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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-10-17
a MOTHER NEw NOTE UP o N
NORCESTER'S PIANOS.

TNIN NV I0IN CommerrmT A1yeTUs0I 0I Tho Vim
March. 1874, m an atiiele referring to To the Su-
pcriority of dmr, hpo nd or F0r0gH lnslin-
mrnt~, IHys the following desrly al and just tribute Ia
NJ u .rcrtcr'S PIANOS:
we have pianos f,om EuglHud, fmncc und
Germany, mudc Is tie most celebrate manufacturers
il those countries, mud uve henrd hcir touc. cicncd
by the ton ot sillu performers, but must TINT We
have seen lcw pianos comparable wnh those mannide-
turcd hy II Woftcricr In elegance oi uru and finish,
rchnrs, Of tone duriIir, nl tnuc nn. oil other qualities
ttat rcudcr musirnl iuztnment4 valuable Nj, Nmre.-
tcrs pu7o> un-urpns-ed. Il il Ia. .hlv c,cduhlc Ia
our p ouo manufacturers llat even Europeans
strained t. ucL nowlrjes ihrr Superiority
MORRIS
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VOL. 3.---NU. 81.
CLOTHING AND FANCY GOODS.
SEPTEMBER l1th, 1854.
Franklin Cloth and Clothing House.

MAIN ST, nearly opposite Cnbell House
Lynchburg, Va.
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MR.. +. Way,
Italian Professor Of Music.

It0x1an PROFESSOR Oh MuSlCs
HAVlNG permanently settled himself
LII with his family, in the City OF Baton
Rouge, where he has resided since eighteen
months, offers his respectful thanks to those
persons who have already honored himwith
their confidence, and tenders anew his pro-
fessional services to all those wishing to be
fought on the Piano, Violin, Guitar or in
Vocal Music.
Convinced bya long experience, that in
the study of music specially pedantiy is
disgusting, and that general routine Of in
struction will only produce Indifferent per.
formers, he will use all his endeavours to
place himself on 6 level with the intelli-
gence of his pupiIs,-encouraging, rather
than disheartening their efforts, while adj
herring strictly to the precepts laid down by
the best masters; he will continue as here
tofore to tune Pianos. His prices will be-
$40 for twelve lessons of one hour each and
Sc for twelve lessons Of half hour each.
Apply at his residence, on Convention be-
tween Main and St. Charles Sts., or at Mr..
Neirey's variety store, on Laurel ct. OILY
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A NEW FIRM
And New Jewelry-Harney House Row.
Sign of the Biggest Watch.
TNHEODORE GOLDMAN, Watchma-
L ker and Jeweller-respectfully informs
his old frienus and the public in general
that he has permanently located himself
here, and calls their attention to the supe-
rior advantages he possesses for repairing
Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes aed Jewelry
He also keeps constantly on hand, a fine as
sortment Of JEWELRY, consisting in part
of fine gold and silver watches, gold vest,
fob and guardchains, gold pens with gold OF
silver holders, gold, silver and german spec
tacles, gold lockets, fingerings, earrings, la
dies and gentlemen breastpins, shirt-studs
and sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies belt
slides, necklaces, bracelets clasps, gold and
silver thimbles, watches, earrings, &c. Also
a splendid assortment of clccks, lamps, cut
lery and fancy articles, and many others
too numerous to mention, all Of which he
offers Cor sale cheap for cash, st the sign Of
the B1GEsT WATCH.
N B. All work done at this establish
nent is warranted to perform well. Watch
es and clocks warranted for twelve months.
TERMs-one price and CASH. july 6-y.
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zl III. r. WADDILL,
AT HIS DRUG STORE-CHUHCH ST.

Offers for sale, very large and complete
assortment Of DIVES, MEDICINES, SuRe1-
CAL INSTRUMENTS. .CUPpINe- GLAssEs, ,OrIs,
SoAps; TooTH and WHITE Wash; HAIR,
ToorH, FLESH, NAIL, SHAVING, PAlNT and
SHOE brushes; together with all the most
popular patent medicines Of the day. "a
PENS, INK and PAPE r.
Fish-hooks, Lines, Floats, and Baskets,
Low fo- cash. .....
PATENT MEDICINES.
This class of remedies, Improperly called
Patent, are simply secret remedies, found
by Practical Physriams, 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 yon, that,
Smiths Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speeds
Tonic, Indian Colagogue, Champions Pills
Jaynes' Louden's, Sapington's Hull's OF
the C'affenbourg 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 81 so; whereas il
would ordinarily cost you SIS O0-They
would further inform you, that these reme-
dies, warranted genuine, are for sale by
Tsa H. L. WADDILL.
Druggist, near the Harney House Baton
Rouge Louisiana. : octS-y.
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Steam Engines Il Sugar Mile

Steam Engines Il Sugar Mills
BATOIkROUGE FOUNDRY.
THE subscribers are fitting up -Four
Il Steam-Engines, as follows:
One Engine 12 inches cylinder, #. stroke,
with Sugar-Mill. Rollers 4 #. long, 26 in
diameter, with wrought iron shafts.
One do ] l inches cylinder, a feet, stroke
with sugar-mill. Rollers #. long, 26 in :
diameter. ,-...
One do 12 inches cylinder, feet stroke,
with sugar-rnill. Rollers 4 feet long, &c in
diameter. es.sr
One 10 inches cylinder engine3 l-2, stroke,
suitable for saw-mill or medium size
sugar mill.
We are now extending the buildings con-
nected with the Foundry, and increasing the
machinery, and are enabled to do all kind OF
work in our line that may be confded to us.
The patronage of the public is respectfully
solicited. HILL Il HENDERSON,.
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j. GOULDEN,

ORN A MENTAL PAINTER.
HAVING 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 AMI Wall Coloring.
On reasonable terms, and on short notice
BY strict attention to business, hope
to gain liberal share of patronage. Shop
on Third street opposite Hollis Stable.
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Come up to the Scratch,
And Face the Music.

GEORGE NJ. HEROMAN, late from
VI the North, begs leave to announce
to the Musical World generally, that he is
in receipt Of an extensive and varied assort-
ment Of Bass Vols, Drums, Guitars, from
bones, French Horns, Violins, Flageolets,
Flutes, Flies, and Clarionets, together with
bows, strings and reeds; and large and
valuable stock of new music. All Of which
can be had on reasonable terms. oct-19
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To Planters.

A lKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator.
II This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 90, 1916.
Planters are invited to call and examine it .
A supply on hand and for sale by
w. F. TUNNARD.
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w. r. TUNNARD.

w. r, TUNNARD.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER. IN
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBERS stock Of Busgies,
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. TUNN.ARD.
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{ NO. 81.
GENERAL AGENCY. .
0EOk0B 4. p1kE.S 0KO208 p D21An1 4
GEORGE A. PIKE 4, Co.
(Semnra A1emfs. Rof0m Rnm1e.

GEOKGEt A. PIKE 63COs
General Agents, BATON Rouge.
We will attend promptly to the collection
Of all claims entrusted 70 ~, either against
the State, or individuals residing in the pas-
ishes Of East, or West Baton Rouge.
The liberal patronage we have met with,
~ General Agents. has not only enabled us
TO increase our facilities for the Transaction
Of business, but also to GREArtr RspucE
our former rates Of CoMnlssroN. #
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State, will now be a. follows: 'H
On sums under 500 3 per cent.
do 500 and not over $3.50, 2 Per cent.
do $3.50 and not over $500, II d"
do $500 and not over $1,000 / p"
do $1,000 do. do. $500, !.
do $500 do do. $4,000, ! 8
RATES or EXCHANGE ON New ORLEANS.
On sums from $40, to $3.50, 1.2 pr. ct.
do do. do. $3.50, to 1880, IA do.
do do. do. $500, to $4,000, Is do.
70 Information given Grasis. Address
etters post paid, to GEoReE A. PIKE &co.
may sy. General A9enfs,s
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SPLENDID ANIMALS, 0i
And Gift Books for 1854.

A T REDUCED pR1cEs--The Benson for
II 1854; the Gift of Flowers for 1854 !;
friendships Offering for 1854; also Mil
ler's hymns Queens Of England; Aiken's
minstrel; Watson's poetical Quotations !;
Layard's Ninevah; Stephens Egypt; Alb
bots Hero; Georgey's Hungary; Smiths
poems; Fem Leaves, by Fanny Fern, with
great variety of cheap Publications, Ill Of
which will be sold cheaper than by any
other house in Baton Rouge
oct-6.ly. GEO. NJ. HERoMAN.
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NAIL STAGE
From Baton Rouge to Clinton

r FAVE Baton Rouge every Sunday,
IL Tuesday. and Friday at A. M. and
arrives at Clinton at P. NJ. same day
Leaves Clinton Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday A. NJ, and arrives at Baton Rouge
same day at 4 r. M. Fare to Jackson SO,
Clinton So l-2. Having engaged an expe-
rienced driver of sober habits, we hope by
strict attention to the business TO meet the
patronage Of the Public.
aug BY. X. y. HUICHIoON.
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To Planters and Others

7 WOULD beg leave TO call your atten-
i ton now, and at the opening Of the
coming season to my large and exceedingly
cheap stock Of Domestic Dry Goods which
Notwithstanding the heavy advance Of DOM
estics, and every class Of negro wear, am
enabled to sell at low prices; am now re-
ceiving and will continue to receive week
ly through the season fresh supplies Of No.
Goods Of this class all ask Is call
mar 29-y w. d. PHILLIPS.
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THE DAILY COMET.
PUBLISHED DAILY(MoNpAys ExcEpTEp)
GEO. A. PIKB, Editor and Proprietor.
Offico on Third street.
Teri m s:

Tie ms:
TnE subscription is fixed at the low rate
of s5 90 per ann,m, payable in advance, or
$6 90 at the cxpiration Of the year. 1t
will be punctua!ly delivered daily within
the limits Of the City by the carrier.
Advcrtising.-On Dollar per square
for the first insertion. and half that amount
for every subsequent insertion-ten lines,
OF less, constitute square.
Yearly observation-disclosures
Traders, and others, will be contracted
with on the most reasonable terms.
JOb.VvOFk.-We are also pre- pared to
do all kinds of Job b-Work-such as: Law
-yer's BRlErs, BAIL TICKETS, PosrERs, Bill
HEADs, PROGRAMMES, ELECTION TIckETs,
Drggist'sLabels, Cards, Circulars, Visiting
Cards. Done with neatness and deepatch
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Il. McKITRICK.

Arohito { & B q Idef.
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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Delays are DANGEROUS.

Delays are dangerous.
Why suffer withs cough, cold or any
w disease of the Throat, Breast and
Lungs when certain cure is so easily efec-
ed by using
"WIsTERs HoURHoUNp CANDY"
This Medicine is judicious combination
Of the best expectorants in the Materia Ned
lea. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found to give re-
tits not merely palliative,as as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by WIN. BOGEL Agent.
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Carriages, Harness, Whips, &C

THE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
i ges, Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and h, in7ites an examination oi
his stock before purchasing in New Or
leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
Mareroom conner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repairing in
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
Jan. 2Sth, Il W. F. TUNNARD.
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CARPET & RUGS.

TINE subscriber has just received from
l. New York, large assortment of In
grain, Three Ply, and Brussels Carpets, all
Of which will be sold at low prices.
sent 20 W. D. PHILLIPS.
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LIVERY STABLE,
Third Street, Baton RoaRe, La.

HAvE always on band and in good order,
IL Carriages Cabs, Buggies, and saddle-
horses, with which the public can be ac-
commodated on the most reasonable terms.
Horses and Vehicles can be had at any
hour ofllght or day at the old stand of J..
Holt R.C. HUTCHINSON.
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TIMOTHY FAY, M. D.,


SALMON FAY. Dentists.
HAVE REMOVED their IyA
LII Office from over Quig- (Yyl( =
gins back to their residence on 1411ID
Lafayette street, nearly opposite the HAIR
NEy HOUSE,.
Their terms are cash, and must be paid at
the last sitting Of the patient, unless orther
arrangements have previously been made.
REFERENCES.
DR.. B. F. Harnev, United States Army,
Or. c. r. French, Judge ). J. Burke,
Dr. J. P. McGimsey, Drs. H 4 J. Perkins
DR.. F. M. Hereford, Jas. N. Brown, Esq,
DR.. p. M. Enders, Rev. J. Woodbridge
DR.. S. q. Laycock, Judge M. 6. Penn :.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Leonidas Polk.
Prof J. L. Riddell " the Branch Mint
New Orleans. angl1-y
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MECHANICAL. &c,

JOHN Il. WOLFE,
FURNITURE WAKEROOMS.
Corner Of Church T. PeRitentiary sts.
HAS now on hand large and varied n
LII stock Of Furniture, consisting in u
part of-BUREAus, SfDEBoARDs, AR-H
MoRs, various patterns TABLES, Chairs, &c.
BEBsrEADs. CRIBs, CRADLES, CoUcHEs 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 ilerse furnished. Sept2O-y.
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GEORGE A. PIKE,

GEORGE A. PIKE,
Regularly Commissioned Auotionssr.
VITILL attend promptly to the sale of
w all kinds Of Real, and Personal
Esta.e-Houses, Lots, Lands, Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries, Furniture, &c. &c.
o. To be found at all times Oh Third
Street at the Comet Office.
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Western Produce.

n00 BAGS prime White corn: 100
wv Bags prime st. Louis Oats; 50
bags coarse and fine salt; Is boxes star can
dies; so barrels best extra s. L. -four, inst
received at feed, produce, and grocery store
Of FEB 2s] JesnvA BEA..
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ASBURY REGER,
Gouse, Sign, ,an6 Ornamental.

VI i n n L Z "
Ship on Third st. ne1t door to Lofon's Bakery
A NY orders given me for House. Sign,oI
II 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, shall constantly
study TO 10 1t.
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OYSTER SALOON,
Third street ExChamgs,

THIS establishment, situated opposite
i Hutchison's on Third street, former.
ly kept by c. J. Hueston, has been re-
opened by the undersigned, and supplied
with fresh stock Of the very best WINES
and LlQuoRs, and will be kept open during
the usual hours day and night. -
Feb. 7-tf w. X. GEORGE,
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T ARD OIL,-lO barrels recently re-
IL ceived and Tor sale by f
april ID. JOSHUA BEAL.
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INSURANCE cos. Sc.
UNITED eTATES LIFE YIfvURANcE.
G1..a ANNUITY and TRUST
Company OF Philadelphia.
Cash Capital paid up $250,000.
c. G. INLAY, Sec, SR CxAwroaD Prest.
Branch Office 1t N. O., '4S Camp St.
.a. BENZ. FLORANCE, Agens.
Agency at Baton Rouge, La, W. S.
PIKE. Agent NaH3 feb17.Y

THE NUT uAL {
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
vr. OF NEW YORK. afss
Net Accumulated Cash Funa,
2,O1s,775,
All the profits divided among the Insured
:" w. FRED. S. WINSTON, Pye.'t.
ISAAC ABBOTT, Sec'y.H M
CHAS. GILL, .Armayy.
~GroReE A. PIKE, duly authorized
Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 19-y.
LADIES DRESS GOODS.
TNHE attention Of the Public ID called to
i t;ie beautiful assortment of Dress Goods
which l am now opening direct from New
York and Philadelphia, consisting Of the fol-
lowing. sos
Rich figured Plaid, striped and Chene Silks
do Plaid, plain, and figured Black
Plaid silk Poplins, Turk satiDs and Scotch
Plain; Plaid and figured De LANES and
Cashlneres; Black mourning Grape, new
article for mourning; Black Alpacas Bonn
bazibes 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. PHILIPS.
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p1ClNINE-A new and elegant article
IL for the growth and preservation Of
the haIr, can be found at WM. BoGE1
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II. PRITCHARD Il Co.,
Cotton Factors 4 General Commission
MERCHANTS,
S8 CMst0 House Strect.
r fBERAL cash advances made on con-
IL signments Of produce to our care. and
particular attention paid TO filling Of orders
Tor plantation supplies, &c Refer to S.
NJ Hart, & Co, W. W. McMain, Hon. G.
$ Lacey, and others. ap10-1y.
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DlCKLED SARDINES, Lobsters, Sal
L mons, French, Creole, English, Ken.
lucky Il New York mustard by
Oct15 S. F. BLANCHARD.
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Mineral Water.
IRON st. GATHERINGS salt wells in Ca
Il NADIA, one tea-spoonful in . glass to
common water, makes drink, in all res
pects equal to "blue lick water" For sale
by n. 1. wADDlLL.
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0U1NINE-300 ounces French English
VI and American mandatory.
For sale by II. T. WApDILL, Drugt.
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Iaaisins Mackeral Liquors, &c.
p AISlNS, 10 whole, and 10 quarter box
~ es new Mackeral, 10 kits, and
quarter barrels No. /; Herrings, ~ boxes
Old Whiskey, 70 half barrels Mongahala
vapor Whiskey, 12 barrels Fletcher's, just
received per Gipsy and for sale for the cas-.
by dec16y. JOSHUA BEAL.
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lust RECEIvED.-5 Tierces Duffield
y extra s. C. Hams. so boxes Winches
ter's family soap. Aug. 81 Jos,,u BEAL.
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MOUNT EAGLE TRIPOL1.-This
AVA is fhe best article known for clean
ing and furnishing gold, silver, copper, steel,
tin and all other metals, also for windows,
mirrors and glassware. For sale by.
july24 WM. BoeEL, Druggist.
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TUST received per steamboat st. louis.
y 100 barrels Whiskey,
100 Flour, Of new Wheat,
80 boxes choice western reserve Cheese
Is half barrels Fresh Butter.
For sale to the trade by
Sept. l '53-y. T. PRENDEGAST
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More Light for Mankind.
TUST RECEIVED--i0 bbls. Winter
y Strained oil. A prime article by the
barrel or at retail by
oct-6-ly. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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M. r. Raisins.
D DAlS1NS Of the new crop, to arrive
IL Monday per "Gipsy" for sale by
box or retail JOSHUA BEAL.
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M ESS BEEF-2O half barrels mess beet
lu 90 boxes Buck Wheat. For sale by
oct14. THOS. PRENDERGAST.
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natent Medicines.-A fresh supply
L of all the p ;ncipal Patent Medicines
the day, just received and for sale by
WIN. BOGEL, Druggist.
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ARTIFICIAL PEARLS.

1t was stated in the course of n paper
a few DAYS ago before the members of The
Royal Asiatlc Society, that the artificial
production Of pearls from the muscle fish
is carried on to q great extent at Hook
haw. China. The fish are collected lin
April or Nav, and are opened by children,
who place a small bit Of bamboo in the
orifice 10 keep the shells apart. A piece
% brass or bone, a small pebble, or pei
let Of mud. is then introduced, dose Of
three TO five spoonfulls of fiSh-scaleS
pounded and mixed with water is poured
in, and the stick removed. The fish are
then placed few inches apart in pohd.
the water IN which is from three 10 five
feet deep, and which alc well manured
with night soil four or five tines every
year. In those ponds the fish are allow
cd 10 remain from ten months 10 three
years. Upon taking them out the shell
is cut through with fine saw. the pearl
Is separated from the shell, and the pal
let, or other substance within il, extract
ed. 1t is then filled with white wax, and
piece Of the shell carefully attached 10
conceal the aperture. Several millions
of pearls are thus produced annually,
which find market at SOoc..ow, and are
worth from about a penny TO eighteen
pence a lair.
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
THE CUP.


There is cup of life
The little prints that s;ui the threshold DER
are oi the feet ot such rs came Ia drink,
Fresh IN their natal hour--whose infant lips
t'sche" d the taste, and perIshed on The brink.
There is cup Of bliss:
1T mantieS bright. and sends il. foam alGlt
And calls for flowers to twinr its sparkling him:
Inc young, gay, beauieous happy, dance around,
nor know the shapes that meath lis surface sw i'm
There is cup of wealth:
WIN worthless tinScl decked. The ignobIe GROVE
Who crngr about the ettering faIiacy
Ne er rise 50 high "a taste the current proud
fet pnr 10 share its splendid misery.
OF poverty cup:
Ana the pale rank grass weaves lis hated swari
For earth best souls thick ocg tie sichiy brow;
liS g'ninS' birth gift. humble wor!h's reward,
fot ihein thai midst It's turgid waters flow.
Glory hath too her cup:
Stie iii!> II I" the skies, and onward rush
.ohiendiHg thrnngS, o>er mountain, vale and flood
She views her flashing hosts each ,thers crush.
BIDS them To dust, 'IeH fills il with ineir bo2d,
There is Il cup OF tears.
Win oSiers bound, aiid planted on the grave:
thithei the 'rcft, thu de>olaie repair.
WIN duleous drops lis rrariy font Ia lave.
And swell The crystal store that glistrns there,
For still Toun5 sorrows cup.
Is met i'ic FAINT and weary should convene
10 cas-! IN" cypress on the waters clear:
tfScaht on hopes That trrpd lIt's fairy green.
And the stern hour that first cn0rc d tear
memory! ihy cup-
ny hius YET precious cup, lonesome ,irc,
" ouid knew MOI to Cweii ~. thv ht niit beams
''h eyes III dust smiles lied On MISERY'S wing.
And i'rs IN clay, HAT talk with all nv dreams,
N"li-'lierr's 4 cmp ot death,
And vino arttul as 10 pul il by:
It's mystic edge once kisS'd we dream no more,
h''t wax" to day that kHows no sunset sky.
And beach our Prov upon 4 peaceful >horc