,) and marched all over
Smiths Flat. There was three or four
left with our guns to keep up the firing
during the march. After the procession
returned to the aag-pole, the first thing in
order was music by the band. Tune, Hail
Columbia.) The Declaration of Indepen-
dence was then read, after which, Mr.
Chamberlain delivered an Grafton. Then
came the toasts, of them, there were SC
many | cant think Of the first one all was
done up just as it should be, or in other
words, in brown rag. After everything
was done that could be in that line, the
company was honorably discharged. We
then had the pleasure of repairing to a
magnificent dinner gotten up at the Ken.
lucky House, by Mr.. Henman and lady
and at the Moscow House, by Mr.. Kelly
and lady. Both deserve the praise OF the
guests for refreshments after hot contest
Now, Mr.. Editor, you may GAS about the
"Union Race Course" but I'll bet dump
that you have got no Drum Maj.
ANONYMOUS.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07

LiaeA's Ltring Age.-Mr. 4. W. Potter
has kindly furnished us with the complete
numbers of this valuable magazine. To
lovers Of English literature no treat is
offered in mole compendious form, than in
this work. 1t contains essays, criticisms
tales, poetry and politics, selected from the
best reviews of the age. 1t should be a
part Of every mans reading who wishes to
keep up with the times.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07
a AcAED

A question having been raised as to whether
bear or bull would prove superior in fight.
the undersigned take this means to say that
they will put the bull, chihuahua, against any
bear that will not weigh any more than he will.
The contest for wager of sum between one
and FIVE thousand dollars
Any person having bear in which he pla-
ces sufficient confidence can have the opportr-
nifty here to test him, by bringing him, to
our amphitheatre at Iowa Hill, and the profits
of the exhibition after the expenses are paid.
will be shared, FISH BROWN & CO.
Iowa Hill Market
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07

SHOOTING AFFAIR on TIE IsrHMUs.-We
copy the following particulars Of the shooting
affair on the Isthmus, from the s. F. Sun:
During the trip down, Mr.. Bingham either
made dishonorabie proposals to, or seduced a
married lady ON beard The matter having
come to the ears of the husband, demand for
satisfaction was made, but whether that demand
was complied with is not altogether clear
The passengers having become cognizant ofthe
whole affair, tried Bingham and sentenced him
to be shot, A committee of seven was ap-
pointed to shoot him-seyen revolyers, only
one of which was loaded with ball cartridges
were placed in o champagne basket--the eyes
of the committee were blindfolded, and each
selected pistol. The man who drew the
loaded pistol proved to be a good shot, the
the ball passing through one of the lungs of
Bingham, who it is stated expired in a few
moments afterwards.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07

A Mexican has been arsested for steal
ing clothing from the steamship Yankee
Blade. We have often wondered why
more persons have not been arrested under
the same charges, and made to suffer the
penalty prescribed by law. Scarcely a
stea mer arrives but what some persons
have been robbed during the voyage, and
it is time that an example should be set
before these petty thieves.
The Nevada journal., 1854-07-07

The Black Warrio, Afair.-BA14t-
MORE, June 3.-The Washington Sta,
says that information has been received
from the European embassies, announcing
a complete adjustment of the Black War.
rior difficulty-that Spain pays back the
$4,000 fine. rebukes the port authorities Of
Havana, and promises reform in the man.
ner of negotiatining when the interests 81
American commerce are affected,