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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

RARfUMS AMERICAN MUSEUM ALL THIS WEEK
- from Monday Ist to Saturday, 6tkSof May.--0rand
sprne Exhibition Of Singing Birds and $500
10 prizes to be distributed Perfo every
s.ern0on a. Seioet and every svenHsat IN Happy
Admittanoe cents children ten I2lS oeuts frst
balcony and parquet, 12J6 cents extra. "
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

RUCKLEY'S sERENADERS CHINESE HALL. d
- broadway, near the Prescott Houss.
OPRN EVERY NIGHT
Inc Oldest established and most talented company
stehee beng the frs to introduce EhSo-
plan Entertanment the frst to sing OPERATE ChorIss
perform Byflesque Opera &o &C. The management hss
sne honor OF announcing that the compxn
VIII still be conducted in its styls-Ifs
Admission. 70 cents.
JAS. BUCKLEY SONS. Propristor~.
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MATRIMONIAL.

A PHYSICIAN, THIRTY YEARS OF AGE. Pos
n fesed o. oonsderabe property wishes 70 msrry lady
IN lity ard position
Preparedness can lie had until confidence Il inspired Ad
YOr al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02
RUBToN'S.-EXTRA NOTICE.
~ TWO LAST NIGHTS

TONIGHT. CINlSDAY) ANDWEDNESDGY
~ ION TAvEsDAY NEW PIECE.
EAANEttN .1iyaHUM, NO. s. BowGay, OPPOSITE
IL the Bowcfy theAtreTho above ablishment has
moved 70 the above promises, and will give two perfor
ancos every day nmsncing at three in the
& entertasnen Classic statuary BY trosps
ern history AdmssionSeats in private so cenls or
chetra.S1 cents, boxes, 70 cents; gallery l2 cents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

broome
NEW PAPER HANGIN0s--THOMAS JONES, 80
IN Grand, Suffolk street New York, manufacturer
and importer Of hangngs 10 constantly roeeving ~
the varieties OF wall psPers and decorations from ths
eminent Europe with the hes. syss
Of American productons-such Imitation Of marbles
woods and scc styles Of painting for private residences
hotels, public buildings, banking houses, offices, &c-at
prices that will defy competition The tost paper hangers
are employed All work warranted.
DEPLATING.-OLD WARE REPLATED EQUAL TO
IL and warranted, viz: spoons forks, eastor osks
baskets trays brass stair rods and sl metal articles Send
order to the Silver Psng Tastory 22 Centre street neAx
Grand street.
CPECTACLEs, GOOD AND CHEAP. ACCURATELY
- adjusted to vision and exchanged free, not sstsfao
tory by Professor FRANKS, Opeian by dipoms to tbs
New York Eye Hospital and spectacle maker to the Eys
Inrmary No. Park opposite the Aston House. and ct
81 Bowery,
CHOW CAsEs-HOTFMAN 4 FERESHS SHOW CASE
- wArcroom 81 Bcwery, near walker etreot. Cases
made in syiesilyer plated and brass rosewood
hogany, DC. N. Bold cases taken in exchange.
CHOW CASEs.-sCHMITT BROTHER, NO. is MORT 4
~ william, Chatham street, manufacture all kinds
OF show Orders promptly execnted old show
taken in exchange variety OF show In
GLIDING silver plated and Gernan silver always hand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

CHELVING, BOOKCASES. IRON RAILING &C.
~ For sale in lots TO suit purchasers, the shelving &c
contained in library corner Nassau and Beef
IN An streets. Apply on the premises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

rrnosE WHO WISH TO KNOW THE ONLY TRUE
and riotoriehl scltnce 81 ga.ain1 tic Affections OF
eIiher tx NAY d. b. aidrcang Prot Forester posA
pail, enelosing 20 cents Broadway Post 0fice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

UroR sALE.-To BUTCHERS, MILKNEN AND OTHERS
One large ice box made to order built out OF and
half plank being eleven feet in length and three feet
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
Bi.SuIpIlite Of Lime.

TINE undersigned is manufacturing this
L important article on a large scale.
The planters and sugar manufacturers gen.
orally. may depend upon getting the very
agent. wanted, to increase the quantity Of
sugar; and to obtain it whittier and purer.
Directions how to use it, will be delivered
gratis, or sent by mail free Of postage.
H. BoNNABr., Manufacturing Chemist,
35 u 81 Tchoupitoulas Street, corner Of
Natchez, New Orleans.
The most satisfactory certificates Of the
value OF this preparation of Lime can bo
had, from large Sugar planters in the State
who use it. Address letters post paid to
HENRY BoNABEI, New ORLEANS.
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BATON ROUGE, Ay SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 26, 1854.
DRY GOODS g. STATIONARY.
LADIES DRESS GOODS.

THE attention Of the Public 10 called to
i the beautiful assortment of Dress Goods
which am now opening direct from New
York and Philadelphia, consisting of the fol-
lowing
Rich figured Plaid, striped and Chene Silks
do Plaid, plain, and figured Black
Plaid silk Poplins, Turk satins and Scotch
Plain; Plaid aud figured DeLaines and
Cashlneres; Black mourning Grape, a new
article for mourning; Black Alpacas Bonn
bazibes and black DeLaines; English and
American Prints, large assortment small
figures for children; French Prints oil in
dress patterns no two alike; Plain figured
and dotted French Swiss Muslins Jacknet
CambIic, Nansook and Cross bar Muslins.
Also beautiful assortment of evening dress
Goods, very rich aud entirely new.
octS-y. W. d. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
THE DAILY COMET.
Published Daily Mondays Excepted.)
G.. A. PIKE, Editor 4 Proprietor.
Ofr;n On Third Stranf

Cerms.-THE subscription Is fixed at the
rate Of - 90 per anuum, payable in advance, or
&c 90 at the expiration OF six months. The Week
iy Is published at ~ 81 per annum, invariably in
advance Both will be punctually delivered with
IN the limits Of the City by the carrier
eTAdverfising.-O Dollar per square
for the first insertion, and half that amount for
ever subsequent inser tion~ten lines less, con-
stitute square.
Yearly Advcrtising.-Merc Ira
ders, and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms.
rFcJOb. WOrk.-Orn facilities for doing
Job Work with neatnsss and despa tch-n all va
rieties OF cu,ors cannot be surpassed by any es-
tablishment IN the City-such as:
LAWYERS BRfEFs--BALL LTiCKErs-PosTERs--BILL
HEADs-DILL OF PRoGRiMMEs-ELECTioN
TrCKETs-DRuGGrsrs' ELs-CARDs-CIRCULvRs =
and VISITING CARDS. For farther particulars, we
invite you to call and specimens.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
nELAYS arc DANGEROUS-Whv

DELAYS arc DANGEROUS-Whv
~ suffer witEa cough, oldorany disease
of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when q
certain cure is so easily effected by using.
"WIsTERs 1oURHorND CANDY
This Medicine is a judicious combination
of the best expectorants in the MatcrIa Med
ica. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases of Consumption
tits not merely palliati,e,as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
ties For sale by WV BOGEL AGENT
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
y. GOULDEN,

ORN 4 NJ ENTAIL PAINTER.
HAViNG established his shop in Baton
/ L 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 oi business:
House. Sign, and Ornamental Pointing.
Flag and Banner Painting, Gliding. Grain
ing. Glazing, Narbeling AMI Wall Cooring
On reasonable terms, and on short notice
BY strict attention to business, hope
to gain a liberal share of patronage. Shop
on Third street opposite Hollis Stable.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
MiIlinnry nnd Fnncy Dry Goods.

WiII1n0ry ana FnnCy Ury COO0Ss
HNHE Undersigned having pur- -hased Of
l. Mrs, Blanchard, her Millinary Store
adjoining the Grocery, corner Third and
Convention Streets. has added thereto
choice assortment Of Fancy Dry Goods
The MiliiDary department being in charge
of competent hands, Ladies may rest ossur-
ed of having all work in that particular
business done strictly in accordance with
the prevailing styles, trial being respect
fully solicited. +. B. OCONOR.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
4 MONTAN & BRO, Grocers, cor.
IL Church and Third streets, Baton Rouge.
J. A. TRUSDALE,



}ES ECT UL..Y offers his Professional Services
~ to the Gentlemen and Ladies Of East and
West Baton aouge, and surrounding country.
All operations such as Plugging. Cleansing
Extracting and Inserting Teeth on pivot and from
one to an entire set on Plate, performed in the
most durable, scientific end skillfu manner and
according to the most approved PLAN Office, the
rooms recently occupied by DR.. Mann, over Quig-
gins Shoe Store.
We have seen and had dental opera tions
performed by DR.. J. A. TRousDALE, and from the
faithfulness Of his work and the Satisfactory man
ner in which he operates, we cheerfully recon-
meni him to all who may need his services.
DR.. Il ". Day, DR.. G. II. Mann.
DR.. ". J. Saunders. John Muggah
DR.. Ethan Allen. c. NJ Carpantier.
VIM. +. Hafeigh. David Robbins.
Hon. Il. b. Brashier Jas. NJ. Muggah.
Hon 2. G. Bathel. j. N. Wafford
VIM. J. Nash. r. NJ. Richardson
Hon d. ID. Richardson. J. Y. Sanders.
Hon. Octave Cornay. Antoine Como.
tjuly' Parish of st. Mary, June 18th 1854.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

nR. G. w. DEARING, offers his pro-
~ fessional services to the public. Office
church st--opposite Wadlill & Days Drug Store.
Residence on St. Hypoite st, between church
and north streets. may7.y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!
SPLENDID ANIMALS,
And Gift Books for 1851.

ATREDucED rRIcEs--The Benson TO,
II 1854; the Gift of Flowers for 1854
Friendships Offering for 1884, 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; Fern Leaves, by Fanny Fern, witt
a great variety of cheap Publications. all Of
which will be sold cheaper than by any
other house in Baton Rouge
oct-6-ly. GEO. NJ HERoMAN.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26

nR. r. II. DAY. residence at the cor
IL ner Of Main and Laurel streets-Oflice with
J. NJ. McCutchen, Laurel st. feb2S-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
To Planters.

A IKlN'S Cor. and Cotton Cultivator
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
me mt, 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, 1s4s
Planters are invited to call and examine it
A supply on hand and for sale by
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
Carriagcs,FIarncss, Whips, &C

THE Subscribers assortment of Carria-
l. scs Harness. whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and h, in ties an examination II
hi. stock before purchasing in New o.
leans as - guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
Mareroom corner of Third and FlOrids
Streets Manufacturing and repairing III
superior style at the old established stand
corner of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
Come UP to the Scratch,
And Faco the Music,

GEORGE NJ. HEROMAN, late from
VI the North, begs leave to announce
20 the Musical World generally. that he is
in receipt Of an extensive and varied assort-
nent of Rass Vols. Drums Guitars, from
bones. French Horns, Violins, Flageolets,
Flutes, Flies, and Clarionets, together with
bows, strings and reeds and large and
valuable stock oi new music. All OF which
can be had on reasonable terms. oct-19
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26

IT G.. DAVIDSON, X. +. McHAT-
. TON, David 4 McHatton. Attorneys at Law.
Office on Laurel ST., Baton Rouge.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
TIMOTHY FAY, M. d.,
AND
SALMON FAY, Dentists.

HAVE removed their office from ever
II Quiggins' Shoe Store, back to their residence
on Lafayette street, nearly opposite the Harney
House. Their terms are Cash, and must be paid
at the last sitting of the patient unless other ar.
fangements have previously been made.
REFER ENCES.
Or. c. r. French, Judge ~. Burke,
DR.. J. p. McGimsey, Drs. II & J. Perkins
DR.. F. NJ. Hereford, Jas. N. Brown, Esq
Dr.. P. NJ. Enders, Rev.. Woodbridge
DR.. S. 6. Laycock, Judge NJ. G. Penn,
Rt. Rev. Bishop Leouidas Polk.
Dr. B. F. Harnev. United states Army,
Prof }. L. Ride" of the Branch Mint. y.
Orleans. angl1-v
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DRAPERS PATENT AIR TIGHT

DRAPER'S PATENT AIR TIGHT
~ INKSTAND.--The advantage OF
this inkstand over any heretofore offered
to the public, consists in cutting of the
communication between the dipping cup
I'd reservoir, by the end OF thedipping cup
pressing upon the bottom and thus pre-
vents the ink from evaporation, and be-
coming thick by exposure to the air Fl ON
the constant rising and falling of the ink in
t he dipping cup by change of temperature.
lust received and for sale by
feb 2I- GEO. NJ. HERONAN.
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II. McKIrgeECK.
II. A. KAUFMAN.
Court House sGuare-Cor. of America
and ST. ferdinand s Gets.

"Itt " tb'
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL FAINTER.
IL and paper hanger.-N oud respectfully call
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 entrusted to
him. and pledges himself to give general satisfac-
ton to those who will favor him. lie has now on
hand beautiful assortment fpaper hanging md
viii continue to receive all of the most beautiful
and latest ashton patterns at his shop.
He has engaged competent workman and will be
ready at all times to attend to orders in his line
cy-A Also training, Glazing and Gliding; imita-
ton Of " ood and marble executed in the very best
style. an17-y.
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JOHN L. WOLFE.

FURNITURE WAREROOMS.
Corner of Church & Penitentiary sts.
HAS now on hand large and variedM
IL stock of Furniture, consisting in
part of-BuREAus, SlpEBoARps, AR.V
MoRs, various patterns TABLES. CHAIRS, &c
BEBsTEAps. CRIBS, CRADLES. CoUCHEs and
Willow WAGONS, all OF which are of the
latest fashions. II kinds of manufacturing
and repairing at the shortest notice.
All the business of an undertaken attended
to, and in the best style.
~Cofins made at the shortest notice.
and also nerse furnished. Sept20-y.
I 1000 lbs. Pork. For sale bv
feb-l1. THOS. PRENDERGAST.
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.
II. r. wADDILL. r. II. DAI
WADDILL & DAY.
Noru.r ~ & rhvrcb ond Third Cfroafa


Corner of Church and Third Streets.
OFFERS for sale, a rery large and com
" plete assortment OF DRuGs, MEDICINES.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. CUPPiNG-GLAs-
srs. OI,s, Scars; ToorH Il WHlTE-WAsn.
HAIR. ToorH, FLESH. NAIL. SHAVING.
PAINT and SHOE brushes: together with
all the most popular patent medicines OF
the day. "OPENS, INK and = A.
PER. Fish-hooks, Lines, Floats, an. 6dsk
cts, Low fo- CASH.
PATENT ME- DICINE
This class of remedies, improperly called
Patent, are simply secret remedies, found
by Practical Physirians. 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 you, that,
Smiths Tonic, Rowan's Tonic, Speeds
Tonic, Indian Colagogue, Champions Pills
Jaynes', Louden's. Sapington's Hull's OF
the GlafIenbourg Pills. will cure you of any
case of Chils and Fever or Ague and Fe-
yer that may occur, and that too, at a cost
of from IS cents to 81 so; whereas it
would ordinarily cost you s. 00-They
would further inform you, that these rene
dies, warranted genuine. are for sale by
augl7y. WADDlLL. DAY.
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Notice to Delinquents.

Notice to De1inquents.
T HEREBY give notice to those who nre
l. indebted to me TO come forward imme-
diately and settle, or their accounts will
be placed in proper hands for collection.
april II v F. ARBOUR.
MIR. FREDERICK ARBOUR takes
lM this opportunity of returning his
thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
received at the hands of his old customers
and the public generally, and solicits con-
tinuance Of the same. lie is now prepared
to fill all orders for lumber that may be
entrusted to him. Terms CASH and CASH
only. lapTil III +. ARBOUR.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26

TAMES NJ. ELAN e. JAS. E. ELAN,
q JIM. J. f. Elam, Attorneys and Counselors
at Law, Baton Rouge. aug21-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-08-26
NUMBER 95.
GROCERIES B. PROVISIONS.
CHARLOTTE E HOFFMAN,
DEALERS IN ALL KINDS or
GROCERIES and PROVISIONS.
FEED, &C., Gc.-
Cor. st. Ferdinand and Africo Streets.
Opposite v. Hsuds's Dry Good Store.
BATON ROUGE. In.

THE undersigned having purchased the GaocEsv
l and Provision Store (forinerly owned " A.
D. Iiodges) would respectfully call the attention
of the citizens Of Ba ton Rouge and vicinity 10 their
STOCK of GROCERIES and PROVISIONS, FEED,
&C., which we propose TO sell at q very low figure
for CASH. Our object is to sell at small prodts snd
make fast sales. Planters and others may ress
assured that We shall endeavOr always TO Keep on
hand fresh supply Of the very best articles In
our line Of business. Our stock Is made up Of the
usual variety found at Wholesale and Retail e..
Establishments generally, In this City. All the ne.
cessaries, well many ~ fhe luxuries Of life,
we intend keeping constantly on hand, which are
too numerous to mention. We invite the public
to call and examine the stock. We are disposed
to do business on the principle Of "Iive and lei
Live" and In order for US to do this, and sustain
good business reputation, we will sell goods only
By strict attention We hope to receive share u
public patronage. JOS. @. CHARLOTTE,
july 16-1S54. Il. HOFFMAN,.
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G S. HALL, Attorney at Law. Laurel
W street, Baton Rouge. La. jan17-y.
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d. STUART, Attorney and Coun-
e. sellor at La s-ALaurel street. may2G-y
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-08-02
Gen. jackson and the Clerk.

Many of our readers will recognize
the point Of the following joke, which
we heard related long time ago. which
we never saw in print:
While General Jackson was Presi.
dent Of the United States, he was tor,
mented day after day by importunate
visitors, (as most Chief Magistrates o.
this great country are whom he did
not care to see-and in consequence
gave strict directions to the Messen,
ger at the door. to admit only certain
persons on particular day when he
was more busy with State affairs thar
usual.
In spite Of the peremptory orders.
however, the attendant bolted into his
apartment during the afternoon, and
informed the General that a persan
was outside whom he could not control
and who claimed to see him--0rders OF
no orders.
Il won't submit to this annoyance,
exclaimed the old gentleman, nervous.
ly. who is it.
Don't know, SIR
Don't know! What is his name
His namea Beg pardon, sir-it'sa
woman
"A woman! Show her in, James
show her in,' said the President, wip,
ing his face, and the next momen,
there entered the Generals apartment
a neatly clad female, OF past the mid.
die age, who advanced courteously to.
wards the old gentleman, and accepted
the chair proffered to her.
BE seated, madam he said.
Thank you, replied the lady, throw
ing aside her veil, and revealing hand
some face to her entertainer.
MY mission hither to-day, Gene,
rail- continued the fair speaker, is .
novel one, and you can aid me per.
haps.'
Madam,' said the General, 'com.
mand me-
You are very kind. am poor
woman, General-
Poverty is no crime, madam
No sir. but | have a lit,le family Il
care for-I am widow. sir; aud j
clerk employed in one Of the depart,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-08-02
Volcanoes-Their Causes.

The general theory embraced by some
leading men of science, (says the Sci
entiiic American,) in reference to the
cause of volcanoes, is, that they are the
smoke-pipes Of the great fire in the in
terror Of the earth. They believe that
we live on the top Of a huge white.hpt
cauldron, and that volcanoes in differ
ent parts Of the world are merely vents
of this internal fire. The following
are the views of Prof. Silliman, of Yale
College. on the subject, embraced in
lecture recently delivered in New York
city:
"l'he internal heat Of the earth is
proved by direct experience. A gen
tleman is still living in Paris, who first
called the attention of geologists and
philosophers to the subject. He was
one Of the scientific men who accem>
panied Napoleon to Egypt, when he
went on that expedition-for Napoleon
took with him not only the weapons Of
war. but he took much more impor-
tant cohort--that is, men of science,
and art, and literature, able to explore
and examine all the antiquities of that
most important and venerable country.
4 great literary work resulted from
this expedition, which proved to- the
world that the interior of the earth was
in heated state, bringing together
facts already nown, in regard to mines
and springs This general principle
announced, has been followed up re.
peadedly by deep borings. called arte>
sian wells. The very deep well in Pa
ris had been worked upon for seven
years, without reaching water, when
Arago came forward, and gave the CO.
vernment assurance that if they would
continue the work and go through the
beds of chalk, they would, in all pro-
liability, find water. They continued
their work till they got through the
chalk, when the water rose up in
great volume of twelve feet. This wa
ter still flows there, aud doubtless will
continue to .how till the end of time.
This water was. likewises found to be
ysgy hst.o Man. .o!heS a.tesian welis
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-08-02

THE OLIVES OF GETmsEaaNs.-Atth the
foot Of the Mount OF Olives we find
what is considered the Garden Of Geth-
semane, memorable as the resort Of our
Lord. aud as the scene of the agony
which he endured the night he was be-
trayed. There is little doubt that this
is the real place Of this solemn trans
action. Ii seems ta have been an olive
plantation in the time of Christ, as the
name Gethsemane signifies oil press.
II is about fifty PAGES square. and is
enclosed by wall Of no great height.
formed Of rough loose stones. Eight
very ancient oliye trees now occupy
the enclosure. some Of which are very
large, and all exhibit symptoms of de.
cay, denoting evidently their great age.
AS fresh olive tree springs from the
stump OF an old one, there is reason TO
cplclnde that, egen ifthe old trees ex-
isting in the time Of our Lord have
been destroyed, those which now stand
sprang from their roots. But it is not
incredible that they should be the same
trees. They are. at least, Of the time
oi the Eastern empire, as Is proved by
the following circumstance In Tur-
key every olive tree which was found
standing BY the Moslems when they
conquered Asia pays tax Of one me,
dina to the treasury, while each Of those
planted since the conquest paws half
its produce; now the eight olive trees
Of Gethsemane pay only eight medina.
DIR. Wild describes the largest as at
twenty four feet in girth above the root.
though its topmost branch is not above
thirty feet from the ground. M. Rove,
who travelled as naturalist, asserts
that the largest are at least six yards
in circumference, and niue or ten yards
high-so large, indeed, that he .calcu-
lates their age at 1000 years.
Ancient Jerusalem.